Bangkok--Jan 18--Kith and Kin
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has officially selected CM Organizer PLC and IMPACT Exhibition Management Co. Ltd. to run Bangkok International ICT Expo 2006.
This year the country’s largest technology showcase of the year will concentrate on closer international relationship and cooperation in three primary areas: trade, investment, and ICT development.
The effort is reflected in its concept: ASIA ICT Connection: Global Collaboration in ICT Trade, Investment and Development, said Mr. Kraisorn Pornsutee, permanent secretary of the ministry.
The announcement was made during the press conference.
Bangkok International ICT Expo 2006 will be held August 2-6, 2006 at the Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muangthong Thani.
The ministry’s selection for organizing partners was based the partners’ high accountability, credibility, and unique expertise in holding international events.
“The exhibition will bring the potential of Thailand as a key player in ICT to the forefront. This is because Thailand has great opportunities to become a regional player. We expect the event will help drive the international cooperation in trade, investment, and the development of ICT,” said Mr. Kraisorn.
After the press conference, the ministry and its two partners are moving to other steps especially publicity campaigns to attract ICT operators locally and overseas to participate the event.
Roadshows to invite exhibitors will start in March. They will take place in, for example, Germany, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and ASOCIO countries (members of Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization).
Mr. Tweesak Dheerakiatkumchorn, advisor to chairman of IMPACT Exhibition Management Co. Ltd., said the venue has been well-prepared and equipped to accommodate such a gigantic and international exhibition of the year. Planning, designing, and floor organizing have been discussed to ensure that they will meet the international standard.
IMPACT will prepare Challenger Halls 1, 2, and 3 with combined space of over 60,000 square meters to cater for the showcases of technology and innovation from international countries. Facilities and support such as communication service, utilities, traffic control, safety control, VIP rooms, press rooms for both local and international press, are fully prepared.
Mr. Sermkhun Kunawong, CEO of CM Organizer Plc, said the event and the publicity of the event should be more outstanding than other similar events held across the region.
It will convince visitors that Thailand has great potential for international events of this scale, he said.
From the launch of the event onto the closing days, the event should be made known locally and internationally in all areas. Facilities to bring traders to meet, conference and function rooms, and other activities before and after the event, are highly regarded.
Bangkok International ICT Expo 2006 is held on August 2-6, 2006 at Challenger Halls 1,2, 3. In 2005, the event was successfully participated by 200 companies from 13 countries and more than 300,000 visitors
For further information contact:
ICT Expo 2006 Public Relation Center
Tel: 02-505-7370 Fax: 02-505-7209 or
Tel: 02-663-3226 Ext 64 End.