Sizing Up Nanotechnology: The Economic Impact of Nanoelectronics Friday, December 3, 2010
Austin, Texas
Hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, in cooperation with the Semiconductor Industry Association
Nanoelectronics has the potential to replace the semiconductor and have a major impact on the U.S. economy by continuing Moore’s law of doubling data storage and processing capacity every 18 months. This conference explored the impact information technology has had on productivity and output growth in the U.S., the potential for nanotechnology to continue these positive impacts, and the necessary conditions for the industry to fulfill its potential as a driver of economic growth.
Agenda
8:00 a.m.
Registration and breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Introduction
Mine Yücel
Senior Economist and Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Keith Phillips
Senior Economist and Policy Advisor,
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, San Antonio Branch
8:35 a.m.
Welcome
Harvey Rosenblum Executive Vice President and Director of Research
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Fed
8:45 a.m.
Keynote Address: Choosing to Compete in Nanoelectronics
