With great pleasure I welcome you to the 40th ARA Congress in Montreal, Canada. We are excited to be in the city of Montreal once again, as the Congress has been previously held here in 1990 and 2001. This year's Congress promises to be a highly rewarding experience on an intellectual and social level. Speakers are expected to present revolutionary ideas in technology, medicine, education, arts/culture, and other fields that mark our lives and shape our future. This Congress marks 40 years since the first ARA Congress was held in Berkeley, CA. The congress was originally designed to provide a...