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Nano Ventures 2003 Conference

Texas Nanotechnology Initiative

The Texas Nanotechnology Initiative will host its second annual conference focusing on the path to the commercialization of nanotechnology in Richardson, Texas on February 26-28, 2003.

Unique in its focus and depth, Nano Ventures 2003 consists of three days of speakers and panels discussing the current state of nanotechnology and related opportunities for investment. Panel sessions are the areas of NanoElectronics, Materials, NanoPhotonics, Sensors and Security, Tools and Equipment, and Biotech. Each session features three companies presenting their technology, markets, and challenges, and feedback panelists from members of the investment community.

Keynote speakers

  • Phillip J. Bond Under Secretary of Commerce for the U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Neil Lane, Ph.D. Senior Fellow, Rice University Former Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology policy Director of the National Science Foundation
  • Dr. Alan MacDiarmid, Ph.D. Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
  • Rick Smalley, Ph.D. Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
  • George Whitesides, Ph.D. Harvard University

Speakers

Representatives from:

  • ARCH Venture Partners
  • Austin Ventures
  • Carbon Nanotechnologies, Inc.
  • Cogene Biotech Ventures
  • Dendritic Nanotech
  • Genesis Park
  • Imago Systems
  • Lux Capital
  • Molecular Imprints
  • NASA
  • Nanochip
  • Nanomix
  • NanoOpto
  • Nanosys
  • Nanotechnologies, Inc.
  • Optiva
  • Patriot Ventures
  • Sevin Rosen Funds
  • University of Texas
  • University of Texas at Dallas
  • Vanguard Venture Partners
  • Vortex Partners
  • ZettaCore
  • Zyvex Corporation

Technology Showcase

Research projects and new technologies from universities and companies, including:

  • IC(2)
  • Microfab Technologies, Inc.
  • Nanospectra
  • Nanotechnologies, Inc.
  • Nomadics
  • Southwest Nanotechnologies
  • Universtity of Texas (Arlington)
  • University of Texas (Austin)
  • University of Texas (Dallas)
  • Rice University
  • University of Texas at Houston
  • Xidex
  • Zyvex Corporation

Technology Overview

In-depth workshop:

  • NanoManufacturing
  • NanoParticles
  • NanoBio
  • NanoElectronics

Presenters include:

  • Paul Barbara, Ph.D., University of Texas
  • Ray Baughman, Ph.D., University of Texas (Dallas)
  • Harold "Skip" Garner, Ph.D., University of Texas Southwest Medical Center
  • Gary Frazier, Raytheon

Conference Information

Seating is limited, so early registration is recommended. Hotel discounts are available to conference attendees. You can register for the hotel on the Nano Ventures website.

About the Texas Nanotechnology Initiative

Texas Nanotechnology Initiative (TNI) is a consortium of industry, universities, government, and venture capitalists whose goal is to establish Texas as a world leader in the discoveries, development and commercialization of nanotechnology. TNI's mission is recruit companies, employees, faculty, students, researchers, and research funding to Texas.

Contact information

For information about the conference, technology showcase, or sponsorship opportunities, contact:

Katharine Green
Chief Operating Officer
Texas Nanotechnology Initiative
kgreen@texasnano.org
Tel: 972 235 8420

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