On behalf of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), the Chinese Ergonomics Society (CES) is pleased to announce that the 17th Congress of the IEA is going to be held on August 9-14, 2009 in Beijing, China. The Congress is hosted by the CES with support of Ergonomics Society of Taiwan and Hong Kong Ergonomics Society, Chinain the true spirit of Changes, Challenges and Opportunities.

As a rapidly developing city, Beijing is a great showcase of changes, not only in the physical landscape, but also in the way people responds to the challenges that these changes demand.Beijing also offers immense opportunities for human factors and ergonomics intervention in environmental and socio-technical system functioning.We therefore invite you to witness for yourself by attending the IEA 2009 in this historic and cultural city of Beijing. As an exotic city with more than 3400 years of history, Beijing is world-famous for its splendid beauty and culture. It is also a hub for Chinese international exchanges, including cultural, economic and political. Today, all eyes are on Beijing as we also host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

If this is your first visit to Beijing, we have a lot to offer you – from scenic sights, cultural experience, delicious cuisine, to warm and friendly people. Our generous hospitality will surely enchant you. We hope you will make new friends while revisiting old acquaintances. We promise you a great Congress in a beautiful location, and a pleasantly helpful team that demonstrates Chinese partnerships.

See you in August 2009!

 Professor Sheng Wang
 Congress Chair，IEA 2009
 President of Chinese Ergonomics Society