NEW YORK - (Business Wire) The NanoBusiness Alliance, the world
’s leading nanotechnology trade association, today announced the keynote schedule for its
NanoBusiness 2008 conference and exhibition, to be held May 4-6 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Complete event information can be found at
http://www.nanobusiness2008.com.
Now in its seventh year, NanoBusiness 2008 will focus on the business side of nanotech innovations across multiple sectors. Nanotechnology is the basis of several high-growth areas including cleantech, advanced materials, next generation electronics, medical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. This year’s keynote lineup reflects the groundbreaking work being done in these sectors, and will feature presentations from the following leading practitioners and thinkers in nanotechnology, including:
- Dr. Terry Taber, Chief Operating Office, Image Sensor Solutions – Eastman Kodak Company
- Dr. Norbert Reidel, CSO – Baxter
- Josh Wolfe, Founding Partner and Managing Director – Lux Capital
- Scott Livingston, Managing Director – Axiom Capital Management; Founder – The Livingston Group
- Sean Murdock, Executive Director – NanoBusiness Alliance
“As always, our NanoBusiness 2008 conference will provide attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to hear innovation strategies directly from the leaders driving nanotech initiatives within Fortune 200 companies,” said Vincent Caprio, Executive Director, NY NanoBusiness Alliance and Event Director. “This ‘view-from-the-top’ being offered by our illustrious panel of keynote presenters will undoubtedly be one of the most valuable components in our program.”
“Dr. Taber and Dr. Riedel have been doing phenomenal work within their respective organizations,” added Sean Murdock, Executive Director of the NanoBusiness Alliance, “and we’re extremely fortunate to have them share their insights at NanoBusiness 2008.”
For information on sponsorship and speaking opportunities, please contact Vincent Caprio at vince@nanobusiness.org; and 203-733-1949.
About The NanoBusiness Alliance
The NanoBusiness Alliance is the industry association for the emerging nanotechnology industry. Through its extensive network of leading startups, Fortune 500 companies, research institutions, non-governmental organizations and public-private partnerships, the Alliance shapes nanotechnology policy and helps accelerate the commercialization of nanotechnology innovations. The NanoBusiness Alliance has offices in Chicago, New York, Connecticut and Washington, DC. For more information, visit http://www.nanobusiness.org.
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