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Under the patronage of Mr. Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Research
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Opening Day - Monday, 10 March 2008 – 14.30

Moderator: Luca De Biase, Director Nova 24, Il Sole 24 Ore
Welcome addresses
Pier Francesco Ghetti, Chancellor Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Giancarlo Galan, Governor of Regione Veneto
Conference presentation
Renato Ugo, President AIRI, Italian Association for Industrial Research
Luigi Rossi Luciani, President Veneto Nanotech
Lectures
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Industry 2015: a Plan to burst Italian growth
Andrea Bianchi, Head of Competitiveness Department, Italian Ministry for Economic Development |
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The market of nano-related products: situation and forecasts
Matthew Nordan, CEO Lux Research, USA |
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The commitment of the European Commission to promote European nanosciences and nanotechnology
Nicholas Deliyanakis, DG Research, European Commission |
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National nanotechnology initiatives in industrialised Countries
Elvio Mantovani, Director Airi/Nanotec IT and Renato Ugo, President AIRI |
DEBATE AND DISCUSSION
Tuesday, 11 March 2008 – 9.15 - 12.20
GOVERNING NANOTECHNOLOGY
Chairman: Elvio Mantovani, Director AIRI/Nanotec IT
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| 8.30 |
Registration |
| 9.15 |
Chairman introduction |
| 9.30 |
Managing the impact of nanotechnology: an overview John Garrod, Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affaires (DEFRA), UK |
| 9.55 |
The Swiss Action Plan: risk-assessment and risk-management of engineered nanomaterials
Christoph Meili, The Innovation Society, Switzerland |
| 10.20 |
US Imperatives for responsible nanotechnology
Barbara Karn, Georgetown University and USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USA |
| 10.45 - 11.05 |
Coffee break |
| 11.05 |
A methodological framework for assessing exposure to engineered nanoparticles
Stefano Zuin, Consorzio Venezia Ricerche |
| 11.30 |
Nanotechnology and risk assessment
Iolanda Olivato, ECSIN(European Center for Sustainable Impact of Nanotecnology)/Veneto Nanotech and Giorgia Guerra, CIGA (University of Padova) |
| 11.55 |
Trends and needs for research in occupational exposure to nanomaterials
Sergio Iavicoli, ISPESL (National Institute for Occupational Prevention and Safety), Dep.of Occupational Medicine |
| 12.20 - 13.30 |
Lunch |
POSTERS WILL BE DISPLAYED THE ALL DAY
Tuesday, 11 March 2008 – 13.30 - 18.30

NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR LIFE SCIENCES
Chairman: Maurizio Denaro, R&D Corporate VicePresident, Bracco Imaging
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| 13.30 |
Chairman introduction |
| 13.45 |
Towards a true molecular biology: the impact of nanotechnology
Fabio Beltram, CNR (INFM) NEST (National Enterprise for nanoScience and nanoTechnology) |
| 14.10 |
Nanomedicine changing the practice of healthcare
Hans Hofstraat, Philips Research Laboratories, The Netherlands |
| 14.35 |
Nanostructures in diagnostic imaging
Michael Schneider, Bracco-Geneve, Switzerland |
| 14.55 |
Molecular packing effects on the hybridization efficiency of surface-bound DNA: implications for DNA Nano-Arrays
Loredana Casalis, Sincrotrone Trieste/ Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) |
| 15.15 |
In-CheckTM platform: a highly integrated solution for rapid and accurate nucleic acid testing
Enrico Alessi, STMicroelectronics |
| 15.35 - 16.00 |
Coffee break |
| 16.00 |
Nanotechnologies for high content cell based assay in functional genomics
Roberta Carbone, Tethis |
| 16.20 |
Nanocomposite biomaterials for tissue engineering
Jackie Ying, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore |
| 16.40 |
Polymeric nanoformulates & nanostructured materials in nanomedicine and bioenvironmental applications
Emo Chiellini, Dep. of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, INSTM |
| 17.00 |
Delivery strategies for siRNA in vivo
Raymond Schiffelers, Utrecht University, The Netherlands |
| 17.20 |
Cancer polymarkers biochips Giorgio Fassina, Xeptagen |
| 17.40 - 18.30 |
Poster session |
POSTERS WILL BE DISPLAYED THE ALL DAY
Wednesday, 12 March 2008 – 9.00 - 13.00
NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Chairman: Ugo Romano, Chief Scientific Advisor - ENI
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| 8.30 |
Registration |
| 9.00 |
Chairman introduction |
| 9.15 |
The role of nanotechnology in photovoltaics: efficiency and sustainability issues
Francesca Ferrazza, ENI |
| 9.35 |
From energy efficiency improvement to alternative energy sources: the SUNtoGRID project
Pietro Di Grazia, STMicroelectronics |
| 9.55 |
INSTM activities for highly performant SOFC fuel cells
Ignazio Luciano Fragalà, University of Catania and INSTM |
| 10.15 |
Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells: a call for ideas in nanotechnologies
Paolo Capobianco, Ansaldo Fuel Cells |
| 10.35 |
Development of new hybrid proton exchange membranes for PEMFCs
Enrica Fontananova, CNR-ITM (Institute on Membrane Technology) |
| 10.55 - 11.10 |
Coffee break |
| 11.10 |
Nano- and micro-structured catalytic materials for process intensification
Enrico Tronconi, Polytechnic of Milano, Dep. of Energy |
| 11.30 |
Nanostructured materials and micro-optics for the development of
LED based high efficiency lighting devices
Sabino Sinesi CRP- Centro Ricerche Plast-Optica |
| 11.50 |
Nanofluids in microchannels - A further chance for heat transfer enhancement
Gian Piero Celata, ENEA, Energy Dep., Institute of Thermal-Fluid Dynamics |
| 12.10 |
21-st Century nanoValves for high efficiency amplifiers
Carlo Falessi, Selex Sistemi Integrati |
| 12.30 |
Moth-eye surfaces: antireflection nano-structures to increase efficiency
Alessandro Patelli, CIVEN (Coordinamento Interuniversitario Veneto per le Nanotecnologie) |
| 12.50 - 14.00 |
Lunch |
POSTERS WILL BE DISPLAYED THE ALL DAY
Wednesday, 12 March 2008 – 14.00 - 18.40

NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
Chairman: Gianfranco Innocenti, Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Micro and Nanotechnologies Department Manager - Centro Ricerche FIAT
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| 14.00 |
Chairman introduction |
| 14.15 |
Presentation of the Industry 2015 project “New technologies for sustainable mobility”
Vincenzo Zezza, IPI – Institute for Industrial Promotion – Dept. for Institutional Cooperation/Innovation |
| 14.35 |
Nanotechnology impact on automotive industry
Ankit A. Shukla, Frost & Sullivan, UK |
| 14.55 |
Micro and Nanotech – The basics for a successful automotive industry
Carlo Torreggiani, Fiat Group Automobiles SpA |
| 15.15 |
Nanostructured advanced materials for Proton Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
Vito Di Noto, University of Padova, Dep. of Chemical Sciences |
| 15.35 |
High surface area materials for hydrogen storage: recent advances
Adriano Zecchina, University of Torino, Dep. of Chemistry, INSTM |
| 15.55 - 16.20 |
Coffee break |
| 16.20 |
Nanotechnology and the promise of true multifunctionals engineered materials in aeronautics
Claudio Voto, Alenia Aeronautica |
| 16.40 |
Use of nanocomposites for the production of RTM structural parts in transport applications
Jose Maria Kenny, European Centre on Nanostructured Polymers, University of Perugia, INSTM |
| 17.00 |
Advanced materials for a sustainable mobility (provisional title)
Monica Fabrizio, CNR IENI (Istituto per l’Energetica e le Interfasi) |
| 17.20 |
Nano-scale tuning of catalytic performance of ferrierite based catalysts for CH4 and NOX abatement at NG driven engines
Paolo Ciambelli, NANOMATES (Research Centre for Nanomaterials and nanoTechnology at Salerno University) |
| 17.40 |
Nanosensors for car gas monitoring
Corrado Di Natale, University of Roma “Tor Vergata” and Maria Ilaria Pistelli, Centro Sviluppo Materiali |
| 18.00 - 18.40 |
Poster session |
POSTERS WILL BE DISPLAYED THE ALL DAY
Thursday, 13 March 2008 – 9.00 - 13.15
NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
Chairman: Mauro Matteini, CNR ICVBC (Institute for the Conservation and Promotion of Cultural Heritage)
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| 8.30 |
Registration |
| 9.00 |
Chairman introduction |
| 9.15 |
Presentation of the Industry 2015 project “New technologies for cultural heritage”
Livio Barnabò, PE Group |
| 9.35 |
Nanotechnologies for preservation of cultural heritage - restoration
Luigi Dei, University of Firenze, Dep. of Chemistry |
| 9.55 |
Nanostructured materials for consolidation and pictorial integration in cultural heritage
Giovanni Baldi, Colorobbia SpA |
| 10.15 |
Innovative techniques for restoration
Guido Biscontin, University of Venezia “Ca’ Foscari”, Dep. of Environmental Science |
| 10.35 |
Nanotechnologies toward conservation
Pietro Vigato, CNR ICIS (Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and Surfaces) |
| 10.55 |
Behaviour of silica nanoparticle used as porous stone consolidant
Elisabetta Zendri, University of Venezia “Ca’ Foscari”, Dep. of Environmental Science |
| 11.15 - 11.45 |
Coffee break |
Round table:
Chairman: Mauro Matteini, CNR ICVBC, Guido Frigessi Di Rattalma, AIRI
● Giovanni Baldi, Colorobbia SpA
● Luigi Dei, Università di Firenze
● Daniela Pinna, Opificio delle Pietre Dure
● Pietro Vigato, CNR ICIS
● Elisabetta Zendri, Università di Venezia
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| 13.15 - 14.15 |
Lunch |
POSTERS WILL BE DISPLAYED THE ALL DAY
Thursday, 13 March 2008 – 14.15 - 18.15

NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR MADE IN ITALY
Chairman: Sesto Viticoli, Director of CNR Molecular Design Department
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| 14.15 |
Chairman introduction |
| 14.30 |
Presentation of the Industry 2015 project “New technologies for Made in Italy”
Alberto Piantoni, Project Coordinator - AD Bialetti |
| 14.50 |
Nanotechnology applied to “Made in Italy”: general strategies and the contribution of INSTM
Teodoro Valente, University of Roma “La Sapienza”, INSTM |
| 15.10 |
Nano devices for the telecom industry
Stefano Lorenzotti, Pirelli Labs |
| 15.30 |
PET based nanocomposites for food and beverage packaging
Cosimo Carfagna, CNR ICTP (Institute of chemistry and technology of polymers) |
| 15.50 |
Premium textile products by using nanotechnologies
Matteo Fontanella, Filatura Miroglio |
| 16.10 - 16.30 |
Coffee break |
| 16.30 |
Nanotechnologies to increase the value in the footwear manufacturing sector
Giuseppe Confessore, CNR ITIA (Institute of Industrial Technologies and Automation) |
| 16.50 |
Chromatic properties of nanostructured titanium oxides for design applications
Maria Vittoria Diamanti, Polytechnic of Milano, Dep. of Chemistry Materials and Chemical Engineering "G.Natta" |
| 17.10 |
Nanofab: a tool to strengthen the Made in Italy. Goals, applications, results
Diego Basset, Nanofab |
| 17.30 - 18.15 |
Poster session |
POSTERS WILL BE DISPLAYED THE ALL DAY
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