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PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
| 1 - European Nano Day |
| Following the successful and highly appreciated seminar immediately preceding INC2, which reviewed key NSF-NNI programs in the USA, it was decided to create a similar opportunity at INC3, for the host region Europe to present its research programs related to nanoelectronics/ nanotechnology. Therefore, a European Nano Day will be organised on 16 April 2007. The purpose of that day will be to present the various research programs of the European Commission (including the newly launched 7th Framework Program) and selected National Programs |
| 2 - IPR in nanotechnology |
| A topical workshop will be organised on 16 April 2007, in order to discuss the situation and specifi c problems of patenting in nanotechnology. Representatives of the European, Japanese and US Patent Offi ces and IPR experts of other political, research and industrial organisations will elaborate recommendations for a 'nanotechnology patent regime'. Main conclusions will be presented at the fi nal day of the INC3 conference. For more information and application for invitation, please visit the website. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
| 3 - Regional Overview |
| Traditionally, the INC conference has started with a Regional Overview, giving representatives from the organising regions Europe, Japan and USA the opportunity to present the major features and future directions of their nanotechnology research programs. This Regional Overview will be organised in the morning of 17 April 2007. Other regions will be invited to present their nanotechnology programs during one of the afternoon sessions. |
| 4 - Technical Session |
| In the first technical session adressing nanoelectronics, invited speakers will present the progress and challenges related to future developments of information processing and storage devices. Other sessions will highlight developments related to bridging from nanoelectronics to complementary competencies. One such session will explore links with biotechnology, e.g. the use of advanced nanoelectronics methods and tools to study biomaterials or - reciprocally - the use of biotechnology ideas for building nanoelectronics devices. A following session will discuss supporting innovations in nanomaterials, the design and control of chemical reactions, assembly, and catalysis at the nanometer scale. Another topical session will address MEMS and NEMS devices, focusing on Nano Electro Mechanical Systems using nanotechnology features. The fi nal technical session will address Nanophotonics, the science and technology of light-matter interactions determined by the properties of nanostructures involving a few or single molecules. |
| 5 - Session on Economics and Society |
| A special session will address the economical and societal implications of nanotechnology. Expectations for nanotechnology, as a cuttingedge technology, are growing rapidly and the economic value to be derived from massive applications in many market sectors is impressive. Models for quantifying the economic value of nanotechnology-related innovation will be discussed. At the same time, concerns for unexpected aspects exist and the challenge of bridging the gap between innovation and the ethical, legal and societal aspects will be addressed. |
| 6 - Round Table Discussion |
| As traditional scaling of information processing and storage devices is reaching its limit, nanoelectronics - one of the constitutive technologies of modern society - is at a pivotal point in its history. The impact of future developments on our industry and its major stakeholders will be the subject of a round table discussion. It appears also that in the fi eld of nanotechnology, the interactions on a global scale between organisations from governments to academia and industry are changing. The consequences in terms of upstream access to the process of innovation, of publicprivate partnerships and of business models will be discussed in a round table discussion with senior representatives from industry, academia and government organisations. |
| 7 - Poster Session |
| The overall objective of the INC conference is to promote international collaboration and cooperation in the area of nanoelectronics/ nanotechnology. To that purpose, the conference sessions provide broad technical and programmatic overviews from the various regions. As on the previous occasion, INC3 will provide attendees the opportunity to present poster papers, focusing on more detailed issues of technical or programmatic nature related to nanoelectronics. Participants will be invited to submit abstracts for poster papers. |
| 8 - Welcoming reception |
| A welcoming reception for INC3 participants will be organised on 16 April. On 18 April the Conference Dinner will be organised for conference attendees and their guests. Make sure not to miss either one of these events, as both will be exquisite networking opportunities, offering the possibility to meet with global decision makers in a relaxed atmosphere. |
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