The　Molecular Organic Electronics and Bioelectronics Division of the Japan Society of Applied Physics has been organizing the biannual International Conference on Molecular Electronics and Bioelectronics (M&BE) since its inception in 2001. The first conference was held at Awaji Island, Japan, in March 2001, and the second to fourth conferences were in Tokyo, in 2003, 2005, and 2007. We are delighted to announce that we are organizing the fifth international conference in Miyazaki, Japan, in the forthcoming March 2009.

Recent progress in every aspect of science and technology related with electronics and photonics using organic molecules, polymers, and bio-related materials will be discussed at M&BE5. Topics on basic studies such as fabrication and characterization of thin films, interfacial phenomena, spectroscopy, and single-molecule manipulations, as well as application-oriented studies, related to LEDs, FETs, solar cells, memory devices, biochips, biosensors and so on, are all included. A limited number of plenary and invited lectures by oversea-guest speakers, as well as domestic guest speakers, will be arranged. Contributed papers will be presented in both oral and poster sessions.

You are cordially invited to join this exciting conference held at one of the best resorts in Japan, Phoenix Seagaia Resort (Miyazaki, Japan), in March 2009. Especially, participation of young and motivated researchers is highly encouraged. The conference will provide excellent opportunities for sharing ideas, stimulating discussions, and information exchange for scientists.

We look forward to meeting you at Phoenix Seagaia Resort, Miyazaki, Japan in an early spring season of 2009.

Prof. Keiichi Kaneto
M&BE5 Chair