The call for abstracts is now open. Abstracts may be submitted for oral communications and poster sessions, for evaluation by the conveners of the 18 scientific symposia under the themes of: Advances in Synthesis, Advances in Understanding, Chemistry and Life Sciences, Energy and Industry, Environment, Materials and Devices. Nominations are invited for the EuCheMS Young Chemists Award 2008 and information can be found at http://www.euchems.org/YoungerChemists/index.asp