Challenges in the energy sector and the future role of nanotechnology (IER), Principles of Nanotechnology (IER), Innovation and economic potential of nanotechnology (Dr. Wolfgang Luther, VDI Technologie Zentrum), Risk and safety issues (Nils Boeing), Acceptance and perception of nanotechnology (Dr. Antje Grobe, ZIRN, Zentrum für Interdisziplinäre Risikoforschung und nach-haltige Technikentwicklung), Overview on nanotechnology and Energy (Dr. Regine Hedderich, Nanomat), Aerogels for efficient use of energy (Dr. Gudrun Reichenauer, Bayerisches Zentrum fuer Angewandte Energieforschung e.V.), Nanotechnology for Wind Turbine Generator Applications (Henning Schröder, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Technology R&D and Erwin Wouterson, PhD, Vestas Technology R&D Singapore Pte Ltd), Dye solar cells (Dr.-Ing. Claus Lang-Koetz, Fraunhofer-Institut für Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation and Dr. Hinsch, Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme), Membrane technologies (Dr. Martin Bram, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH), Superconductors (Dr. Bernhardt Holzapfel, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research, IFW Dresden), Thermoelectricity (Dr. Harald Böttner, Fraunhofer Institut für Physikalische Messtechnik), Nanotechnology in construction (Wenzhong Zhu, Scottish Centre for Nanotechnology in Construction Materials School of Engineering and Science University of the West of Scotland), smart windows (Prof. Dr. Hartmut Hillmer, Institute of Nanostructure Technologies and Analytics (INA) Technological Electronics, University of Kassel), Nanotechnology in production (Dr. Karl-Heinz Haas, Fraunhofer Institut für Silicatforschung), Environmental impact and energy demand of nanotechnology (Michael Steinfeldt, Universität Bremen), Potential analysis and assessment of the impact of nanotechnology on the energy sector until 2030 (IER)