Nano Bio Clean Tech Forum October 9, 2007

The International Association of Nanotechnology (IANANO) will host a forum on the booming clean tech industry focusing on funding, development and business opportunities on Tuesday, October 9, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., at the IANANO Corporate Offices, 1290 Parkmoor Ave., San Jose.

Russell Hancock, president and CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley, will speak about the work at his organization in clean tech arenas, including the recent creation of Joint Venture’s Climate Protection Task Force and broader activities in the clean tech arena across Silicon Valley.

Our second speaker is Eric Wesoff, a senior analyst at Greentech Media and author of the alternative energy newsletter, The Venture Power Report. His expertise covers solar power, fuel cells, biofuels and advanced batteries. Wesoff’s strengths are in market research and analysis, business development and due diligence for investors. He frequently consults for energy startups and Silicon Valley’s premier venture capitalists.

Our final speaker is Richard Helfrich, managing director of Alameda Capital in Pleasanton, was a founder of three semiconductor companies, including Vitesse. He has held senior sales, marketing and strategy positions at AMD, California Micro Devices, Northrup and Hughes. Helfrich will address opportunities and competitive factors for venture capital in clean tech enterprises.

The addresses by Hancock, Wesoff and Helfrich will be followed by a group discussion. Cost is $10/members; $20/non-members; and $30 at the door. Online registration is available at www.ianano.org. Networking will take place from 5 p.m.-6 p.m., and the program will begin at 6 p.m. sharp.

The International Association of Nanotechnology is a non-profit organization with the goals to foster scientific research and business development in the areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology for the benefits of society.

Official Website: http://ianano.org/Nanobiocleantech.htm