NanoEurope is the biggest event in the field of nano- and microtechnologies worldwide. Whenever you try to introduce new products and technologies, St. Gallen, Switzerland is worth a trip.

Nanotechnology is interesting when it comes to surfaces too.
"Nanostructured materials opens new horizons. Superior properties have been demonstrated for a broad range of such materials. Examples include materials whose strength approach theoretical limits, materials that possess ducibility and/or enhanced magnetic, electronic and optical properties."And it starts tomorrow.