Dear Colleagues

It is our pleasure to invite you to the 16th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, to be held July 6th - 9th, 2008 in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Drawing on the continuing success of previous meetings of the ESB, our goal is to strengthen the scientific basis of our traditional core topics while diversifying to include emerging research areas. A pre-course will draw on the extensive MedTech industry within Switzerland to bring you practical experiences which link the basic research world to final applications. Plenary talks are planned to address the current "hot topics" in biomechanics research, and to provide valuable insight into the ever-increasing importance of collaborative research, interdisciplinary programs, EU funding opportunities and biomechanical education programs.

Lucerne is ideally situated in the centre of Switzerland, in the foothills of the Swiss Alps, and the surrounding region forms a historical and cultural focal point of the country. The conference will be held in the recently constructed Culture and Convention Centre, located directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne. These facilities will offer you a modern conference experience in the environment of a true architectural masterpiece. Lucerne is easily reached by all major transportation methods, and the city itself is compact and pedestrian-friendly. We will offer a comprehensive social and Lucerne serves as an excellent stepping-stone for post-conference travels within the beautiful vacation land of Switzerland.

We look forward to welcoming you in Lucerne in 2008 and to a very successful and rewarding ESB meeting.

Yours Sincerely,
Philippe Büchler
Stephen Ferguson
Lutz-P. Nolte
Congress Chairmen