We welcome you all to the 8 International Symposium on Monolayer-Protected Clusters -ISMPC2025, which will be held at Chandys Wind Woods at Munnar, Kerala, India. It will be jointly organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram from September 22  to 24  2025. We eagerly anticipate engaging and dynamic discussions on cutting-edge research and real-world applications of monolayer-protected clusters. The program will feature both experimental and theoretical presentations, covering topics such as synthesis, characterization, spectroscopy, catalysis, and biological applications.