Business, academic and government people with nanotech interests from North America, Europe, Asia and indeed around the world, are registering in record numbers to converge on Dallas during International Nanotechnology Week at nanoTX’07. A major conference and trade expo presented by the Texas Nanotechnology Initiative, NanoTX’07 is being held at the Dallas Convention Center October 2-4, 2007. The conference provides a unique perspective on the current state of both the markets and technologies associated with nanotechnology, with particular emphasis on those areas where clear trends and business opportunities are emerging.
Presented by the Texas Nanotechnology Initiative, this international event is widely known by its theme:
The Promise of Tomorrow—The Global Business of Nanotechnology.
In response to this strong early participant interest, nanoTX’07 organizers are rewarding those who make their plans and commitments well in advance by providing complimentary Business Hall passes to each registrants during April. After May 1 passes will be $40, and cost $50 at the door during the event.
“We are delighted to see the enthusiastic reception to nanoTX’07 in the domestic US and global communities from a broad cross section of leaders in academic, business and government sectors,” says Ashley Cockerill, VP and Event Coordinator at nanoTX’07. “With our early numbers running well ahead of last year, we are happy to respond with added benefits for our registrants during April.”
Those wishing to register early can do so at www.nanotx.biz
Participants at nanoTX’07 will learn:
· What NASA’s plans are for a permanent lunar base in the coming decade and the role nanotechnology will play in its realization
· What the key emerging nanotechnology trends are in energy, electronics, robotics, life sciences, homeland security, materials, manufacturing, etc.
· Separating the hype from reality – what’s real? What’s not?
· What the most recent developments are in the US, Europe, Asia and other countries around the world
· How every business will be impacted by the emerging nanotechnology revolution
Highlights of nanoTX’07 at a GLANCE
nanoTX’07 Conference and Trade Expo, Dallas Convention Center, during International Nanotechnology Week, Oct. 2,3,4, 2007
“This is the REAL event others only claim to be!”
Kelly Kordzik, Pres., Texas Nanotechnology Initiative
Four Co-Locating Nanotechnology Events Under ONE Roof
· Semiconductor/MEMS/NEMS
· Aerospace/Defense/Homeland Security
· BioMed/Health Science
· Energy/Chemical/Environment
PLUS: Industry’s inside views on nanotech Trends and Investing
Exciting Exhibits
· CENTERPIECE, NASA Moon Base Project, Mars, and beyond
Also the Lockheed Martin Orion Space Vehicle
· Sensational Hanson Robotics, most novel new use of MEMS
With human looks and mannerisms, these robots draw network TV news coverage
· Breakthrough Technology Revealed by Leading Firms
Many exhibitors have chosen nanoTX’07 to unveil dramatic developments
· New Product Demos
Long-time business alliances of complementary firms to be nurtured, established
· Walk-Through exhibits recreate the Nanotechnology Experience
· Documentary on Jack Kilby and Richard Smalley Shown Daily in Business Hall
Exclusive footage
· Corvette Driving Giveaway
Features Firestone tires utilizing nanotechnology
Special Events
· Nobel Laureates Legends Reception—Tues. Evening, (networking, by invitation only)
This year dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Alan MacDiarmid [2000, Chemistry]. Nobel Prize winners openly discuss their work and the future of nanotechnology
· Buckyball Team Reunion, Remembering the late Rick Smalley—Tue. Eve (invitation only)
Surviving members include Doctors.: Robert Curl, Harry Kroto, Sean O’Brien, James Heath
· Exhibitor’s Guests Networking Cocktail Reception
For sponsors, exhibitors, and chosen guests, held in the Business Hall exhibit area
Historic Summits, in the open Business Hall exhibits area
· Dr. Alan G. MacDiarmid Memorial Energy Summit—Wed. & Thurs.
Peter Balbus, Chair
Three talks, eight outstanding delegates. Carrying on the work of the late Dr. Alan MacDiarmid, Nobel Laureate [2000, Chemistry], renowned for his writings on energy solutions and alternative fuels, inspired by Rick Smalley.
· Alliance for NanoHealth Science Summit, with Dr. Mauro Ferrari—Wed. & Thurs.
Three talks, eight top minds in medicine gather to collaborate on how nanotechnology will dramatically transform medicine.
· Environment & Health Summit—Wed. & Thurs. Dr. John Balbus, Chair
Three talks, eight hand-picked scientists. Hot topics for the toxicology community with major implications for the costs of toxicologic assessment of nanotech products.
· Printed Electronics Summit—Wed. & Thursday. Dr. Ray Pimentel, Chair
Three talks, eight unique specialists. Advances in printed electronics driven by the unprecedented convergence of industries that have never before been so intricately linked, including aerospace, consumer goods, electronics, packaging, printing and semiconductors. This one common forum is to identify the technological and business hurdles to be solved next, and where the real opportunities are emerging from a product and market development perspective.
· Electronic Sensors and Quantum Computing—Wed. & Thurs.
Three talks, eight highly recognized experts.
· Advanced Materials Summit—Thurs.
Three talks, eight specialized engineers.
More Technical and Scientific Speakers, see www.nanotx.biz for details,
· International Nanotechnology Week
Specialists from ±30 different countries
· Trends/Finance/Investing panels
Venture and angel capitalists, such as Lux Capital, Atomic, Gefinor, etc. details at web site
· Nanotech 101—An Overview of Nanotechnology for Non-techies, FREE, Tues. Only
Dr. Aguilar. Taught by a team from Austin Community College, free admission day before conference and trade expo
Also free that day:
BioNano 101—Elementary Understanding in NanoHealth Sciences. Dr. M. Ferrari
NanoEnergy 101—The Growth of Alternative and Bio Energy Now and Years to Come
NanoBusiness 101—Basic Business Opportunities in Nanotechnology, Dr.W. Trybula
NanoInternational Trade 101—Understanding the Vast Markets Abroad, John J. Barnes
Nanotech 102—For a Deeper Understanding of Nanotechnology, Dr. Aguilar
Sponsors (Growing daily, regular updates at www.nanotx.biz )
· Top Commercial Firms Sponsoring
· Major and Developing Foreign Countries Sponsoring
· Preeminent Universities and Colleges
· Cities and States outside of Texas
· Numbers of Major Organizations and Associations
Top C-level Management of Major Firms from US & Abroad Attending
· See web site for important business leaders too numerous to list here at a glance, (last year 10% of those attending were of CEO/President level. Also attending: scientists, technicians, engineers, etc. See demographics at: http://www.nanotx.biz/index.php?content=demographics ).
· nanoTX featured in CEO Magazine, and numbers of important industry trade journals
