The Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI), and the Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI), today announced that the 2009 TechConnect World Conference and Expo will take place May 3-7, 2009 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

TechConnect World is an information and networking exchange where executives from Fortune 500 companies present technological challenges in the areas of Clean-technology (such as traditional energy, renewable energy, and sustainability), Nanotechnology, and Biotechnology - to the academic and research communities - who in turn, discuss how their current research projects might be applied or adapted to address the needs presented.

"As the largest event in the United States focusing on research, development and commercialization, TechConnect World 2009 will match executives from companies like BASF, Honda, Kodak, Merck, Sanyo and many others -- with the research and business communities that are best suited to address their needs," said Bart Romanowicz, Executive Director of NSTI. "We're expecting more than 5,000 people from around the globe to join us in Houston -- making this event the largest conference and expo we've produced to date."

In addition to the Fortune 500 and research communities, TechConnect World also attracts an array of venture capital & investment firms, government agencies, and trade associations who are interested in learning how tomorrow's solutions will be applied to today's needs. The Exposition -- which features several international pavilions - is expected to host more than 400 companies, universities, equipment manufacturers and solutions providers. These exhibitors will meet with thousands of prospects and potential buyers, who come to the expo to evaluate the latest technology and services. For information on exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, please visit:

Speaker Proposals Now Being Accepted:

The TechConnect World Conference features three distinct events at one venue. Although hundreds of proposals have already been received - additional submissions are still being accepted. All technology and company presentations are pre-vetted by the TechConnect World advisory committee, which includes individuals representing leading universities, companies, and investment firms worldwide.

To submit a speaking proposal for the Nano-Technology Conference, please visit: /

To submit a speaking proposal for the Clean-Technology Conference, please visit: /

To submit a speaking proposal for the TechConnect Summit, please visit: /

TechConnect World provides attendees with a "one-stop-shop" for learning about the latest advancements, and evaluating the latest Clean-technology, Nanotechnology and Biotechnology solutions. More information on conference can be found at:

Members of the media interested in reserving media credentials -- or publications interested in becoming a media sponsor -- can do so by contacting Todd Keefe at .

About CTSI:

The Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI) is a not-for-profit membership organization with offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, San Francisco, California, Detroit, Michigan, Geneva, Switzerland and Washington DC. CTSI's mission is to advance the commercialization and global adoption of clean technologies and sustainable industry practices through a community of industry, academic, and government leaders committed to a safer, cleaner and more productive world.

About NSTI:

The Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI; ) advances and integrates nano and other advanced technologies through education, conventions, business publishing, and research services. NSTI produces the annual Nanotechnology conference and trade show, which attracts more than 5,000 industrial, academic, business and governmental attendees from around the word. It is the largest gathering of the nanotechnology industry in the U.S. NSTI was founded in 1997 as a result of the merger between various scientific societies, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts with offices in California and Switzerland.

Contact Information:

Todd Keefe

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