Workshops

In addition to the main conference, we will also run 3 pre-conference workshops:


- Nanotechnology and Food Packaging

- Nanomaterial SHE

- Characterisation and Metrology



Workshop 1 - Nanotechnology and Food Packaging

Nanotechnology-based applications within food contact materials provide a route high-value, multifunctional products with big benefits to food safety, quality, shelf-life and recyclability. The current global value of such products has been estimated at over £2.5bn but in reality their use in our everyday lives is some way off. The Nanotechnology and Food Packaging workshop, as part of NanoMaterials2010, will investigate and discuss how the challenges of realising nano-enabled applications for food contact materials can be overcome.

Delegates will hear from leading industry figures discussing up-to-the-minute industry drivers and status of current technologies, highlighted by a series of product case studies. This will be juxtaposed by the latest information on exposure studies alongside regulatory viewpoints.

The workshop should be attended by representatives from across the food industry, covering manufacturing, packaging and distribution along with technology and novel materials providers and regulators.

Benefits of attending:
• Improve your network by meeting leading industry figures within the food and related industries
• Evaluate the current landscape for nanotechnologies for food contact surfaces in terms of industry drivers, technologies available and regulation
• Highlight the biggest challenges facing the wider exploitation of nanotechnology to solve major challenges in food products
• Identify new opportunities for new collaborative partnerships
• Make decisions regarding your activity in this growing sector

Workshop 1 agenda
9:30
 Registration and refreshments
10:00
lntroduction and welcome
Alan Smith, AZ-TECH CONSULTING, UK
10:10
Nanomaterials – the food industry perspective
Kathy Groves, LEATHERHEAD FOOD RESEARCH, UK
10:40
Nanotechnology in packaging – where we are now
Graham Moore, PIRA INTERNATIONAL, UK
11:10
 Morning refreshments
11:25
Exposure studies
Qasim Chaudhry, CENTRAL SCIENCE LABORATORY, UK
11:55
House of Lords Report and implications
Sandy Lawrie, FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY, UK
12:25
Discussion on keynote talks
Sandy Lawrie, FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY, UK
12:45
 Lunch
13:30
Safety, health and environment for the nanomaterials sector
A series of case studies will be hand picked from industry by experts at Leatherhead Food Research, Pira International, and NanoCentral to illustrate the following points from a tried and tested industry standpoint:
• Prolonging life of carbonated drinks
• Anti-microbial food contact surfaces
• Improved packaging visibility
• Improved gas permeability
• Improved recyclability
15:30
 Afternoon refreshments
15:45
Breakout sessions
The workshop shall culminate with breakout sessions which will examine the position of governments and regulators as to whether their current position best represents nano technologies and food in 2010
16:15
Feedback from breakout sessions and conclusions
 
16:30
Lunch
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Workshop 2 - Nanomaterial SHE

13.00-18.30
Critical to the safe exploration and adoption of nanomaterials and nanotechnology – as with any new product or technology - is a considered and comprehensive approach to health and safety. Bringing you a workshop based on facts and scientific research, SAFENANO and AssuredNano will furnish you with in depth knowledge on the latest best practice in delivering nanomaterials safely help you to take a responsible stance in addressing potential consumer and societal concerns.

Workshop 2 agenda
13:00
 Introduction
13:15
Review: Developments in nano SHE over the last year
Steve Hankin, SAFENANO, UK
13:45
Developments in nano protective equipment/nano protection thinking
Luana Golanski, COMMlSSARlAT A L’ENERGlE ATOMlQUE, France
14:15
Developments in nanoparticulate measurement
Speaker to be confirmed
14:45
The emerging regulatory landscape
Anna Gergely, STEPTOE & IOHNSON LLP, Belgium
15:15
 Refreshments
15:45
Implications of UK corporate manslaughter legislation
IJames Thompson, WARDHADAWAY, UK
16:15
Nanomaterials safety - an HSE perspective
Peter Griffin, HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTlVE, UK
16:45
Nanomaterials safety - an industry perspective
Speaker from lNTRlNSlQ MATERlALS, UK
17:15
AssuredNano and SAFENANO offerings
Keith Robson, ASSUREDNANO, and Steve Hankin, SAFENANO, UK
17:30
Panel discussion
 
18:00
Close of the workshop
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Workshop 3 - Characterisation and Metrology

13.00-18.30
We are all aware of the potential of nanomaterials and nanotechnology, however, product development is often held back by a very basic consideration - how can nanomaterials produced be characterised and hence quality contolled. As fundamental aspect in successful commercialisation of nanomaterial products, in this workshop we will provide the latest examples of the techniques available for characterisation and indicate how they can be of benefit to your business.

Workshop 3 agenda
13:00
 Introduction
13:15
Key issues in nanomaterial measurement and characterisation
James Lohnstone, NANOKTN, UK
13:45
Development of standards for specifying nanomaterials
Stuart MacLachlan, CERAM, MATERIALS KTN, UK
14:15
AC impedance measurements of nanomaterials in dense slurries
Mi Wang, LEEDS UNlVERSlTY, UK
14:45
Particle sizing of nanomaterial: a multi-technique approach
Bill Meredith, lNTERTEK MSG, UK
15:15
 Refreshments
15:45
Measurement of nanomaterial mechanical properties in polymer matrices
Simon Allen, lNTERTEK MSG, UK
16:15
Characterisation of nano-composites
Bill Broughton, National Physical Laboratory, UK
16:45
Measurement of nanomaterials embedded into surfaces
Mike Petty, LOUGHBOROUGH SURFACE ANALYSlS, UK
17:15
Measurement and Characterisation: An Industrial perspective
Bojan Boskovic, Cambridge Nanomaterials Technology Ltd, UK
17:30
Panel discussion
 
18:00
Close of the workshop
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More information will follow detailing the tutors and exact timings of the workshops. If you are interested in attending or being involved please contact the conference manager:
Stacey Ludlow
stacey.ludlow@pira-international.com
+44 (0) 1372 802052