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HKTDC International ICT Expo 2010  Making powerful connections The HKTDC International ICT Expo 2010 is a powerful tool for business creation. It brings ICT product and service providers into immediate and direct contact with solution-seekers. Industry leaders from all over the world attend this event, making it a valuable networking opportunity. The stature of this ICT Expo ensures that it is a showcase of the latest and most exciting developments in this rapidly evolving field; and it takes place in Hong Kong, the technology hub of the region. All-encompassing event The Expo represents the region's best opportunity to showcase the newest solutions in telecommunications, multimedia, the internet and digitainment. It is also an effective platform to promote related hardware, including mobile phones, bluetooth devices, computers and peripherals, storage devices and multimedia centres. Track record of excellence In 2009, over 560 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions plugged into the potential of the ICT Expo. Leading companies from Australia, Canada, the Chinese mainland, India, the Philippines and Taiwan were housed in group pavilions. Now, more than ever, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need to leverage on information communication technologies to maximise their resources and minimise their costs. This is the ideal time to speak to these companies directly, ascertain their needs and create solutions for them. The right zone for you At ICT Expo, buyers know where to find you. The fair has been streamlined into thematic zones which return in 2010. Helping hands A valued feature of ICT Expo is the SME IT Clinic in which solution-seekers are invited to have free, one-to-one professional consultations with ICT systems providers. The Clinic is an effective tool for exhibitors to market directly to buyers with a demonstrated need. Knowledge is power Keeping up to date in this dynamic and exciting field is vital. ICT Expo offers a series of seminar programme which harnesses the power of international expertise in both technology and business. Hong Kong Again Ranked World's Freest Economy Hong Kong remains the world's freest economy, for the 12th year in a row, according to the findings of the Fraser Institute of Canada's "Economic Freedom of the World: 2008 Annual Report". It pays tribute to Hong Kong's unswerving commitment to free trade and open markets, and the elimination of barriers to trade and investment. For example, it enjoys low corporate and salaries taxes, no sales tax, and it is considered one of the easiest places in the world to set up a business - all of which make Hong Kong attractive to companies around the world that invest in or trade with the Special Administrative Region. It was also ranked the world's freest economy for the 15th consecutive year by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal. Right place, right time Asia's largest electronics fair and the second largest fair of its kind in the world, HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2010 (Spring Edition), is under the same roof as International ICT Expo. It features over 2,100 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions. HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2010 (Spring Edition) is also taking place concurrently. Hear What Exhibitors Say "Kingdee is a leading provider of EMS (enterprise management software) to the Chinese mainland and Asia Pacific. This is our fifth year here - it provides us with a good platform for business networking, promoting our brand image, and enable us to facilitate closer relationships with our industry partners." Karen Ji, General Manager (Kingdee Hong Kong) and Vice GM (Kingdee Asia Pacific), Kingdee International Software Group (H.K.) Limited, Hong Kong "This is a significant event in ICT worldwide. It is a 'marquee place' where people can find out what is happening in this field. Plus Hong Kong is a gateway to the rest of Asia. Canadian companies have grown their presence here over the years and they are very positive about the fair this year." Keith Parsonage, Director General, Information and Communications Technologies Branch, Government of Canada (Industry Canada), Canada "This is our first time here - this show attracts a lot of buyers from around the world. We've had interest from buyers looking for new ideas in the market - some are PC companies that want to bundle our product with theirs to add value, others deal with peripherals such as data storage devices. The organisation of the fair is good - we have been well taken care of." Desmond Hsu, General Manager, Fast and Safe Technology Pte. Ltd., Singapore  Hear What Buyers Say "We are looking for products combining information technology, communication and consumer electronics. We will place orders worth about US$450,000 this time. The fair is getting more and more important for our sourcing. We are particularly impressed with its diversity, practicality and quick decision making by suppliers." Deepak Dialani, Managing Director, Gulf Sources. FZCO, UAE "Creative is a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products. This is a big fair and so is a good opportunity for us to meet people in the industry. I'm looking for new technology and trends in the market as well as targetting manufacturers with whom we can partner." Koh Zi Kai, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, Creative Technology Ltd, Singapore "GoldenIT is an internet solution provider. This is our first time here; we wanted to see what the requirements are for the global market because we want to expand our business - what better place than Hong Kong? The fair is very well organised. Absolutely we will come back next year!" Zack Baala, Managing Director, GoldenIT, Australia Hong Kong - The Gateway to the Chinese mainland Market The Chinese mainland is an important market in its own right, which has been growing by leaps and bounds in the past decade. Not only are incomes rising, but people are also becoming more aspirational and desiring better quality, well-designed products. As other markets stagnate or even shrink, suppliers can find new opportunities in the mainland. Rupert Steiner, writing in the UK's Daily Mail, notes, "Firms best-equipped to weather the financial downturn are those in diverse markets that include China..." However, China's size and diversity can be daunting for overseas companies, but Hong Kong offers the perfect stepping stone into this market. Participation in HKTDC exhibitions not only puts you into direct contact with buyers from the mainland, but it also enables contact with Hong Kong companies with expertise in the Chinese mainland market. Online Promotions Using hktdc.com, HKTDC Online Marketplace, means you don't have to wait until the next fair to promote your products. To find out more, visit www.hktdc.com, email supplier@hktdc.org or call (852) 1830 668. |
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