Berlin Center for Studies of Complex Chemical Systems is an association of scientists established to promote fundamental research, exchange of information and international contacts in experimental and theoretical studies of complex chemical systems. The aim of this conference, organized by the Center, is to review current progress in understanding, design and control of complex chemical systems of various origins, on the scales ranging from single molecules to macroscopic chemical reactors. Self-organization phenomena and emergence of coherent collective dynamics in reaction-diffusion systems, in nonequilibrium soft matter and in chemical networks will be discussed. Special attention is paid to  applications in molecular biology and problems of biochemical evolution. Both theoretical and experimental aspects are considered. The conference will include plenary lectures, mini-symposia with invited and contributed talks, and poster sessions.