Both experienced and beginning researchers are encouraged to participate as we continue to explore the challenges and the potential cultural diversity offers to contemporary societies and workplaces. As the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, I am pleased to invite you to the 9th Biennial Congress of the International Academy for Intercultural Research to be hosted by the Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen. The research and teaching activities of the Faculty, and the Department in particular cut across the conference theme: “Realizing the potential of cultural Diversity”. The University of Bergen is therefore the right place for the conference. Though our research activities mainly have a psychological perspective, this invitation is extended to researchers from a variety of disciplines including, social sciences, humanities, education and health, as well as commerce, and beyond, thus reflecting our values of multidisciplinary approach to issues. Both experienced and beginning researchers are encouraged to participate as we continue to explore the challenges and the potential cultural diversity offers to contemporary societies and workplaces. On behalf of the Faculty of Psychology and the planning committee, I look forward to welcoming you to the conference and to Bergen!