The ESRF is one of the world's largest synchrotron science centres. Every year, 9000 scientists from 22 partner countries and from around the world travel to Grenoble to use its extremely brilliant X-rays for leading-edge research. This fundamental and applied research often addresses how to better use resources, develop more sustainable materials or improve our daily lives. The ESRF Upgrade Programme 2009-2018 maintains our worldleading role through a continuous quest for higher performance figures, meeting the needs of returning users, and attracting scientists from new disciplines.