China/HK/Taiwan Metal Casting Ind. Co-operation Forum

The most influential industry event “2011 China / Hong Kong / Taiwan Metal Casting Industry Co-operation Forum” will be held concurrently with the 2011 International (Shenzhen) Metal Casting (IMCS) at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center from 25-27 May. The annual forum held alternately at the three places, aims to strengthen industry exchanges, promote regional co-operation and development. Organized by the Hong Kong Diecasting and Foundry Association (HKDFA) and co-organized by China Foundry Association and Taiwan Casting Industry Association, the 2011 Forum will be themed as “The Strategic Development and Co-operation of the Foundry Industry in China/Hong Kong/Taiwan under the New World Economic Pattern” with emphasis on maintaining sustainable, healthy and harmonious development in the industry.

Forum attendees will include high-rank government officials, reputable economists, representatives from automobile associations, industry experts and senior management executives. Their participation ensures the presence of high-quality visitors, making your participation highly effective!

Date	Time	Venue	Activities
24^th May	Whole Day	Shenzhen Golden Central Hotel	Guest Check-In
25^th May (Wednesday) Morning	8:45-9:00	Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (SZCEC) 6 /F Jasmine Hall	Registration
	9:00-9:30		Opening Ceremony
	9:00-9:05		Opening Remarks
	9:05-9:10		Welcoming Speech by Fred Tam, president of HKDFA
	9:10-9:15		Welcoming Remarks by Shenzhen government officials
	9:15-9:20		Welcoming Speech by China Foundry Association
	9:20-9:25		Welcoming Speech by Taiwan Casting Industry Association
	9:25-9:30		Welcoming Speech by Hong Kong Productivity Council
	9:30-11:40		Keynote:The Strategic Development and Co-operation of the Foundry Industry in China/Hong Kong/Taiwan under the New World Economic Pattern
	9:30-10:00		The Trend of the Casting Industry in Hong Kong under the New World Economic Pattern ——Dr. W.C. Keung, Permanent Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong Diecasting and Foundry Association
	10:00-10:30		The Development of China’s Foundry Industry during the period of the 12^th “5-year plan” ——Mr. Zhang Li Bo, Vice Chairman and Secretary General ChinaFoundry Association
	10:30-11:00		The Development of Taiwan’s Diecasting Industry after ECFA——Mr. Pan Guo Tong, General Manager, Meehanite Metal Company of Taiwan, Ltd. and representative from Taiwan Casting Industry Association
	11:00-11:40		The Trend of International Relationship and Economic Development ——Mr. Li Guang Yi, Professor and Director of International Relations Institute, People’s Liberation Army Xi’an Political Academy
	11:45-12:30	SZCECNo. 3, North Gate	Opening Ceremony of 2011 International (Shenzhen) Metal Casting Show
	11:45-11:48		Opening Remarks
	11:48-11:53		Welcoming Speech by Fred Tam, president of HKDFA
	11:53-11:58		Welcoming Speech by Guangdong Foundry Association
	11:58-12:03		Welcoming Speech by CCPIT(GZ)
	12:05-12:30		Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Show Tour
	12:30-14:15	5/F SZCECSunflower Hall	Lunch
25^th May (Wednesday) Afternoon	14:30-18:00	Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (SCEC) 6 /F Jasmine Hall	Forum
	14:30-15:00		The Development of China’s Automobile Industry and Automobile Lightweight Technology ——Mr. Wang Zhi Wen, Deputy Minister of TechnologyDevelopment of the Society of Automotive Engineers of China / Vice Secretary General of the Lightweight Vehicle Technology Innovation Alliance
	15:00-15:30		The Simulation of Magnesium Alloy Die-casting in the Automobile Industry ——Mr. Xiong Shou Mei, Professor, School of MechanicalEngineering, TsingHua University
	15:30-18:00		Presentation of Papers（20 mins for each speaker）
	18:00-19:00	Sheraton Hotel	Cocktail Reception of China/Hong Kong/Taiwan Foundry Industry Reception (to be hosted by Mr Fred Tam, president of HKDFA)
	19:00-21:00	Sheraton Hotel	Gala Dinner
26^thMay (Thursday)	09:00-11:00	SZCEC	2011 IMCS show visit by Forum Delegates
	11:30-13:45		Lunch
	14:00-15:30		Visit to Ka Shui Group – MG Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
	15:30-17:00		Visit to Monforts Fong’s Textile Machinery Co., Ltd.
	17:00-18:00		Visit to LK Machinery (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
	18:10-20:00		Gala Dinner
27^th May (Friday)	9:00	Meet at the lobby of the Golden Central Hotel and depart to Hong Kong
	10:00-11:30	Hong Kong	Visit to the Hong Kong Productivity Council
	12:00-13:30	Hong Kong	Lunch
	14:00-16:00	Hong Kong	Visit to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Back to Shenzhen after the event (coach to be provided by the organizers)
	Note: Coach will be provided for those who visit to Hong Kong Productivity Council and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 27 May. Please apply for the traveling visa in advance. RMB 600 / HKD 700 will be charged for each person. (Fee includes return transportation fee to and from Shenzhen, group visit and lunch.)

Application Method：

For individual or participating party, please fill in the application form and return with your company’s stamp on it, together with the application fee bank slip by email, fax or post to the Association Secretariat or China Office.

Application Fees：

On or before 31 March 2011 – Member: RMB 2,000 /person，Non-member: RMB 2,500 /person；
1 April 2011 onwards – Member: RMB 2,100 /person，Non-member: RMB 2,600 /person；
Notes: Member price is valid only for members of Hong Kong Diecasting and Foundry Association, China Foundry Association and Taiwan Casting Industry Association.

Application fee includes administration fee, material fee, meal, banquet fee, transportation fee for visit on 26 May and souvenir.

Hong Kong Office (Headquarter)		China Office
Contact Tel Fax Email	：Mr. Shek/ Ms. Tang ：+852-2463 5388 ：+852-2464 2298 ：info@diecasting.org.hk	Contact Tel Fax Email	：Ms. Zhang/ Ms. Wong/ Ms. Liu ：+86-769-8138 6819 ：+86-769-8138 6825 ： hkdfachinaoffice@163.com