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GERMAN TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM & EXHIBITION
THAILAND INVITES YOU!
Thailand’s economy continues to move forwards. In 2006,
the country’s gross domestic product amounted to more than
US$ 240 billion. Thus, Thailand ranks among the top 30 economies
worldwide. In 2007, Thailand's economy grew around
4.3 per cent. For 2008, a growth figure of around 4.6 per cent is expected.
However, in order to stay competitive in an ever-changing
world, Thailand’s industrial sector has to purchase modern
machinery and plant as well as to acquire the latest technologies.
Large public infrastructure projects are inviting German companies, especially
plant manufacturers to participate, so that local industry
can expand.
Thailand’s well-known admiration of German technology and
products and its friendly approach towards Germany is the
best basis for new and expanded business. In 2007, Thai-German
trade exceeded, for the first time, the Euro 5 billion
mark. Germany is Thailand’s preferred trade partner in Europe
and ranks number one in size.
Thailand’s domestic market
has become even more attractive through the various free
trade agreements (FTAs) concluded by the Thai Government
(such as those with Australia, China, Japan and the United States of America). FTAs lead to considerable market expansion for any product
manufactured in Thailand – a real incentive for investing
here.
GTS08:
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO
TEST THE MARKET
The German Technology Symposium and Exhibition (GTS), a
triennial event, is well known in Thailand and especially in
the country’s capital, Bangkok. Thousands of Thai engineers,
many of whom have studied in Germany, scientists, technicians
and business leaders have attended the previous eight GTS
events (held since 1985). They are eagerly awaiting the
next GTS in November 2008 in the brand-new Centara Grand
Hotel and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.
Senior members of the Thai Government and the Royal Family
are also regular visitors to the symposium and exhibition.
However, most visitors are engineers, senior
technical staff, managers and owners of companies. At no
other event can German companies meet, in just a few days
at one place, so many potential clients and partners for
co-operative ventures.
Not just for German companies is GTS a big opportunity. At this event, all German-speaking firms can profit from an opportunity to start and further business relationships with Thailand.
Participating companies can enjoy the GTS matchmaking service provided by the organizer, which will enable them to easily find partners, agents, distributors or even direct buyers for their products.
GTS08
AT A GLANCE
The GTS Symposium and Exhibition both focus on specific sectors in
which Thailand’s needs are most prominent and German companies’ inputs most welcome:
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Energy
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Environment
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Packaging
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Material Science
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Transport
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Construction
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Services
As at the previous GTS events, education and training will be a highlight of the show: Studying in Germany.
German technical and
management-oriented universities,
as well as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), are invited to participate.
GTS08
SECTORWISE -
Symposium/Exhibition
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Machine building and plant
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Electrical and electronics
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Information and communications
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Energy and power
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Automobile and automobile supplies
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Traffic and transport
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Chemicals and plastics
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Construction
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Environment
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Services (banking, insurance, legal etc.)
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Research and development
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Professional education and training
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Studying in Germany
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Company matchmaking
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Packaging Show
GTS05
IN
RETROSPECT
The eighth
German Technology Symposium and Exhibition (GTS05) held
in November 2005 was a resounding success: A total of 135
German-oriented companies and organisations participated
in the event. At GTS05, 93 symposium sessions were held – 20 more presentations than at the seventh GTS in 2002.
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn opened
GTS05. Thousands of trade visitors from Thailand and neighbouring
countries were recorded.
GTS08
CO-OPERATING
PARTNERS
FINANCIAL SPONSORS
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Federal Ministry for Economics and Technology, Berlin
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Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA), Berlin
PROMOTION
● German Machinery and Plant Manufacturers’ Association (VDMA),
Frankfurt/Main
PARTNERSHIPS IN GERMANY
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Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce
(DIHK), Berlin
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Federation of German Industries (BDI), Berlin
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German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Eschborn
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Federal Environment Agency (UBA), Berlin
PARTNERSHIPS IN THAILAND
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Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE)
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Ministry of Industry (MoI)
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Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
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Board of Investment (BoI)
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Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT)
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Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM)
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Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)
● King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok (KMITNB)
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National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
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Thai-German Institute (TGI)
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Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
(TISTR)
Official airline
PARALLEL EVENT: Lifestyle and Travel
German design and lifestyle products are well known in Thailand. Thailand’s elite and the expanding urban middle class are increasingly using German lifestyle products in their homes and private lives – house and garden, kitchen and tableware, fashion, hi-tech consumer products, food and wines.
Germany is also Thailand’s favoured destination when travelling to Europe. More than 74,000 Thais visited Germany in 2006, most of them repeat travellers with high purchasing power.
TIME
& VENUE
All
information: Time & Venue
ORGANIZER
German-Thai Chamber of Commerce
25th Floor, Empire Tower 3, 195 South Sathorn Road
Bangkok 10120/Thailand
Tel.: +66 (0)2-670-0600
Fax: +66 (0)2-670-0601
www.gts08.org and www.gtcc.org
e-mail: gts@gtcc.org
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