APNF INAUGURAL CONFERENCE

PROGRAM

Day Three, Feb 28, 2002


Preparing the Future

0900     Keynote speaker J. Von Ehr II, "Creating a Nanotechnology industry" Zyvex Corp, USA.

0930     Dr. J. Murday, “The US National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI): New Program Emphases”, National Nanotechnology Coordinating Office, USA.

1000     Dr. E. Maruyama, “Nanotechnology Research Promotion at RIKEN”, Director, Frontier Research System, RIKEN


1030     Morning Tea


1100      Prof. C. J Chen, "Researches in Nanosience and Technology in Taiwan", Vice-Chairman, National Science Council, Taiwan.

1130      Prof G. Tegart, “Nanotechnology: The Technology for the 21st Century”, Executive Advisor, APEC Center for Technology Foresight, Bangkok.


Panel Sessions


1200      Panel Session One: Government Investment, Industry, Venture Capital across Asia Pacific. Flow of capital and IP across borders.

1245      Panel Session Two: Asia Pacific Nanotechnology Network & Business Alliance. Creating strength through mutual interest.


1330      Closing Remarks - Dr. J. Schulte, nABACUS Ltd, Hong Kong.


Day One      Day Two