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The Nano-Network and NanoBusiness Alliance, today announced the keynote lineup for the 2007 Nano App Summit, to be held October 22-25, 2007 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. Complete event information can be found online at http://www.nanoappsummit.com

Nano-Network and NanoBusiness Alliance Announce Keynote Roster for 2007 Nano App Summit

CLEVELAND, OH & CHICAGO, IL | Posted on August 30th, 2007

The 2007 Nano App Summit will gather CEOs and CTOs of public and private companies, IP professionals, government officials, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, innovators, and industry thought leaders to address industry-specific commercialization opportunities and challenges in Automotive, CleanTech, and Defense sectors. In addition, the 2007 Nano App Summit will feature keynote presentations by some of the leading practitioners and thinkers in nanotechnology including:

* James Von Ehr, Chairman and Founder, Zyvex Inc.
* Peter Buca, Vice President of Innovation and Technology, Parker Hannifin
* Sharon Smith, Ph.D., Director, Advanced Technology, Lockheed Martin
* David Morgenthaler, Founder, Morgenthaler
* Carlo Montemagno, Dean, College of Engineering, University of Cincinnati

"We are thrilled about this year's presenters and keynote speakers who will provide attendees with an overview and understanding of the latest nanoscale advancements and applications in the Automotive, CleanTech, and Defense sectors. There have been major developments in these industries, since the last Nano App Summit in 2005 and we are excited to highlight how nanotechnology applications are transforming the way we live and do business," said Alexis Abramson, Ph.D, Vice President of Technology Innovation at NorTech and Executive Director of the Nano-Network, a program of NorTech, Northeast Ohio's technology-based economic development organization.

"The Nano App Summit program has a strong focus on applications. The Nano App Summit aims to go beyond the hype and highlight real nanotechnology solutions to tough business challenges. That's why the NanoBusiness Alliance is proud to co-host this conference," said Sean Murdock, Executive Director of the NanoBusiness Alliance, the national industry association for the emerging nanotechnology industry.

The 2007 Nano App Summit is part of a five day series of activities during Nano Week in Cleveland, October 22-26. Stay tuned to http://www.nano-network.org for more details about Nano Week.

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About Nano-Network
The Nano-Network was formed by scientists, entrepreneurs and financiers to improve and expand nanotechnology research and commercialization activities and capacities in Northeast Ohio, and throughout the nation. The Nano-Network is one of the largest and best-known privately funded, "grass roots" nanotechnology organizations in the United States. The Nano-Network is currently managed by NorTech ( http://www.nortech.org ), a regional economic development organization focused on innovation, technology and entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio. NorTech's relationship with the Nano-Network provides the group with structure, contacts and resources to further promote nanotechnology in Ohio and the United States. http://www.nano-network.org

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 New York, Chicago, Connecticut and Washington, DC. For more information, visit http://www.nanobusiness.org .

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Contacts:

NorTech/Nano-Network
Kelly Coolbaugh South, Director of Communications
Telephone: 216-241-8458
Email:
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NanoBusiness Alliance
Sean Murdock, Executive Director
Telephone: 312-593-0293
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