2005 Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference

Call for Participation

The 2004 Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference exceeded all expectations for content, quality, attendance, contacts, and results. We expect the 2005 Conference to be even better. We will bring together leaders in research, education, technology development, industry, government, business, and venture capital investments to focus on development of micro and nano technology for new products. About 400 attendees will share ideas and findings, build collaborative networks, participate in working groups, exhibit commercial technologies and services, and help set agendas for developing new microproducts.

The technical committee organizers for this conference include representatives from the Microproducts Breakthrough Institute, Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnology Initiative (ONAMI), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Oregon State University (OSU), Portland State University (PSU), University of Washington (UW), University of Oregon (UO), and Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU).

You may participate in this conference in several ways:

  1. present a paper in a technical session,
  2. participate in one of the roundtable forums,
  3. exhibit business and industry technologies and capabilities,
  4. present a poster paper,
  5. conduct or attend a short course,
  6. join a working group
  7. be a conference sponsor or sponsor a particular session,
  8. host a hospitality suite.

All participants must register for the conference. If you wish to submit a proposal for participation in one or more of the above ways, please do so on this site.

Submit your proposals now. Deadline is April 15.

1. Technical Sessions

The purpose of the technical sessions is to present breaking research and development and to highlight new products. Each technical session will have three or four speakers, and each speaker will have 20 minutes to present their work. This will be followed by a 10-minute question and answer period with the audience. If you want to present a technical paper, submit a 300-word maximum abstract (on-line) for the paper in one of the following topical sessions. If your paper is accepted, the abstract will be printed in the conference program.

2. Roundtable Forum Sessions

The purpose of the rountable sessions is to provide a forum for expert opinion and open discussion on key topics. Each roundtable forum will consist of three or four members who are experts on the topic. Each will be given about 10 minutes to make their remarks. The session leader will direct the discussion, and the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions to stimulate further discussion. If you want to participate in a roundtable forum, submit a 300-word maximum abstract (on-line) outlining your comments for one of the roundtable sessions listed below. If your proposal is accepted, your abstract will be printed in the conference program.

3. Business & Industry Exhibition

The purpose of the Business and Industry Exhibition is to hi-lite available technologies and services. We offer exhibit space for you to reach your target audience. Commercial displays may be proposed for any micro/nano technology or related services. Presenters set up their exhibits on the morning of Tuesday, July 26. On the evening of the 26th there will be a Business & Industry Exhibition and Reception from 5 to 7 pm, where representatives speak one-on-one with attendees. The display should remain set up until the afternoon of Thursday, July 28. The exhibit area will be locked and secured when the conference is not in session.

Each business and industry exhibitor will pay $500, which covers registration for one exhibitor and the use of the approximately 9-ft wide and 5-ft deep display area. A 6-ft long by 30-inch wide table and two chairs will be provided, and an electrical hookup is included. Hardwired and wireless internet hookups will be in place. Any additional representatives must register for the conference at a cost of $150. If you want to have a business and industry display, submit a 300-word maximum abstract (on-line) describing your proposed exhibit. If your proposal is accepted, your abstract will be printed in the conference program. You will be contacted if your exhibit is accepted for the conference.

4. Poster Paper Session

The purpose of the poster paper session is to present research, development and new innovations in a graphic format. Poster papers may be proposed for any micro/nano-related topic. This could be on any subject or area related to discovery, development, and deployment of microproducts. Poster presenters prepare a poster and set it up on Tuesday, July 26. Each presenter is provided a 4 by 4-ft poster board space and a small table in front of it. On the evening of the 27th there will be a Poster Paper Session and Reception where presenters talk one-on-one with session attendees. Conference attendees will be able to visit the posters throughout the conference. If you want to present a poster paper, submit a 300-word abstract (on-line). If your poster paper is accepted, your abstract will be printed in the conference program.

5. Short Courses

The purpose of the short courses is to provide attendees with important information and strategies. On Monday, July 25, there will be a series of pre-conference short courses. These are offered to promote the development and application of micro/nano technology in new products. There will be separate registration fees for each of these short courses.

  • Micro/Nano Resources Available for Business & Industry—An introduction to the research capabilities and facilities available to business and industry. The focus is on regional resources and linkages to other resources outside the area. The emphasis is on how to tap into these resources and make them work for you. Presented by Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnology Initiative. Registration Fee: $50
  • How to Prepare a Proposal for Federal Funds—A step by step approach to preparing winning proposals for federal grants. Learn what you need to do and the best way to achieve it. Presented by Portland State University. Registration Fee: $50
  • SBIR 101: An Introduction to Federal Research Funding Awards - Entrepreneurs can learn how to tap into federal R&D funds at this half-day seminar. Attendees will learn how to win Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants, including assessing eligibility, navigating the SBIR process, targeting the right agencies, understanding the proposal process, preparing winning applications, and succeeding once funded.  Presented by Washington Technology Center. Registration Fee: $50
  • Eye of the Investor - Pursuing funding, accessing resources, and presenting captivating asks are critical to the success of technology entrepreneurs looking for investment. This half-day workshop is designed to offer companies seeking seed money or equity capital an opportunity to learn more about how to obtain funding at this level and get the inside track on the most effective means to attract investors. Presented by Washington Technology Center. Registration Fee: $50
  • University of the Entrepreneur - Come learn the basics of a more balanced approach to getting your startup headed in the right direction. Experts and entrepreneurs will share their knowledge of how to run a growing organization, from development to maturity. Registration Fee: $100
  • Micro & Nano Basics for Business—A tutorial on the basics of micro/nano technology and the terminology that accompanies it. If you are not a scientist but want to learn about the potential of micro/nano technology, this course is for you. Presented by Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnology Initiative. Registration Fee: $50

6. Working Groups

The purpose of the working groups is to provide an open forum to discuss ideas, ask questions and build network contacts. Seven working groups will meet during the conference. You will have the opportunity to join one of these sessions when you register for the conference. There is no fee to attend a working group. However group sizes will be limited so register for the conference and sign up for a group. The following working groups will meet:

7. Sponsorships

Please see our sponsorship page.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.

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