Shandong Agriculture and Technology Forum 2010

Description:
What: The First Annual Shandong Agriculture and Technology Forum to be held in Shandong Province, China.
Why: Shandong is the largest agricultural province in China. Israel has advanced agriculture technology. The national and provincial governments of China have prioritized the implementation of advanced agriculture and technology throughout the provinces and regions of China. Opportunity for cooperation abounds.
Aim: To enhance Shandong's agriculture and technology development through business relations with foreign agriculture, machinery, science and technology companies and by attracting business and investment interests. Attract and facilitate Chinese investment in foreign companies with large markets in China.
Where: Shandong Hotel, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.
When: 9am-6pm, july 5, 2010.
Participants include: Leading overseas and Chinese companies seeking to exchange technology and develop cooperation. Provincial, district and village level government leaders responsible for agricultural and technological development in their charge. Chinese agriculture, biomedical, water technology and energy industry leaders seeking to buy, sell and cooperate with Israeli companies.
VIP participants: Mayors, vice governors and leaders of major cities and districts in the province; heads of Chambers of Commerce, distinguished Israeli guests.
Chinese Co-Sponsors include: Shandong's People Agriculture Daily (300,000 readers); Ministry of Agricultural of Shandong Provincial Government; Vice Ministers for Trade, Agriculture and Foreign Investment; Provincial Department for Overseas Chinese.
Israeli Co-Sponsors include: The Israel-China Institute, Israel Federation of Chambers of Commerce; Australia and Oceania Chamber of Commerce in Israel.
Guest speakers: Governor of Shandong.