Home Trade Shows Show News

A strong and clear announcement regarding artificial intelligence (AI) was made by president Moon Jae-in during the DEVIEW 2019 Conference held at COEX Convention Centre (Seoul). By proposing a new ‘artificial intelligence national strategy’ this year, the president’s government is striving to take lead in the global AI sector. In addition, as a response to the fourth industrial revolution, Moon’s administration has already assigned 1.7 trillion won (US$1.4 billion) for the coming year’s data, network, and AI sectors. This ambitious investment is clearly the president’s efforts to make South Korea the powerhouse of AI. The demand for security convergence is on the rise as 4th Industrial Revolution factors such as Smart Factories, Smart Cities, and 5G commercialization urges communities to form a more connected society. This concept of a more connected society also applies to physical and cyber security, which makes the boundary between those two even harder to define. The South Korean government is planning to create the world’s first ‘5G Plus Strategy’, which introduces and develops the ten essential strategies as well as the demonstration of the five main services of the 5G technology. This shows the government’s strong will in obtaining global competitiveness through this advanced technology. The development of AI, Deep-learning technology, Big Data, IoT, and ICT all contribute to the convergence of physical and cyber security, where AI and Intelligent surveillance are the main sectors. Intelligent surveillance systems made its appearance in 2010, using movement and rule-set based pattern analysis. However, the system’s reliability was often very low with false positives. The video analysis error rate reached up to 28.2%, in which the system was incapable of adapting to various environmental changes. Despite its shortcomings, the system is now improving rapidly as deep-learning technologies continue to evolve. A good example of this is the face recognition system, which is now almost as accurate as the human eye, at the accuracy rate of 95%. However, as the hyperconnected society draws near, their defence system against cyber attacks is also being enhanced. Starting off with the commercialization of 5G technology, concrete actions are being taken in order to form a new security infrastructure. Oh Yong-soo, Director of Cyber Security Policy Bureau, at the Ministry of Science and ICT, points out that “Cyber attacks are threatening the real world, in which information, communication, and network-based attacks are paralyzing systems, extorting personal information, and reaching the stage where even wrecking the economy is possible”. Furthermore, cyber security threats are now being expanded into a new 5G technology-based industry, causing harm to one’s life and safety, as well as the economy at large. Korea takes the lead in the world’s security convergence trend, enhancing the security of the converging industry The Korean government had laid the groundwork for the converging industry’s security enhancement as well. Along with security guidelines developed for each field of the converging industries, a master plan for a continuous security enhancement, IoT, and converging industries was also carried out. Furthermore, a test-bed for IoT, IoT product security test and its certifications are also being provided. In particular, the government decided to provide development opportunities for the five main areas Smart Factory Autonomous Vehicle Smart City Digital Healthcare Immersive Content. Smart City- Both ‘Hacking’ and ‘Security’ must be considered A CCTV’s surveillance has become a very important resource in the 4th Industrial Revolution, where a CCTV Integrated Control Centre can be referred to as the ‘library’ of all relevant data. Video data analysis and reprocessing can both be used to provide services to Smart Factories and Smart Cities. As many are already aware, CCTV surveillance data has become an indispensable factor for constructing Smart Cities. However, not can CCTVs solely be used for surveillance, but by applying ICT, the entire city can stay connected- traffic, facility information, security-disaster monitoring and prevention can all be managed by one integrated management system. However, this integrated management system is currently not yet completed as it is in the process of searching for the common boundary between the market’s demand and technical competence. The concept of physical and cyber security intelligent surveillance The concept of physical and cyber security intelligent surveillance are both similar in a way that they react to threats by using big data analysis in real-time. In physical security, it is defined as categorising atypical and typical data or collecting the status metadata and IoT data in order to generate an outcome through deep learning. Intelligent surveillance in cyber security refers to the collection of data from each information security system and perceiving threats, through correlation analysis of various events and improving its responsiveness. An intelligent surveillance increases the control efficiency of both physical and cyber security, which assists the controller to fulfil his tasks. Although physical and cyber security are currently divided into two separate systems, experiencing both from the same platform might be possible in a hyper connected society. ‘Selective surveillance’- A downsized but advanced intelligent surveillance system Amongst various attempts, the one which catches the eye is the ‘Selecting surveillance’- the subcategory of the intelligent surveillance system. Since the number of CCTVs being installed in local governments is on the rise and it is becoming more difficult for the controllers to control the countless number of events, it is crucial to introduce an AI based solution in order to reduce the loss of life and property as well as to provide a more reliable security service. In a Smart City, its ICT based network is formed throughout the entire area. To construct the city’s safety net, the effective control and quick response between all CCTVs and their smartification are crucial. As a result, the country’s CCTV Integrated Control Centre is becoming a place for AI based ‘Selective surveillance’, in which the integration of AI face recognition in surveillance is found. The video surveillance sector, which is the core of the 4th Industrial Revolution, aims to provide intelligent video security sensor service by merging with biometric identity solutions. The service plans to target single person households and the aging population, substantialising a welfare centred safe and secure society, with crime and disaster prevention and swift responsiveness. Furthermore, the unification of smart homes, building management and, financial services may result in a new profitable industry. Depending on the importance of video surveillance systems, video security and cyber security may also be integrated.

The grand opening ceremony of "Asia-Pacific Metal Industry Exhibition – METAL AP 2019", organized by China Foundry Productivity Promotion Center, Industrial Furnace Institution of CMES and Metallurgical Council of CCPIT, and managed by Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (FICMES), was held in Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC), Thailand, at 10: 00 am on Dec 12, 2019 (Thai local time) METAL AP is an international service platform tailored for the development of basic metal manufacturing industry in Southeast Asia and even the whole Pan-Pacific, initiated by China with a joint action of organizations related to foundry and metal manufacturing industry from Europe, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan China, etc. It is also the first overseas foundry industry service platform initiated by China. Relying on the resources of the organizer and its partners, it is committed to providing integrated services of exhibitions, trade cooperation and technical exchanges for enterprises in die-casting, casting, machine manufacturing, metallurgy and other related industries. Since METAL AP officially settled down in Bangkok Thailand in 2018, it has been recognized and supported extensively by the industry. METAL AP 2019 attracts more than 70 brands and exhibitors from Thailand, China, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, Malaysia, the United States, India, Hong Kong China, Taiwan China, etc. Onsite events include "Dialogue to Europe: EUROGUSS AP Technical & Development Conference", "Thailand's Foundry Talking", "Auto Parts Castings and High Speed Rail Castings", etc. Being close to the industry and focusing directly on hot market topics, those onsite activities have raised widely attention from the industry. Meanwhile, "CHINA DIECASTING Pavilion" and "Casting Artwork Pavilion" will show themselves perfectly as expected. Grand Opening Ceremony The grand opening ceremony of METAL AP 2019 was hold at 10: 00 am on Dec 12, 2019. Guests attending the opening ceremony were: Mr. Tangji, General Manager of Shenyang Research Institute of Foundry (SRIF) Co., Ltd.; Mr. Yi Guang, President of Industrial Furnace Institution of CMES; Ms. Kanokporn Damrongkul, Exhibition Director of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau; Mr. Rungkamchorn Wannasai, Vice-president of Thai Foundry Association; Mr. Takakazu Uejima, President of Keikinzoku Tsushin Al Co., Ltd; Mr. Christopher Boss, International Product Manager Die Casting of NürnbergMesse GmbH; Mr. Zhang Xiaoyan, Secretary General of Ningbo Die & Mould Industry Association; Dr. Mike Luu, Director of International Cooperation of Vietnam Foundry Association; Mr. Marius Mehner, Deputy Executive Director of GTCC German-Thai Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Tangji, General Manager of Shenyang Research Institute of Foundry (SRIF) Co., Ltd. Gave welcome speech on behalf of organizers, co-organizers, supporters and all partners of METAL AP 2019. He delivered sincere thanks and warm welcome to all exhibitors, industry peers and representatives, and expressed his firm support and confidence in the development of Southeast Asia market. Mr. Rungkamchorn Wannasai, Vice-president of Thai Foundry Association and Ms. Kanokporn Damrongkul, Exhibition Director of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau also gave speeches respectively to show their affirmation and support to METAL AP. They expressed their confidence in the future development of METAL AP and sincere expectation on win-win cooperation. Service based on actual market demands Exhibitors of METAL AP 2019 are more typical and representative compared with the one who entered this market last year for the first time. By displaying technologies, materials, equipment and products urgently needed by Southeast Asian markets in metallurgy, foundry, die casting, mold, machining, automation and the other related fields in a concentrated way, exhibitors from 12 countries and areas including Thailand, China, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, Malaysia, the United States, India, Hong Kong China, Taiwan China, etc. Of METAL AP 2019 are welcomed extensively by local industries. Get to know advanced technology at "Dialogue to Europe" NürnbergMesse GmbH, co-organizer of METAL AP successfully held “Dialogue to Europe: EUROGUSS AP Technical & Development Conference”, one of onsite events. Experts of European industry were invited to discuss technology and market development trend of Asia Pacific die-casting industry. Related industrial policies implemented in local markets were also explained at the conference. The event brought advanced European manufacturing technology to Southeast Asia and was warmly welcomed by audience. Auto & HSR seminars for localization Thailand grows faster in metal manufacturing and processing industry than other Southeast Asian countries with the best foundation. Thailand is also the largest automobile manufacturer in Southeast Asia. At the same time, the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, especially progress of cooperation between China and Thailand on high-speed rail projects, has speed up the development of metal manufacturing industry in Thailand and the rest of Southeast Asia. “Auto Parts Castings and High Speed Rail Castings Tech Seminar” held by the organizer focuses on various topics of metal mold manufacturing, die casting, high-quality development and technological progress of the foundry industry, aiming at providing practical solutions for the industry. Amazing Chinese casting artworks Thailand's unique humanistic culture is a beautiful scenery to the rest of the world, and it has a long-term historical relationship with Chinese traditional culture. Chinese art casting enterprises have been providing diversified cultural and religious goods and services to Thailand and even the whole Southeast Asia market for a long time. Now famous Chinese casting artwork makers have gathered here to present their exquisite products at “Casting Artwork Pavilion”, including Incense Burner, Deer of Peace, Statues of Guan Yu etc., attracting a large number of visitors to do constant and warm discussion with exhibitors. Trade visitors gathered for business-searching With the elaborate preparation of organizer for more than one year in an joint effort from global partners, METAL AP 2019 on the basis of its first debut last year has once again built an efficient platform for technology and business exchange of metal manufacturing in Thailand or even the entire Southeast Asian. On the first day of the exhibition, trade visitors from automobile, rail transit, electronics, communication, hardware for construction, machinery manufacturing and other industry related to metalworking in Southeast Asia were attracted here.

SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou (SIAF Guangzhou) will return for its 11th edition from 26 – 28 February 2020 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou.Earlier this year in March the fair commemorated its 10th edition with record-breaking exhibitor and visitor figures.The annual fair establishes itself year after year as the ideal place to make valuable connections and find new opportunities in the market. As a sister event of the world-renowned SPS Smart Production Solutions in Nuremburg, Germany, SIAF is the premier hub for intelligent automation solutions in South China.The fair will once again be held concurrently with Asiamold – Guangzhou International Mould & Die Exhibition to provide a one-stop sourcing platform for industrial automation and the mould, die casting and additive manufacturing markets in South China.The two fairs hosted earlier this year welcomed 988 exhibitors from 20 countries and 98, 776 trade visitors from 45 counties and regions.The fair’s international profile welcomes solution providers from all around the world, while its home presence in Guangzhou provides the opportunity to take advantage of China’s strong economy and manufacturing industry. A long-time exhibitor of SIAF, Cognex China, praised the continued effectiveness of the show at the 2019 edition.Mr Jim Liu, Senior District Sales Manager, remarked:“Year after year we meet clients looking for specific solutions, which reflects the quality of the fair’s buyers.Being able to directly meet with potential clients not only helps us understand their needs but also inspires us to continuously improve our products.” From small and medium-sized companies specialising in a particular technology to large businesses involved across various industry sectors, SIAF continues to be recognised as an ideal platform to discover new business opportunities. Entering an era of digital innovation, the development and application of the industrial internet is expected to revolutionise the manufacturing industry.Utilising high-speed 5G wireless transmission technology, it is set to unleash the full potential of future cyber-physical manufacturing systems by further enhancing production efficiency.To showcase this industry trend, SIAF will dedicate a new exhibition area to industrial internet, software and systems, allowing fairgoers to uncover the latest innovations available on the market. The latest automation products and solutions will be categorised in different halls to cater to fairgoers’ sourcing needs.Hall 2.1 will feature industrial robotic technologies and accessories.Halls 3.1 and 4.1 will house advanced control technologies, industrial connectors, drive systems and components, while sensors and applications of machine vision will be displayed in Hall 5.1. Concurrent event programme gathers industry leaders to offer key market insights Besides being a sourcing platform, SIAF offers a comprehensive platform for fairgoers to expand their knowledge and learn more about the latest industrial automation industry development trends.Satisfied with the concurrent topics last edition, Mr Yao Ke, R&D Director from the Guangzhou HKUST Fok Ying Tung Research Institute praised the unique insights at the concurrent programme:“Production line troubleshooting via software and industrial internet were two of the most important topics for manufactures covered at the fringe event.Apart from understanding the latest industry developments, the seminars also helped put me in touch with the right industry experts.” For the 2020 edition of the show, a designated concurrent event zone will be featured to increase the quality of the fair’s fringe programme.Below is a sneak peek of the highlighted topics that will be featured in the programme: Digitalisation of Manufacturing Forum ?Industrial Internet Drives Digital Transformation ?Smart Sensors are the Basis of Every Smart Solution ?Dialogue with Hidden Champions 2020 ?Internet Connectivity:The Fusion of 5G, AI and IoT – Energising Industrial Manufacturing ?IoT Platforms in Industry Smart Industry Solutions Summit ?Smart Factory for Automotive Engineering ?Solutions for Intralogistics and Warehouse ?Refine the Value Chain of Manufacturing ?Elements of the “Factory of the Future” SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition General Corporation, Guangzhou Overseas Trade Fairs Ltd and Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH.Associate sponsors are the Guangdong Association of Automation, the Guangzhou Association of Automation, the Guangzhou Instrument and Control Society and China Light Industry Machinery Association. Background information on Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds.With more than 2, 500 employees at 30 locations, the company generates annual sales of around €718 million.We have close ties with our industry sectors and serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields.One of the Group’s key USPs is its closely knit global sales network, which extends throughout the world.Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events.The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services.Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent).

PCIM Asia is regarded as one of the most renowned and popular power electronics exhibitions in China, which is especially well-known for its in-depth analysis of various applications.The show will return to Shanghai in July 2020, once again providing industry players a leading business and conference platform to learn more about the most recent developments and future trends of the power electronics industry. PCIM Asia was a huge success last year in terms of visitor entry, with a record-breaking visitor figure of 6, 358.In light of this, around 70% of the exhibitors are keen to return to PCIM Asia this year.Many of the leading brands have already confirmed their participation.These include CRRC, LEM, MacDermid Alpha, Power Integrations, ROHM, Silan, Toshiba and more.Looking forward to the 2020 show, Ms Yang Hongya of CRRC expressed:“PCIM Asia is one of the most professional power electronics and semiconductor annual events in China.We are grateful that it converges relevant industry personnel for high-level conversations, providing us with first-hand information on market developments.” Ms Annie Tang of Power Integrations also commented:“PCIM Asia's professionalism is among the best in the power electronics industry.Buyers are of high quality here, and most of the companies that come here are well-known in the industry.” In addition, Fuji Electric (China), Infineon Technologies China, Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics (Shanghai) and SEMIKRON Electronics (Zhuhai) will be the fair sponsors again, contributing to the development of the power electronics industry in China. PCIM Asia Conference 2020 Call for Papers registration begins Concurrent with the exhibition is the PCIM Asia Conference, one of the most important and influential conferences for power electronics in Asia, will also make its return in 2020.As in the past, the conference aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and explore emerging best practices among the global community.This year, ‘E-Mobility and Infrastructure’ will be the highlight of the conference.There will also be a brand new topic about ‘System Reliability’, which offers a wider range of options for professionals to select the topics of their papers.The Call for Papers for PCIM Asia Conference 2020 is now open until 31 December 2019. Power Electronics Applied in Energy Storage Seminar offers the latest market intelligence in energy management With less than a year to go before the fair, the PCIM Asia Power Electronics Applied in Energy Storage Seminar was held at the Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel on 18 October to mark the official start of PCIM Asia 2020.Over 150 attendees participated in the summit.The seminar was supported by a number of prominent companies and industry associations in China.They include Shanghai Jiaotong University, Sungrow Power, SEMIKRON, Sinexcel, Infineon, Mitsubishi Electric, Danfoss, Wolong Electric, Dongguan Lithium Battery Industry Association and South China University of Technology School of Electric Power Engineering. The application of power electronics in energy storage was the main theme of the seminar, which focused on both charging and power storage management for electric vehicles, and energy storage systems in smart grids for renewable energy like wind and solar power.Numerous industry experts shared their insights on actual applications in their respective fields.Furthermore, the PCIM Asia Power Electronics Applied in Control Systems of Electric Drive Forum, another pre-show event will also be held in Guangzhou next February.The forum will focus on the new and upcoming developments of power electronics in the application of electric drive.More details will be announced later. PCIM Asia is jointly organised by Shanghai Pudong International Exhibition Corp, Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd and Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH.The fair will take place from 1 – 3 July 2020 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre to showcase the latest offerings in the power electronics industry. – end – Background information on Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds.With more than 2, 500 employees at 30 locations, the company generates annual sales of around €718 million.We have close ties with our industry sectors and serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields.One of the Group’s key USPs is its closely knit global sales network, which extends throughout the world.Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events.The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services.Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent).

1stFOODtechJAPAN -Newly Launching in 2020! Dates: November 25 [Wed] –27 [Fri], 2020 Venue: MakuhariMesse, Japan Food Processing & Automation Technology Expo Tokyo from November, 2020. The show is specialisedin food processing and automation technologies. 500 companies will exhibit and bring tremendous excitement to the very first edition. The scale of the exhibition will expand dramatically as the number of exhibitors is expected to reach 2, 000 in 5 years. Corresponding to the high demands for cutting-edge technologies, the show will be Asia’s best international business platform in the front line of the food manufacturing industry. Exhibitors Processing and Manufacturing Machineries Packaging and Filling Machineries Inspection Equipment IoT/ AI Solutions, Robotics Logistics Equipment/Services Clean Room Equipment Water Solutions etc. Visitors Food Manufacturers Beverage Manufacturers Bakeries Confectionery Manufacturers Health Food Manufacturers Food-service Chains Dairy Products Manufacturers etc. The show will be co-held with Drink JAPAN 2020 –Japan’s Largest* Beverage & Liquid Food Development / Manufacturing Expo, INTERPHEX Week Tokyo 2020 –Asia’s Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Expo, and Regenerative Medicine Expo TOKYO. Altogether, it will be the Asia’s hub for Pharma, Cosmetics and Food Manufacturing industry and put great impact. The venue will be full of business enthusiasm and excitement for the new business opportunities.

The specialty of ‘Metalex2019’ will launch “Smart Materials Zone” to welcome suppliers of smart materials especially of the much-wanted ‘aluminum’. Smart materials are the answer for the future to metalworking. The lightweight, versatility, and durability will be the keys components for various industries that use metal. There will also be seminars given by experts on the metallurgy, industrialists will be able to discuss about machine parts including a variety of industrial fasteners. If you are an industrialist, here is the expo you can’t miss.

Japan's Largest beverage manufacturing! Dates: Nov. 27-29, 2019 Venue:MakuhariMesse, Japan Japan’s Largest BtoBtrade show specialisedin beverage/liquid food development and manufacturing will be held from November 27-29, 2019 at MakuhariMesse, Japan by Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd.Co-organisedby Japan Soft Drink Association, it is served as the best platform to meet business partners for beverage/liquid food development/manufacturing. Drink JAPAN 2019 -4th Int’l Beverage & Liquid Food Development/Manufacturing Expo is gathering more and more attention from the industry where investments on cutting-edge technologies for facilities are increasing dramatically. The venue will be the best business platform filled with the latest technologies which attract beverage/liquid food manufacturers and have active negotiations on-site. In parallel to the exhibition, the conference will be held during 3-day show period. This edition’s program covers hot topics in the industry. Factory IoTand AI, the most attention gathering technologies for the manufacturing fields will be covered by the industry leaders from the leading companies. As marine plastic waste has become a big issue and discussed in G20 held in Osaka, Japan, it is also featured often. The sessions regarding the waste reduction, recycling, sustainability will be good places to learn about them. This edition will be concurrently held with Japan’s Food Export Fair. Broader participation from the beverage/food industry is expected.

18th-20th March 2020, Hall 1-3 KINTEX, Korea SECON 2020 is held from 18th to 20th March 2020 at KINTEX (Hall 1-3) as the largest event ever The Perfect Business Hub for Security Enterprises to enter the Asian Market SECON 2020, Asia’s leading integrated security exhibition, will be held from 18th to 20th of March 2020 in Hall 1-3 at KINTEX (Korea) as the largest event ever. Since its first edition in 2001, SECON 2020 is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This global security event is expected to grow by 30% in exhibition space compared to the last edition and attracts more than 500 leading security companies from 20+ countries and over 49,000 physical, IoT, IT security professionals, and government officials. Hosted in Korea, a country where its Security market is the 2nd largest in Asia and 7th largest in the world, SECON has marked its position as Korea’s largest integrated security exhibition covering all sectors such as CCTVs, Access Control, Biometrics Identity Solutions, Physical Security, Personal Information Protection, Cyber Security, and Smart City Solutions with the application of diverse security and IT technologies. Alongside its business driven trade show, the successful mergence of exhibition and conference makes SECON the ideal platform for sharing knowledge and discussing various topics on security. In particular, the fusion of AI, Cloud, Big data, and other Information and Communications Technology with security equipments/solutions and its effective application on sites will be actively discussed. Meet World’s leading Security Enterprises at SECON 2020! In order to reflect the current change in the security industry, domestic and foreign security related companies will participate and showcase their latest products at SECON 2020. These include categories such as Video Surveillance Solutions, Access Control Solutions, IT Security, IoT, Social Security System, Homeland Security, and Industry Security. Despite the increase of exhibition space by 30% compared to SECON 2019, over 80% of the total booth area has already been reserved. World’s No. 1 video surveillance company such as HIKVISION and other renowned companies such as DAHUA, OPTEX, MILESTON SYSTEMS, ZKTeco, and UNIVIEW have confirmed their participation, where major Korean companies such as Samsung S1, Hanwha Techwin, SK Telecom, SK Infosec, ADT CAPS, IDIS, and Suprema will take part as well. CUDO Communication, Honeywell, AMANO Korea, INCON, IVS, CATIS, AJ Park, DONGGOK PRECISION, FLIR, WONWOO, INNODEP, IRIS ID, CMI TECH, Kromek, SENSTAR, and many others strive to enter the global market, increase their sales, and solidify their position in the security industry by participating in SECON 2020. In addition, overseas companies such as MYUTRON, YTOT, LG HITACHI, FOXGHOST, EASY CCTV CASE LIMITED, Beijing Photoelectric Science & Technology, Shenzhen YLI Electric Lock, SANHE LENSTECH OPOELECTRONIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, and Research Electronics International aim to build network with Korean buyers and to stand their ground at the Korean market. Hosted Buyer Program for both Domestic and Foreign Buyers In order to give the exhibitors an opportunity to expand their exposure and capitalize on a higher ROI on their participation, SECON provides the Hosted Buyer Program. Domestic and foreign importers, distributors, manufacturers, and other consumers with purchasing authority are welcome to apply. After careful screening, the selected buyers can attend the event as VIPs, taking part in the networking program with the exhibitors, enjoying various benefits from the fair’s organizer. Buyers wishing to participate in the program may send the application form directly to the SECON secretariat (application forms can be downloaded from SECON official website). For more detailed information, please follow the updates on the official website. Joint Participation of over 30 related Organizations and Associations The upcoming SECON is organized by the SECON 2020 Organizing Committee consisting of over 30 Korean security industry related associations and institutions. Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Daejeon Metropolitan City, Gyeonggi-Do, Kodits (Korea Defense Industry Trade Support Center), and other government departments are co-sponsoring the event. Furthermore, Informa Markets, the world’s renowned organizer of the leading security events such as IFSEC and Black Hat and Mediadot Corp., the publisher of Korea’s No.1 professional security magazines such as ‘BOANNEWS’ and ‘Security World’, will be holding the event. The benefits of being an exhibitor at SECON 2020 Exhibitors participating at SECON 2020 will receive a number of benefits such as E-Newsletters released by the fair manager, exhibitor press release and product highlight article, 1:1 Online Matchmaking Program, the Hosted Buyer Program, and many others. Those willing to participate still have the chance of receiving an Early bird 10% discount by October 31st. If you want to take part as an exhibitor, please contact the SECON 2020 sales team.

Pathum Thani, 7 October 2019 – VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific has announced its partnership with Siam Kubota to organize Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition from 2-3 December 2019 at True Digital Park in Bangkok. Hosted for the first time in Bangkok, the event will prepare the agriculture sector for the digital era by showcasing the latest technology and innovation. Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition aims to attract a new generation of farmers, buyers and entrepreneurs to stimulate industry growth, enabling local farmers to leverage technology to improve efficiency in their everyday operations. Mr. Hiroto Kimura, President of Siam Kubota Corporation, gave an exclusive interview to the press about the Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition on 3 October 2019 at the company’s head office. He said “KUBOTA is a leading agricultural machinery manufacturer from Japan with more than four decades of presence in Thailand. We realize the importance of continuously expanding agriculture, which is the main occupation in Thailand as well as other Asian countries. Siam Kubota is committed to being a ‘Global Major Brand’ in line with the policy of Kubota Corporation in Japan. The company’s vision is to develop product quality, after sales service and innovation for both agriculture and industrial sectors. Siam Kubota aims to create products and innovation to keep up with agricultural trends for the aging society in which new generations have started to enter agriculture. They need tools to help them reduce costs and increase production, while at the same time generating stable and sustainable income.” “By becoming the Innovation Partner of Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition, Siam Kubota will have a great opportunity to showcase its potential in agricultural innovation to an international audience. We wish to present and share knowledge about digital agriculture as well as new technologies that we develop for the region at this year’s Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition,” Mr. Hiroto added. On the first day of the event, Siam Kubota will display its new technologies and latest models of farm machinery such as Soil Sensor, Weather Station, Farm IoT Dashboard, KUBOTA Agri Solutions (KAS) Application, Fruit Selector, Dryer & Milling, Seeding Machine, Vegetable Planter and Greenhouse Technology. The first day will focus on sharing useful information with the participants. On the second day, there will be a field visit to “KUBOTA Farm,” an experienced modern farm occupying an area of more than 220 rai. Powered by KUBOTA Agri Solutions (KAS), KUBOTA Farm utilizes comprehensive agricultural innovation to enhance agricultural accuracy and efficiency for worthwhile results in every square meter, in addition to improving sustainable revenue management. KUBOTA Farm is divided into four zones: The first zone, KUBOTA Agri Solutions, introduces the background and concepts of comprehensive agriculture developed by Siam Kubota and offers consultancy to farmers. The second zone exhibits the Best Practice Farm Management to demonstrate rice precision farming under the concept of cost reduction and increased productivity, applying Crop Calendar techniques in farm management. The third zone is High Revenue Farming, to demonstrate the method of farm management in middle scale (10-15 rai) to get high revenue return by applying cultivate planning, land management with new theories of farming and machinery solutions. The last zone is Field Crops, to demonstrate modern farming including Cassava, Sugarcane, and Maize with the precision farming concept of total process machinery usage. Another highlight of Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition will be the seminar sessions focusing on many pertinent topics, including an important presentation by Siam Kubota on the development of agriculture in ASEAN with agricultural innovation and advanced technology. Leading agricultural companies already registered to participate in the event include Lam Son Sugar Group (Lasuco), Vietnam’s major sugar miller and exporter; Great Giant Foods, Indonesia’s largest pineapple producer; and Jagro Fresh, Sri Lanka’s first strawberry producer with the GlobalGAP standard. Ms. Wanwisa Wongkasit, Project Manager of Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition, VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific, spoke about the significance of the event at the exclusive interview, saying “we must demonstrate the potential of Thailand as a leader in agriculture at a large-scale forum exchanging agricultural knowledge, Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition provides this vital platform. We have received support from the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture; the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Israel; and the Association for Vertical Farming, Germany – together we have invited experts from the world agricultural sector to be guest speakers at the event which will focus on the use of smart farming for field crops, horticulture and vertical farming to encourage sustainable agriculture. The forum demonstrates how farmers can decrease production costs, while increasing revenue and crop yield to produce high quality food that meets the required standards for consumer health and safety.” Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition will feature more than 40 international speakers and experts such as Dr. Wolfgang Pfeiffer, Research & Development Director – Asia Harvest Plus; Dr. Michal Levy, Senior Deputy Director-General of Agricultural Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Israel; Dr. Ron Porat, Head of Department of Postharvest Science of Fresh Produce, ARO, the Volcani Center, Israel; Mr. Djaja Wisman, Director – Sustainable Agriculture Development & Procurement, PT Nestlé Indonesia; Asst. Prof. Dr. Siriwat Sakhonwasee, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University; and Dr. Dares Kittiyopas, President of the Thai Society of Agricultural Engineering and Deputy Director-General of the Department of Agriculture Extension.

Press Release – Bangkok: The organisers of AGRITECHNICA ASIA, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) and VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific announced the launch of a new event – “Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition 2019” is scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand on 2–3 December 2019. This new activity is part of the bold strategy for the Thailand-based – AGRITECHNICA ASIA trade fair, to facilitate farming solutions to local farmers in Southeast Asia region. The new Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition event will be held at True Digital Park, a venue in the city of Bangkok and is expected to attract about 1,200 attendees from across Asia-Pacific. The format is an international conference with accompanying side-exhibition and networking sessions. Medium-to-large scale farmers, agricultural machinery operators/ owners/ contractors/ dealers, head of agricultural co-operatives, researchers, engineers, decision makers and policy planners are among those expected to attend. The first day of the event will include formal conference sessions on three topics, “Regional & global markets”, “Smart crop management & post-harvest technology” and “Mechanisation & Financing” while the focus on the second day is on the exclusive site visit at Kubota Farm located at Ban Bueng District, Chon Buri Province. The organisers are pleased to announce that SIAM KUBOTA Corporation Co., Ltd. (“SIAM KUBOTA”) is confirmed to be an official innovation partner of Agrifuture Conference & Exhibition 2019. SIAM KUBOTA, leader in manufacturing agricultural machinery and providing smart farm management in ASEAN, is forging ahead "Agri-Innovation for the Future." In addition, SIAM KUBOTA continues leading role to reaffirm its commitment to fully optimize KUBOTA (Agri) Solutions (KAS) for precision farming in Southeast Asia. Mr.Hiroto Kimura, President of SIAM KUBOTA Corporation Co., Ltd. said that "company's vision is to be an ASEAN leader in farm and industrial machinery with Agri-innovative solutions to fulfill better and sustainable life of people. These moves are initiated in the hope of Thai farmers to easily access to precise farming management driven by innovative products and farm technology, as well as enable them to save costs, boost productivity, gain steady income, and ultimately achieve a better quality of their life. This new aspiration will also help elevating ASEAN's agricultural sector as a whole, contribute to the global food security through safety agricultural products under international standards, and ultimately gain the company trust and recognition as Global Major Brand, in line with the policy set forth by KUBOTA Corporation Japan".