First International DME Conference 12th-14th October 2004, Hotel Sofitel Paris Porte De Sevres, Paris

See the accommodation page for details on specially negotiated accommodation rates The conference will address the latest developments in manufacturing technologies, market applications and global project activities: DME supply including supplier countries, production technologies, shipping and local market distribution with economics Market applications including transportation fuel, LPG substitute, power generation fuel, hydrogen source for fuel cells and chemical feedstock Worldwide projects Roundtable discussions on strategic issues Dear delegate, The International DME Association is delighted to invite you to join DME 1 to be held on 12-14 October at the Sofitel Paris Porte de Sevres in Paris. This event is the first global conference focusing on progress over the past decade plus exploring the opportunities and challenges for dimethyl-ether (DME) as multi-source, multi-purpose clean fuel and chemical feedstock for the 21st century. Over the 3 day programme, leading international speakers and companies will provide an informative update on the latest developments within the DME field. Join your industry peers and debate the issues and unique insights highlighted to ensure that you are abreast of the latest technologies and applications. All delegates are invited to attend the networking activities including the drinks reception and dinner and we hope you will utilize these opportunities to their full potential. You will find the latest agenda and updates available on the dedicated websites – www.ibcenergy.com/dme or www.aboutdme.org over the coming weeks. We do look forward to seeing you in Paris in October. Yours faithfully Helge Holm-Larsen DME 1 Chairman The event is hosted by the International DME Association and is being organised by IBC Conferences. For further information regarding the IDA, please visit www.aboutdme.org The IDA would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Conference Organising Committee including: Helge Holm Larsen - DME 1 Chairman, Haldor Topsoe (Denmark) Professor Andre Boehman, Pennsylvania State University (USA) Dr Theo Fleisch, BP (USA) Professor Kaoru Fujimoto, University of Kitakyushu (Japan) Professor Shuichi Kajitani, Ibaraki University (Japan) Henrik Landälv, Volvo (Sweden) Dr Waldemar Liebner, Lurgi (Germany) Dr Mario Marchionna, EniTecnologie (Italy) Taky Matsuda, TM Consultants, Ltd (Japan) Professor Spencer Sorenson, Technical University of Denmark (Denmark) Dr Ron Sills, BP (USA) For further information regarding the event, please contact Charlotte Hunt at IBC Conferences: Email - charlotte.hunt@informa.com Fax - + 44 (0) 20 7017 4025 Telephone - + 44 (0) 20 7017 4049 Supporting Organisations: Japan DME Forum     Korea DME Forum Platinum Sponsors:                         Silver Sponsors:       Japan DME Ltd.