Conference Overview

Please note that the information below refers to the October 2009 conference program. Visit this site again for updates on the conferences to be held in April 2010. If you have any questions, e-mail us at seminars-gh@chinasourcingfair.com.

Learn more from industry experts about trading with Asia for FREE! The China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories conference program covers a full range of trade topics from finding suppliers to planning logistics to planning quality control. You will also get market intelligence reports on the latest product trends. Whether you're a new or small volume importer, you'll get advice to help you source more productively and profitably.

Unique to the conference is the Ask the Experts service which is a one-on-one private consultation with third party trade reps and other buyers who will share their experiences and know-how on successful sourcing in Asia.

Why attend?
The conference program provides an excellent forum to:

• Find out what's next from trade forecasters
• Meet face-to-face with industry specialists
• Gain insights on product quality, paying suppliers and logistics
• Network with other buyers who have experienced success in sourcing from Asia's dynamic supply markets

Take the step today to improve/enhance your importing skills and knowledge.

Admission is FREE!

Conference program

Venue: Rooms 201B and 201C
Level 2, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong

20 October 2009 (Tuesday)

Time	Topic/Speaker	Room	Language
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Buying from China: What new buyers need to know Topics include: • Smart sourcing from China: Getting started • Evaluating and managing your suppliers • Paying suppliers: Advice on positioning yourself financially • Logistics - Making your supply chain shorter and simpler • Managing product quality: An A-to-Z guide Mike Bellamy, China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions David Dayton, Chief Executive Officer, Silk Road International (SRI) China Johnny Sandhu, Senior Manager, Account Management - Asia, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services	201C	English
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	STYLESIGHT accessories trends – Fall/Winter 2010 • An in- depth look at the directional and essential designs that will drive sales for F/W 10 • A must attend event for the fashion forward - the presentation not only defines the key looks of the season but also the zeitgeist of the consumer David Kurtz, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Stylesight	201B	English
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm	Ask the Experts • Free personalized, professional advice to your import questions — One-on-one consultations with 3rd party specialists and on-the-ground sourcing professionals!	201C	English
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Going green: Fast facts and emerging trends • Take a market-oriented look at the on-going green trends in underwear, swimwear & fashion accessories for the EU and US markets Dr. Wong Chun Kin, Technical Consultant, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services	201B	English

21 October 2009 (Wednesday)

Time	Topic/Speaker	Room	Language
11:15 am - 12:15 pm	Pantone presents: The wonderful world of mosaics for Winter 2010/2011 • An exclusive fashion accessories trend report from the world's leading authority on color Laurie Pressman, Vice-President, Fashion, Home and Interiors Division, Pantone, Inc.	201B	English
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm	Negotiation tactics for successful purchase contracts/orders • Get practical advice on your supplier negotiations and purchase orders Mike Bellamy, China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions	201B	English
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm	Understand the impact of CPSIA & REACH SVHC on your products • Find out how these two new mandatory regulations impact your business and the systematic solutions you can apply Samuel Wu, Technical & Research Consultant, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services	201B	English

22 October 2009 (Thursday)

Time	Topic/Speaker	Room	Language
11:30 am - 12:30 pm	Corporate social responsibility & the buying process: Choosing responsible manufacturing vendors/partners • Understand why labor & environmental compliance have become such high priorities for today's retail organizations • Learn how to find, evaluate and choose responsible suppliers Michael Lavergne, Director, South East Asia, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production	201B	English
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Buying from China: What new buyers need to know Topics include: • Finding and selecting the right suppliers • Quality control management: Making sure you're getting what you pay for • Paying suppliers: Advice on positioning yourself financially • Protecting your Intellectual Property • Shipping, logistics, import duties, and customs clearances Mike Bellamy, China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions David Dayton, Chief Executive Officer, Silk Road International (SRI) China Johnny Sandhu, Senior Manager, Account Management - Asia, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services	201C	English
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm	Ask the Experts • Free personalized, professional advice to your import questions — One-on-one consultations with 3rd party specialists and on-the-ground sourcing professionals!	201C	English
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Steps to successful sourcing in Indonesia • Discover how Indonesia can be your next favorable sourcing hub Johannes Brinksma, Supply Chain Manager, Tropenzorg BV Eugene Verspoor, General Manager, Export Service Centre Indonesia	201B	English

Buying from China: What new buyers need to know
Mike Bellamy, China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions
David Dayton, Chief Executive Officer, Silk Road International (SRI)
Johnny Sandhu, Senior Manager, Account Management – Asia, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services

Learn the secrets of building win-win relationships with your China suppliers! Attend the Buying from China seminar series and join our panel of buyers and 3^rd party specialists as they discuss their past and current experiences on the challenges and rewards of sourcing in China. Modules include:

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Smart sourcing from China: Getting started

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Finding, evaluating and selecting the right suppliers

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Managing product quality: An A-to-Z guide

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Protecting your Intellectual Property

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Shipping/logistics: The ins and outs of getting goods from here to there

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Paying suppliers: Advice on positioning yourself financially

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Case studies on China sourcing

Whether you're new to China sourcing or a seasoned veteran who wants a fresh perspective on the subject, these seminars will give you valuable advice to help you source more productively and profitably. It's information that will continue to pay off for years to come.

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STYLESIGHT accessories trends – Fall/Winter 2010
David Kurtz, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Stylesight

Stylesight presents an in—depth look at the directional & essential designs that will drive sales for F/W 10.

Covering all major categories—including footwear, bags, belts, hats, scarves, gloves, eyewear, and jewelry-this presentation defines not only the key looks of the season but also the zeitgeist of the consumer trends behind them.

From the mega-trends to the design details and finishes, the Stylesight Accessories Trends F/W10 presentation is a must-see.

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Going green: Fast facts and emerging trends
Dr. Wong Chun Kin, Technical Consultant, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services

This presentation takes a market oriented look at the on-going green trends in the underwear, swimwear & fashion accessory industries for EU and US markets.

Nowadays, product safety is one of the growing concerns in public sectors worldwide, especially on governments, customers, commercial and industrial businesses. In addition, new requirements in various markets are the continual challenges towards the manufacturers and importers. Under the changing and competitive climates, different new sustainable green standards, programs and certifications are developed and promoted by many associations, environmental protection agencies and other non-government organizations.

This seminar will share the green forecasts and suggestions with you.

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Pantone presents: The wonderful world of mosaics for Winter 2010/2011
Laurie Pressman, Vice-President, Fashion, Home and Interiors Division, Pantone, Inc.

Our world is a rich and colorful mosaic composed of varying elements that when blended together create a whole picture or pattern. Whether abstract or planned, playful or studied, simple or complex, mosaics allow you to remove all limits and create something totally new and unique. Join us on the mosaic path to Winter 2010/2011 so you can spark your imagination and create your very own ingenious color mosaic to enchant the eye and tantalize your clients.

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Negotiation tactics for successful purchase contracts/orders
Mike Bellamy, China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions

Mike Bellamy, seasoned China sourcing professional, will give detailed information on best practices and common pitfalls relating to supplier negotiations and purchase order agreements.

Topics include:

1. Preparing your pre-negotiation checklist

2. What to do during face-to-face negotiations with your potential supplier

3. Critical contractual items to take note of such as price, quality, lead times, payment terms, and intellectual property

Valuable tools of the trade such as check lists and templates used by industry experts will be provided.

This intermediate level course is designed to carry forward some of the topics in the entry level seminar entitled Buying from China: What new buyers need to know. It is recommended that interested parties take part in both seminars to gain maximum benefit.

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Understand the impact of CPSIA & REACH SVHC on your products
Samuel Wu, Technical & Research Consultant, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services

It was a long, cold winter last year for all the importers and manufacturers. Two new mandatory regulations, CPSIA & REACH, launched in US & EU made the work even harder.

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, also know as HR4040, which was enacted from August 14th 2008, represents the most comprehensive overhaul of the consumer product safety legislation in the United States since the 1970's. The law includes mandatory testing of several chemicals & standards by accredited laboratory, and bunches of paperwork to prevent from importing refusal. This presentation will give you an overall introduction on mostly updated regulations, and systematic solutions for you to confront the great impact of such regulations.

The European Union's new REACH (Registration, Evaluation & Authorization of Chemicals) regulation is a step towards safeguarding human and environmental health. But for business like yours, complying with this complicated regulation can be quite a challenge. In October 2008, 15 hazardous Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) list to be controlled in all consumer products was published. Moreover, new 14 SVHCs are supposed to be included in October 2009. This presentation takes a closer look at the SVHC testing approach and controlling methods to ensure your product compliance.

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Corporate social responsibility & the buying process: Choosing responsible manufacturing vendors/partners
Michael Lavergne, Director, South East Asia, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production

In today's merchandising world, Social Compliance or Social Accountability has been added to the classic '3 legged stool' of the quality-cost-lead time equation for most buyers. Selecting suppliers with good labor, health & safety and environmental management systems is no longer simply an option, but is a requirement of doing business with leading global brands and retailers.

Partnering with responsible factories both puts you ahead of the competition and reduces your risks in sourcing from offshore. This seminar will help you to understand the issues making labor & environmental compliance such high priorities for today's retail organizations and will walk you through the process of how to find, evaluate and choose responsible manufacturing partners.

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Steps to successful sourcing in Indonesia
Johannes Brinksma, Supply Chain Manager, Tropenzorg BV
Eugene Verspoor, General Manager, Export Service Centre Indonesia

Indonesia is an emerging sourcing destination for home products, fashion accessories, textiles, etc. Whether you are a new buyer or someone looking for alternative sourcing centers, then this seminar is a must-attend for you. It will give you the most up-to-date information about Indonesia's export capability, valuable data on what products to source, and advice on how to do business with local suppliers.

Topics include:

• Indonesia's business competitive advantages as a sourcing center (e.g. developing country COO (certificate of origin), low labor costs, plenty natural resources, low MOQ's)
• What do we export?
  • Key exporting products (most especially emerging products) and export market of Indonesia over the last few years. Based on this information, buyers can make better decisions on which products to buy from Indonesia, where to find them, and most of all, understand the capability of Indonesian suppliers.
• Best practices when sourcing from Indonesia
  • Advice on your sourcing strategy for Indonesia including practical tips on where to find the right suppliers and insights on understanding the Indonesian business culture.
  • Methods of paying Indonesian suppliers
  • Best QC practices (e.g. government regulations or control of quality on goods exported from Indonesia)
  • Customs clearances, inspections – seeks to answer the question how do I ship my goods from Indonesia to my home market
  • Who can I approach to help me get started on sourcing from Indonesia

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About the speakers

As Stylesight's Senior Vice President for Asia & Pacific, David Kurtz oversees all sales, marketing, content, operation in the region with a focus on expanding Stylesight's business throughout Asia. David brings over 10 years of sales and management level experience in Asia delivering research and consulting services spanning the fashion, retail, distribution and information technology industries. He is fluent in English and Mandarin.

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Dr. Wong Chun Kin is the Technical Consultant of Analytical Division of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services in Hong Kong. With specialization in areas of Restricted Substances and RoHS, he provides consultation services including REACH and HSPM for companies engaging in the consumer product industries.

Dr. Wong holds a Doctoral degree of Chemistry from Imperial College London.

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Laurie Pressman, Vice-President of the fashion, home and interiors division at Pantone, has almost 20 years experience in the fashion and home furnishings markets. With a background in product development and merchandising in both the retail and manufacturing sector, Laurie brings to Pantone a demonstrated understanding of the importance of color. She is involved with Pantone's color forecasting products, sits on the board of the Home Products division at F.I.T. and is a vice-chairman of the color standards committee for the Color Marketing Group.

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Samuel Wu is the Technical & Research Consultant of Bureau Veritas

Consumer Products Services (BVCPS). With specialization in areas of restricted substances and associated regulations, he provides technical consultation and training services to clients covering quality, chemical, environmental and toxicological aspects in the consumer products industry. Samuel holds a Bachelor Degree in Biochemistry of the University of Hong Kong.

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Michael Lavergne is Asia Director for Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), a US based non-profit organization dedicated to the certification of lawful, ethical and humane manufacturing. Michael relocated to Asia in 2005. Prior to joining WRAP, he has had a lengthy career in sourcing and supply chain management at Sara Lee Corporation, Wal-Mart Stores, Bureau Veritas and Kellwood Corp in Latin America, the US and Canada.

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Johannes Brinksma is the Supply Chain Manager for Tropenzorg BV Almere, Netherlands. Tropenzorg BV is the largest importer of travel & health products in Europe, their products are sold in more than 5000 retail outlets across Europe, the outlets include Outdoor specialty stores, Warehouse stores, drugstores and pharmacies. Mr Brinksma has been sourcing and buying in Indonesia since 1996. He speaks Dutch, English, German and Bahasa Indonesia.

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Eugene Verspoor is the General Manager of Export Service Centre (ESC) based in Bali, Indonesia. ESC, a member of the Kearny Alliance, is a leading buying agent in Indonesia. They work with customers from 25 different countries. Their specialization is in Fashion Accessories, Home Products and Garments. Mr. Verspoor has been exporting from Indonesia since 1999. He speaks Dutch, German English and Bahasa Indonesia.

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David Dayton is the owner and manager of Silk Road International (www.silkroadintl.net). David has nearly twenty years experience working in and with Asia and currently maintains office in Shenzhen. David is a regular presenter at Global Sources' New Buyer Training seminars in Shanghai and Hong Kong. He has also spoken for Global Sources' Supplier Education program.

David has been published in Euro Biz magazine and other trade publications and on numerous sites online. He has also been interviewed by CBS Evening News, the BBC and by NPR on China related issues. He has worked as a consultant, manager, trainer and translator on both sides of the Pacific and is fluent in English, Thai and Mandarin.

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Johnny Sandhu obtained his bachelor degree in the University of Western Sydney. He has been with Bureau Veritas since 1992 and comes with 16+ years of experience in the operations of consumer products inspection & factory auditing and laboratory testing business. He is currently the Senior Manager for Accounts Management Asia based in the Hong Kong Head Office.

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Having faced the China Intellectual Property (IP) and Quality Control monsters early on in his career, Mike Bellamy decided to do something about it by developing the PassageMaker "Black Box Quality Gate" system to extract the best pricing in China and protect IP without compromising quality and service. PassageMaker's 100% US owned and operated Assembly Center in S. China serves as the client's "black box" where inspection, final assembly and branding takes place behind closed doors. In this fashion, Intellectual Property is physically secured and full quality inspection is conducted before product leaves China.

Before organizing PassageMaker, Mike worked with The Brock Group, an international trade and investment consulting firm managed by President Reagan's former US Trade Representative and US Senator Bill Brock in Washington DC. Mike moved to Asia in 1994 and has structured sourcing investments in over 200 production classifications for US and European clients during his time in China. He received his double degrees in Diplomacy and Economics in Washington DC and later went on to gain an International MBA from the University of South Carolina which included a year of full-time graduate level courses at the Harbin Institute of Technology and University of International Business and Economics in Beijing.

Recognized as expert on China sourcing, Mike has been a featured presenter for a number of high profile seminars and trade shows including Global Sources' China Sourcing Fairs in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Dubai, Boat Tech China, Rotary Foundation, US Chamber of Commerce, British Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Purchasing Managers/ Institute for Supply Management, Small Business Development Bureau and the State Bar of California among others.

To learn more about PassageMaker visit www.PSSchina.com

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