APEC Technomart IV Announcement

To follow the goals of APEC and the proposals made by APEC leaders and to implement "APEC Agenda for Science & Technology Industrial Cooperation in the 21st century"

To enhance the development, application, transfer and commercialization of industrial science and technology achievements and spur the sustainable development of technology-oriented economy in the region through the exchange and cooperation and technological innovation, flow of goods, services, and capital among different member economies. (See the invitation letter from Mme. ZHU Lilan Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology)

Organizers
Ministry of Science and Technology, P. R. China Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, P. R. China Jiangsu Provincial Government

Organizer in Canada
Canada-China Society of Science & Technology Industries is appointed by the organizer as the exclusive representative in Canada. CCSSTI is current working with CATA Alliance to organize Canadian firms to attend the event. To register, you can either fill in the registration form or send email.
Contact: Edward Yang of CCSSTI, or Greg Fitzpatrick of CATA Alliance.
Or Fax to : ( 801 ) 760-4848 / ( 403 ) 278-1582

1. Exhibition & Transaction of High Technology and Hi-tech Products

(1) Exhibition of high technology & high-tech products developed by enterprises (including multinational companies), research institutes, science & technology industrial parks and business incubators from APEC members. Ways of presentation include samples, prototypes, machines, models, pictures, and booklets (English or Chinese with English translations).

(2) Explanatory introduction to high technology & hi-tech products and bid for technological cooperation on the location of the Technomart. News release of high-tech projects and intention of seeking partners by enterprises and science & technology industrial parks from APEC members.

(3) Discussions and negotiations on technological transaction and cooperation. With APEC member economies and technological suppliers of various institutions both at home and abroad forming the main body, other institutions are also welcome.

2. Seminars & Lectures

(1) APEC Forum on Science and Technology
Themes of the Forum will focus on the key technological areas of Technomart IV and are outlined as follows:
Prospects of IT Industry in Asian-Pacific Region in the 21st Century
Material Technology in the 21st Century
Biotechnology and traditional Chinese medicine (natural medicine) in the 21st century
Cooperation among science & technology industrial parks in Asian-Pacific Region in the 21st century

(2) Lectures on science and technology
Themes of lectures will focus on development and cooperation of industrial science and technology in Asian-Pacific Region and are listed as follows:
Venture Capital and Development of Hi-Tech Industry
New Economy and Industrial Technological Innovation

Governmental officials, senior managers and specialists from governments, technological companies, universities, banking institutions, securities agencies both at home and abroad will deliver innovative academic reports and business lectures.

Key Technological Areas

• Micro-electronics


• Information technology and telecommunications
  
• Machine-electronics integration and advanced manufacturing technology
  
• Modern material technology
  
• Biotechnology, Medication, health and
  
• Sustainable agriculture technology and agricultural products, food processing
  
• Environmental protection and non-pollution manufacturing technology
  
• Energy and resources management technology
  
• Exploitation of natural resources
  
• Emergency Preparedness and Climate Prediction
  
• Transportation
  
• Others (mining, transport, marine, etc.)

Participants:
1. Governmental officials in charge of the development of science and technology, and specialists, scholars, businessmen from enterprises, research institutes, universities, science & technology industrial parks, technology-transfer intermediary agencies, investment & financing consultation companies and venture capital firms from all APEC member economies.

2. Administrators and specialists from China's APEC Science & Technology Industrial Parks, National Hi-Tech Development Zones as well as enterprises, research institutes, universities, companies and business incubators of different provinces, autonomous regions and cities under the direct administration of the central government.

3. Delegates of enterprises and research institutes from all the APEC member economies.

Date
September 21－25, 2001

Venue
SuZhou International Conference & Exhibition Center 1296 Gan Jiang Xi Road Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China

Conditions and Arrangements for the Exhibition

1. Exhibition Schedule:
Registration: September 18-20, 2001
Preparation: September 18-20, 2001
Exhibition and Transaction: September 21-25, 2001
Withdrawal: September 26, 2001

2. Size of Exhibition Booth and Expense
An area of 16,000 square meters which can hold more than 800 standard booths is provided for the Technomart. The size of a standard booth is 3 m × 3 m, and is separated from others on three sides by partitions. Besides, every exhibitor is provided with a name board, a desk, two chairs, a lamp and a socket (220 V, 50 Hz).

USD1,000.00 is charged for every standard booth.

The smallest block exhibition space is 36 square meters and is charged at the price of USD150.00 per square meter.
Discount or preferential price is offered to group exhibitors.
Decoration and arrangement of the exhibition booth or space will be made by the exhibitor. All exhibits to be displayed must meet the requirements of fire prevention. If exhibitors need power supply (380V) or have special requirements for network interface and decoration, please contact the secretariat in advance. Fees for these services are charged separately.

Calling for papers
During the technomart, the APEC Forum on Science and Technology and a series of lectures will be held. A collection of abstract of papers will be published to commemorate the event. All participants are encouraged to submit papers. The deadline for submission of papers is May 31, 2001.
The abstract of the paper should be submitted in English or in Chinese with English translation. It should be of no more than 1,000 words in English (two pages) or no more than 2,000 words in Chinese. The whole paper should be submitted as well. Please indicate in the paper and in the abstract the author's name, member economy, title and position. Please send the paper and abstract by E-mail.

Exhibitors may put advertisements on the promotional objects, the website and other advertisement carriers of the technomart. Details of the arrangement and the price list will be made known on the website of the technomart.

Application
Exhibitors may directly send applications to the secretariat, which will then inform APEC ISTWG (Industrial S&T Working Group focal point or any designated agency in each member economy. Exhibitors should read carefully and fill in the relevant forms clearly. Application forms can be sent through fax, e-mail or website of the secretariat. Online application can be accessed on the website of the secretariat. The application deadline is May 31, 2001. The location of exhibition booth or space for exhibitors is arranged by the organizer. Priority will be given to those who apply earlier.

Registration Fee and Miscellaneous Expenses
Fees are charged for exhibition booth or space and registration. Participants should pay for accommodation, travel and other miscellaneous expenses by themselves.
All delegates to the technomart should register in advance and pay the registration fee (Delegate Registration Form is included in Appendix 2). Two delegates' registration fees are waived for any exhibitor that applies an exhibition booth or space. Confirmation will be made only after the secretariat receives the registration form and registration fee.

Registration fee: Delegate: $150 per person
Entourage: $100 per person
Deadline for delegate registration: July 31, 2001.

The registration fee for delegate covers the expenses for various activities during the technomart such as the exhibition, business talks and seminars, documents, brochures and a collection of abstract of essays, social and cultural activities; local transportation and tours during the technomart.

The registration fee for entourage covers the expenses for exhibition, business talks, cultural activities, local transportation and tours during the technomart.

Language
The working language during the technomart is English. Written introduction to exhibition may use English or Chinese with English translation.

Method of Payment
Please enclose the registration fee and exhibition booth fee while you mail back the Delegate Registration Form and Exhibition Application Form to the secretariat. Fees must be paid in US dollars. Methods of payment include: Bank Transfer to: Bank Draft drawn on: Please indicate on your bank transfer slip or bank draft "APEC Technomart IV Registration Fee or Exhibition Booth Fee". In addition, please fax the photocopy of your payment voucher to the secretariat for our reference.

APEC Technomart IV Home Page
http://www.apec-csztm.com