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In order to provide IEDM attendees exposure to emerging device technologies that has a long time horizon, the IEDM and the IEEE EDS Technical Committee on VLSI Technology and Circuits introduces an evening session with a new format that combines fact-delivery together with opinion and idea exchange between the audience and the presenter. The intent of this session is both to provide solid, unbiased, background technical information, and to engage the audience in discussing the merits and potentials of nasant technologies. The session starts with a presentation of the background information, covering both the technical area and the research trends similar to an invited paper in a regular paper session. This is then followed by discussions among panel member(s) and the audience. This format, as compared to the traditional panel discussion format, provides more information and learning for the audience in addition to the environment to participate in an extended discussion. This new session will address the "far out" area beyond the present industry technology roadmap. Examples include, but are not limited to, carbon nanotubes, molecular electronics, new system architectures for new devices, new devices, new materials (GaN, SiC, organics), applications of self-assembly techniques as well as inter-disciplinary topics such as combining chemistry, biology and electronics. The talks will be informal. No record of the presentation and the discussion will be allowed in order to enhance free exchange of ideas.