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Organised by the HKTDC in partnership with Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., the Eco Expo Asia - International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection will be held on 3-6 November 2010 at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Please read the following message for more information about the show.

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Eco Expo Asia 2010 provides “Business Solutions to Climate Change”. It is the best environmental trade event in the region connecting international and local exhibitors with professional buyers and government officials from Asia and beyond. In 2009, the event attracted the participation of:

200 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions
10 national and regional pavilions
10,102 visitors from 105 countries and regions
Over 40 buying missions representing more than 490 companies and 800 delegates
Over 140 Chinese mainland government officials as buyers and exhibitors


The fifth edition of the fair is well-received, exhibitors from around the world will showcase their latest breakthrough technologies enriching global environmental protection markets.

This year's event includes more international elements than ever before. This includes the debut of new pavilion from the US and Japan, first time participation of suppliers from the Netherlands and the Philippines, which will feature alongside those from Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Spain, Singapore, Sweden and Taiwan. Plus, the pavilions from Chinese mainland provinces and cities, Hong Kong, France and the UK will return this year to further promote environmental technology transfer.

 

 
  Big buyers visiting Eco Expo Asia
With support from C40 Hong Kong Workshop on “Low Carbon Cities for High Quality Living”, officials from C40 participating and affiliate cities from all over the world have been invited by the fair organisers to visit Eco Expo Asia, enhancing the possibilities of business-to-government ventures related to climate change.

  Highlighted thematic zones promote synergy effects
Meeting your environmental needs, Eco Expo Asia is tailored to each market sector. Promoting synergy effects with the C40 Hong Kong Workshop, special attention will be paid to eco-friendly vehicles and green buildings.

The Eco-Friendly Vehicle Zone will include a wide range of products and services from the innovative solar EV mini-bus to hybrid and electric vehicles to power charging facilities and other affiliated accessories.

The Green Building Zone will present the latest trends, products and solutions for green buildings covering all aspects related to building materials, decoration materials and energy efficiency solutions.


  Comprehensive range of fringe events to help you get in line with global trends
The Eco Asia Conference is one of the most valuable international forums on environmental protection. Running alongside the fair, professionals and scholars from home and abroad will present the latest findings in Green Transportation and Waste Management and Recycling. It is a perfect occasion to exchange and obtain information with global industry heavyweights. Moreover, the Organisers will cooperate with European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong for the first time to invite overseas experts to share European experiences on waste management.

The Sino-French Seminar on Sustainable Development and first time Eco-UK Seminar will be the special highlights of the Eco Asia Conference. Government officials, enterprises, experts and academic specialists from Hong Kong, France and UK will share valuable insights on pertinent environmental matters on sustainability.

The first Green Building Conference co-organised with the Hong Kong Green Building Council and Professional Green Building Council will include green building business presentations on sustainability and the sharing on the application of green building technologies from government officials, stakeholder representatives and professional institutions.
 

  Visitor endorsements
“The organisation of the fair has been most impressive. Working in the environmental industry, my target was to find eco-friendly technologies for the building sector and bring these back to Taiwan. The quality exhibitors and range of products displayed has been very good.”
Mr Denny Rau, Assistant Vice President, Kaitrum International Corp., Taiwan

“I have been to all four editions of the fair. In terms of both number and quality of exhibitors, each year it gets better and better. I came here looking for re-cycling technologies and to learn more about eco-product trends. I found sourcing biodegradable utensils easy too.”
Mr Ronald T.W. Chung, Net Creation Enterprise Limited, Hong Kong

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  Act now!
Pre-register on or before 12 October 2010 for buyers from outside Hong Kong and 28 October 2010 for local buyers – to receive a FREE admission badge by mail.

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  Exclusive Travel Incentives for Trade Buyers
The HKTDC offers a variety of incentive programmes for trade buyers to the Fair that involves exclusively discounted hotel rates and airfares. For further information, please contact HKTDC office nearest to you.

  Do you need a visa to enter Hong Kong?
Please click here to find out the requirements and guidelines laid down by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Should you require an invitation letter from the HKTDC, please send your request to us at least two months (eight weeks) before the fair begins.

  Enquiry Contacts
Customer Service Line : (852) 1830 668
Enquiries via Fax : (852) 3543 8717
Enquiries via Email : exhibitions@hktdc.org

 
 
 
     


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Rebecca Tse
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department

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