Posted: July 27, 2009

UK NanoForum and Emerging Technologies 2009

(Nanowerk News) Registration is now open for the UK NanoForum & Emerging Technologies 2009 will showcase the latest technologies and commercial opportunities. The event will take place on November 3-4, 2009, at the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel.
Reflecting the international business dimension, the event will be opened by distinguished keynote presenters Professor Anthony Ryan and Christos Tokamanis.
Professor Anthony Ryan OBE of Sheffield University presented the 2002 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures on Channel 4 and in 2006 was made an OBE for ‘Services to Science’.
Christos Tokamanis is Head of Unit "Nano converging Sciences and Technologies" for DG Research, European Commission.
Global business opportunities
Leading companies from 21 countries represented at UK NanoForum 08, such as Hyundai Motor, Shell Global Solutions International, Kings College London and Nokia Research Center.
Sector focus
This year’s event will be ideal for businesses with nanotechnology product and services in the following areas:
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Energy & Environment
  • Materials & Devices
  • In addition, we will showcase two further emerging technologies:
  • Photonics, electronics and plastic electronics
  • Precision surfaces and complex structures
  • With a focus on trade, investment and collaborations, UK NanoForum & Emerging Technologies 2009 is ideal for companies, academia, technology purchasers and those seeking to develop joint ventures to develop new business relationships through:
  • Networking – global business opportunities with over 100 overseas senior delegates and 350 UK delegates
  • Promoting your business effectively through technology pitches
  • Technology Updating – gain insights on key developments in nanotechnology
  • Featuring
  • Business Innovation Awards 2009 – raise your profile and be the next ‘UK’s Best Nanotechnology Company’
  • University Poster Presentations – see the latest cutting edge ideas from Universities, with awards for research excellence
  • Source: nanoKTN