The International Zeolite Association (IZA) together with the Russian National Zeolite Association (RNZA) extends a cordial invitation to the colleagues in the field of zeolites and related sciences to participate in the 17th International Zeolite Conference (17th IZC), which will be held from July 7 to July 12, 2013 in Moscow, Russia. The Conference will be preceded by a Pre-school which will update participants on a series of topics related to zeolites and porous materials nanoscience and technology. The pre-conference school will be held in Zvenigorod  close to Moscow (July 5-6th). A Post-Conference field trip is scheduled after the conference to enable those interested to visit natural zeolite minerals.