The Coal Congress of Turkey has been held biannually since 1978. The Coal Congress which started as a national event, has become an international gathering of the people involved with almost every aspect of coal mining from all over the world. We have started the process of organizing the 17th Coal Congress of Turkey to be held between 2-4, June 2010. In this Congress, as the previous ones, various topics related to coal mining industry, ranging from exploration to consumption of coal, will be discussed. The topics which are proposed to be discussed in this Congress and other information are given in the flowing pages. Also, the "Exhibition of Mining Machinery and Equipment" will take place during the Congress. We hope you will be able to attend to this important event. Also, you are invited to make technical contributions to the Congress.