Smart Korea Conference on October

When I was a child, I was shy and silent. Though I am one of the brightest in our class, I was never the smartest kid. I just talked when I was called and asked. I never participated in any school activities. I only excelled during tests.

But now that I am old enough, I have to be smart and I found out how to be a smart and that is to participate in the KES 2011. So what's KES?

KES is the biggest electronics show on Korea. The 42nd Korea Electronics Show (KES) begins this October from the 12th to the 15th this year. Once again, it will showcase the IT icons of the nation. This year, the show is expected to emphasize the convergence between software and hardware. How will software meet hardware to brighten up the IT industry as well as improving the quality of our lives? The answers lie within KES 2011. KES will not only be holding a huge electronics expo, but also various conferences and talks on future government policies regarding IT and various government ministries. For example, the Ministry of Defense will be meeting various firms about installing IT systems on ships, while the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will be looking to find IT solutions on growing cabbage.

These conferences and meetings will provide insights into how companies can develop their products in the future as well, allowing them to create more and better IT solutions that the government might require in the future.

Visit the Korea's Biggest Electronics Show! Register Now!

Date : Oct. 12, 2011 ~ Oct. 15, 2011

Venue : KINTEX, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

Sponsored by : Ministry of Knowledge Economy of Korea, Gyeonggi Province

Organized by : Korea Electronics Association, ETNews.co.kr

Registration : www.kes.org

Are you smart enough? Dare to be smart by joining KES 11.

Electronics Extravaganza in KES 2011

When someone tells you to "be smart" what do you do? Most people would start looking around and trying to spot the problem before its mentioned in the conversation. Some other people might say "I am, always." But this year, if someone tells you to "be smart" you can instantly reply "Yes, I'm going to the 42nd Korea Electronics Show." Because that's the motto.

Smart Korea Conference Programs

Date & Theme	Program	Venue
Oct. 12^th (Wed.) Future Day	Opening Ceremony (10:30 ~ 12:00) o Opening Remarks, Congratulatory Remarks (*Minister of Knowledge Economy, Chairman of KEA) o Electronics and IT people's Day Prize Award Events	Grand Ballroom KINTEX 3^rd fl.
	Press Conference (12:00 ~ 13:30) o Speaker, Special Guest, Reporter Q&A o Luncheon	Room #306 KINTEX 3^rd fl.
	Creative Futures Forum (13:30 ~ 17:50) o Presentation & Discussions on 'Future IT of Asia' ※ Keynote speech, TED style lecture, Panel discussion	Grand Ballroom KINTEX 3^rd fl.
	Events : Gala Party (18:30 ~ 20:00) o Standing Buffet, Gala Show, Quiz & Lucky draw, etc. o For guest, panel/speaker, overseas buyers, IT companies etc.	Times Square at Yeongdeungpo
Oct. 13^th (Thu.) Industry Day	IT Industry Forecast Conference 2012 (10:30 ~ 17:00) o Presentations on domestic and overseas IT technology, industry forecast and issues ※ Track I : domestic and overseas IT technology, industry forecast Track II : In-depth analysis by fields (SW & IT services, Smart appliances, Core components, Information Security, Featured IT item & strategic market, IT convergence market forecast and success stories)	KINTEX 3^rd fl.
Oct. 14^th(Fri.)

World Marketplace for IT

KES will also act as a marketplace for R&D suppliers such as universities, research firms and research institutes to market their products. Without natural resources or infrastructure, currently the strength in the Korean IT industry lies in its ability to develop technology. The KES will be the place for them to show off their end results. Buyers will be happy too; what better place to find new technology all together in one place than KES! Currently around domestic 50,000 visitors are scheduled to attend as well as 2,000 foreign buyers. Distributors from India, Russia, Canada, Japan, China and Indonesia are expected to attend as well.

The Show to be At

KES has always strived to be the expo where people wanted to be. While the KES has always entertained attendees through the various kiosk displays and aesthetic designs, the highlight has to be the opening ceremony - a 40 year old tradition that will continue this year as well. The latest technology was always used to show entertaining and thought provoking opening shows, alongside top 'Korean Wave' stars performing onstage - another 'software' that is the hottest trend nowadays as well.

Introducing KES 2011 Smartphone App

Smartphone app will be released soon for KES 2011

Main Features include:

Pre-registration for KES; Arrange buyer-seller meetings; Guide on exhibitions and event, public transportation and shuttle bus; Introductions on major sightseeing places and restaurants near exhibition place; Provides real time news and links with KES twitter; Read QR codes from exhibition booth and provides company information.

Brief introduction on 42^ndKorea Electronics Show 2011 (KES 2011)

- Theme: Be smArt!

- Exhibition field

ICT, Imaging and Solutions, Multimedia and Home Entertainment, Living Consumer Electronics, Car Electronics and Securities, Convergence and Other applications, Modules, Parts and Materials

- Duration & Visiting Hours

Duration	Visiting Hours
Oct.12(Wed) ~ 15(Sat)	10:00 ~ 17:00

- Venue and Scale Period

VENUE	KINTEX(Korea Int'l Exhibition Center) http://www.kintex.com
SCALE	Exhibition Area: 53,541㎡ No. of Exhibitor: 800 firms (including 200 foreign firms) No. of Visitors (estimated): About 70,000

- Organizers

Hosts	Korea Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Gyeonggi Province
Organizers	KEA(Korea Electronics Association)
Supporters	MBC, KBS, SBS, ETNEWS, MK Business News, Korea Economic Daily
International Cooperator	Hong Kong Trade Development Council, AEECC, CEAC, Japan Electronics Show Association, JEITA, CCPIT, RATEK, IFA, CMAI