We are pleased to announce the 2013 IEEE—UFFC joint symposia on 21—25 July 2013. This joint conference celebrates the 60th anniversary of the IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society and also will be the 6th in the series of successful joint meetings between the EFTF and IFCS and the 3rd joint meeting between the ISAF and PFM. So, the following three large Symposia will be joined together: International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS), International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics – Piezoresponse Force Microscopy Workshop (ISAF–PFM), International Frequency Control Symposium – European Frequency and Time Forum (IFCS–EFTF), The event will be held at the Prague Congress Centre, situated above the Nusle Valley, just overlooking the unique historical centre of Prague. The site provides a great venue for our symposia as well as fascinating views and access to the UNESCO protected historical centre of Prague.