Dear Colleagues,

Combinatorial and high throughput techniques have become essential tools for materials discovery and catalyst screening because they reduce the cost and the time necessary for commercialization. Products developed using these techniques are now beginning to be used commercially. TCGR's CombiCat2003 presents an ideal opportunity to assess the "state of the art" in this rapidly moving field.

The CombiCat conferences will continue to cover applications across all types of catalysts, including heterogeneous catalysts, organometallic catalysts and biocatalysts. Additionally, starting with last year's conference in Philadelphia, the CombiCat conferences are now covering major developments in the application of combinatorial and HTS techniques to other types of materials, including polymers, electronic materials and coating formulations.

The scope of coverage at CombiCat2003 will be broader than ever, with reports of technical developments and commercial progress from organizations active in areas well beyond catalysis. New techniques and tools for the discovery and optimization of many types of materials, will be featured. The conference will also highlight progress in the development of informatics platforms for library design and management of the vast amounts of data produced by combinatorial and high throughput methods.

CombiCat2003 is an essential forum for pharmaceutical, life sciences, agrochemical, fine chemical, polymer and chemical companies that are looking to develop a leading position in their respective industries. The format of the conference is specifically designed to facilitate exchange of information on technical and commercial developments and in-depth discussions among the attendees. We encourage you to reserve the dates of November 6-7, 2003 and we look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia.

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