Professor Guyot asked me to highlight the advances in the area of PVC physics described at this meeting and to predict the future- a most formidable task. First, however, I feel i t i s not only my duty a s a representative attendee, but a distinct honor and with the greatest personal pleasure, to express on behalf of all of the participants our deepest appreciation to Professors Guyot and Michel, and to all of the associated personnel, appreciation for arranging a most memorable scientific and social program, one with numerous highlights I am sure we will all long remember. The work involved in arranging a program such a s this and overseeing all of the details can only be known by one who has been involved. Unfortunately, our hosts' work really is not yet over, since they intend to read and edit all of the discussion sections in order to permit a complete permanent record of the entire conference. For this, also, we express both our appreciation and best wishes.