Bangalore, July 17, 2008: With Bangalore’s position as emerging leader in nanotechnology and as an international business destination growing manifold over the years, Bangalore the nano hub of India is poised to host the 2nd edition of Bangalore Nano. The flagship nanotechnology event is jointly organized by the Department of IT and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka in association with Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR).

 

The event is scheduled from December 12–14, 2008 and the focal theme of the event is ‘nanotechnology in India’s future’. The event will create immense opportunities for innovators, researchers, academia, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and large business enterprises to showcase the latest advancements in nanotechnology.

 

In tune with the focal theme of the event the international conference will focus on nanotechnology and its impact on India’s future with special attention to industry and manufacturing, energy and environment, health and wellness, food and agriculture, ICT, electronics, chemicals and the investment and partnering opportunities offered. The three-day event will enable investors and the industry to pick the technology winners and identify the investment opportunities of the future.

 

According to the organizers, eminent researchers and industrialists in the field of nanotechnology across the world would address the delegates during the three-day event. The event will attract 500 delegates from across the globe. Participation is expected from Germany, France, UK, US, Australia, South Korea and Japan. Leading private sector companies and government R&D organizations doing path-breaking work in nanotechnology will be showcasing their technology, services and achievements in the Nano Expo.

 

On the occasion of the launch of 2nd Bangalore Nano Mr Anand Vasant Asnotikar, Hon’ble Minister for Science and Technology said, “Bangalore Nano event held last year was a resounding success and I am sure we would be repeating the performance this year in December. Bangalore Nano 2008 would be an ideal forum for researchers and industry to interact and explore possibilities of applications of nanotechnology in electronics, biopharma, engineering, etc. The two-day conference would be of immense value and content to the participants.”

 

“Application of nanotechnology in various products is estimated to be $15 billion and its increased usage and wide applications would touch a trillion dollars by 2015”, he added.

 

Prof Ajay K Sood, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and member of the Vision group on nanotechnology said, “Nano revolution is already on and almost all countries are making big investments. Bangalore is well placed with active research teams in institutes like IISc and JNCASR and government initiatives like Bangalore Nano.”