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Canadian ICT Partnering Mission to Hong Kong
April 12 – 17, 2012
The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong, in partnership with The Hong Kong Trade
Development Council (HKTDC) and The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in
Canada, invites Canadian companies to participate in the International ICT Expo
(http://ictexpo.com) scheduled for April 13-16, 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre: As a panel exhibitor sharing the space and facilities with other exhibitors of the
Canadian Pavilion at the International ICT Expo; or
 As an individual exhibitor renting an individual booth; or
 As a trade visitor
All of the Canadian delegates will also be invited to join a business program specially designed to
increase their access to partnership and business opportunities in Hong Kong, Mainland China
and the region.
This Mission is supported by the following Organizations and Provincial Governments:
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Alberta Government
B.C. Government
Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA)
China Unit at Saskatchewan Government (TBC)
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA)
Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) (TBC)
Manitoba Trade and Investment (TBC)
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Government (TBC)
Ottawa Centre for Regional Innovation (OCRI) (TBC)
Quebec Government (TBC)
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About the International ICT Expo (http://ictexpo.com)
The International ICT Expo is an annual exhibition with conferences and seminars organized by
the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. It is co-organized by the Torch High Technology
Industry Development Centre - Ministry of Science & Technology, the People’s Republic of China and the
Office of the Government Chief Information Officer - The Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region. It has established itself as the leading information and communications event
platform in Asia. Buyers, industry players and companies from around the world come to the Expo
looking for solutions, partners and outsourcing opportunities in the Greater China region. It is a
“one-stop” B2B venue for exhibitors to establish contact with clients from the region and explore
business partnerships with resellers and distributors.
Some of the potential sub-sectors include:
Smartphone & Tablet (including
mobile applications)
Digital Living and Multimedia
(software & hardware)
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Cloud Computing (IaaS, Paas, SaaS)
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E-Logistics & Retail Technologies
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Other ICT related services
At the April 2011 International ICT Expo, there were 577 exhibitors from 16 countries & regions
(including group pavilions from Mainland China, Australia, Canada, India, Taiwan, and the
Philippines). More than 29,800 visitors from over 100 countries & regions actively participated in
the event.
A Client Satisfaction Survey was conducted after the Canadian ICT Partnering Mission in April
2011 and key findings indicated that:
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100% were very satisfied/satisfied with the event in terms of accessing new markets, and
opportunities provided for networking with potential customers and decision-makers;
100% found the business matching session very useful/useful;
91% found the event contributed very much to their understanding of foreign markets, potential
buyers and business opportunities;
82% were confident that the event contributed to a positive financial impact for the company;
81% were very satisfied/satisfied with the support received in identifying sales leads; and
Comments from exhibitors in 2011 event:
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“Very good potential partners identified.”
“Great Work! Another fantastic event!”
2012 Mission deliverables
Mission members will benefit from the full range of value-added activities including: exhibiting at
the Canadian Pavilion at ICT Expo 2012, a market briefing, a business seminar where delegates
introduce their companies to a HK business audience, pre-arranged business matching service, and
the various ICT Expo Conferences and Seminars. These are designed to facilitate the delegates in
achieving the following:
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Obtain first-hand market intelligence
Network with ICT leaders and contacts
Explore potential business and partnership opportunities
Mission Program
April 12, 2012
 Canadian Pavilion move-in and set-up for exhibiting delegates
April 13 – 16, 2012
 International ICT Expo programs: exhibition, conference and seminars
 Value-added program organized by the Consulate General of Canada
for the Canadian delegation including briefing session, Canadian ICT
Partnering Seminar, and business matching services (Exact date
TBA).
 Departure from Hong Kong
April 17, 2012
Participation Packages (3 options) for Canadian Companies
Join as
Individual
Exhibitor
Panel
Exhibitor
Trade
Visitor
Package features
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Participation/Booth Rental information is available at http://ictexpo.com.
Complimentary HKTDC customized business matching service -- please contact Lily
Kam, Business Matching Manager, HKTDC Toronto Office at Tel: (416) 366-3594 or
email: lily.kam@hktdc.org for details.
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Complimentary panel display at the Canadian Pavilion.
- Sharing space and facilities with other panel exhibitors.
- Number of display units is limited and available on a first-come first-served basis.
Complimentary HKTDC customized business matching service -- please contact Lily
Kam, Business Matching Manager, HKTDC Toronto Office at Tel: (416) 366-3594 or
email: lily.kam@hktdc.org for details.
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Complimentary trade visitor registration.
Access to the VIP Dragon Lounge on-site.
Hotel Accommodation Sponsorship
Individual
and Panel
Exhibitor
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Trade
Visitor
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4-night complimentary hotel accommodation during the fair period is available for
application – one room per company. Number of complimentary hotel rooms is
limited and available on a first-come first-served basis.
ICT related Visitor: Partial sponsorship of hotel accommodation in Hong Kong is
available for application.
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Cost of Participation
There is no registration fee required to join this delegation. However, confirmed delegates are
responsible for their respective airfares, hotel accommodation (other than the pre-approved
sponsored nights), and incidental expenses.
Application and Project Team
Application Deadline: January 27, 2012- “exhibitor” applications are subject to space
availability.
To proceed, please use the attached Application Form or simply contact one of the following
project team members:Adrian Cheng, Business Development Officer
Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Toronto Office
Tel: (416) 366-3594
Fax: (416) 366-1569 Email: adrian.ch.cheng@hktdc.org
Eunice Wong, Trade Commissioner
Consulate General of Canada, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2867-7388 Fax: (852) 2847-7441 Email: eunice.wong@international.gc.ca
Confirmed delegates will also be contacted by the following project team members in preparing
their participation in this mission:
Lily Kam, Business Matching Manager
Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Toronto Office
Tel: (416) 366-3594
Fax: (416) 366-1569 Email: lily.kam@hktdc.org
(For the HKTDC customised business matching service)
Jill Chien, Marketing Assistant,
Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Toronto Office
Tel: (416) 366-3594
Fax: (416) 366-1569 Email: jill.chien@hktdc.org
(For the arrangements of partial hotel accommodation sponsorship for the “Visitordelegates”)
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Canadian ICT Partnering Mission to Hong Kong, April 12 – 17, 2012
Application Form
Please return your completed application to Adrian Cheng, HKTDC Toronto Office at Fax:
(416) 366-1569 or email: adrian.ch.cheng@hktdc.org. The co-organizers will study your
application to see if and how best this mission will facilitate your business plan.
Application Deadline: January 27, 2012 - “exhibitor” applications are subject to space
availability. Please wait for the confirmation from the co-organizers before making your
travel reservations.
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Yes, our company would like to apply to join the Canadian Delegation to ICT Expo
2012
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Title:
Name:
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Company:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
Briefly describe your products/services:
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Who are the end-users of your products/services?
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Who do you need to partner with to get the products/services to the market?
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What is the value proposition or competitive advantage of your products/services to
prospective clients?
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Briefly describe your company’s activities outside Canada:
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Participation Format
Our company would like to apply for the following participation format: Panel Exhibitor
 Individual Exhibitor, Area: __________________________
 I am also interested in the complimentary customized business matching service
offered by HKTDC to the Canadian exhibiting delegates
 Visitor
 Partial hotel accommodation sponsorship for visitor-delegates
Date:
Signature:
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