The third Eco Asia Conference is welcoming a panel of top international environmental protection experts. The annual conference has been organised under the guidance of former Deputy Director of Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department, Mr Mike Stokoe. Running from 28 – 29 October 2008, the two-day conference will be held in tandem with Eco Expo Asia at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.

Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Ms Anissa Wong to deliver keynote speech

Joining the forum panel of experts will be Hong Kong Government Permanent Secretary for the Environment / Director of Environmental Protection, Ms Anissa Wong Sean-yee, JP. An active member of the government since the late 1970’s, Ms Wong will be one of the keynote speakers during the first day of seminar sessions offered at the conference.

Panellists have been invited to share insight in the following four main areas of concern:

• Energy Efficiency
  Using resources efficiently and seeking for sustainable energy are top items on the research agenda worldwide. Environmental protection professionals are now developing new ways to recycle waste and enhance energy efficiency. These sessions will be held on 28 October 2008 from 14:00 – 16:15. Technology on direct alcohol fuel cell and biofuels from waste and non-edible feedstocks will be featured.
• Air Quality
  Air pollution is considered a serious problem worldwide. Speakers will provide invaluable guidance to any attendees interested in challenging current air quality issues in Hong Kong and the surrounding region on 29 October 2008 from 10:45 – 12:30.
• Waste & Recycling
  Worldwide action to reduce wastes either by encouraging material efficiency or enabling the recovery and reuse of discarded materials will be addressed at these sessions held on 29 October 2008 from 13:30 – 15:15.
• Green Building
  This year’s conference will introduce a new topic open for discussion that will focus on ‘Green Building’. Several leading experts from the Hong Kong region will offer advise on the importance of developing detailed plans in helping create sustainable green buildings on 29 October 2008, from 15:15 – 17:00.

In addition to several local environmental protection specialists, some of the most influential international voices on the business of environmental protection will be speaking out at the third annual Eco Asia Conference. Internationally renowned expert on biodiesel activities, Professor Martin Mittelbach from the University of Graz, Austria, will discuss and evaluate effective ways of implementing Biofuels from Waste and Non-Edible Feedstocks on 28 October 2008 from 14:30 – 15:00.

Leading specialist in waste & recylcing, Dr Annette Ochs, Department Head of biological treatment at the Federation of German Waste Management Industries will be sharing practical information on Organic Waste Recycling and Energy Recovery in Germany. Dr Ochs’ outline will be offered on 29 October 2008, from 14:00 – 14:30.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, Eco Expo Asia will be held from 28 – 31 October 2008, with 31 October opened to public. For more information, please visit www.ecoexpoasia.com or email ecoexpo@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com or exhibitions@tdc.org.hk

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Background information on Messe Frankfurt

Messe Frankfurt is one of the world´s three largest trade fair organisers, with 424 million Euros in sales and more than 1,400 employees worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 29 subsidiaries, five branch offices and 48 international Sales Partners, giving it a presence for its customers in more than 150 countries. In 2007, Messe Frankfurt organised 112 trade fairs in 30 cities in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. Messe Frankfurt also operates one of the world's largest exhibition grounds in Frankfurt. For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com

About the HKTDC

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 offices worldwide, including 11 in the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and Asia. The HKTDC also organises trade fairs and business missions to connect companies with opportunities in Hong Kong and the mainland, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and online. For more information, visit www.hktdc.com

Media Contact

Ms. Amra Durakovic
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Ms Judy Ko
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
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