-----Original Message----- From: Kirsty Deacon [mailto:Kirsty@nano.org.uk] Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 2:10 PM Subject: CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT - 'Defence Nanotechnology 2003' - CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT - 'Defence Nanotechnology 2003' November 6-7, London Building on the phenomenal success of last year's ground-breaking meeting, Defence Event Management are delighted to announce the second 'Defence Nanotechnology' event, organised in association with the Institute of Nanotechnology. The conference will focus on nanotechnology applications for the defence industry, considering areas that include: ~ multifunction adaptive (smart) materials ~ ~ nanoengineered functional materials ~ ~ chemical/biological agent detection/destruction ~ ~ active chameleon style camouflage systems for wide ballistic protection ~ ~ interactive textiles/clothing that provide passive insulation, electromagnetic and radio frequency shielding ~ ~ energy harvesting, waste disposal, water recovery and recycling ~ Speaker applications are now sought from experts wishing to highlight nanotechnolgoy advancements in the defence industry. Speakers from all walks of expertise in fields such as engineering, materials, sensors, chemistry, and biology are encouraged to apply. Contact Alexander Giles for information on speaking opportunities: Alexander Giles Managing Director, Defence Event Management Ltd., Southbank House, Black Prince Road, London SEI 7SJ T: +44 (0)20 8469 3500 F: +44 (0)20 8469 2984 e-mail: dem@dem-ltd.demon.co.uk web-site: http://www.dem-ltd.com ========================= Kirsty Deacon Institute of Nanotechnology http://www.nano.org.uk t +44 (0)1786 447520 f +44 (0)1786 447530 The Institute of Nanotechnology - organiser of two upcoming and ground-breaking meetings: "Advanced Technologies: Crime Prevention and Detection", Oct. 2002, London - Learn about totally new ways of identifying criminals and preventing crime, through application of many of the huge advances being made in nanotechnology today. "Nanomaterials and Smart Medical Devices", Dec. 2002, Edinburgh - New nanotechnologies are being created and developed at breakneck speed. Find out at this 2nd Nanoforum (www.nanoforum.org) conference, how the convergence of nano and the life sciences will lead to a revolutionary new generation of medical devices. Visit our website for updates: www.nano.org.uk