You are cordially invited to the 6th Kurt Schwabe Symposium that will be held in Cracow, from 16th to 19th of September, 2013. The meeting is focused on development of new materials and new electrochemical techniques in electrochemical technologies, corrosion science and corrosion engineering. The Symposium is devoted to Prof. Dr. Kurt Schwabe (1905-1983) outstanding electrochemists known for his achievements in the field of corrosion science and engineering, sensors techniques and fuel cells. The 6th Symposium in Cracow is a continuation of successful meetings that took place in Tata (Hungary, 1993), Dresden (Germany, 1997), Zakopane (Poland, 2000), Helsinki (2004) and recently - Erlangen (Germany, 2009). We will be delighted to host you in Kraków - city of one of the oldest scientific traditions in Europe.