It is with great honor and pleasure that we invite you to attend the 13th Asian-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting (APRIM 2017), which will be held at the International Convention Center in Taipei, Taiwan during July 3-7, 2017.  Taipei is the largest city in Taiwan, and is vibrant with many attractions that can be reached with convenient public transportations.  The International Convention Center is located next to the landmark skyscraper Taipei 101.

Asian-Pacific Regional IAU Meetings are authorized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) with the aim to promote scientific activity and collaboration in the Asian-Pacific region.  This is the first APRIM meeting to be held in Taiwan as previous APRIMs were successfully held in Daejeon, Korea (2014); Chiang Mai, Thailand (2011); Kunming, China (2008); Bali, Indonesia (2005); Tokyo, Japan (2002); Pusan, Korea (1996); Pune, India (1993); Sydney, Australia (1990); Beijing, China (1987); Kyoto, Japan (1984); Bandung, Indonesia (1981); and Wellington, New Zealand (1978).

Astronomy in Taiwan has grown exponentially in the past 25 years.  The number of PhDs working in astronomy and astrophysics related fields has reached ~200!  We are participating in forefront facilities such as ALMA, Subaru, CFHT, and SMA and international projects such as HSC, PFS, iPTF, MANGA, LSST, COSI, etc.  In addition, we are leading the TAOS2 and Greenland Telescope projects, and the development and production of Band 1 receivers for ALMA.