Nanotechnology: Ethical and Legal Issues, March 2-6, 2005, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC USA. “we explore the ethical and legal issues raised by nanotechnology and the larger convergence of technologies, including reflections on toxicity of nanoparticles; environmental sustainability & remediation; human/machine interfaces; human enhancements; convergence of NBIC; privacy and security; legal and ethical theories for nano; government regulation; scientific integrity and liberty; tech transfer, patenting and insurance liability; military use of nanotechnology; nanomedicine; the nano-divide; international and developing world needs”Ā http://nsts.nano.sc.edu/conferences.html
TMS 2005: Fundamental Science, Emerging Technology, Practical Application, February 13-17, 2005 San Francisco, CA USA. “the most dynamic and emerging areas of research, including nanomaterials, biomaterials, and other functional materials applications in transportation, electronics and more.”Ā http://www.tms.org/Meetings/Annual-05/AnnMtg05Home.html
Nanotech Investing Forum (4th Annual), February 1-2, 2005, The Lodge at Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA.Ā http://www.ibfconferences.com/ibf/viewdetails.asp?lstconfname=140
