BANGALORE, INDIA: Bangalore Nano 2008, the 2nd edition of India's largest industry event on nanotechnology is scheduled on December 12-14 2008, at Bangalore.

The event is intended to be a place for the global nanotechnology community to meet, collaborate and do business. The theme of Bangalore Nano 2008 has been positioned as "Nanotechnology in India's future", as today, it is globally accepted that the role played by nanotechnology is dramatically changing the face of the industry and the economy, and will be a driving force in the future of India and the world.

Bangalore is recognized as the knowledge capital of India and has emerged as the most preferred destination for frontier technologies like IT and biotechnology. Bangalore IT and Bangalore Bio are now recognized as India 's leading events in their fields.

The new initiative of launching Bangalore Nano by Dept of IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka is the first step in fostering a business environment for the development of Nanoscience and the Nanotech industry.

Highlights of 1st Bangalore Nano
* European Commission participated in Bangalore Nano 2007 as the Country Partner.
* International Speakers from EU , UK , USA , Australia and leaders of nano from India participated in the Conference.
* H. E. Shri. Rameshwar Thakur handed over the document of 14 acres of land allotted to Nanotechnology Research Centre, to Prof. M.R.S. Rao, President, JNCASR.
* Prof. C. N. R. Rao was conferred the first Bangalore Nano National Award for 2007, recognizing his awe-inspiring achievements in the field of Nanotechnology.
* Nineteen presenters from different companies and research institutes showcased emerging technologies to a diverse audience which primarily included industries and venture capitalists.
* Over 56 poster presenters representing best of Research and Academic Institutes made detailed presentations. This activity was well received by every one.