The 2024 Nano Summit—Oct. 23

Celebrating the Impact of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology!

The Nano Summit is MIT.nano's flagship conference, showcasing groundbreaking advancements in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The conference is ideal for researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and students interested in the latest developments in cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and real-world applications.

This year, the Nano Summit will delve into the transformative impact of nanoscience in microscopy, materials science, AI and machine learning, human health, and other topics, as well as take a close look at the ecosystem for deep-tech transfer and startups in the Northeast.

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Wednesday, October 23

Time	Session
8:00 AM	Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM	Welcome & opening remarks Vladimir Bulović, Fariborz Maseeh (1990) Professor of Emerging Technologies and Director, MIT.nano Gayathri Srinivasan, Executive Director, MIT Corporate Relations
9:15 AM	Sustainable materials solutions for next-generation technologies Chaired by Desirée Plata, Associate Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Speakers: Antoine Allanore, Heather N. Lechtman Professor of Materials Science and Engineering; Professor of Metallurgy; Director, Center for Materials Research in Archaeology and Ethnology Vladimir Bulović, Fariborz Maseeh (1990) Professor of Emerging Technologies and Director, MIT.nano Rafael Gómez-Bombarelli, Paul M. Cook Development Professor, Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
10:15 AM	Break
10:45 AM	Transitioning deep-tech from academia to industry Chaired by Joyce Wu, START.nano Program Director Speakers: Mark Halfman, Director, Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub (NEMC) Marina Hatsopoulos, Berklee Trustee; Board Chair, Levitronix Technologies Fiona Murray, Associate Dean for Innovation and Inclusion; William Porter (1967) Professor of Entrepreneurship; Professor of Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management; Faculty Director, Center for Development and Entrepreneurship; Member of the UK Prime Minister's Council for Science and Technology
11:45 AM	Lunch & Startup Showcase
1:00 PM	Nanomedicine for all Chaired by Sangeeta Bhatia, John J. and Dorothy Wilson Professor of Health Sciences and Technology and of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Director, Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine Speakers: Moungi Bawendi, Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry Angela Belcher, James Mason Crafts Professor of Biological Engineering and Materials Science Robert Langer, David H. Koch (1962) Institute Professor
2:00 PM	Next-generation computing Chaired by Mark Gouker, Assistant Division Head, Advanced Technology, MIT Lincoln Laboratory Speakers: Ryan Keech, Technical Staff, Advanced Technology, MIT Lincoln Laboratory Alex Wynn, Technical Staff, Advanced Technology, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
3:00 PM	Break
3:30 PM	Modeling of matter Chaired by Brian Anthony, Associate Director, MIT.nano; Principal Research Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Speakers: George Barbastathis, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Bill Freeman, Thomas and Gerd Perkins Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Ju Li, Tokyo Electric Power Company Professor in Nuclear Engineering; Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
4:30 PM	Closing remarks Vladimir Bulović, Fariborz Maseeh (1990) Professor of Emerging Technologies and Director, MIT.nano
4:45 PM	The Nano Summit reception at MIT.nano

See the 2023 agenda and read the MIT News recap.