Nanotechnology developments and issues are at forefront of conference

Emily M. Smith
ASME NEWS

Hot topics in the development of nanotechnology will be discussed and debated during this year's Second Annual Nano Engineering and Investing Trends Conference on June 20 in New York City.

The forum's goal is to foster dialogue among researchers, government representatives, and industry members to ensure the steady development of nanotechnology.

This conference will continue the discussions of many areas that were explored during last June's conference, which took place at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, Calif.

The 2003 program, which is being finalized, will feature presentations by leading authorities on current discoveries in nano science and engineering in healthcare, computing and information processing, information storage, and materials and sensors.

Engineers of various disciplines will benefit from this forum along with researchers, faculty members and students. Professionals in the financial and legal communities are invited to attend to give their perspective on this developing technology.

New York University's Stern School of Business will host the conference. The NYU Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies will partner with ASME's Nanotechnology Institute to sponsor the event.

The venture community will be represented by prominent individuals, such as Josh Wolfe, a managing partner of Lux Capital.

Early bird registration, which is available until June 1, will be $125 for ASME members, academia and government. The charge for nonmember registrants is $175. Registration for students and ASME members who are unemployed will be $75.

Registration after June 1 will be $25 more for all registrants.

Program details will be posted on www.asme.org/nano in mid-February.

Showcase and tabletop exhibits will be available.

If you are interested in participating, or for more information on exhibits or hosting the networking reception, contact Raj Manchanda, director, Advanced Technology Programs, at (212) 591-7789, or e-mail nano@asme.org.

 

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