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14th Annual ET Update Day: The Future of Nanoinnovation- Start Time: February 24, 2012
- End Time: February 24, 2012
- Event Type: By Invitation Only
- Cost: Free
- Context: In Person
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14th Annual ET Update Day: The Future of Nanoinnovation
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The Emerging Technologies Update Day features presentations by technology pioneers who provide an update on radical innovations that are looming on the near horizon that have the potential to transform industries and markets.
This year’s annual technology showcase will focus on radical innovations in Nanotechnology. A distinguished group of industry leaders, technology pioneers and scientists will provide updates on innovations in an emerging technology sector that analysts predict will become a trillion dollar market. Presentations will include updates on what science is working on, examples of nano-enabled products, critical issues for manufacturing, innovations in bionanotechnology, expectations for new materials such as graphene, and what we can expect to see in the coming decade and beyond.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Mihail “Mike” Roco, Senior Advisor for Nanotechnology at the National Science Foundation and founding chair of the National Nanotechnology Initiative.
In this year’s technology update, we will explore a variety of questions including: Where are the nanotech opportunities in medicine and pharmaceuticals? What are the prospects for graphene and other relatively new nanomaterials? What are the most promising commercial sectors? How are scientists drawing designs from nature to engineer nanoskins and other exciting innovations? How are nano-enhanced materials making ocean-going boats and other products stronger, lighter and more energy-efficient?
In addition to the technology presentations, there will be an eat and meet lunch panel moderated by Professor Sarah Kaplan, where the speakers will discuss a key topic and answer questions from the attendees.
Agenda
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8:00 am – 8:30 am |
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST |
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8:30 am – 8:35 am |
SETTING THE STAGE
Welcome |
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8:45 am – 9:15 am |
The Future of Nanoinnovation Michael shares ideas from his book in progress (NanoInnovation: What Every Manager Needs to Know) and offers an overview of this year’s innovations. Michael has been hosting the ET Update Day since originating the event in 1998. |
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9:15 am – 10:15 am |
NANOSCIENCE
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION The key architect and founding chair of the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative offers his perspectives on what nanotech research has achieved in the past decade, and what we can expect from nanotechnology research and commercialization in the coming decade and beyond. |
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10:15 am – 11:30 am |
Cutting Edge Nanoscience Charlie Johnson provides a research scientist’s perspective on nanoscale innovations that are currently moving from the lab to commercialization – including an overview of promising scientific research and applications in bioscience, electronics, energy, advanced materials and sensors.
Mike Patterson Commercializing graphene is a major challenge—and opportunity—for nanoinnovation. Mike Patterson provides a CEO's perspective on a venture formed to commercialize graphene, the Nobel Prize winning “miracle” nanomaterial. |
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11:30 am – 11:45 am |
BREAK |
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11:45 am – 12:30 pm |
NANOMATERIALS
Zyvex Technologies: Integrating Carbon Nanotubes in Nanoinnovations Zyvex Technologies is a world leader in the commercialization of high performance nanomaterials and nano-enabled products, including the first ocean-going boat made from nanomaterials (the Piranha). Zyvex has pioneered the creation of “chemical bridges” between nanomaterials and carbon fiber, resins, plastics and other materials. |
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12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
“EAT AND MEET” LUNCH PANEL
Sarah Kaplan, Ph.D. (Moderator) The speakers “eat and meet” with the attendees while discussing a topic, moderated by Professor Kaplan |
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1:30 pm – 2:15 pm |
NANOMANUFACTURING
Nanomanufacturing: Making Small Things Big Commercialization of nanotechnology poses special challenges for manufacturing. Prof. Hart provides perspectives on critical issues involved in scale-up and production of nanostructured devices, surfaces, and materials, including examples from his pioneering research in carbon nanotube microstructures and composites. He will also share his perspective on communication of nanotechnology to the public. |
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2:15 pm – 2:30 pm |
BREAK |
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2:30 pm – 3:15 pm |
BIONANOTECHNOLOGY
Using Nanotechnology to “Evergreen” Pharmaceutical Patents Dr. Rosedale discusses strategies for extending biopharmaceutical patents using bionanotechnology. His presentation includes perspectives on nanotech patents, strategies and insights of special interest to firms involved in biosciences. |
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3:15 pm – 4:00 pm |
BioNano: Applying Nanotechnology to Genomics Dr. Cao is co-inventor of single-molecule level nanochannel based linear genome analysis technology that holds enormous promise for life science research and clinical diagnostics and new therapeutics. This technology breakthrough enables direct analysis of intact long range genomic regions from minute biological samples that was previously impossible, impractical or too expensive. |
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4:00 pm |
ADJOURN |
