HCI 2014 is the 17th in a series of International Conferences on the Physics of Highly Charged Ions. Topics The field of highly charged ions has seen in the last years a promising evolution originating from bold progress in theory and significant advances in experimental techniques. The Bariloche HCI2014 conference aims at bringing together experimentalists and theoreticians from a wide range of fields: Fundamental Aspects, Structure and Spectroscopy Collisions with Electrons, Ions, Atoms and Molecules Interaction with Clusters, Surfaces and Solids Interactions with Photons and Plasmas Strong Field Processes Production, Experimental Developments and Applications There will be no parallel sessions. Ample space for posters close to the main conference hall is available. The organizers have provided assurance that the 17th International Conference on the Physics of Highly Charged Ions (HCI2014) will be conducted in accordance with IUPAP principles as stated in the ICSU-Document "Universality of Science" (sixth edition, 1989) regarding the free circulation of scientists for international purposes. In particular, no bona fide scientist will be excluded from participation on the grounds of national origin, nationality, or political considerations unrelated to science.