Pam Dixon,  Executive Director,  World Privacy Forum    Masao Horibe,  Professor Emeritus,  Hitotsubashi University Dear Colleagues: We are very pleased to announce the 1st International Privacy and Security Conference to be held in Tokyo, Japan on November 11-12, 2008. This conference, for the first time, brings together highly regarded experts from all over the world to update and inform interested organizations, universities, and individuals and others of new laws, trends, issues, and challenges in the area of privacy and security. Goals of the conference include sharing key best practices in the area of privacy and security, information about how to harmonize these ideas between businesses and countries, and fostering excellent relationships among international community in order to open a continuing dialog about these increasingly important issues. Conference attendees will achieve a thorough update from the leading experts on current thinking and best practices in privacy and security. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet with these experts all in one place and to discuss ideas, solutions, and problem-solving strategies. At the end of the conference, attendees will have a good understanding of current practices and trends, ideas about shaping future strategies, and will have excellent expert contacts to work with as needed. We look forward to meeting you at the Conference. Sincerely, Masao Horibe Co-Chairperson Professor Emeritus Hitotsubashi University Pam Dixon Co-Chairperson Executive Director World Privacy Forum