April 20th, 2015

The two-day event includes roundtable sessions followed by meetings with 
numerous government officials in regard to the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). Scheduled meetings include representatives of the legislative and executive branch as well as the NNCO, OSTP, NSF and other agencies participating in the funding of the NNI.

"The NanoBCA is the industry's strongest advocate," says Dave Arthur. "I am looking forward to addressing the group to discuss our mutual opportunities and challenges in moving our industry forward as it continues to make great strides."

"Dave Arthur is spearheading development of nano applications in the U.S. and around the world and it is always a pleasure to have him address our group," says Vincent Caprio, executive director of the Washington, DC -based NanoBusiness Commercialization Association. "He is outspoken on the need for the U.S. to have a thriving nanotechnology industry. We look forward to his input in securing additional funding and resources to maintain U.S. leadership in this vital industry."

In addition to his position as CEO of SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Arthur is also president of Chasm Technologies, a nano R&D firm that has developed a carbon nanotube ink that can be used on conventional printing equipment.