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We came together one more time at ATRAX Exhibition,the international summit of the Attraction-Parks-Recreation Industry in Turkey.We introduced the latest innovations and services in the sector in the world to mainly municipalities as well as to shopping malls,hotels,housing project companies,corporations,organizers and investors. ATRAX Exhibition which we organized for the 7th time in light of our sustainable efforts and which is sponsored by Outdoor Factory as the gold sponsor,Polin Waterpark as Silver Sponsor will be moving forward to bring together at a larger scale the stakeholders of the attraction and recreation industry with innovative ideas. We will continue to create new opportunities for all stakeholders of the sector,to embrace the industry at the international level and to introduce the latest novelties to you. We’d like to express our deepest gratitude to our sponsors and all individuals and organizations that have joined,visited or supported our exhibition. ATRAX TAKE ATTENTION WITH THE“HAPPY CITIES”THEME People’s lives get shaped by the mentality of the city they live in and in the spirit of the city influences the mood of its residents,creating happy or unhappy people. This year,with the“Happy Cities”theme,ATRAX brings to the forefront,attraction and recreation projects that create more opportunities for socializing and activities and focused on the happiness of the residents of the city. ATRAX continues to Enlighten the Sector via its Conference Series... The main discussion topics of the conference organized as part of ATRAX 2019 Exhibition,that brought together leaders of the sector,academicians,local governments,society presidents,directors of organizations and institutions and universities,were“Importance and Necessity of Building Happy Cities’and“The Impact of Entertainment and Recreation on the Happiness of City People”. ATRAX,Took a Major Step for Combining Theory and Practice with its“University Special Section”… This year ATRAX offered competition titled“University Special Section”related to“Happy Cities Project”whereby it rewarded the best ideas offered by the universities and shared these ideas with sector’s representatives via the dedicated conference. The project which aims to support and share with all stakeholders,municipal park projects which support the brandization and marketing efforts of cities and other right projects that would shape the future of cities contributes to the efforts for providing higher quality products and services in the recreation and events industry by bringing together theory and practice on the same platform. The project which comprises recreation,sports sciences,communication,landscape architecture,architecture and city planning departments,helps universities meet with manufacturers,investors,event managers and service buyers(such as municipalities,hotels,shopping malls,companies etc.)by providing coordination among different disciplines. This project will be implemented with a larger scope in the coming year. ATRAX Gala Night and Shining Star Awards Ceremony was very Vibrant Once Again This Year... The winners of“Shining Star Attraction,Events and Recreation Awards 2019”which is organized as part of ATRAX Exhibition were announced at ATRAX Gala night. “Shining Star Awards”which is organized with the goal of encouraging new projects and creating awareness in the sector by rewarding successful projects,resulted in a more vibrant event this year. At the competition which featured a total of 20 awards were presented.Winners were selected objectively by a jury of 19 experts comprising professionals of the sector,academicians and society presidents. We are more than happy to have received positive feedback and appreciation from our guests regarding the night. We hope to experience the same great excitement with you next year as well.

The 5th Vietnam Textile Summit2019 Vietnam is now one of the largest textile exporting countries in Asia. Textiles and apparel are Vietnam’s third largest export products and have made outstanding contributions to the gross national product. In 2017, Vietnam’s garment industry exports totaled US$310, an increase of more than 10% compared to 2016. In 2018, the total export value of the apparel industry is expected to increase by 10% year-on-year, reaching about 34 billion US dollars. Recently, the European Commission has also approved the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which will undoubtedly bring great benefits to the development of the Vietnamese textile industry and arrive in a new development peak. At the same time, cheap labor and government preferential policies have also attracted many investors in the textile industry. However, although the Vietnamese textile industry has some of the above advantages, its development still faces many challenges, such as rising coal prices, competitive pressure on orders, port surcharges and freight charges. In 2018, Vietnam’s minimum wage rose by 6.5%, which means that labor costs in Vietnam will increase and the development of the textile industry will face enormous challenges. How to grasp the preferential dividends, learn the latest information in the Vietnamese textile market, and better and faster respond to the challenges of the Vietnamese textile market, which will be covered in this summit. In addition, this forum will be included: the impact of the international trade environment on the development of the Vietnamese textile industry, the development of the free trade agreement of the Vietnamese textile industry, the latest dynamic information of the Vietnamese textile market and the development situation of related industries in the Vietnamese textile industry chain, in-depth interpretation of the status and influence of the Vietnamese textile industry in the global textile industry chain, at the same time, the global apparel brand's view of the Vietnamese market and whether textile and apparel manufacturers will increase investment in the Vietnamese market, will be also a highlight of the summit. Potential Speakers: • Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam • Vietnam Cotton and Spinning Association • US-ASEAN Business Council • Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam • Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam • Levi Strauss • VF Coporation • Under Armour • Adidas • The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group • H&M • Linea Aqua Vietnam Company Limited • Esquel Group • Luen Thai • International Labor Organization Delegate Profile: • CEO/COO/CFO • President • Vice President • Chief Procurement Officer • Sourcing Director/Manager • Managing Director • General Manager • Sales Director/Business Development Director • Supply Chain Director • Strategy Director • Marketing Director • Operation Director • International Market Director Import/Export Director • R&D Director • Technology Director Business Sectors: • Apparel Brands • Garment Manufacturers • Textile Manufacturers • Trading Companies • Chemicals • Fiber Manufacturers • Textile Machine Manufacturers • Certification and Testing Firms • Supply Chain Solutions • Logistics Company • Distributors • Law Firms • Consulting Firms About the Organizer Established in 2010, ECV International is a organizing and hosting high-end international conferences consulting company specialized in latest and most important dynamic in different industries, trends, and issues such as sustainable development, and has a strong government relations and customer networks. Since its establishment, ECV holds 50+ high-level meetings each year. We have extensive experience in organizing conferences, and also have a good connection with both domestic and foreign enterprises. We cooperate with the relevant government departments and industry associations and other institutions, successfully organized a number of high-end international conferences with industry influence. For instance, we successfully held China Digital Marketing Innovation Summit, China Digital Retail Summit, China E-Commerce and Retail Innovation Summit, China Luxury Retail Innovation Summit, Asia “New Retail “ Summit , China Social Marketing Summit , China Digital Supply Chain Summit, China Smart Logistics Summit ,etc., Most of the Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies have participate various activity, which organized by ECV International, in different ways. And be very high rating . We want to create more value for our customers through our efforts to help them seize opportunities, meet challenges and achieve sustainable development in both China and Asia. For more details, please visit our official website: www.ecvinternational.com

1. 36, 900 sqm in 3 halls of SNIEC (Hall N1-N3) breaks the new record of the exhibition area of CHINA DIECASTING and CHINA NONFERROUS. The exhibition area of CHINA DIECASTING 2019 and CHINA NONFERROUS 2019 will reach 36, 900 sqm. At the time, the 3 theme halls (Hall N1-N3) will bring together more than 500 exhibitors from home and abroad, and it is expected to attract more than 20, 000 trade visitors from the die casting and nonferrous casting industry and casting application fields. 2. Gathering the whole industry value chain and releasing innovative solutions for production processes of die casting and nonferrous casting in one place CHINA DIECASTING 2019 and CHINA NONFERROUS 2019 will bring together die casting foundries and their equipment suppliers, material suppliers, accessories as well as service providers, including die casting machines and plants, low pressure machines, counter-pressure machines, peripheral devices and systems, furnaces and accessories, after treatment of castings/CNC treatment, heat treatment and surface technology, molds and accessories, raw and auxiliary materials, quality assurance/control, simulation software, rapid prototyping/rapid tooling, etc. CHINA DIECASTING and CHINA NONFERROUS strive to be at the forefront of the industry. Through exhibits and more than 10 technical sessions onsite, we will release and showcase the hot-spot solutions with innovation in the die casting and nonferrous casting production process to optimize the process flow and improve the energy efficiency: Structural casting, environmental protection and green production, intelligent manufacturing, digital factories, CNC machine tools, semi-solid die casting, magnesium alloy casting, etc... 3. Exploring hot trends in application fields with advanced die casting and nonferrous casting parts In 2019, nearly 100 die casting exhibitors will be expected to present advanced aluminum, magnesium, and zinc die casting parts. And at the onsite event “Global Best Die Casting Competition & Nonferrous Casting Display”, more than 70 die casting companies will display 140 pieces of castings from the applications, such as automobiles, electronics, electromechanical instruments, construction hardware, and electric tools. etc. Buyers, R&D, and quality engineers from the application fields will gather to discuss the hot trends of lightweight, EV Tech, 3C products and 5G base stations with die casting plants and nonferrous foundries. 4. Inviting top-class professional audience and improving the matching efficiency of exhibitors and purchases CHINA DIECASTING 2019 and CHINA NONFERROUS 2019 is an ideal platform for exhibitors to find target groups and build new business contacts. 90% of the 414 exhibitors in 2018 confirmed that they found the target group at the show. Before the 2019 exhibition, there will be a professional team to invite important buyers and trade visitors through comprehensive channels such as call center, customized invitation, and show preview DM, etc...The show will design special tour routes, and provide professional tour guides to enhance the matching efficiency of exhibitors and purchases. 5. Providing multi-platforms, high-frequency, full-angle channels of brand promotion before, during and after the show 6. Offering people-oriented exhibitor services, and improving customer experience Professional service models, such as exhibitor service letter, marketing brochure, exhibitor manual, one-to-one personal service, event reminder, onsite construction support, onsite exhibitor service, will save the time and cost for exhibitors, help you to focus on the exhibition. Wechat assistantOne-to-one personal service. Onsite construction support, onsite exhibitor service. Exhibitor manual, exhibitor service letter. Become Exhibitor Now! www.diecastexpo.cn/en/

With the development of EVTech, automobile lightweight, and intelligent manufacturing, China die casting industry is experiencing rapid transformation, upgrading and innovative development. The growing demands on die casting products are leading the booming development of the whole die casting supply chain. Focusing on China die casting market, CHINA DIECASTING is rapidly developing to the most valuable platform for China die casting industry. With the expo theme “Development and Diversity of High-end Diecasting Mfg. Tech”, CHINA DICASTING 2019 will be held from July 17th to 19th, 2019 in hall N1 to N3 of Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). Ideal platform for you to explore China die casting market Gathering the whole die casting value chain in one place Die casting machine Peripheral equipment Die casting Die casting die Furnace Die casting machine parts Raw/Auxiliary materials Accessories supplies Die casting software Low pressure die casting After processing and surface treatment Detection instrument Environmental protection equipment Mechanical processing equipment Industry service Quality buyers from end-user fields explore new resources and ideas Die casting foundries, buyers, manufacturers, and suppliers from application fields like automobile and electronics rush to the show. Meet the one-stop requirements of products procurement, conferences participation and ideas exchange. Various onsite events bring you more value China International Diecasting Congress offers plenty of high-end seminars. Frontier hot spots you must attend: Auto-Tech Day, Innovation Day, Die Casting Displaying Day, Oversea Market Day, Mould Manufacturing Forum, and Nonferrous Alloys & Special Casting Forum. Networking platforms like Gala dinner and Elite party gather industry decision-makers under one roof. Professional marketing promotion and high quality service International pavilion with fancy construction and cheerful atmosphere Marketing promotion on multiple promotion channels VIP service package benefits your China trip Review of CHINA DIECASTING 2018 Exhibitor Assessment The expo result is good. Many professionals came here. Thank you for providing such a professional platform, and we will see you in 2019! ——FRECH (Shanghai) Die Casting Machine Co., Ltd. CHINA DIECASTING 2018 is strong in specialty. Every year we see tech development and upgraded equipment in die casting industry onsite. Main industry players also came here which shows their attention and recognition to this event. ——Norican Group

8th International Hardware & Tools Expo Tokyo (TOOL JAPAN) will be held from October 10-12,2018,at Makuhari Messe,Japan. As Japan’s leading hardware and tools trade show,1,930*exhibitors and 67,000* visitors are expected to gather from across the globe. Professional tools for architects, carpenters, maintenance, and horticulture are displayed at TOOL JAPAN. There are varieties of exhibit areas: Work Tool Zone,Work Wear Zone, Worker’s Gear Zone, Safety Equipment Zone, Garden&Landscaping Tool Zone, Construction Supply Zone, and Snow Blower&Snow Removal Equipment Zone. Many of the Japanese major tools and hardware suppliers have already confirmed their participation this year,including FUJIWARA INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD., MAKITA CORP., KYOCERA Industrial Tools Corporation, TAKAGI CO.,LTD., HITACHI KOKI CO.,LTD.,etc. As for visitors,worldwide professional buyers from home centres, hardware stores,wholesale stores,etc. will gather under one roof. *expected,including concurrent shows All Exhibitors Are Well-Prepared for the Show Show Management will provide special support services for exhibiting preparations such as booth constructions,shipping services,hiring interpreters,etc. Using these services,exhibitors will be well-prepared to showcase their products efficiently,enabling to have successful business dealings with visitors from around the world. Therefore,TOOL JAPAN is the best platform to expand your business in the Japanese and Asian-Pacific market! For more information: Exhibiting Information Inquiries>>>http://www.tooljapan.jp/en/ex/ Visitor Ticket Request(Free)>>>http://www.tooljapan.jp/en/inv/

In the face of the US tariff storm, the Aluminium China 2018 exhibition and conference in Shanghai from July 11 to 13, will provide China’s aluminium industry with its first global platform since the announcement to expand business into other world markets. In particular, the event, which will bring together some 500 exhibitors and 24, 000 visitors from more than 30 countries and regions, will reinforce China’s connections the rest of Asia and strengthen business cooperation to drive further growth and development of the aluminium industry. It was in March that US president Donald Trump approved the ‘safeguard’ duties of 10% on certain aluminium products, which have huge implications for China’s aluminium industry. At the Asia Summit at Aluminium China 2018, representatives from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) will deliver their responses to the tariffs and plans to mitigate their impact. Meanwhile, at the Guest Country of Honour- Thailand Day Forum, speakers from the Thailand Department of Foreign Trade and Ministry of Commerce will also present the Thai Government’s response to Donald Trump’s new tariff policy. Furthermore, professionals from the Thailand Aluminium Association, industrial parks and enterprises will share an overview of trade relations between Thailand and China, including investment policies, laws and regulations and explore new business opportunities. With a growing focus on the global aluminium industry, this year’s 14th Aluminium China will put the spotlight on innovations and breakthroughs in green technologies as well as on the latest industry trends, technologies, emerging markets and major new applications. With international attention on energy conservation and environmental protection, this year’s event will be supporting the China Non-ferrous Metals Industry Association to launch the Forum on Energy Conservation, Environmental Protection and Technology Development of the Aluminium Processing Industry. The forum will focus on energy conservation, environmental protection and clean transformation, helping to map out a green, healthy and long-term development plan. World demand for aluminium products is increasingly strong in sectors such as automotive, architecture, transportation, electric power, electronics, household appliances and machinery and equipment. As the automotive industry is a core market for aluminium applications, the show will feature an Automotive Day to include the Asia Lightweight Automotive Summit, which will incorporate sessions on the Application of Metal Materials and Manufacturing Technology in Lightweight New Energy Vehicles, Lightweight Commercial Logistics Vehicles in China. Leading international auto manufacturers, spare parts system suppliers and material suppliers will also be launching new technologies, processes and lightweight vehicle developments. Besides, aluminium demand for consumer electronics, household appliances as well as other main application industries, will also be highlighted at the themed onsite conferences. “This year, the exhibition is further enhanced with new forums and special showcases on aluminium downstream, such as aluminium packaging, lightweight automobiles and aluminium lifestyle zone, ” said Kelly Li, Project Manager of Aluminium China. "Aluminium China not only provides a rich experience for visitors from across the whole aluminium industry, but also opens up new opportunities for businesses and connections with the world. ”

The growing use of lightweight materials for the development of new energy vehicles is driving demand for aluminium alloy in China and around the world. At the last Auto China show alone, leading brands showcased 174 new energy models and it is predicted that by 2020, the number of new energy vehicles in China will reach 2 million. This rapid growth in both production and sales is underpinned by government policies and high market demand. Aluminium China 2018 in Shanghai, from 11-13 July, will offer a major international platform for the growing range of new lightweight materials and production solutions. In particular, the event will highlight the vital role of aluminium in the future of the new energy automotive industry. Aluminum China highlights solutions for new energy automotive industry 32 new energy auto-related policies were launched in China in 2017 and the policy of tax rebates for consumers who buy new energy vehicles is to be extended for another three years. Furthermore, China’s ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy puts new energy vehicles at the center of its vision of the future, committing to, “support electric and fuel cell automobile development; encourage low carbon emission technologies and smart auto technologies.” Lightweight design, together with electrical drive engineering and smart technologies will define the new energy auto industry in the next ten years. With car plate-based traffic control and compensation policies in place, indigenous auto manufacturers currently account for over 90% of China’s new energy auto market. CPCA (China Passenger Car Association) statistics show that top new energy brands, in terms of sales, in China include BYD, ZD, BAIC New Energy, Chery New Energy, and SAIC Rowe, while bus manufacturers are also joining the new energy wave. “A rise in the use of aluminium for new energy automobiles is promoting lightweight design trends and accelerating industry growth,” said Chris Zang, project manager of Aluminium China. “In the future, aluminium will be used increasingly for vehicle bodies, doors, trunks, hoods, bumpers, heat exchange, chassis, power batteries, motor parts and other parts and components. Backed by in-depth market research designed to understand new energy auto needs, Aluminium China 2018 will help businesses expand into these exciting new markets.” This year’s event will feature side-events such as a ‘Get to Know Automotive Manufacturers’ program, an Auto Buyers’ Exchange Day, and a Thai Market Themed Conference. By connecting demand and supply, Aluminium China will correct the current market information imbalance and provide a robust trading platform for exhibitors and buyers. Collocated with Aluminium China this year will be Lightweight Asia 2018, which provides more diverse material and solutions for the new energy auto industry.

The exclusive cosmopolitan fastener show assembles well-known fastener enterprises in the world. Global fastener mainstream companies are already the one in IFS China which break the record of booth booking in the first edition of fastener show. The booked number is rising! IFS China is the exclusive international fastener show under China Fastener Industry Association and the one of largest fastener show in seven seas. The organization will bring its superiority into full play and make joint efforts to build up the largest and most influential industry event in Asia and even in the world! Making Joint effort to promote the development of the global fastener industry and enhance the economic and trade communication with other industries. International Fastener Show China will be held in Oct. 21-23, 2018 in Shanghai. Opening Time21-23 Oct. 2018 Scalenearly 34,000 m² ExhibitorsMore than 700 Exhibiting Countries: More than 40 Standard Booths1700 Visitorsestimated 25,000 Official Web: En.Afastener.com Hosted by: China General Machine Components Industry Association China Fastener Industry Association Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. Shanghai Afastener Exhibition Co., Ltd. Implemented by Shanghai Afastener Exhibition Co., Ltd. Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. By the end of May, 2018, the attracted number of exhibitors has exceeded our expectation, among which was booked more than 1,500 standard booths and the number of pre-register reached more than 9,000. It is believed that IFS China will be built as one of the up-most and largest fastener exhibitions under China Fastener Industry Association to welcome the global peers. It shall be a honor for us to meet friends at IFS China 2018 in Shanghai. Scope of Exhibits Hall 2 Machinery, Fastener materials, Molds and consumption goods Fastener manufacturing machinery Auxiliary equipment Inspection equipment / Measuring devices Installation / Measurement and maintenance Molds / Consumption goods Fastener technology / Services Hall 3 Fasteners Standard fasteners Non- standard fasteners Aerospace fasteners / Military fastener Construction fasteners Other related fasteners and parts Concurrent Events The Five Regions Fastener Association Conference 2018 European & American Fastener Industries Collaboration Exchange Conference 2018 The 31st National Fastener Economy Trade & Technology Symposium About us China Fastener Industry Association Founded in 1984, China Fastener Industry Association (CFIA) is the only authorized, representative and national association of CFIA with near 3,000 members and over 10 local industry associations in various Provinces and Municipalities. To enhance the technological and commercial communion between China Fastener Industry and global colleagues, International Fastener Show China, is co-organized by the Association, Deutsche Messe AG and etc. CFIA will spare no effort in supporting IFS China and supplying best service to fastener industry. Shanghai Afastener Exhibition Co., Ltd. is a member of and directly managed by CFIA that is a joint-stock exhibition company established by relevant members of association. All members of the operation team have related industrial experience, since most of them have worked for fastener show for several years and have good relationship with fastener media and enterprises at home and abroad. Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. Adhering to principal of “holding brand fairs, showcasing state-of-the-art technique; emphasizing to promote advanced application-oriented technologies, releasing the latest innovative products”, Hannover Fairs is committed to bringing impressive experiences to each customer motivated by an array of considerate services before, during and after show to yield their best returns.

To gain marketing and networking opportunities. Recognising the growth prospects in China’s markets, exhibitors are eager to present their latest innovative solutions and products to both international and domestic professionals. Some leading brands confirmed at PCIM Asia 2018 include: • AUXEL FTG (Shanghai) Co Ltd Established in 2006, Auxel FTG (Shanghai) Co Ltd is wholly owned by AUXEL in France and FTG in Germany. The company designs, manufactures, sells and provides support for interconnection and power distribution solutions in electrical and power electronics equipment. With over 50 years of industry experience, AUXEL FTG offers solutions for various business sectors including industrial automation, building and residential, renewable energy, transportation, smart grid and power generation. • Heraeus Materials Technology Shanghai Ltd The Germany-based company specialises in manufacturing, recycling and selling of industrial precious metals and electronic materials. By combining their material expertise with technological know-how, they provide quality solutions in areas including environment, energy, health, mobility and industrial applications. Heraeus offers a wide range of components and materials which are used in steel, electronics, chemical, automotive and telecommunications industries. • SEMIKRON Electronics (Zhuhai) Co Ltd Headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, SEMIKRON is one of the world's leading manufacturers of power modules and systems which are equipped in modern-day motor drives and industrial automation systems. Their power modules are also widely used in power supplies, renewable energies and automotive industries. SEMIKRON's innovative power electronic products enable customers to develop smaller, more energy efficient power electronic systems which help reduce global energy demand. As environmental concerns continue to be a primary focus for the Chinese government, the country has aggressively promoted plug-in electric vehicles and spent billions of dollars in subsidies to curb urban air pollution. To keep in line with the government’s environmental protection initiatives, the fair organisers will debut the E-Mobility Zone at the 2018 fair to promote the region’s electric vehicle (EV) related power electronic products and components. Comprehensive fringe programme aims to enhance industry innovations More than just a trade fair, PCIM Asia is a holistic platform which offers a series of event programmes held concurrently to promote discussion amongst the attendees. PCIM Asia Conference is one of the most important conferences for power electronics in Asia and gathers some of the world’s leading industry experts to present the latest in power electronic applications and engage in detailed technical discussions. Highlighted topics at PCIM Asia Conference for this edition include E-mobility, charging stations, usage of silicon carbide and gallium nitride in integrated circuits (ICs). Other topics on the agenda include: - Environmentally friendly and renewable energy technologies - Advanced power semiconductors - Passive components and integration - AC/DC converter - DC/DC converter - Digital power conversion - Motor drive and motion control - High frequency power electronic converters and inverters - Automotive power electronics - Power quality solutions - Smart grid power electronics - Power electronics in transmission systems The new E-Mobility Forum, scheduled to take place on the last day of the show, is also expected to be one of the highlights of the fair. Dedicated to the entire value chain of e-mobility, the forum, led by the region’s renowned industry specialists and scholars, will highlight the development and challenges of power electronics in diverse automotive applications such as electrical-, hybrid- and fuel cell vehicles, charging infrastructures and intelligent driving technologies.

PCIM Asia Conference promises to explore the latest technological trends and developments in power electronic components and systems PCIM Asia is an international exhibition and conference for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy and energy management. The fair, scheduled to be held from 26 – 28 June at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Center, is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd and the Shanghai Pudong International Exhibition Corp, with Mesago PCIM GmbH as a partner. With just a few months to go until the show opens, a press conference was held on 15 March at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai to provide an insight into the expected highlights of the 2018 edition. Speaking at the press conference, Mr Hubert Duh, Chairman of Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, said: “Over the years, PCIM Asia has become the leading business and conference platform for power electronics in China. The fair has consistently reached new heights and I believe this momentum will continue for the upcoming show. This year, the fair will occupy 7, 000 sqm of exhibition space and the number of visitors is expected to exceed 8, 000. Currently over 70% of the exhibition space has already been booked and we are expecting to host more than 100 exhibitors from around the world. ” In addition to details about the upcoming show, Mr Song Gaosheng, Senior Director of Great China Mitsubishi Electric Semiconductor was present at the press conference to share his insight and expectations regarding future industry trends and developments. Recognising the significant growth prospects of the market in China, a number of first-time domestic and international exhibitors are keen to present their latest innovative solutions and products to industry professionals. This year, there will be a Newcomer Pavilion for companies joining PCIM Asia for the first time. Some of the well-known participants include WEVO-CHEMIE (Germany), VACUUMSCHMELZE (Germany), Yangzhou Guoyang Electronics Co Ltd (China) and Isabellenhütte Heusler (Germany). The fair will once again be supported by some of the world’s leading power electronic brands. Those confirmed for the show include Mitsubishi (Japan), Fuji (Japan), Toshiba (Japan), SEMIKRON (Germany), LEM (Switzerland), CRRC (China), Heraeus (Germany), AUXEL (France), EAGTOP (China), Mersen (France), and SunKing (China). Debut of the E-mobility Zone Electric mobility has received significant government attention over the last few years in China as the government battles to curb air pollution. The auto industry is witnessing an important shift in policies that are encouraging the rise of e-mobility as evidenced by the rapid introduction of charging infrastructure and an initiative to sell two million new energy cars every year by 2020. In response to the rapid increase in demand for electric vehicles, the fair organisers have this year established the E-mobility Zone. Already a feature of PCIM Europe, the new zone at PCIM Asia will use the experience from the mother show to help address the challenges of power electronics when used in a diverse array of applications such as electrical-, hybrid- and fuel cell vehicles, charging infrastructure and payment systems. PCIM Asia Conference promises to explore the latest technological trends and developments in power electronic components and systems As part of the concurrent event programme, the PCIM Asia Conference is one of the most important conferences for power electronics in China. For the first time the conference has moved so that it will be located in the same hall as the main fair. Industry experts are being assembled from all over the world to gather in Shanghai and present the latest power electronic applications and join technical discussions. The conference has to date confirmed 60 conference speakers who will deliver an array of keynote and interactive presentations. The main focus of the conference this year will be on technological trends and developments in power electronic components and systems within the Asian market. Two key speakers and their respective presentations include: Speaker: Dr Enrique J. Dede, University of Valencia Presentation: A Vision on Industrial Induction Heating Converter Technology: Trends and Challenges Speaker: Mr Herman Zhang, Delta Electronics Presentation: Technology Trend of e-Mobility Charging