Nano business

Darien, CT, November 3, 2003 - Penton Media (OTCBB: PTON) and the NanoBusiness Alliance plan to once again produce the industry's top event focusing on the emerging nanotechnology industry, NanoBusiness 2004, for the third consecutive year in New York City. Slated to return to Marriott Financial Center Hotel from May 17 - 19, the conference is designed to drive forward the emerging business of microsystems and nanotechnology. As the only true "must-attend" conference for all parties involved in the business of small technology, NanoBusiness 2004 will play host to hundreds of movers-and-shakers from the worlds of technology, science, business, finance, government, and academia. As in prior years, the event will be programmed to provide conferees with all the tools and information required to push research and application development toward commercialization, as well as showcase the ongoing integration of small tech products into the global economy. Over three intensive days, attendees will participate in highly charged seminars, presentations, keynotes and networking events. "Our NanoBusiness events have consistently grown over the past two years, and have exceeded all expectations regarding industry participation, attendance and sponsorship," observed Vincent Caprio, Event Director. "As the established leader in the market, NanoBusiness 2004 event will once again be the largest and most comprehensive conference held in the US next year, and we're pleased to once again provide the industry with an unparalleled opportunity to gather, learn, exchange information, and ultimately, make deals." "From the halls of the Senate to boardrooms of major corporations, it's clear that many diverse influential groups have grasped nanotech's potential and are working to help solidify its promise as a major economic driver," said F. Mark Modzelewski, Executive Director of the NanoBusiness Alliance. "The NanoBusiness Alliance is proud to be working alongside these pioneers in DC and corporate America to further the business of nanotechnology, and this forward-thinking cooperative effort is really at the core of what NanoBusiness 2004 is about." In addition to gathering leaders from business, government, academia, science, and technology, NanoBusiness events continue to attract visionaries from the financial community who realize the importance of staying ahead of the curve to understand and strategize about investment opportunities in the emerging nanotechnology industry. "By metrics we actively track, nanotech is shaping up today to be technology's next high-growth area. Its promise has drawn enthusiastic supporters and billions of dollars in government, corporate and venture capital funding," said Josh Wolfe, Managing Partner of Lux Capital and Editor of the Forbes/Wolfe Nanotech Report. "NanoBusiness 2004 will not only provide investors with a solid educational foundation that's critical to success, but will also provide valuable access to the industry's major players." About The NanoBusiness Alliance The NanoBusiness Alliance's mission is to create a collective voice for the advancing nanotechnology industry and develop a range of initiatives to support the nanotechnology business community. Among the NanoBusiness Alliance's goals are the development of research and education programs, public policy and lobbying initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and industry support networks. The NanoBusiness Alliance is located in New York, NY and soon will be opening an additional office in Washington, DC. For additional information, please visit http://www.nanobusiness.org. About Penton Media Penton Media (OTCBB: PTON ) is a diversified business-to-business media company that produces market-focused magazines, trade shows and conferences, and online media. Penton's integrated media portfolio serves the following industries: Internet/information technology; aviation; design/engineering; electronics; food/retail; government/compliance; leisure/hospitality; manufacturing; mechanical systems/construction; natural products; and supply chain. For more information, visit www.penton.com.