On behalf of the Chinese Society of Plant Pathology I warmly invite you to attend the 2014 International Congress on Biological Control of Plant Diseases to be held in Beijing , China, during October 18-19,2014. The conference is hosted by Chinese Society of Plant Pathology and co-organized by Department of Plant Pathology, China Agricultural University, Professional Committee of Biological Control of Plant Diseases in Chinese Society of Plant Pathology, Beijing Society for Plant Pathology, Sino Capital Biopesticide Alliance. With the aim of promoting international scientific exchanges and collaboration from researchers of different countries, scientists from around the world working on biological control of plant diseases, on a range of different research topics, are invited to participate in the congress. The latest developments in this field, both basic and applied, will be presented and discussed at the conference. The program includes topics related to application of basic research, development of bio-pesticides and biological control techniques, new technologies and new strategies and so on. The Local Organizing Committee of the 2014 International Congress on Biological Control of Plant Diseases has been working hard to organize a scientifically preeminent conference program. In addition to the high quality science program at the conference, we will also provide you with an opportunity to experience China and Chinese culture. Beijing is the capital city with a long history in China. Winding for several kilometers in Beijing area, the Great Wall is the only man-made structure that could been seen in the space. The Summer Palace is a classic composition of ancient royal gardens, and the Forbidden City is the largest royal palaces in the world. Tiantan is where the emperor used to fete their ancestors, and also the soul of Chinese ancient constructions. The four sites above has been confirmed world cultural heritage by UNESCO. However, the best representatives for Beijing are the vanishing Hutongs and square courtyards. Through hundreds of years, they have become symbol of Beijing's life. Tian'anmen square being still brilliant today with cloverleaf junctions and skyscrapers everywhere, the old-timey scene and modern culture are combined to present a brand new visage of Beijing. The weather in Beijing at the time of the conference will be very pleasant. I am sure that you will have a memorable experience attending the 2014 International Congress on Biological Control of Plant Diseases in Beijing.