The second China Electronics Industry Forum Preview
11/01/1996
The Second China Electronics Industry ForumPreview
December 10-11, 1996, Shenzhen, China
China`s information technology industry will undergo an unprecedented expansion well into the next century. Demand for personal computers is forecast at $US 5 billion in the year 2000, up from $2.1 billion in 1996, with a concurrent doubling in demand for mid-range computers and workstations. The gap between domestic production and consumption of ICs is growing rapidly. Current domestic production of 245 million ICs is projected to increase tenfold to 2.5 billion pieces by 2000. Total electronic production is projected almost to triple in four years from $30 billion in 1996 to $80 billion in 2000. The opportunities for joint cooperation have kept pace; hundreds of cooperative project opportunities are forecast to join the active thousands, and priority is given to electronics as a key to China`s future.
In this effort at cooperation, the Second China Electronics Industry Forum, supported by the Ministry of Electronics Industry (MEI) of China, hosted by China National Electronics Import and Export Corporation (CEIEC), and organized by PennWell Publishing`s Advanced Technology Division/Electronics Group and PennWell Conferences and Exhibitions, will take place on December 10 and 11, 1996, at Shenzhen, China, just across the border from Hong Kong.
The program
A rich program awaits those interested in the China electronics market, with the participation of decision-makers from China`s key electronics, IC, and computer industries, and government and research organizations. The two-day meeting, conveniently scheduled the week following SEMICON Japan, provides a unique opportunity to acquaint oneself with the China market, to make valuable contacts with decision-makers, and to learn the facts firsthand from China`s industry leaders - a significant competitive advantage.
Two concurrent tracks will cover semiconductor manufacturing and PC manufacturing, and the topics include:
Discussions on investment and project opportunities and on how to pursue projects under development in China.
Case histories and success stories - from both the Chinese and the Western perspectives - on joint ventures, factory management, quality control and productivity, and marketing and distribution strategies.
Twenty or more authoritative speakers from China`s industry will present discussions on current initiatives in China, including: foreign investment situations and policies in the electronics industry; initiating new projects in China`s electronics industry, such as the flagship "909" semiconductor manufacturing project; present trends and developments in China`s semiconductor industry.
By invitation only, one hundred senior Chinese executives, representing the industry, regional and central government, and finance and trade, are expected to attend, ensuring the highest level of decision-maker participation from China. International speakers include senior representatives from multinational companies, such as Comdisco, Compaq, Ferrofluidics, Intel, Motorola, National Semiconductor, Philips, and Praxair, who will present their experience with joint ventures, factory management, quality control and productivity, and marketing strategies, as well as equipment, technology, and other aspects of manufacture in their facilities in China.
Highlights of the Second Forum program
Keynote address by Mr. Liu Jianfeng, executive vice minister, MEI
Update on the Three Golden Projects, by Mr. Yu Zhitian, ministerial councilor, MEI
Import and export trends in China`s electronics industry, by Mr. Qian Benyuan, president of CEIEC
Case histories of international ventures in China
Personnel training and recruiting, Motorola China, Mr. C.W. Ko, director of human resources
The PC market and competitive aspects in China, Compaq Computer, Hong Kong, Mr. Philip Leung, managing director
Key modules manufacturing case study in China, Ms. Patty Chang, Philips, China
The role of multinational companies in China`s telecommunications industry, National Semiconductor Co., Mr. Martin Ridgell
Venture opportunities from China`s perspective
Track A. Finance
Foreign investment situation and policies in the electronics industry, Mr. Tong Baoan, deputy director general, MEI
Foreign investment environment and application procedures, Mr. LiQing Sen, director, Shenzhen Municipal Investment Promotion Centre
Development of electronics industry in Pudong Development Zone, Shanghai, The Economics and Trade Bureau, Shaghai Pudong New Area
Track B. Market and operations
Quality control in the electronics industry, Mr. Zhang Haimen, director, Quality System Certification Committee for Electronic Products
Initiating new projects in China`s electronics industry, Mr. Wang Jianzhang, deputy director, Department of General Planning, MEI
Comparative study of projects in foreign investment by region and type of investment, Mr. Huang YiQun, President Councilor, CEIEC Zhenzhen
China`s goals, requirements, and challenges
Track A. Semiconductor manufacturing
Development plans for the electronics industry in the Tianjin Special Economic Zone, Mr. Shan Chang Shou, chairman/president, Tianjin Electronics & Instrument Industrial General Co.
Suzhou Industrial Park development update, Chong Lit Cheong, Director, and Tan Ser Ping, General Manager, Marketing, Singapore Economic Development Board Suzhou Op.
The Shenzhen/Hong Kong VLSI Project, Prof. Yeh Lu, Director Prof. Group, VLSI Front End Proj., Shenzhen Municipal Government
Track B. PC manufacturing and component markets
Microelectronics industry in Shanghai, Mr. Yang Zong Zhi, deputy president, Shanghai Instrumentation & Electronics Holding Co.
Development trends for electronics industry in Shaanxi Province, Mr. Li Shaohua, president, The Bureau of Electronics Industry Shaanxi Prov.
Information technology industry in Guangdong Province, Mr. Du XianHua, general manager Guangdong Electronics Industry Co.
Outlook, success models, technology, strategies
Track A. Semiconductor manufacturing
Present trends and developments in China`s semiconductor industry, Mr. Chen Wen Hua, secretary general, China Semiconductor Ind. Assn.
Fab equipment requirements, Chinese speaker pending
New developments in silicon single crystal manufacture: an opportunity for China, Dr. Zhixin Li, Ferrofluidics Corp. USA
Case studies by:
Comdisco Electronics Group, Mr. J. Consolini, Director
Praxair Inc., Mr. Mark McClear, Mr. Tom Nelson, Mr. Dale Woodward
Plasma Process Technology Presentation, Dr. Kevin Choi, FusionSemiconductor Co., Fusion Pacific Ltd.
Track B. PC and peripheral manufacturing and component markets
China`s computer industry development in the ninth Five Year Plan, Mr. Yang Tian Xing, director general, Department of Computer & TI Advancement, MEI
China`s information network services and equipment requirements, Mr. Feng Sheng Jun, deputy chief engineering, Information Center, MEI
Trends and prospects for communication products, Mr. Xie Lin Zhen, Director, Dept. of Communication Equipment, MEI
Components requirements and the role of Hong Kong, Mr. Joseph Lung, president, Advance Test Control, Ltd., Hong Kong
IBM/Great Wall Computer Presentation, speaker pending
China manufacturing management and quality control, Dr. James Fok, Hong Kong Productivity Council
The concluding afternoon of the meeting on December 11 will feature semiprivate meetings between participants from abroad and Chinese representatives from Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, South China, and Tianjin. Business opportunities in each region will be discussed.
Who should attend
Manufacturers seeking entry into and development of the China market
Top management, business development executives
Senior sales and marketing executives
Investment and financial executives
System integrators
Trade specialists
Benefits of conference participation
Learn the latest market developments in China.
Receive practical how-to tips on operating in China.
Learn of new business opportunities.
Network with key senior Chinese government and private executives.
Meet with investors and financial experts, connect with executives of international firms.
Discuss business objectives and projects with representatives of China`s major electronics industry regions.
- Robert A. Sanford, Innovative Concepts Co.
For more information, contact: In Asia
Times Conference & Exhibitions Pte Ltd, Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Rd., Singapore 1953; ph 65/284-8844, fax 65/286-5754.
In US
PennWell Conferences & Exhibitions, 3050 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 205, Houston, TX 77056; ph 713/621-8833, fax 713/963-6284.