After an enthusiastic response to the past seven ISMTMF held in 1995 (Nanjing), 1998 (Beijing), 2001 (Fukui), 2004 (Hangzhou), 2006 (Macao), 2008 (Okinawa), 2011 (Tianjin), respectively, we are pleased to announce that the 8th International Symposium on Measurement Techniques for Multiphase Flows will be held in GuangZhou, China from December 13rd to 15th, 2013. The focus of this symposium is to report the latest progress in developing measurement techniques for multiphase flows and exchanging new information among scientists and engineers working in universities, industries and other fields.