Over the past 50 years, ICSSPE has been supporting opportunities to promote sport science and physical education. The 2008 ICSEMIS in Guangzhou, China is another such opportunity for ICSSPE to continue its desire of developing the best avenues for professionals and academics from multiple disciplines for a global exchange of ideas and experiences in all areas of science, medicine and sport.

The partnership between ICSSPE, the IOC, the IPC and FIMS represents a new professional standard of ongoing collaboration and cooperation. With the contribution from the General Administration of Sport of China and the Guangdong Provincial Sports Administration, this Convention will showcase a level of hospitality that all delegates will remember.

Throughout this four day Convention, experts will be able to display and promote their scientific work to an international audience, while being able to engage in valuable conversations with other delegates.

I look forward to celebrating this memorable experience in ICSSPE's 50th anniversary year, prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games with attendees from all around the globe.