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Safe Development of Nanotechnology

Marriott Courtyard in Marlborough
75 Felton Street
MA 01752

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Office of Technical Assistance and Technology Presents: The Big Picture: Safe Development of Nanotechnology. Contact OTA for details and directions

At the workshop your business will learn about:

  • Currently available risk assessment tools
  • Best management practices for nanotechnology

At the workshop you will have a chance to join in open discussion concerning:

  • What is important, and feasible,to doenvironmental, health and safety issues
  • What you think state agencies should know and understand
  • What useful next steps might be possible

Companies that develop or use nanotechnology are encouraged to:

  • Inform Massachusetts agencies about current practices and how state agencies can mitigate risk concerns and help manufacturers safely develop products using nanotechnology
  • Share concerns about public perception
  • Identify regulatory concerns for both researchers and manufacturers

Who Should Attend

  • Research & Development Companies
  • Manufacturers that use nanotechnology in their operations
  • Academic researchers
  • Other stakeholders for the nanotechnology industry including venture capital and law firms