HKTDC International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products－
Leading Edge Insights from Worldwide Professional Speakers

2 July 2014 – The 13th edition of the International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM) is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA), a well-recognized foremost platform for Chinese medicine and health products. The fair will take place from 14 to 16 August at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre; the first two days of the fair will be exclusive to trade visitors for extensive business and information exchanges to promote trade development. The public can attend the fair on 16 August to explore a wide array of Chinese medicines and health products from all over the world. 
This year’s fair is expecting some 120 exhibitors from Australia, Canada, the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Singapore and Taiwan, which will introduce their regional medicine to the global buyers.

Positive Market Prospects
For thousands of years, Chinese medicine and herbal products have supported the health of Chinese communities around the world. Now the popularity of traditional products and methods has soared worldwide, as people seek safe, gentle and natural solutions. In the first 4 months of 2014, export of Chinese medicine soared by over 11.2% over last year, amounted to HKD 1.2 billion.

According to Euromonitor International, the market is forecast to have a constant compound annual growth rate of 7% over the next five years, reaching value sales of HKD 3.3 billion by 2017. Hong Kong is well positioned to offer Chinese medicine a prominent trading platform.

Heavy Weighted Speakers to bring insights for the Chinese Medicine industry
A two-day Conference under the theme of “Research and development on prevention and treatment of Endocrine-metabolic diseases in Chinese Medicine” will be taking place on the 14 and 15 August. A total of 5 sessions will be hosted by worldwide experts coming from the Chinese mainland, Japan, Russia, and Singapore, sharing the latest industry trends and insights into various Chinese medicine aspects.

Insights and Professional Advice for Public
Public day will be open on Saturday (16 August). At the Public Forum, coordinated by the Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association, experts will share insights and provide advice on herbal products applications to daily life. Chinese medicine practitioners will also conduct seminars on prevention and treatment of Allergic Rhinitis and Cervical Spondylosis.

The HKTDC Food Expo and the brand new Home Delights Expo will take place from 14 to 18 August, while the HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be held from 14 to 16 August, running concurrently with ICMCM. There are plenty of cross-over business opportunities among these four events, offering buyers extra sourcing prospects, all conveniently located under one roof.

Fair website
International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM): http://www.hktdc.com/fair/icmcm-en
HKTDC Food Expo: www.hktdc.com/hkfoodexpo
Hong Kong International Tea Fair: www.hkteafair.com
HKTDC Home Delights Expo: http://www.hktdc.com/fair/homedelights-en

Media Contacts: 
Ms Jessica Ng
Tel: (852) 2240 4404
Fax: (852) 3915 1477
Email: jessica.ky.ng@hktdc.org  

About the HKTDC
A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and service providers. With more than 40 global offices, including 12 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises trade fairs and business missions to connect companies with opportunities in Hong Kong and on the mainland, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and online. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com. Follow us on  Google+  Twitter @hktdc  LinkedIn