Fifth Global Entrepolis @ Singapore Off to a Good Start
This year's edition focused on relevant themes of Global Gathering, Growth Opportunities and Green Initiatives.
Singapore (PRWEB) November 14, 2007
Global Entrepolis @ Singapore 2007 (GES 2007) today got off to a good start, targeting an international audience of industry and business leaders. In this fifth year, GES 2007 is based around the three central themes of Global Gathering, Growth Opportunities and Green Initiatives. GES 2007 is a premier international business networking event, being held at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 12th-15th November 2007.
"GES is the one big business networking platform where leaders from all over the world come here to exchange ideas and forge business partnerships. I am pleased to see a more diverse GES this year with representation across various geographies, from both the public and private sectors," said Mr Ko Kheng Hwa, Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). "The many private and public sector participants coming from diverse geographies see great value in attending GES and by their presence, also enhance the attractiveness of GES," he added.
The conference sessions at GES 2007 commenced this morning with a day-long seminar hosted by the Economic Development Group of Ukraine, highlighting the nation's role in the global innovative economy. This was the first track under International Business Meets, a series of seminars focused on investments abroad.
Commenting on Ukraine's global aspirations, Andrii Karpenko, President of the Economic Development Group said, "Ukraine and Singapore have much in common. We consider Singapore's experience to be instructive. Singapore has made economic breakthrough in a short period of time and Ukraine intends to do the same."
Ukraine today also announced the formation of the UkraineRus Accelerator, the first business incubator from the Commonwealth of Independent States. The team has high expectations with regard to offshore sciences where Ukrainian scientists and engineers can cooperate directly with Singaporean colleagues in joint scientific laboratories to solve scientific and technical tasks that can then be commercialized. In total, UkraineRus Accelerator's portfolio includes about 70 offers for Singapore and Southeast Asia, for which it is seeking partnership to implement projects.
The winners of MAXA were announced today at GES 2007. MAXA represents the highest global standards in manufacturing innovation and excellence and is presented by EDB, McKinsey & Company and the Singapore-MIT Alliance (SMA).
Tetra Pak Jurong Pte Ltd was selected as this year's MAXA winner, with overall excellence in innovation, operations and sustainability. In addition, Kenwood Electronics Technologies Singapore was selected for the Innovation Award, while 3M Singapore Pte Ltd and Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Co. Pte Ltd (SSMC) was awarded for Operational Excellence. Beyonics International Pte Ltd emerged winners for the Singapore Advantage Award.
Mr Alberto Tureikis, South & South East Asia Supply Chain Director of Tetra Pak Jurong Pte Ltd, said, "We are greatly honoured to be the overall MAXA winner amongst the top manufacturers in Singapore. This helps to raise the manufacturing standard in Singapore. We at Tetra Pak believe in manufacturing excellence."
GES 2007 will be officially inaugurated later today at an opening ceremony which will be graced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who will deliver the keynote address.
Tomorrow, November 13, will mark the official opening of The Enterprise Exchange Exhibition, an international exhibition showcasing the latest technologies, innovations, cutting edge products, and services. Mr. Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry, will officially open The Enterprise Exchange Exhibition, featuring 350 exhibiting companies from over 30 countries.
Simultaneously, the Anchor Conference at GES 2007, Captains of Industry, will start at 9.00 am with a keynote speech on "Driving Growth through Innovation" by Mr Robert B. Tucker, President, The Innovation Resource. Later in the evening, participants will attend a Gala Dinner and Asian Innovation Awards, where the Guest of Honour Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Education and 2nd Minister for Finance, will give away the Awards.
GES 2007 is jointly presented by the Singapore Business Federation and the Singapore Economic Development Board, and organised by Zenith Events Management.
About GES 2007
GES 2007 is a unique festival of events: Cutting across industries, from nurturing and promoting entrepreneurship to facilitating investments, and business opportunities and collaboration, as well as providing a myriad of business networking, exhibition and conference platforms for a truly global audience.
GES 2007 will see a gathering of a series of major events: from strategic conference and industry seminars to venture capitalist summits and business workshops; from an emerging technology exposition - The Enterprise Exchange, to winning innovations and effective business matching platforms.
Understanding the importance of connecting for success, GES is the one big networking event where it all happens.
For more information, please visit www. globalentrepolis. com.
About Zenith Events Management Pte Ltd
Zenith Events Management Pte Ltd's forte lies in organising and managing trade exhibitions and conferences, providing a compelling platform for businesses to converge and for buyers and sellers to connect face-to-face, facilitating business, investment and partnerships. Leveraging on its global network and expertise with affiliate offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, coupled with an integrated marketing communications approach in its business model, Zenith Events Management is poised to create value in helping businesses and entrepreneurs gain market share and acquire business insights. As a member of Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS), Zenith Events Management also collaborates with industry players, government bodies and trade associations to act as a catalyst for business success.
For more information, please visit www. zenithevents. com. sg
About Economic Development Board
The Economic Development Board is the lead government agency responsible for planning and executing economic strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global hub for business and investment. We are the one-stop agency that facilitates and supports local and foreign investors in both the manufacturing and services sectors as they seek more value-creating operations, higher sustainable returns and new business opportunities.
Singapore commands global leadership positions in many areas. EDB is expanding and extending existing industry clusters, as well as exploring new growth areas to create good jobs and secure Singapore's future competitiveness. Our emphasis is on capital-intensive, knowledge-intensive and innovation-intensive activities.
For more information on how EDB can help in your business and investment, please visit www. sedb. com.
About Singapore Business Federation
The Singapore Business Federation is the apex business chamber in Singapore. SBF aims to advance and promote business opportunities and networking within the business community both in Singapore and abroad. At the national level, SBF works closely with the government and labour organisations in a tripartite relationship to create a conducive business environment in Singapore. At the international arena, SBF represents the Singapore business community in multilateral, regional and bilateral business organisations to advance and promote their interest in trade expansion.
For more information, please visit www. sbf. org. sg.
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