The conference is aimed to offer the opportunity to meet and discuss the state of the art as well as the innovation and applications of mass spectrometry in different fields.

The Division of Mass Spectrometry (DSM) is one of the fourteen divisions of the Italian Chemical Society.

It has a long history: founded in 1971 as the "Group of Mass Spectrometry", became Division in 1984. "The Division aims to bring together experts in mass spectrometry, favoring the spread and strengthening of science, technology and education of this discipline through publications, conferences, courses, workshops and other initiatives, also in collaboration with other organizations in the same sector or in related sectors "( Art. 1 of the Regulations). The Division of Mass Spectrometry has a President and an Executive Board who remain in charge for three years, and a young representative in the young group of the Italian Chemical Society.