The Thirteenth UK National Quantum Electronics Conference (QE 13), organized by the Quantum Electronics Group of the Institute of Physics and hosted by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Wales, Cardiff, will be held in the Trevithick Building from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September, 1997. The scope of the topics to be covered includes: (1) The physics of coherent light sources; (2) New laser systems; (3) Non-linear and quantum optics; (4) Laser spectroscopy; and (5) Application of lasers. The conference will also feature a Technical Exhibition, a Workshop on Microcavities and Photonic Bandgaps and a special Industrial Session, as well as laboratory tours.