The 9th Pacific Rim International Conference on Water Jetting Technology hosted by The Water Jet Technology Society of Japan will be held on November 20-23, 2009 in Koriyama, Japan. The aim of the conference is to provide a forum for exchanging ideas among the relevant researchers and engineers about the new developments in the field of water jets, and to seek opportunities for collaboration among the participants. The conference will focus on the most up-to-date water jetting techniques and industrial applications under the banner of “Water Jet Technology for LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability)”.