News #4
The US Pavilion returns
  The US Pavilion joined Eco Expo Asia the first time in 2010. Featuring 28 exhibitors, it was the largest pavilion in the fair. Following to a fruitful debut, they decided to participate again this year.

"Eco Expo Asia 2010 was a very successful and positive experience for the US exhibitors. They were happy with the show and the market opportunities in Hong Kong, Mainland China and South East Asia for their cleantech products and services. We are looking for another strong US presence in the US Pavilion this year to help solve and resolve Hong Kong and Mainland China's environmental challenges and needs."
Ms Kerry Bonner, Project Manager, Center for International Trade Development
 
Exhibitor highlight  
One-Cycle Control Inc provides high-efficiency, ultra-fast, small-size, and high reliability products from kW to MW for the renewable, smart grid, energy storage, power quality control and efficient energy use. Grid-tied inverter, energy storage platform, active power filter, bidirectional converter and power factor corrected rectifier will be on display.

The products were invented at California Institute of Technology and University of California, developed under US Department of Energy, California Energy Commission, California Institute for Energy and Environment.
 
Exchange Forum for business
discussion
  The new Exchange Forum offers a definite platform for immediate and direct business discussions between exhibitors and buyers at the fairground. Different sections with specific focus will be held daily to match various sourcing needs. Suppliers who offer Waste Management & Recycling and Green Building products and solutions will be featured this year. Tell us more about the products and services you are offering or your specific needs on sourcing.  
     
   
Business-Matching Program to meet the right buyers  
 
  A Business-Matching Program is launched to assist exhibitors in finding right potential buyers in an efficient way. Through pre-arranged on-site meetings, exhibitors can fully utilize their time to network during the 4-days event. Join the fair today, feature your company and product information in the Program and get connected to your target buyers!  
     
   
Eco Asia Conference shares latest findings
     
  The highly regarded Eco Asia Conference will run alongside the fair again. Professionals and scholars from home and abroad, during the three-day conference, will present their most up-to-date findings on these topics:  
     
 
- Eco Opportunities and Challenges in the Mainland's
12th Five Year Plan
- Green Tech Transfer and Business Opportunities
- Waste Management & Recycling
- Clean & Renewable Energy
- Green Building
 
Support from EU Chamber  
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, for a second consecutive year, will cooperate with the fair organisers to invite experts from Europe to be guest speakers in the event.

"The goal of our Chamber in Eco Asia Conference 2011 is to showcase EU innovative technologies that combine efficiency with environmental responsibility. Additionally, we aim at promoting low-carbon solutions as a cross-industry reality that must lead the development of Hong Kong businesses and economy."
Ms Veronica Llorca, EUBIP Project Director, European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

 
Goootech named supporting media
     
  Goootech, sponsored by the China Association of Environmental Protection Industry, manages five sub-websites covering water, air, noise, solid waste and environmental monitoring. It is one of the most influential web portals in the Chinese mainland for environmental protection. These sites have 60,000 registered members and receive 300,000 hits a month.

With a specially designed page dedicated to Eco Expo Asia, Goootech will promote and provide up-to-date information on the fair, which includes e-newsletters and exhibitor interviews. These efforts provide extra commercial opportunities for exhibitors wanting to reach out to buyers from the Chinese mainland.
 
Fair facts
Date: 26 – 29 October 2011
  Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
  Admission:
26 – 28 October
29 October
Open to trade visitors aged 18 or above only
Open to trade and public visitors
  Organisers: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  Co-organiser: Environment Bureau,
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  Contact:
Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
Tel: (852) 2238 9929 / 2238 9903
Fax: (852) 2598 8771
ecoexpo@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com
www.ecoexpoasia.com
     
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