Grammar › N2 · 02 Time and sequence
〜に際して: on the occasion of; when starting
N2 · 02 Time and sequence
Says "when beginning or facing an important event", with a formal tone.
Noun or verb dictionary form + に際して (または 〜に際し). Used for the start of something notable: 入学に際して, 開店に際して. Not for everyday actions. Compare 〜に当たって, which is very close.
Examples
入会に際して、身分証明書をご提示ください。
When joining, please show a form of ID.
新しい事業を始めるに際して、多くの方にお世話になりました。
I was helped by many people when I started the new business.