Dear colleagues,

The wind engineering community in the Netherlands and Flanders is very pleased to cordially welcome you to Amsterdam for the next International Conference on Wind Engineering. Amsterdam is the capital of a country with a long history in wind engineering, as demonstrated by the large number of windmills used in land reclamation. The conference is intended to gather researchers and engineering consultants who will share the latest results of research and successful case studies in which wind is a relevant engineering and design phenomenon. The field ranges from fluid dynamics, applied meteorology, wind energy, civil engineering and city planning to design of cladding and roofing. This broad field makes this conference an interesting gathering place for all parties involved in wind-related engineering and design. The venue is very much worth visiting and a social programme organised during the conference will include cultural and historical highlights. We are looking forward to welcoming you.

Chris Geurts, Conference Chairman