The Foresight Institute announced today that its 1st Conference on Advanced Nanotechnology: Research, Applications, and Policy, October 22-24 in the Washington, DC area, will focus on what molecular nanotechnology means for national security, the environment, water purification, clean energy, medicine, space exploration, international competitiveness, zero-waste manufacturing, and societal impacts.

“We have assembled over 30 nanotechnology experts, researchers, and leaders who will present their work on important applications and public policy issues surrounding advanced nanotechnology,” said Christine Peterson, Founder and Vice President of Foresight Institute. “This is the first conference dedicated to addressing the impact and key ideas of advanced nanotechnology.”