A major 1.5 day conference to draw together representatives from the nanotechnology sector and the investment community from Australia, New Zealand and internationally to examine future opportunities, latest developments of nanotechnology and how it applies to a diverse range of industries in Australia and globally.

With a specific focus on investment, risk and insurance, research and development, commercial application, future trends, government assistance, the conference also features CEO and Investor panel sessions.

Special international guest speaker will be Josh Wolfe, Founding Partner & Managing Director, Lux Capital, New York. Josh will examine developments in nanotechnology platforms in the largest market, the USA, as well as explain how the Nanobusiness Alliance, USA was created and what it has achieved.

Co-chaired by Allan Aaron, Director and General Partner of Technology Venture Partners, and Dr Peter Kambouris, Future Materials’ Queensland State Manager, the conference will feature a notable speaker faculty including:

• International Nanotechnology Developments - Paul McCormick, CEO, Advanced Nanotechnology
• Transforming The Nano in R&D into "C" - Prof Erol Harvey, CEO, Minifab
• Nanotechnology: The Economics of Science - Dr Peter Binks, CEO, Nanotechnology Victoria
• National Strategy and Future Regulatory Landscape - Craig Pennifold, Head of Innovation Division, Department of Industry Tourism and Resources
• Nanoinvesting: The Australian Context - Greg Smith, Director, Sciventures
• Are We Ready to Invest in Nanotechnology? - David Landers, Partner, Allen & Buckeridge, Michael Panaccio, Investment Principal, Starfish Ventures and Greg Smith, Director, Sciventures

as well as other industry leaders.

Sydney Hilton Hotel
488 George Street
Sydney, NSW
Australia