It is my great pleasure and honour to announce the 42nd International Symposium of Essential Oils (ISEO 2011) to be held between 11-14 September 2011 in Antalya, Turkey. This congress series has been organized annually in Europe for the last 41 years in order to stimulate cooperation among scientists for the advancement of research and development into the science of essential oils and aromachemicals. The 28th symposium was also organized in 1997 by us in Eskisehir, Turkey.

The congress is expected to attract global attention in the International Year of Chemistry of the United Nations preceeded by the 59th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research in the previous week at the same venue. This will give most of the participants a feast of natural products chemistry for two weeks in early September, 2011 at an excellent venue  where business and leisure can be combined for pleasure and satisfaction.
Antalya is an attractive spot blending history and culture and a favorite holiday resort with numerous five-star hotels and holiday villages It is easily reachable by direct flights from many European metropols. September is a fine time for Antalya with a favourable and pleasant climate. Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel hosting the congress offers excellent conference facilities.

We shall be glad to welcome essential oil scientists and aromatherapists working in academia, trade, industry and regulatory affairs dealing with  various aspects of essential oils, aromatic plants and aromachemicals in September, 2011 in Antalya to enjoy a rich, varied and attractive scientific and cultural programme.