The aim of the 5th international conference on conduction and breakdown of dielectric liquids is the same as that of the preceding conferences, namely to have a forum where all experts in this vast field can meet, can present their latest results and can exchange their ideas. It comes within this framework that the subjects of this conference cover the whole field of conduction and breakdown of polar and non polar liquids, including cryogenic liquids. In comparison with many other international conferences this is a relatively small one. This fact has the great advantage that all participants...