Jan. 31 – ICE, the Agency for the promotion abroad and the internationalization of Italian firms, in collaboration with the Association of Airi / NanotecIT, renewed for the fifth time in a row the Italian presence at the “Nano Tech 2013 – International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference,” held in Tokyo until Saturday. The exhibition, now in its eleventh edition, is the most important international exhibition dedicated to Japanese nanotechnology. It covers an area of over 7,000 square meters, with 628 leading companies, including 221 from 22 foreign countries. For Italian organizations and partners the Agency organized an Institutional Presence with a stand available for business meetings and for promoting the Italian presence with a communication plan and the creation of the catalog. This year, Ente Fiera improved its matching system, making it possible to book appointments in advance not only between exhibitors and visitors, but also among the exhibitors. In conjunction with this event, there are scheduled twelve Salons dedicated to materials, products and technologies, including Smart Energy Japan and Enex (energy saving) and technical conferences “Nano Week,” “Aqua week” and “Energy Week.” Italy is present at the fair with an exhibition area that houses the “Veneto Nanotech” district of nanotechnology and other company such as Alia-Mentis Srl Italy Srl Atoms, Nanto Protective Coating Srl Italy Srl and Rotas Taffarello Engineering Ltd.