Nanotech Japan 2018 and ANF EXCO Meeting Summary
February 14-16, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan
Asia Nano Forum exhibited at the Japan nanotech 2018, and also had ANF Commercialization Workshop on Feb16 this year. Every year, the ANF booth showcased exciting nanotechnology R&D, policy and commercialization activities from Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Austria…
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Asia Nano Forum (ANF)
A network organization, founded in May 2004 and now a registered society in Singapore, known as Asia Nano Forum Society, since Oct 2007.
Promoting responsible development of nanotechnology
Educationally
Socially
Environmentally
Economically
Standardization
To coordinate the cross-sector activities of ANF members for the purpose of facilitating the development of standards in the area of nanotechnology.
Education
To inspire and train the future generation of leaders to drive nanotechnology R&D towards responsible development and sustainability of humanity.
Infrastructure
To establish better awareness of the infrastructure available on the micro/nanofabrication and characterization facilities in the ANF community and thus promote a synergistic bridging among ANF members with interdisciplinary integration and communication.
Nano Safety
To co-ordinate nanosafety activities in the region through the Asia Nano Safe network, including harmonization of nano safety training, safety-by-design approach to nanotechnology development and translational nano research to the marketplace.
Commercialization
To realise economic value of Nanotechnology Research & Development through commercialising demand driven and technology push initiatives in partnership with the industry for sustainable development of ANF member economies.
A network organization in Nanotechnology
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Working Groups
17
Economies
23
Member Organizations

Testimonials
Here’s what just some of our ANC 2016 participants have said

I realized that even a seemingly good thing will have its potential risks hidden in its behind, just like an old saying said “every coin has two sides”. I think I will pay much attention on another side of nanotechnology during my future research.
Xiuguo CHEN — China

I had the possibility to broaden my horizons and leave my comfort zone by positioning myself in front of a crowd to present as well as participate actively in a debate.
Isabella WINTER — Austria

ANC provided the very useful information in the field of risk assessments of new technologies and sustainability. These are the subjects that I never think about them before.
Mona ALIBOLANDI — Iran

It gives me a broader perspective on my and also on others’ research work, not technically but on the safety and sustainability impact it could lead to, for our future generations.