Following the successful completion of the Korea IT Showcase Canada 2009, Kotra Toronto presents Korea IT Roadshow Canada 2010, with record participation of Korean IT vendors. This event has been organized to establish partnerships and to develop and promote the next generation of consumer electronics and IT products. This event will act as an instrument in creating the opportunity for Korean products to display their novelty and proven competitiveness.
In conjunction with this year’s G20 Summit hosted in Canada and Korea, the Korea IT Roadshow Canada 2010 has been strategically created to further strengthen ties between the two countries and additionally draw attention to how the relationship of these two counties could be mutually beneficial in strengthening their positions in the global marketplace. Notably the trade volume between these two countries is US$635 billion and Korea is ranked Canada’s 7th trading partner. Therefore it can be suggested that Canada and Korea already have a strong relationship and that trade between the two countries is attractive and advantageous. In particular attention is drawn to the IT industry as it is one of the largest burgeoning industries globally.
Korea is gaining recognition in the areas of innovation and advanced IT products. The already prominent players such as Samsung and LG have helped define and create awareness of the strength which comes from Korean products, thereby setting the standard for the new products developed in Korea. In addition, due to the recent downturn in the economy in order to remain competitive the Korean IT industry has increasingly focused on advancing technologically and in innovativeness, with their high skilled engineers. Furthermore, due to the number of fibre optics, the infrastructure in Korea allows new technology to be adapted at a quicker pace, in comparison to other countries. Korea can therefore be a great country of investment and trade for IT products.
Due to the increasing interest towards Korea’s IT products, this event has been successful in attracting key buyers in the IT industry, such as Samtack, Ingram Micro, Supercom and CDW Canada, including their resellers, such as Future Shop, Best Buy and Walmart. It is also notable that participating at this event are 200 key buyers, of which 10 will be arriving from the United States.
Outline of Korea ICT Roadshow 2010
1. Period : June 24(Thur.) ~ June 25(Fri.), 2010
2. Venue : Hilton Suites Markham, Donald Cousens Conference Centre (2nd Floor)
3. Organizer : KOTRA Toronto (Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Commercial
Section, www.kotra.or.kr)
4. Korean Exhibitors : 42 Companies
5. Canadian Buyers : 200 Companies
6. US Buyers: 10 Companies
7. Products: Green Technology & LED Lighting, Network/Wireless system, Emerging
Technology/In-
8. Type of Event : Exhibition, Business Meetings
Event Benefits
1. An excellent opportunity to source Korea’s IT products
This event is designed to bring together North American buyers and competitive Korean IT suppliers. Korea ICT Roadshow Canada 2010 will provide attendees with comprehensive exposure to the products which the Korean IT industry offers, from the various sectors- green technology & led lighting, network/wireless system, emerging technology/in-
2. Korea ICT Roadshow Canada 2010 is not a conventional exhibition
The event includes one-on-one business meetings with displays by Korean manufacturers that will showcase a wide array of products for the full benefit of all the buyers.
3. KOTRA's comprehensive support ensures successful results
KOTRA will support and act as the bridge between the Korean suppliers and buyers to create business transactions after the business meetings at Korea ICT Roadshow Canada 2010, at no charge.
For additional information about the ICT Roadshow or to participate, please contact Mr. Phil Lee (phlee@kotra.ca)
