Our aim is to hold an international conference to cover the progress and developments in the theory of L-functions and automorphic forms. The power and ubiquity of zeta and L-functions is beginning to assume legendary proportions. This conference will bring together world leaders in this field.  Approximately 45-60 participants are expected from the worldwide community of number theorists, at all stages in their research careers. In addition, it is hoped to attract and support the attendance of a good number of promising graduate students currently working towards a Master's or Doctoral degree in the area.   During the conference, lectures on the more established theory  (e.g. by some of the invited speakers) will have an expository and consolidating role, particularly for the graduate students present. Other talks and less formal meetings should provide ample opportunity for the exchange of ideas and results by those on the current forefront of research in the subject. This will include not only new and established academics but also those of the graduate students who are sufficiently advanced in their own research.