CNMS Director Doug Lowndes said the meeting will focus on the expectations of the new facility.
"We're going to be presenting a program of visionary talks on nano-science opportunities, as well as tours of the new CNMS building and the site in general," Lowndes said. "Probably the most important activities are a series of breakout sessions that we'll be holding directly between our staff and the prospective users."
Lowndes said Oak Ridge is scientifically well positioned for the nanophase center.
"Implementing the use of new tools such as the Spallation Neutron Source, as well as ORNL's new computational facilities and nano-materials synthesis capability, we will be able to create a number of synergies," Lowndes said.
The conference runs Monday through Wednesday at Oak Ridge's Pollard Auditorium.
ORNL is managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy.