On behalf of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), it is our great honor and privilege to have this opportunity to invite you and your colleagues to allocate your prestigious time and efforts to participate in the 28th International Symposium on the Chemistry of Natural Products and the 8th International Conference on Biodiversity (ISCNP28 & ICOB8), to be held in Parkyard Hotel Shanghai, China, on 20th-24th October, 2014. The Symposium and Conference will be an excellent occasion to recognize and enjoy the discovery of beauty and diversity of the natural kingdom.