Since its initiation in 1962, Himpunan Kimia Indonesia (HKI) or the Indonesian Chemical Society has grown and become the society for more than 1360 chemists including students, scientists and professional in Indonesia. The society is a non-provit organization which vision to nurture the general advancement of chemical sciences in Indonesia for the welfare of Indonesian citizen. Based on that vision, the Indonesian Chemical Society works to foster and encourage scientists and professionals in the field of chemistry to advance their chemical competency for the welfare of Indonesia; to advance science and practice of chemistry and its applications; to establish and foster scientific networks between members as well as science communication and dissemination of chemical knowledge to non-scientific community; to serve the public interest such as government by acting in an advisory, consultative or representative capacity; to foster networking with other scientific society and professional body nationally and internationally; to advance the growth of scientific works and education; and to coordinate conferences and scientific meetings.