A one-day meeting, organized by the RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Group, will be held at University of Birmingham to showcase the research work of early career researchers, including graduate students and post-doctoral researchers whose work is in the field of nanotechnology. There will be opportunity for both oral and poster presentations and we hope that the majority of early career researchers attending will present their work. Prizes will be awarded for the best oral and poster presentations. Attendance by established scientists is also encouraged to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for those presenting.