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INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE
ON MICRO AND
NANOENGINEERING
MNE2017
INL- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
Avenida Mestre José Veiga s/n
4715-330 Braga - Portugal
📞 Tel. (351) 253 140 112
🖨 Fax (351) 253 140 119
✎ [email protected]
// A warm welcome to all participants
elcome to MNE2017, to
INL, to the beautiful city of
Braga, and to Portugal.
The last editions of MNE
have been extremely
successful, what demonstrates that the MNE
community is alive and in very good health.
For the 2017 edition, number 43 of the
series, we have set-up an outstanding
program, with very high-level key-note
speakers on topics spanning from metamaterials to life-sciences and information
technologies. MNE2017 will cover all the
main current activities in micro/nano
engineering and for this goal, we have restructured the conference in four areas: Novel
Developments in Nano/Micro Fabrication
Methods and processes; Fabrication and
Integration of Micro/Nano Structures Devices
and Systems; Engineering for Physical and
Chemical Applications; and Engineering for
the Life Sciences.
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The conference structure will follow the usual
scheme of three and a half days, with keynote, invited and oral presentations, posters
and commercial exhibition. The poster
session will include invited posters with
shotgun presentations. This year, we have
introduced some new features such as an
special session with speakers from MNE
conferences from 10 and 20 years ago
(MNE2007 and MNE1997). These key-notes
will present current hot-topics with a
retrospect angle, which will interest
newcomers in the field as well as ”oldies" .
We will also have tutorial lectures/short
courses, not only of technical contents, but
also covering other aspects, as for
example, how to write good funding
applications and funding opportunities within
the European Programs.
An special session on European Technology
Platforms is also programmed.
All the changes are articulated to increase
participation, to foster interaction and
networking, and to propitiate new
dialogues. Nowadays, Science, Technology
and Research is, to a great measure, a work
in partnership, motivated towards the search
for solutions to societal great challenges of
present times. The MNE community has a
large tradition and a large potential of
collaborative work, which is inherent to the
fact that enabling technologies are in the core
of our activity. We are convinced that the
2017 edition, number 43 of the series, will
consolidate MNE as the major conference in
the world to discuss about present and future
of micro/nano technologies. attracting the
main world-wide players in the area.
Lastly, we wish that you will enjoy not only
science and technology discussions and
presentations, but also the beautiful North of
Portugal. We encourage you to taste the
multiple possibilities to explore Portugal,
through culture, food and wine. The social
program will include the welcome reception
and, of course, the traditional gala
dinner, that will be held in Porto, the
hometown of Portwine.
We give you all a very warm welcome to
MNE2017.
Lars & Francesc
// About MNE2017
M
NE2017 is a major annual
conference devoted to
micro- and nanoengineering and
manufacturing, held in a
a European country every September.
The Conference brings together
engineers and scientists from across the
world to discuss recent progress and
future trends in research, fabrication, and
applications of micro and nano devices.
MNE attracts about 800 participants
(>600 papers) and is the first European
conference in micro and nanotechnology
on the following subjects:
 Micro and Nanolithography
 Micro and Nanofabrication/Engineering
 Micro and Nano devices and their
applications in engineering science
(MEMS, NEMS, MicroOptics,
Photovoltaic,…)
 Micro and Nano devices and their
applications in Life Science (µTAS,
BioMEMS, Microfluidic Devices,…)
In September 2017, the 43rd edition of
MNE will be held at INL – International
Iberian Nanotechnology, in Braga –
Portugal. This is a great opportunity to
reinforce links within this international
community and to be present in Portugal,
a special place for the best of activities.
This edition will introduce new special
sessions to the MNE series:
 Speakers celebrating and revisiting
their keynotes given 10 and 20 years
ago at the MNE
 Lectures on how to help students and
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researchers prepare their EU
project application and related
instruments
 Sessions dedicated to the main
European technology platforms
 Seminars about securing IP and
patents submission
One of the most important features
of MNE2017 will be the major exhibition
of related equipment, products, software
and services, which will be held in
conjunction with the conference. We are
also proposing an attractive sponsoring
program. As an exhibitor or sponsor, you
will have the opportunity to:
 Present your company and products
to students and professionals from
research and industry from all over
around the world;
 Increase your visibility and
recognition in this community.
The program and layout have been
structured to maximize the opportunity for
participants to visit the technical
exhibition during the coffee breaks and
poster sessions. We recommend you join
our exhibition and sponsoring program as
due to the very attractive location we
expect a strong international attendance.
This year we look forward to
welcoming you in Braga!
// The Venue: INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
he INL – International Iberian
Nanotechnology
Laboratory
where the MNE 2017 will be held
was
established
to
foster
interdisciplinary research in Nanotechnology and Nanoscience. INL is an
Intergovernmental institution (IGO) aiming to
attract some of the world’s best scientists and
engineers. It is the only nanotechnology
research organisation worldwide with an
international legal status. And offers
advanced comprehensive research facilities,
where biologists, physicists,
materials
engineers, chemists, electronic engineers,
and pharmacists gather from around the
world to work together on interdisciplinary
projects.
T
The INL campus comprises brand new
infrastructure that was designed and built
specifically for the organisation’s
nanotechnology-focused research and
technological development (RTD) activities
and is equipped with the latest
instrumentation and equipment to address
the major challenges in fabrication,
characterization, and other aspects of
nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology for
applications in the areas of health, food and
environmental safety, ICT, and energy.
This integrated research infrastructure
comprises
central
laboratories
and
specialized laboratories associated with
individual research groups or research topics.
Total site area: 47,000 m2
Total building area: 26,000 m2
The top-down nanofabrication activities at INL
are carried out in the central clean room
facility (total area 1000 m2, class 100 and
class 1000) and associated laboratories
dedicated
to
Micro-Electro-Mechanical
Systems (MEMS), spintronics, graphene, lab
on chip. The bottom-up synthesis of
nanomaterials is carried out in several
dedicated nanochemistry laboratories. Both
nanofabrication and nanochemistry efforts are
supported
by
comprehensive
nanocharacterisation facilities that include
state-of-the-art electron microscopes, surface
and interface characterization instruments,
optical spectrometers as well as facilities for
characterization of nanomaterials and for
magnetic characterization. Development of
nanomaterials for energy applications is
further supported by dedicated deposition
facilities
and
by instrumentation
for
comprehensive testing of solar cells and
energy-storage devices. Applications of
nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology in the
areas of health and of food and environmental
safety are investigated with the help of shared
facilities for working with biosensors,
microfluidics, molecular biology, microbiology,
and animal cell cultures. Advanced optical
microscopy, scanning probe microscopy,
electron microscopy facilities, as well as
cytometry
and
optical
spectroscopy
instruments support research activities
related to biological samples and materials.
// Program at a Glance | MNE2017
Monday, Sept. 18th
Tuesday, Sept. 19th
Wednesday, Sept. 20th
Thursday, Sept . 21st
Plenary
Plenary
Plenary
Plenary
Friday, Sept. 22nd
8h30
Opening
9h00
Plenary
9h30
10h00
Transfer / Break / Coffee /
Exhibition
10h30
11h00
Invited
11h30
Invited
Invited
12h00
12h30
Break / Coffee / Exhibition Break / Coffee / Exhibition
Invited
Invited
Invited
Setup of
exhibition
Invited
Invited
Plenary
Invited
Closing Remarks
Short courses
Lunch
13h00
13h30
Lunch
Invited
14h00
Lunch
Invited
Invited
14h30
Invited
Invited
Invited
15h00
Break / Coffee / Exhibition
15h30
Poster Session
16h00
No exhibition
Invited
Invited
Invited
Break / Coffee / Exhibition Break / Coffee / Exhibition
Poster Session/
Refreshments
Invited Poster Session/
Refreshments
16h30
17h00
17h30
18h00
Registration and
Reception
Refreshments
/ Special event
Refreshments
/ Special event
18h30
19h00
Break / Coffee
Official
Welcome
19h30
Conference Dinner /
Award Announcements
20h00
20h30
21h00
21h30
Young people meeting /
party time
22h00
Contributed talk
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// MNE2017 | Exhibition, General Configuration
INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory will have available to the
MNE2017 conference around 4500m2 of floor area divided by:
:: Auditorium for the plenary session
:: Coffee break / lunch area
:: Two rooms for parallel sessions
:: Poster session area
:: Registration desk
:: Communication area
:: Exhibition area
:: Space for extra meetings
Toilets
Extra meeting room
Plenary Session
Parallel Session II
Exhibition with Lunch /
Coffee Break and
Poster Session Area
Communication area
Toilets
Toilets
Parallel Session I
Communication area
Entrance
Registration Desk
Toilets
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Toilets
// MNE2017 | Exhibition, General Configuration
The space dedicated to the exhibition will be shared with the areas where it will be served the coffee
break and lunch, as well as where it will be session posters area.
All booths will have similar conditions regarding the common space at the exhibition area.
A4
A5
Area C
Parallel
Session II
A7
Lunch / Coffee Break Area
Area C
A6
Area C
Toilets
Parallel
Session I
A8
Lunch / Coffee Break Area
Poster Session Area
Lunch / Coffee Break Area
Poster Session Area
A2
Area C
A3
Lunch / Coffee Break Area
Toilets
B1
Please, find in the following page the description of each exhibiting opportunity.
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// Exhibition Infrastructure
The booths offered are composed by:
Wall partitions with approximately 2,5m height.
Double-sided tape can be used on all wall partitions.
 Extra discussion table and 3 chairs (only available
for Premium Exhibitor)
 Lettering board with your company name in black
 Triple power socket (max 700 W)
 1 Spotlight per 3m2 booth space
 1 Infodesk (100cm x 50cm) and 2 bar stools
 1 Trash can
 Carpet floor
 Electric main power connection up to 1 KW, incl.
power consumption costs
Extra additional items are available for increase the visual aspect of the booths, for a extra value:
HDMI TV
€330
Extra Chair / table
€25 | €50
Sofas ( 1 place and 3 places)
€150 | €250
Showcase
€220
Leaflet dispenser A4
€70
Others
…
Please, note that these additional items are not part of the standard booth configuration and can
be ordered at additional charge to the exhibitor.
VAT included (23%).
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// Exhibition Opportunities
 6m2 or 8m2 exhibition space in the exhibition area with standard booth
exhibition infrastructure
 Located at the main entrance of the exhibition area, in front of the
entrances and at the top of each area (only available for 8m2)
A1-A8
8m2
(2x4m)
€8 000
B1-B3
6m2
(2x3m)
€6 000
6m2
(2x3m)
€4 000
4m2
(2x2m)
€3 000
 In front of poster session and Lunch/Coffee Break Area
Premium
Exhibitor
 The company name displayed on the front of the booth
 3 free full registrations to the conference (incl. conference banquet)
 Acknowledgement as “Exhibitor”, Logo and Internet link of the
company, in publications related to the conference
 Acknowledgement on the conference website as “Exhibitor”, with logo
and Internet link
 Inclusion of company leaflet in conference bag
 4m2 or 6m2 exhibition space in the exhibition area with standard booth
exhibition infrastructure
 Located at the exhibition area
 In front of poster session and Lunch/Coffee Break Area
Standard
Exhibitor
 The company name displayed on the front of the booth
 1 free full registration to the conference (incl. conference banquet)
Area C
 Acknowledgement as “Exhibitor”, Logo and Internet link of the
company, in publications related to the conference
 Acknowledgement on the conference website as “Exhibitor”, with logo
and Internet link
 Inclusion of company leaflet in conference bag
 These fees are only available until May 31st 2017. Late registrations, increasing an additional 20 % charges, can be
accepted depending on availability. Multiple adjacent booths may be hired on request.

Exhibition booths will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
 Extra booth information on the following pages.
 VAT is included (23%)
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// Sponsoring Opportunities
For those that would like to see their business associated with one of the world’s premier
conferences on micro and nanofabrication and manufacturing, MNE2017 has excellent
sponsorship opportunities.
 Sponsoring General sponsoring units of €1 000*

Sponsoring of Best Poster Award €2 000*
(Logo and company prominently displayed at ceremony and certificates)
 Sponsoring of the MNE Fellow Award €2 000*
(Logo and company prominently displayed at ceremony and certificate)
 Sponsoring of Welcome Reception €2 000*
(Logo and company prominently displayed on tables and in service area)
 Sponsoring of conference satchel (bag) €5 000*
(Logo and company name on bag, together with MNE 2016 emblem)
 Advertisement in Conference Booklet
. Full page inside back cover (exclusive) €1 500*
. Full page inside booklet (extra page) €1500*
 Attendee’s satchel insert €500*
(A4 flyer, or pen, or writing pad, or other item provided by the company)
 Sponsoring of Coffee Breaks (3 x) €2 000*
(Logo and company prominently displayed on tables and in service area)
 Sponsoring of Refreshments (3 x) €2 000*
(Logo and company prominently displayed on tables and in service area)
 Sponsoring of Conference Dinner €4 000*
(Logo and company prominently displayed on the tables)
 Sponsoring of the Abstract Book €3 000*
(Full A4 page advertisement inside front cover)
 Sponsoring of the Conference App €3 000*
(Logo and company prominently on the app entrance site)
 Sponsoring of the Key Note Lectures €8 000*
(Logo and company prominently displayed on roll-up)
 Sponsoring of the Anniversary Lectures €4 000*
(Logo and company prominently displayed on roll-up)
 Any supporting sponsoring idea is welcome x000 €*
* Indicative
** For exclusive Sponsoring Opportunities please send an email [email protected].
All items are limited in number and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Any additional exhibition and advertising opportunity can be discussed directly with the organizers.
VAT is included (23%)
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// Gold Sponsor and Silver Sponsor
Additionally, MNE2017 has many opportunities for your business to be associated
with the conference:
The Gold Sponsor status is achieved if a total amount of €10 000 or more is
spent for the MNE2017. This includes booth fees and all
sponsoring/advertising opportunities listed on the following page.
The Gold Sponsor is entitled to the following:
 1 Banner or logo on the conference stage (to be provided by the company)
Gold Sponsor
 1 advertising space in the electronic Newsletter sent to the MNE community
 Logo on the Conference Booklet back cover (A4), indicated as “Gold Sponsor” , with
logo and Internet link
 Acknowledgement as “Gold Sponsor” in publications related to the conference
 Acknowledgement on the conference website as “Gold Sponsor” , with logo and
Internet link
 Acknowledgement on the conference app as “Gold Sponsor”
 Acknowledgement at the conference opening and closing presentations
The Silver Sponsor status is achieved if a total amount of €7 000 or more is
spent for the MNE2017. This includes booth fees and all
sponsoring/advertising opportunities listed on the following page.
The Silver Sponsor is entitled to the following:
Silver Sponsor
 Logo on the Conference Booklet back cover (A4), indicated as “Silver Sponsor”, with
logo and Internet link
 Acknowledgement as “Silver Sponsor” in publications related to the conference
 Acknowledgement on the conference website as “Silver Sponsor” , with logo and
Internet link
 Acknowledgement on the conference app as “Silver Sponsor”
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// Commercial Exhibition Information
 Build-up and dismantling
Set-up is tentatively scheduled for:
 Monday September 18th from 9:00am to
4:00pm
Dismantling is scheduled for:
 Thursday September 21st from 6:00pm to
8:00pm
 Exhibition Opening hours
The exhibition opening hours are tentatively scheduled as follows:
 Monday September 18th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
 Tuesday September 19th from 8:00am to 6:00pm
 Wednesday September 20th from 8:00am to 6:00pm
 Thursday September 21st from 8:00am to 6:00pm
 Registration
 Every exhibitor has to register as conference attendee on our website. You will get an access code
for the free tickets included in the packages.
 A booking form for exhibition booths and optional sponsoring is available on the website:
www.mne2017.org
 The options are valid 30 days – final confirmation only after payment.
 Stay informed: Please register to the MNE Newsletter on the MNE2017 website.
 Exhibitor’s badge includes
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




Access to the exhibition area
Welcome Reception
Coffee and Lunch breaks
Conference Dinner
Program guide
Free wireless LAN access
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 Accommodation
A number of rooms have been reserved in various
hotels in Braga from September 18th to September
22th 2017. A list of available Hotels is posted on the
MNE2017 website. Please note that the MNE2017
Organizing Secretariat is not handling any
accommodation arrangements.
// Payment Information
 General Information
All above rates are in Euros.
According to Portuguese Tax Policy, Value Added Tax (VAT) is 23.00 %. This is included in the
reported rates.
 Payment Deadlines
Upon receipt of the signed application form an invoice will be sent by the organization.
Payment is due 30 days from invoice date.
 Payment Methods
For Exhibition and Sponsoring, payment should be by bank transfer of the full amount.
. After receipt of the signed booking form an invoice will be sent by the organization.
. Payment is due 30 days from invoice date
 Contact for registration and payment
For Exhibition and Sponsoring, please contact: [email protected].
 Bank account details
Bank name:
Novo Banco
Address:
Centro de Empresas Braga
Largo Barão S. Martinho 28/30 1º andar
4700-304 Braga
Swift code:
BESCPTPL
IBAN:
PT50 0007 0000 0033 9636 0922 3
 Disclaimer
The organizers free themselves from all responsibility in case of theft or damage caused to the
material used during the conference and may not be held accountable. In the case of damage
(personal, material) in relation to the exhibition and caused by the exhibitor, the exhibitor agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the conference organizer and INL with regard to any personal and
material damage caused culpably by the exhibitor in relation to the use of the exhibitor booth.
Furthermore, terms and conditions will be send to all potential exhibitors.
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// Delivery and Storage

Delivery
and
storage
…
The exact name and address of the shipper, the heading and the dates of the
congress, and a contact name on site must be indicated on every parcel.
Please make sure that all payments related to the shipment are made
(delivery fees, custom taxes, …) Deliveries will be received from Monday,
September 2nd to Friday, September 15th , between 9:00 until 18:00. All the
particular parcels (fragile, very cumbersome...) must be announced before
sending to the INL to the attention of :
INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
MNE2017 - Cristina Padilha
Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n
4715-330 Braga
Portugal
T:+351 253 140 125
From Monday, September 18th to Friday, September 22nd , between 9:00 until
18:00, deliveries can be sent directly to the booth. The exhibitors have to be
present to accept the package.
Return
of
Packages
Contact for
commercial
exhibition
 …
Any package or object left behind after the exhibition at INL, which has not
been left in the storage area, is not the responsibility of the exhibition
organizers. INL is not responsible for the disappearance or destruction of any
such packages.
 …
If you have additional wishes for your booth or about delivery (including large
consignments) and storage please don’t hesitate to contact Cristina Padilha,
T:+351 253 140 125 | [email protected].
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// Arriving at INL, Braga - Portugal
 Arriving by plane:
- You can take a taxi to INL (price around €60,00, in front of Melia
Hotel)
- You can take the transfer: “GetBus”,
https://getbus.eu/en/braga-airport-braga/ (price around
€8,00)
 Arriving by train:
- You can take a taxi to INL (price around €6,00)
- You can take the Bus nº 2 with the name Bom Jesus and n.º43
with the name Minho University (price around €1,55) .
 Arriving from downtown:
- You can take a taxi to INL (price around €5,00)
- You can take the Bus nº 43 with the name Minho University
(price around €1,55) .
 Arriving by car:
- By car, on the motorway, follow the direction of “Braga Sul”,
follow the directions to “University of Minho” or Hotel “Melia”.
- There is free car parking in front of INL for attendees and
exhibitors
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Avenida Mestre José Veiga s/n
4715-330 Braga - Portugal
📞 Tel. (351) 253 140 112
🖨 Fax (351) 253 140 119
✎ [email protected]
Latitude: 41.554245 | Longitude: -8.400416
University
of Minho
Hotel Melia
We look forward
to welcoming you
in Braga!
INL- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
Avenida Mestre José Veiga s/n
4715-330 Braga - Portugal
📞 Tel. (351) 253 140 112
🖨 Fax (351) 253 140 119
✎ [email protected]