The Organizing Committee of the XXIII International Congress of The Transplantation Society is pleased to invite you to the leading international congress on transplantation biology and medicine which will be held in Vancouver on August 15-19 2010. This Congress will continue the extraordinary success of the preceding Congresses in Vienna, Boston and Sydney and will provide a legacy for those to come. The groundbreaking translational program will draw together experts from around the world and will encompass innovations in genomics and proteomics, molecular analyses of human diseases, innovations in biological and pharmacological immunosuppression, novel approaches to tolerance induction, technical advances in robotic surgery and imaging, advances in clinical practice and many other topics at the cutting edge of stem-cell, cellular and solid organ transplantation. Vancouver is an exceptional location for the Congress. It is renowned as one of the world’s outstanding convention cities, with the sparkling Pacific Ocean and towering Coast Mountains providing a unique and spectacular setting. The XXIII Congress will be held in the new Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, a stunning, award-winning facility perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean with wonderful space for both scientific presentations and commercial exhibition. The social program highlighting our West Coast cuisine, unique culture and arts, combined with the breathtaking natural beauty and extensive pre- and post-congress meetings and tours will underscore the role of Vancouver as one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. The XXIII Congress will provide a wonderful forum for you to refresh your knowledge base and explore the innovations in transplantation biology and medicine, and to meet and interact with the leading scientists, physicians and surgeons in the field of transplantation. In 2010, the eyes of the world will focus on Vancouver as the proud host of the XXI Olympic Winter Games, while the eyes of the transplant world will focus on the XXIII International Congress. We hope you will join us for a symphony of outstanding science, and take a little extra time to enjoy the spectacular and unique beauty of this region.