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| BIP Asia Forum to Explore Regional Opportunities in IP Trading |
HONG KONG, Nov 30, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - More than 700 exhibitors from around the world will take part in HKTDC World SME Expo and HKTDC Inno Design Tech Expo (IDT Expo), which open tomorrow (1 December) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The two fairs will provide a wealth of products and services, market information, creative ideas, networking sessions and business opportunities for SMEs. Alongside the two expos, the Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia) will be held 2 December.
Chief Executive Donald Tsang will be Guest of Honour at the joint opening of World SME Expo and IDT Expo. The two fairs continue through 3 December.
Under the theme "New Insights, New Opportunities", World SME Expo will focus on China trade and emerging market opportunities. The fair is divided into two main areas, Solutions Hall and Opportunities Hall. A series of seminars and networking activities will be held throughout the expo.
IDT Expo highlights include the inaugural "Intellectual Property (IP) Trading and R&D Zone". Germany, the expo's Partner Country, will feature some 150 companies and their distinctive brands and design.
The BIP Asia Forum will bring intellectual property professionals and government officials together to discuss the latest developments in Asia's IP market and help companies explore new IP business opportunities. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Hong Kong Design Centre, with the support from the Intellectual Property Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the fair will feature more than 20 prominent speakers. Dr Mao Jinsheng, Director-General, Intellectual Property Development & Research Centre, in the mainland's State IP Office, will deliver the keynote luncheon address.
You and your representatives are cordially welcome to cover the events. Details are as follows:
World SME Expo & IDT Expo
Date: 1-3 December (Thursday to Saturday)
Hours: 1-2 December 9:30am-7pm
3 December 9:30am-6:30pm
Venue: HKCEC, Wan Chai World SME Expo - Hall 1C-E
IDT Expo - Hall 1A-C and 3D-E
BIP Asia
Date: 2 December (Friday)
Hours 9am-5pm
Venue Room N101, HKCEC, Wan Chai
Press Registration Counter
World SME Expo & IDT Expo: Harbour Road Entrance (on the way to Hall 1), HKCEC
BIP Asia: outside room N101, HKCEC
Media Centre: Expo Entrance, HKCEC
Media may register at either the Press Registration Counter or the Media Centre; please bring working pass and name card.
Fair Websites
World SME Expo: http://www.hktdc.com/worldsmeexpo
IDT Expo: http://www.hktdc.com/innodesigntechexpo
BIP Asia Forum: http://www.bipasiaforum.com
Contact:
HKTDC
Corporate Communication Department:
Joe Kainz
Tel: +852-2584-4216
Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org
Topic: Press release summary
Source: HKTDC
Sectors: Trade Shows
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