NANOTECHITALY

The conference will offer

• A comprehensive picture of nanotechnology activities, perspectives and needs in Italy
• The latest developments and trends at world level of nanotech across key industrial sectors
• Innovation and business practices to bring nanotechnologies to the market place
• Governance and policy actions to promote nanotech development
• Matchmaking and networking opportunities

The three day event will address themes that are challenging modern society to promote a responsible innovation:

New materials, Processes and Manufacturing
Surface technologies, composite nanotech, nanoporous materials, nanofibers, carbon based and other nanomaterials, nanocatalysts
Cold spray & thermal spray deposition technologies (metallic, composites, ceramic materials)

Health and life sciences – Nanomedicine
Molecular diagnostics and recognition, bio-compatible materials and layers, tissue engineering/regenerative medicine, biomolecular sensors, nanoparticles therapy, drug delivery

Smart transportation
Storage, batteries, photovoltaic systems, micro energy generation, energy saving

Safe living
Safe buildings: sensors, construction materials, lighting, indoor air quality, furniture
Security: identification, counterfeiting

ICT & Nanoelectronics
Nanostructured sensors, optical materials and devices, MEMS/NEMS, memories and logic devices, magnetic materials and devices, nano-robotics

Responsible development – nano-toxicology
Regulation, risk assessment (EHS), risk management (workers and consumers safety), social and ethical issues, standards.