The fourth IEA Conference on Clean Coal Technologies, held in association with the third International Freiberg Conference on IGCC & XtL Technologies. This key event will be held in the International Congress Centre of Dresden from18 to 21 May, 2009. The Conference will be held with the support of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology; the International Energy Agency (IEA); IEA Clean Coal Centre; Dresden University of Technology; and TU Bergakademie Freiberg. The world is facing a major challenge to meet its future energy supplies. The IEA’s Reference Scenario of World Energy Outlook 2007, projects growth in world energy demand of 55% between 2005 and 2030. Fossil fuels will continue to hold the dominant share in the world’s energy mix, and world demand for coal will continue to grow, rising in absolute terms by more than 70% between 2005 and 2030. These trends bring a continued growth in CO2 emissions and a threat to the energy security of most countries. The latest technologies for the sustainable use of coal will help to meet the challenges of our energy future. With our united influence, this forthcoming event will address the wide range of coal-relevant issues and will provide a high-level forum for the exchange of information and expertise. The conference will cover the important topics of clean coal technology: from coal gasification to carbon capture and storage. At the most senior level we shall address strategic and political considerations to promote and advance clean coal technology. Keynote speakers will comment on the latest strategic assessments. The Conference programme will include an interesting social programme and relevant technical tours. To submit an abstract and take part in the conference, please visit www.cct2009.org If you would like to be associated with the conference visibly as an Exhibitor or Sponsor, please contact Jürgen-Friedrich Hake (Conference Chair) via jfh@fz-juelich.de or telephone +49 (0) 2461 61 6363.