The IEEE 2009 International Conference on Applied Superconductivity and Electromagnetic Devices (ASEMD09) will be held on 25-27 September 2009 in Chengdu, China. ASEMD09, principally sponsored by IEEE and University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, aims to be a premier conference on applied superconductivity and electromagnetic devices. It provides a forum for researchers and experts in the relevant fields to discuss and share ideas, present results, reflect on past experiences and discuss future developments.