LABAT '02 will be held at the Grand Hotel Varna, in the beautiful Black Sea resort of St. Constantine near Varna. The meeting will once again provide an excellent forum for academic scientists and battery researchers from all over the world to meet and discuss fundamental problems related to the lead–acid battery system. Battery engineers and designers will discuss the latest achievements and future trends in lead–acid battery technology and manufacturing practices. Suppliers of battery making equipment and materials will have the opportunity to exhibit their products and services, and to conduct marketing research and negotiations with battery manufacturers and users. Address for further information Professor D. Pavlov Central Laboratory of Electrochemical Power Sources, Acad. G. Bonchev Street, Block 10, Sofia 1113, Bulgaria Tel: +359-2-718-651; fax: +359-2-731-552; e-mail: dpavlov@mbox.cit.bg Closing date for initial submission of papers and pre-registration: 15 November 2001 http://www.labatscience.com or http://www.acad.bg/labat02