IPCG Research Conference 2013 to be held in Shanghai from June 23rd to 27th in 2013. The Conference on Polymer Colloids started in 1977 as a Gordon Research Conference (GRC) providing an international forum for scientists and engineers studying polymer colloids. Since 2009 the IPCG (International Polymer Colloid Group) continues the biennial event following the style of GRC. Lectures at the IPCG conference are by invitation only. The lecture time of one hour includes 10 – 15 min of discussion. IPCG is aiming at a great amount of new and unpublished work in the lectures. Therefore, the conference is “off-the-records”, no proceedings or notes will be issued. Our main focus is on an inspiring atmosphere for open discussions between the participants.