An International Workshop

Nanoethics Asia (NEA2009)

August 26 - 28, 2009, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand


The Nanoethics Research Group, the Center for Innovative Nanotechnology, and the
Center for Ethics of Science and Technology, Chulalongkorn University, will
organize an
international workshop on "Nanoethics Asia" (NEA2009). The purpose of the
Workshop is
to stimulate and gather ground breaking research in all areas related to the
ethical, social,
cultural, and legal implications of what is broadly construed as
"nanotechnology,"
especially as these implications arise from within the contexts of Asia and
other non-
Western regions.

Call for Abstracts

Those who are interested in participating in the Workshop should submit an
abstract of
between 150 to 300 words to Mr Parkpume Vanichaka at parkpume@....
Abstracts
are accepted for considerations which consider the ethical, legal, social,
cultural aspects of
nanotechnology as well as other related technologies. Abstracts dealing with
these issues
in relation to the context of the developing country (not only in Asia) are
especially
welcome.

The following topics would be particularly suitable for the Workshop, though the
list is not
exhaustive:

Human enhancement through nanotechnology
Life extension
Nanomedicine
Safety issues arising from nanomaterial
Nanotechnology for development
Neuroethics
Legal and regulatory issues

Timeline

Last date for submission of abstract: 28 March 2009
Notification of Acceptance: 30 April 2009
Submission of full paper: 15 July 2009
Workshop date: 13 – 15 August 2009

Keynote Speaker

Prof. John Weckert, Charles Sturt University, Australia and Editor-in-Chief,
Nanoethics:
Ethics for Technologies that Converge at the Nanoscale

Registration

The Workshop is sponsored in part by the Center for Innovative Nanotechnology,
Chulalongkorn University. That is a reason why we charge no registration fees.
However,
potential participants are requested for find their own funding for travelling
and
accommodation while in Thailand. We can help with reserving a room and securing
discount at participating hotels and guest houses, especially Sasa International
House,
which is a small hotel on campus. Lunches, all breaks and the conference
material will be
provided free of charge to all participants.

Accommodation

The accommodation listed here is only suggestive. Participants are not required
to stay in
any of the places listed here; however they are in close proximity to the
conference site.
Potential participants are requested to contact and arrange for the
accommodation of their
choice by themselves. All off campus hotels are within walking distance to the
Workshop
venue.

On Campus
Sasa International House
Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66(0)2216.8844 Fax: +66(0)2215.3880
Email: SasaHouse@...

Off Campus
Novotel Hotel, Siam Square
Siam Square Soi 6
Bangkok 10330
Tel: +66(0)2255.6888; Fax: +66(0)2255.1824
Email: reserve@...

Pathumwan Princess Hotel
444 Phyathai Road
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: +66(0)2216.3700; Fax: +66(0)2216.3730
Email: ppb@...

Pan Pacific Hotel
952 Rama IV Road
Bangkok 10500
Tel: +66(0)2632.9000 Fax: +66(0)2632.9001
Email: bangkok@...

Budget accommodation
Krit Thai Mansion
931/1 Soi Kasemusun
Bangkok 10330
Tel: +66(0)2215.3042; Fax: +66(0)2216.2241


For further information please contact Dr. Soraj Hongladarom, Center for Ethics
of Science
and Technology, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn
University.
Email: s.hongladarom@...

Website: http://www.stc.arts.chula.ac.th/NEA2009/ (this will be operational in a
few days.)