The Monolith Summer School has become a permanent part of the innovative chromatographers meeting schedule. The event will continue to act as a primary source of information and education in the fields of biochromatography, bioconversion and solid phase synthesis. The Monolith Summer School will now be divided into 2 parts: The Summer School, intended for newcomers in the fi eld to learn and train and theSummer Symposium for experienced researchers to share their research results, knowledge and experience.