X-Message-Number: 1184 From: (David Krieger) Subject: Nanotechnology conference Nov. 11-14 Date: Fri, 11 Sep 92 9:23:39 PDT [ Since reanimation from cryonic suspension likely will require advanced nanotechnology, the following opportunity to meet many of the people who are beginning to develop nanotechnology should be of interest to cryonicists. - KQB ] [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALL OVER THE NET] > Subject: Nanotechnology conference Nov. 11-14 A registration form is attached below. If you would like to be sent a conference brochure and registration form in the mail: email , fax 415-324-2497, or call 415-324-2490. ********************************************** Silicon Valley looks beyond silicon to the next technological revolution... First General Conference on Nanotechnology: Development, Applications and Opportunities November 11-14, 1992 Palo Alto, California sponsored by the Foresight Institute You are invited to attend the first general conference on nanotechnology, a set of capabilities that will remake technology from the bottom up, using molecules as building blocks. This will be the first nanotechnology conference for a general audience, for all of us who are interested in how new technologies will change our lives. Join in as we explore the key questions: * How will it work? Leading researchers show the workings of today's and tomorrow's molecular machines. Eric Drexler, Ralph Merkle, and others share their views of where technology is headed and how we'll get there. * When and where? With so many fields converging on molecular control, it's hard to predict who will make the crucial advances. Which companies and countries are leading today? Where will the first fortunes be made? Stewart Brand thinks it may take longer than anticipated. Neil Jacobstein shows who's funding this research today. * How will we use it? Expect major changes in medicine, computation, space systems, and environmentally-safe manufacturing. Marvin Minsky looks at what's coming in intelligent computation. Greg Fahy tells what molecular control will do for health care. * The bigger picture: A technology this powerful must be guided to avoid abuse. What tools can we use for this task? What can be done with next-generation social software? Paul Saffo looks at how culture and technology interact; Gayle Pergamit helps us picture how our lives will be different when manufacturing means molecular manufacturing. Preliminary Program Wednesday evening reception, 8-11PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Introduction to Nanotechnology Eric Drexler, Foresight Institute Design-Ahead for Nanotechnology Ralph Merkle, Xerox Palo Alto Research Center SPM: the New Microscopy from Microns to Atoms Jerome Wiedmann, Digital Instruments Intelligent Computation in the Age of Molecular Manufacturing Prof. Marvin Minsky, MIT Paths to Nanotechnology Howard Landman, Cross Point Solutions Biotechnology as an Enabling Technology Martin Edelstein, Berlex Biosciences Designing Molecular Components Ted Kaehler, Apple Computer Diamond Growth: Today and Tomorrow Michael Pinneo, Crystallume Nanotechnology R&D Sponsorship Neil Jacobstein, Cimflex Teknowledge Transition to Tomorrow Jamie Dinkelacker, Foresight Institute FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Modeling and Remodeling Molecules Michael Pique, The Scripps Research Institute New Materials Michael Kelly, Stanford University New Hope for the Environment Duncan Forbes, Ray Rowe Trusts for Animals Molecular Manufacturing as a Path to Space Eric Drexler, National Space Society I Brake for Nanotechnology: the Slow Scenario Stewart Brand Point Foundation, Global Business Network How Culture Shapes Technology and Vice Versa Paul Saffo, Institute for the Future Nanotechnology in Japan Charles Sweet, Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun columnist Medicine and Nanotechnology Greg Fahy, American Red Cross A Venture Perspective Speaker to be determined Evolution of the Concept Chris Peterson, Foresight Institute SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Hypertext Mark S. Miller, Xanadu Operating Company Decision Duel Marc Stiegler, Institute for Molecular Manufacturing The Politics of Technology James C. Bennett Center for Constitutional Issues in Technology Envisioning the Future Gayle Pergamit Coauthor, Unbounding the Future Information, Speculation, Participation Dave Lindbergh, MIT Nanotechnology Study Group Bootstrapping a Research Institute Kathleen Shatter Institute for Molecular Manufacturing Panel: Development, Applications and Opportunities Eric Drexler, Jamie Dinkelacker, Ed Niehaus, Jim Bennett SITE AND ACCOMMODATIONS Conference sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn Stanford-Palo Alto. Accommodation arrangements should be made directly with the hotel. Reservations should be made by October 1; when making reservations, mention that you are attending the "Foresight Nanotechnology Conference" to obtain the lower conference room rate. Deposits in the amount of the first night's stay plus tax are required to guarantee reservations; these are refundable up to 6 PM on the date of arrival. Holiday Inn Stanford-Palo Alto 625 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301 (800) 874-3516 within the US (415) 328-2800 tel (415) 327-7362 fax single $89 per night double $99 per night TRANSPORTATION The conference site is easily reached from San Francisco International Airport and San Jose International Airport. Information on ground transportation services will be mailed to registrants. REGISTRATION FORM Name: Address: Telephone: Fax: Electronic mail: Position (manager, programmer, engineer, etc.): Organizational affiliation (for your badge): Registration Fee The registration fee includes the speaker program, Wednesday evening reception, and luncheon on Thursday and Friday. Regular $350 by Oct. 15, $400 after Academic, $300 by Oct. 15, $350 after nonprofit Single day pass (specify day) $150 Payment may be made by VISA, MasterCard, check, or international money order valid in the US. Make checks payable to "Foresight Conferences"; checks and bank drafts must be in US dollars drawn on a US bank. Refunds of registration fees can be made on receipt of a written request postmarked by October 1 and are subject to a $25 administrative fee. Card #: Expiration date: Signature: Credit card registrations may be faxed. We don't advise sending credit card information over the net. Mail or fax registration to: Foresight Institute Box 61058, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA Tel 415-324-2490 Fax 415-324-2497 Internet: -- Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=1184