The International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib) is delighted to be holding the 2013 Symposium in Tel-Aviv, hosted by our Israeli member group. The fib Symposia are important opportunities for people from across the world to share knowledge, whether you are an academic, designer, contractor or supplier, there will always be something new to learn and new people to meet. The 2013 Symposium themes, which cover developments in materials, design and construction of concrete structures, will have interest for almost everyone to be informed of the latest innovations, techniques and ideas, and to have opportunity to discuss and debate.