The symposium is being co-hosted by the BMSS and RSC-SSG, with fraternal support from the ChromSoc. Members of all three groups are entitled to register at the preferential ‘members rate’ for this meeting. Morning/afternoon refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided.This one-day meeting is intended for both established practitioners and those entering the field. The will focus on the current state-of-the-art of mass spectrometry and complementary techniques and reflect on Frank’s science and career. The scientific programme will feature eight invited speakers, eight flash orals, and contributed posters (A0 portrait). A subset of the latter may be selected by the organising committee for flash oral presentation.