With this workshop held in Uppsala 8-9 March 2017, we want to show you some of the new and amazing opportunities that can be available in the future at MAX IV in the field of infrared chemical imaging. We also invite you to take an active role in the discussions and the planning of which scientific directions we should chose. This is the time for you to make sure that your research takes full advantage of the potentials that could be offered at the MAX IV facilities!