About the Organizers:

The Department of Science and Technology of the Republic of South Africa strives towards introducing measures that put science and technology to work to make an impact on growth and development in a sustainable manner, in areas that matter to all the people of South Africa.

This includes focused interventions, networking and acting as a catalyst for change in terms of both productive components of our economy, making it competitive in a globally competitive liberalised environment, and also in respect of the huge development backlog existing among the poorest components of our society. The goal of realising this vision is underpinned by development and resourcing strategies for the formation of science, engineering and technology human capital, democratisation of state and society, promotion of an information society and ensuring environmental sustainability in development programmes.

Cientifica has been organizing the World Nano-Economic Congress since its initial event in Washington, DC in September 2003 and the following events in London, Munich, Singapore, and Dublin. Cientifica is the world's largest supplier of nanotechnology information, with activities spanning from basic research, through scientific networks to consultancy, business intelligence and investment appraisals. Cientifica is in constant contact with thousands of scientists, businesses and investors active in the nanotechnology world. Clients range from Fortune 500 companies to investment banks and start ups on three continents.

About the The World Nano-Economic Congress:

The World Nano-Economic Congress (WNEC) events have established themselves as comprehensive meetings that bring together the thought leaders in science, government, and business to discuss the entire value chain of nanotechnology's commercial development. With Nobel Prize winners, former world leaders, high-ranking government officials, and board members of Fortune 100 companies on its speaker faculty, the WNEC has moved the discussion of nanotechnology from a few nanotechnology evangelists and researchers to those who shape policy and economic initiatives. This is accomplished by a multidisciplinary approach of business and technology represented by a world class programme which includes high-level speakers from science, government and industry:

· Multinational technology companies from electronics, chemical and pharmaceutical and biotech industries
· Research/Academic Institutions
· Nanomaterials Companies
· Government Regulatory Bodies
· Consumer Organizations

For nanotechnology to succeed it has to make money and there is no better forum to get a clear roadmap on how this will be accomplished and what nanotechnology's impact will be on various industries than the WNEC.

Who Should Attend:

The WNEC is intended to for the entire value chain of those who are commercializing nanotechnology. To give you a sense of who attends WNEC events, here is a breakdown of those who attended WNEC events in 2005:

Delegates by Industry Vertical Industries (Chemical, Electronics, Pharma, etc.) 34% Nano-Tech Companies (Materials, Electronics, Bio) 25% Tool Companies (Microscopy, Modeling, Characterization) 16% Academic / Research 15% Investment Institutions 8% Government 2%

Delegates by Title Partner/CEO/Director 30% Manager 28% Executive / VP 15% Academic 15% Analyst 8% Other 4%