HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair
(4-6 November 2009)

Just What the Doctor Ordered

The inaugural HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair takes place at HKCEC from 4-6 November. It offers manufacturers a chance to link up with buyers from around the world, and will help buyers identify distributors to help them tap the lucrative Chinese mainland market and the Asian region in general. The mainland is not the only growing consumer of healthcare products and services. The World Health Organisation estimates that global spending on health has exceeded US$4.1 trillion a year.
More than 130 exhibitors from around the world are expected to attend show. Among the highlights is the Tech Exchange, a platform for getting technology to the marketplace; exhibitors include major tertiary institutions known for the quality of their research.

The fair will also host the 14th meeting of the Asian Harmonization Working Party (AHWP), the first time the AHWP has met in Hong Kong. The AHWP is working to unify the region’s regulations regarding medical devices, and hundreds of government officials and representatives of regulatory authorities from the AHWP’s member economies are taking part in the meeting. In addition, the show will stage a one-day conference, entitled "Hong Kong – A Medical and Health Device Industries Development Hub”.

Cosmoprof Asia 2009
(11-13 November 2009)

Looking Good

The region's leading beauty, health and wellness exhibition stages its 14th edition at HKCEC from 11-13 November, with a forecast of 1,300 exhibitors representing 36 countries. Cosmoprof Asia 2009 is divided into five, easy-to-locate sections, namely Retail-Distribution, Natural Health, Packaging, Beauty Salon and Hair Salon.

A full programme of networking and educational events helps visitors to keep abreast of the latest developments in the industry, and ideas on how to stay on top in these challenging economic times. Among the events is Cosmoprof Asia Spa Conference, featuring a panel of industry insiders. The BaByliss PRO on Stage hair competition will be held for the first time. As the final stop on the BaByliss Pro Asian tour, the event features winners of the local country competitions.

A key feature of the show is the 3rd International Buyer Programme, where exhibitors are given the opportunity to meet with selected key buyers from strategic growth markets, with mainland China, India and Russia as the main focus. This is a great way of uniting international buyers and sellers in order to facilitate serious business.

For more information, please visit www.cosmoprof-asia.com

GSMA Mobile Asia Congress
(18-19 November 2009)

Getting Connected

The GSMA Mobile Asia Congress, which runs from 18-19 November, provides mobile industry executives worldwide with an unparalleled opportunity to discuss and debate industry trends and issues, as well as to network with peers, partners and prospects.

This is the first time that this major industry event has taken place at HKCEC - a move that is proving popular with GSMA members, thanks to the very convenient location. The congress has also devised a new concept in product and service demonstration for 2009 with the Exhibition Showcase. This area provides companies with the opportunity to promote cutting-edge innovations and demonstrate their mobile solutions. The operator focus and "invitation only" policy of Mobile Asia Congress ensures the audience in this area will be at a level of seniority unlike that of any other mobile event in the world. The layout will create a more intimate platform for detailed business discussions with these leaders.
The GSMA Mobile Asia Congress will focus on addressing operator issues and advancing operator projects through a combination of regionally-specific keynotes, working sessions and extended networking opportunities.

For more information, please visit www.mobileasiacongress.com

CineAsia 2009
(8-10 December 2009)

Action!

It's premiere time at HKCEC, as CineAsia 2009 is staged at the Centre again. This is the only pan-Asia convention dedicated to the cinema equipment and distribution markets, and promises to be a blockbuster, given that this is the world's fastest growing region for the entertainment industry.

With the establishment of more multiplexes and the roll-out of digital cinema, cinema owners and operators are expected to flock to CineAsia over three days from 8-10 December for the products and services they need to serve their growing needs. Visitors will also include theatre managers, film buyers, film distributors and marketing & media professionals - at the 2008 edition of CineAsia 86% of attendees had the authority to recommend and specify products and had the final approval to buy. Among those exhibiting will be companies involved in 3-D, booth/projection equipment, digital/cinema equipment, lighting, lobby displays, seating, signs, sound/speakers/amplifiers, ticketing.point of sale, walls/panels/screens, candy/concessions, draperies, security and kiosks.

For more information, please visit www.cineasia.com