ADV: Advanced Nanotechnology Conference Early Rate Ends August 31

From: Foresight Institute (foresight_at_foresight.org)
Date: 08/20/04 

Date: 20 Aug 2004 17:03:26 GMT

1st CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED NANOTECHNOLOGY:
RESEARCH, APPLICATIONS, AND POLICY
October 22-24, 2004
Crystal City Marriott Hotel
Washington, DC area

Join us as we examine nanotechnology from three
different perspectives.

Choose your areas of focus:
FRIDAY -- Research
SATURDAY -- Applications
SUNDAY -- Policy and Funding

While Friday is designed for researchers and
technologists, Saturday and Sunday will make this
revolution accessible to public interest
representatives, investors, general public, and those
aiming at a career in the field.
http://www.foresight.org/conference/AdvNano2004/index.html

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REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

Foresight Institute offers you several registration
options to the 1st Conference on Advanced Nanotechnology.
Each day of the conference is dedicated to in-depth
exploration and discussion of a critical area driving
molecular manufacturing: research status on Friday,
disruptive applications on Saturday, and policy issues
on Sunday.

Attendees can customize the conference to meet their
specific interests by using the one-day, two-day, or
three-day option.

The Early Bird registration discount ends on
August 31st, so act now!

To register, go to:
http://foresight.org/Conferences/AdvNano2004/RegInfo.html

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DAY ONE: 1st SYMPOSIUM ON MOLECULAR MACHINES SYSTEMS
October 22, 2004 (Friday)

Chaired by William A. Goddard III (Caltech) and Ralph
Merkle (Georgia Tech), the 1st Symposium on Molecular
Machine Systems will focus on cutting edge research in
advanced nanotechnology. Researchers and technologists
are encouraged to attend.
http://foresight.org/MolecularMachineSymposium/index.html

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DAY TWO: DISRUPTIVE NANOTECH APPLICATIONS
October 23, 2004 (Saturday)

Chaired by Patrick Parker (Naval Postgraduate School)
and Brad Templeton (Electronic Frontier Foundation),
Day 2 will explore applications and uses of advanced
nanotechnology -- from medicine and the environment to
clean water for the developing world. This day is
tailored for planners, policy advisors, investors,
public interest representatives, researchers,
technologists, and the general public.
http://foresight.org/Conferences/AdvNano2004/index.html

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DAY THREE: NANOTECHNOLOGY POLICY
October 24, 2004 (Sunday)

Chaired by Glenn Reynolds (U. Tenn.) and Howard Lovy
(NanoBot), Day 3 will focus on what policies and funding
will enable advanced nanotechnology to deliver its
revolutionary benefits to the U.S. and abroad. Planners,
policy advisors, public interest representatives, and
nanotech trackers are encouraged to attend.
http://foresight.org/Conferences/AdvNano2004/index.html

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FORESIGHT INSTITUTE FEYNMAN PRIZE BANQUET
October 22, 2004 (Friday Evening - Optional event)

Join nanotech insiders as they honor "the best of the
best" with the most prestigious nanotechnology prize.
http://foresight.org/FI/2004Feynman.html

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EVENING DISCUSSIONS AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIG's)
October 22, 2004 (Friday) and October 23, 2004 (Saturday)

Topics: R&D, Environment, Education, Medical, Military,
Space, Intellectual Property, Business/Investing,
Social Outcomes

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Foresight Institute
PO Box 61058
Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA
tel +1 650 917 1122
fax +1 650 917 1123
foresight@foresight.org
www.foresight.org

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Foresight Institute is the leading think tank and
public interest organization focused on
nanotechnology. Formed in 1986 by K. Eric Drexler
and Christine Peterson, Foresight dedicates itself
to providing education, policy development, and
networking to maximize benefits and minimize
downsides of molecular manufacturing.

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