STRATEGIC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP & CONNECTIVITY Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Lao PDR Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam India ORGANIZED BY: CO-ORGANIZED BY:
2/6 2-5 August 2017, 10.00-20.00 Hrs. At Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand Organized by Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government ASEAN-INDIA EXPO AND FORUM To celebrate the 25 th Anniversary of ASEAN-India relations, Thailand is delighted to host a far-reaching ASEAN-India Expo and Forum from 2-5 August 2017 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok that will offer exciting business, trade, investment and tourism opportunities. ASEAN-India Expo and Forum will strengthen the strategic partnership between the 10 ASEAN nations and India, multiply trade and investment, strengthen tourism connectivity, and attract business and investment from outside the region. With vigorous connectivity, the world will be amazed at the power of the ASEAN-India economy, a dynamic destination with enormous potential for trade and investment. Executives of leading companies, entrepreneurs and policy makers from ASEAN and India will be able to meet and conduct business, to find partners and opportunities, and to engage in cultural diplomacy. EXPECTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS FROM ASEAN AND INDIA 12,000++ Visitors to the fair 500++ Attendees to the forum 200++ Leading companies and policy makers in the public sector within ASEAN and India Top buyers and investors from ASEAN, India and beyond PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Lao PDR Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam India At least 20,000 participants are expected to attend. They will include leading businessmen, importers, manufacturers, traders, wholesalers, retailers, buying agents, tourism developers and policy makers from the public sectorsof ASEAN and India. Innovation MAJOR FOCUS OF THIS GATHERING Digital Society WHY ATTEND THIS EXCITING EVENT? The strategic partnership between the 10 ASEAN nations and India brings together an immense population demographic as well as an exciting combination of business dynamics and opportunities, particularly in the areas of innovation and digital society that is a major focus of this gathering. Enjoying strong support from all 11 governments, the ASEAN-India Expo and Forum will not only strengthen this strategic alliance, but also provide an opportunity for the world at large to discover the outstanding opportunities for investment, for creating new business, and for gaining a foothold in a region whose economy is expanding rapidly.
3/6 COME EXPLORE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES AT ASEAN-INDIA EXPO AND FORUM Trade Industry Investment Art & Culture Tourism Showcase Exhibition Business Forum Cinema Networking ZONE HIGHLIGHTS Country Pavilions Zone Each of the 10 ASEAN nations (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and India will showcase the best they have to offer the world in terms of trade, business, products and tourism. Corporate Brands Zone As host country, Thailand will take the opportunity to showcase well-known products and services from leading Thai companies under the theme Creative and Digital. In addition, ASEAN and Indian aviation companies will promote their services that highlight strong and extensive regional linkages. Exhibition Zone Exhibitors selected from 10 ASEAN countries and India will join this trade fair of outstanding creative and digital products created in their respective countries. Altogether 193 exhibition booths will display the ingenuity and product strength available in the ASEAN-India grouping. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Panel and Roundtable Discussions Top CEOs and public sector decision-makers from ASEAN and India, together with renowned international speakers, will offer their views and experiences about the business and cultural opportunities available in the unique partnership of ASEAN and India, with an emphasis on trade, investment, tourism and cultural opportunities. Business Matching Service A fully integrated, comprehensive on-line pre-matching and on-site business matching service will enable users to link up quickly with compatible traders or needed resources. Site Visit and Presentation Explore the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Thailand s newest economic hub stretching along the country s Eastern Seaboard.
FACT SHEET 4/6 EVENT NAME: DATE: VENUE: ORGANIZED BY: CO-ORGANIZED BY: SUPPORTED BY: MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND PROFILES: ASEAN-India Expo and Forum 2-5 August 2017, 10.00-20.00 Hrs. Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government Thailand: Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand Board of Investment, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, The Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand, Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, The Federation of Thai Industries The Governments of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam and India, Thai Bankers Association and Thai commercial banks 1. Expo Zone: Theme: Creative and Digital (Location: Plenary Hall) 1.1 Country Pavilions Zone: consists of Pavilions for ASEAN countries and India 1.2 Corporate Brands Zone: Showcases of leading Thai and Indian corporations 1.3 Exhibition Zone: (Location: Hall C, 2 nd Floor) Complimentary standard booths (9 square meters 3m x 3m per booth) Total 193 booths including: - ASEAN-9: 10 booths / country - India: 48 booths - Thailand: 55 booths Exhibitors: Exclusive for private companies from ASEAN countries and India to be selected by the Ministry Responsible for Trade of each ASEAN country and India List of Exhibits: All products and services related to the theme Creative and Digital Visitor Profile: Trade and Public Importers, Manufacturers, Trading Companies, Wholesalers, Retailers, Chain Stores, Buying Agents, Local and Foreign Customers. 2. Forum Zone: (Location: Ballroom) Theme: Strategic Economic Partnership and Connectivity in the area of Trade, Investment, Tourism and people-to-people connectivity for ASEAN and India Expected Number of Attendees: 500 ++ (Thai and overseas public and private sectors) 3. Ministers Welcome Dinner (Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel) (by invitation only) 4. Top Executives: One-on-One Meetings (Thai /ASEAN and India) 5. Young Entrepreneurs Networking Event (Thai /ASEAN and India) (by invitation only) 6. Business Matching Zone (Location: Plaza) 7. Site Visit and Presentation: Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) (Location: Rayong) 8. Cultural Show Zone (Location: Atrium) 9. Extra Meeting and Conference (Upon Request)
ACTIVITIES AND SCHEDULE AT ASEAN-INDIA EXPO AND FORUM 5/6 ASEAN-INDIA EXPO: 2-5 August 2017 ASEAN-INDIA FORUM: 3-4 August 2017 At Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand Organized by Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government ACTIVITIES DATE/TIME LOCATION EXPO ZONE 2-5 August 2017 Country pavilions zone 10.00-20.00 Hrs. Plenary Hall Corporate brands zone Exhibition zone (a wide range of products and services 10.00-20.00 Hrs. Hall C, 2 nd Floor from ASEAN and India) FORUM ZONE 3-4 August 2017 Ballroom Theme Strategic Economic Partnership and Connectivity in the area of trade, investment, tourism and people-to-people connectivity for ASEAN and India 9.00-17.00 Hrs. OPENING CEREMONY 3 August 2017 Ballroom Presided over by H.E.General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand 9.45-10.45 Hrs. MINISTERS WELCOME DINNER 2 August 2017 Marriott Marquis Hotel Exclusive dinner for top management executives 18.30-21.00 Hrs. TOP EXECUTIVES: ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS 2 August 2017 Marriott Marquis Hotel One on one business meetings for top executives from ASEAN and India (by invitation only) 15.00-17.30 Hrs. YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS NETWORKING 4 August 2017 SO Sofitel Bangkok Networking activities for young entrepreneurs from ASEAN and India (by invitation only) 10.30-17.00 Hrs. BUSINESS MATCHING ZONE 2-3 August 2017 Plaza Business lounge SITE VISIT AND PRESENTATION 4 August 2017 Rayong Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) site visit and presentation 7.15-19.00 Hrs. CULTURAL SHOW ZONE 2-5 August 2017 Atrium Cultural shows and performance from ASEAN and India EXTRA MEETING AND CONFERENCE 2-5 August 2017 Upon request
6/6 EVENT VENUE Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Queen Sirikit National Convention Center is Thailand s premier venue for international meetings, conferences and exhibitions, renowned for its hospitality, service excellence and the quality of its facilities. With 65,000 sq. m. of space, the Center is ideal for conferences of up to 5,000 delegates and exhibitions of up to 900 booths, supported by the latest technology, numerous in-house services and a wealth of international management experience. Queen Sirikit National Convention Center is conveniently located in central Bangkok beside Benjakiti Park and Lake and surrounded by many 4-5-star hotels. It is easily accessible by road or mass transit, and is just 45 minutes drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport. QSNCC s MRT Subway station offers mass transit connectivity to the Airport Rail Link as well as to hotels, shopping centers and many city attractions. In addition to its convention and exhibition facilities, the Center assists visitors with many supporting facilities, including: banks, post office, ATM, food court, food & beverage outlets, convenience store, bookstore, pharmacy and beauty shop. CONTACT MORE INFORMATION: Please contact DITP Team at ditp.aseanindia@gmail.com Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand 563 Nonthaburi Road, Bangkrasor, Nonthaburi 11000 Thailand ASEAN Call Center: +66 2507 8229 Fax : +66 2547 4213, 2547 4214 India Call Center: +66 2507 8239 Website: www.ditp.go.th, www.thaitrade.com PRE-REGISTRATION: Please register online at http://aseaindia.eventthai.com/accounts/login/seain/visitor