Following the success of the 1st UK-China Particle Technology Forum in April 2007 (Leeds, UK), the 2nd Forum will be held in Guiyang, China, on 1-3 September 2009. This forum is jointly organised by Chinese Society of Particuology, Guizhou-CSCST Clean Energy Centre, Particle Technology Subject Group (PTSG) of Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Particle Characterisation Interest Group (PCIG) of Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Bulk Materials Handling Committee (BMHC) of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and the Energy Institute. It will provide a platform for scientists, engineers and technologists to discuss the latest developments and share the knowledge in the field of particle science & technology and their roles in energy and healthcare applications. The meeting will also be a valuable opportunity for very close communications between scientists and engineers from both academic institutions and industrial companies of the two countries, and to foster new and substantial collaborations.