Bangalore Nano, after five successful editions, emerged as the most sought after Nanoscience & Nanotechnology forum will now be re-christened as  'Bangalore India Nano’. This year’s edition will be held from December 4-6, 2013 at Hotel The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru.

The last edition witnessed the surge in the number of participants not only from India but also from outside, reflecting the popularity of the event across Industry leaders, international trade delegations, R&D fraternity, academia, policy makers and investors giving an excellent platform for knowledge-sharing, networking and business. The event's success has shown that Nanotech is no longer nano, but is mega to all its stakeholders. It had successfully laid down the use of nanotechnology applications in various walks of life.

The stage has been set for the revolution in nanotechnology to take a bigger  leap. Hence the Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science &Technology, Government of Karnataka under the Vision Group on Nanotechnology led by Prof. C N R Rao, FRS, National Research Professor; Linus Pauling Research Professor; president, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) decided to expand its horizons by rechristening Bangalore Nano as Bangalore India Nano.

As nanotechnology is paving the way for a revolution, abundant opportunities will follow making an impact on civilization. Hence the focal theme for the event is aptly chosen as ‘Nano Horizons.’

The  event will feature an exhibition and conference sessions addressed by internationally acclaimed speakers and experts discussing a range of issues pertaining to research, technology development, skills requirement, institutions, risks issues, regulatory & governance structure, investment and collaborations between Academia, R&D & Industry. Bangalore INDIA NANO 2013 will also feature a Pre-Conference Tutorial Session on December 4, 2013 for the delegates which will offer a preview on latest trends of Nanotechnology.

The trade-show will include displays and presentations on innovative technologies, vendor displays, product demonstrations, a Pavilion for Institutes of National Importance and Nano Mission Pavilion.

“The nanotechnology event has assumed a larger role for the industry and gained significance importance globally. Hence we are proud to rechristen the event as Bangalore INDIA NANO. Over the years we have seen that the event has become very important to all the stakeholders. The event has grown steadily since its inception in 2007 where-in 400 delegates, 20 exhibitors and 100 business visitors participated to 700 delegates, 43 exhibitors and 2000 business visitors in 2012,” said I S N Prasad, principal secretary, Dept. of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka.

The focus areas of Bangalore India Nano 2013 are Advanced Materials, Energy, Electronics & NEMS, Agriculture, Drug Delivery and Health care, Safe Drinking Water and Textiles. Over hundred leading International and Indian companies are expected to participate in the event.  International delegations are expected from USA, UK, Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland and Australia for the event. A special early bird offer is on for delegates registering for the Conference until August 2013.