For some years now, this Conference has been representing a key landmark of outstanding scientific quality for the community of Italian crystal growers and, in general, for scientists involved in the development of novel crystalline materials with advanced functionalities. The latest ICG edition in 2013 took place in Parma (Italy) and was attended by more than 120 participants, including both young researchers and representatives from industry. This year, the following topics will be covered by dedicated scientific sessions:

• Fundamentals of Crystal Growth
• Low Dimensional Structures: films, wires, dots
• Organic-based Materials
• Crystalline Materials for Energy
• Industrial Crystallization
• Crystallization of Biomolecules