Kuala Lumpur, March 17 – The International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) returns for the eighth consecutive year to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 11 to 13 October targeting business leads of RM1.6 billion, through the convergence of more than 300 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors from over 20 countries.
Organised by the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) and co-organised by Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) and Malaysian Exhibition Services (MES), IGEM is the region’s largest green technology business and innovation platform set to attract key industry players from around the globe to showcase the latest breakthroughs in green technology.
Commenting on the pivotal role of IGEM in spurring international trade, Acting Deputy Minister of Energy, Green Technology & Water, Datuk Seri SK Devamany, said, “The Malaysian government is strongly committed to contributing to the global green agenda and organising IGEM for the eight consecutive year is one such effort in that direction. IGEM continues to cement Malaysia’s position as a centre for green technology and boasts an impressive track-record of generating business leads that have catapulted investment in the green sector.”
“Driven by the rapid growth of ASEAN’s green industries, IGEM is well-positioned to enable businesses to tap into the immense potential. On behalf of KeTTHA, I urge businesses and green entrepreneurs to participate in IGEM to leverage on this great opportunity,” he added.
Since its inaugural edition in 2010, IGEM has generated over RM10 billion in business leads attracting over 330,000 visitors from 50 countries including delegates, dignitaries and companies from China, Japan, Korea, the European Union, the United States of America and ASEAN member countries. IGEM 2017 will showcase latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies in renewable energy, sustainable cities and green transport.
IGEM 2017 will focus on sustainable cities highlighting innovations in the five key sectors of green technology, encompassing Green Energy, Green Transport, Green Building, Waste Technology & Management and Water Technology & Management with a dedicated Solar Energy Zone, Green Transport Showcase and Green Building Hub.
Currently, IGEM 2017 has a confirmed participation from Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) dan Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) for international pavilions. While ABB Malaysia, Atlantic Blue (Solarvest), Gading Kencana, Hanwha Q-Cell, Itramas Manufacturing, Malaysia Timber Certification Council (MTCC), Pekat Engineering and Sabah State Government have all signed-up as exhibitors.
IGEM 2017 will continue to feature the highly popular business matching programmes that have been integral to forging business partnerships during past editions. Returning partners include Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT).
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