China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Premiums - Gifts & Premiums Trade Show in Hong Kong
Conference Overview
Please note that the information below refers to the October 2011 conference program. Visit this site again for updates on the conferences to be held in April 2012. If you have any questions, e-mail us at seminars-gh@globalsources.com

Attend China Sourcing Fair's comprehensive sourcing and trend seminars to improve your importing skills and gain valuable market insights for FREE! The conference program for features leading experts and well respected industry specialists who will talk on a broad range of hot topics from China sourcing strategies to the latest industry trends – all designed to help global buyers overcome challenges when sourcing from China.

Unique to the conference is the Interactive Panel Discussion activity led by top-performing sourcing experts who will answer your queries and tackle issues relevant to your sourcing concerns!

Why attend the conference?

  • Get practical tips from influential industry experts and top-performing sourcing professionals
  • Understand Chinese suppliers
  • Learn China sourcing strategies
  • Discover future market trends
  • Network with fellow buyers

The China Sourcing Fair conference is a must-attend program that will provide you with no nonsense sourcing tips, networking opportunities and innovative ideas for your business.

Admission is FREE!

Conference program

Venue: Conference Room 201B and 204
Level 2, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
Language: English

October 20 (Thursday)

Time Topic/Speaker Room
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm US CPSIA Reasonable Testing Program
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Discussion on anticipated requirements under the proposed new CPSIA guidelines in 2011
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Tips for optimal compliance across the supply chain
Kenneth Woo, Technical Manager, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services

204
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm "How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 1)
Buying from China: What New Buyers Need to Know
Topics include
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Managing expectations: Sourcing opportunities and common pitfalls
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Qualifying suppliers & communications
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Quality control essentials
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Supplier payment and trade finance
Mike Bellamy, Chairman, China Sourcing Information Center; China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions

David Dayton, Editor, China Sourcing Information Center; General Manager, Silk Road International

Melvin Tang, Sales Manager, AsiaInspection

Thaddaeus Mueller, Business Development Manager, Fiducia Management Consultants

201B
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Interactive Panel Discussion
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An exciting & interactive session led by top-performing sourcing experts who will answer queries and discuss issues relevant to your sourcing concerns!
 201B

October 21 (Friday)

Time Topic/Speaker Room
11:00 am - 12:00 pm "Visionary Intelligence" Seminar Series (Module 1)
Pantone View Home + Interiors 2012 – Twists, Turns and Trends
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A comprehensive preview of the 2012 color trends in the home furnishings industry
Maryann Wong, Director of Sales & Marketing - Fashion & Home, Pantone 		201B
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm "How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 2)
The 10 Most Common Mistakes Made by Foreign Buyers in China
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Case studies on the most common China Sourcing mistakes and their solutions
Moderator:
Mike Bellamy, Chairman, China Sourcing Information Center; China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions

Speakers:
Kevyn Kennedy, General Manager, CBI Consulting

Robin Ngai, Senior Marketing Executive, Fiducia Management Consultants

Renaud Anjoran, General Manager, Asia Quality Focus

Sophie Mao, Directing Partner, Chibridge Law Firm

201B
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm "Visionary Intelligence" Seminar Series (Module 2)
Interiors Inspiration for Spring/Summer 2012 and Beyond
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Extraordinary interiors forecasts on WGSN’s 3 macro trends for the next season
Elaine Tam, Product Manager, WGSN Asia Pacific

Trend Partner

204
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm "How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 3)
How to Safely Source from China
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A practical guide to safely importing from China
Melvin Tang, Sales Manager, AsiaInspection

201B

October 22 (Saturday)

Time Topic/Speaker Room
11:00 am - 12:00 pm "How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 4)
Negotiations, Purchase Orders and Contracts: Lessons from 12 Years' Sourcing in China
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Practical tips on your supplier selection, negotiation tactics and critical contractual items
Mike Bellamy, Chairman, China Sourcing Information Center; China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions 		201B
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm "How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 5)
Improving Sourcing Performance
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Best practices for making the most of your time / money and getting through difficult negotiations and problems often encountered in sourcing from China
David Dayton, Editor, China Sourcing Information Center; General Manager, Silk Road International 		201B
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm "How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 6)
Innovative Trade Solutions: Global Trade Structure that Maximizes Profit & Expedites Cash Flow
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Ways to enhance profit and speed up cash flow via the right trade flow platform
June Ko, Director, Meridian Partners Limited 		204

US CPSIA Reasonable Testing Program
Kenneth Woo, Technical Manager, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services

As required under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the CPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) is enacting new guidelines in 2011 for both children and non-children’s products. It anticipates that the new requirements will be finalized and approved in 2011 and that compliance may be required as early as six months after approval. Manufacturers and importers need to comply with new requirements such as, but not limited to, remedial actions, tracking material changes, and the process for creation and storage of product related documents. For retailers, the new requirements pose new challenges for determining if products on their shelves are compliant. Concerns raised by the supply chain include:

  1. What new requirements are anticipated under the guidelines?
  2. How can compliance be easily demonstrated across the supply chain?
  3. What steps can be taken to prepare?

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"How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 1)
Buying from China: What New Buyers Need to Know
Mike Bellamy, Chairman, China Sourcing Information Center; China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions
David Dayton, Editor, China Sourcing Information Center; General Manager, Silk Road International
Melvin Tang, Sales Manager, AsiaInspection
Thaddaeus Mueller, Business Development Manager, Fiducia Management Consultants

This introductory level course on sourcing includes modules such as:

  1. Managing expectations: Sourcing opportunities and common pitfalls
  2. Qualifying suppliers & communications
  3. Quality control essentials
  4. Supplier payment and trade finance

Whether you're a new or seasoned buyer who wants a fresh perspective on the subject, this seminar will give you valuable advices on sourcing more productively and profitably. Gain China sourcing information that will continue to pay off for years to come.

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"Visionary Intelligence" Seminar Series (Module 1)
Pantone View Home + Interiors 2012 – Twists, Turns and Trends
Maryann Wong, Director of Sales & Marketing - Fashion & Home, Pantone

The road map to color for 2012 is filled with interesting new directions. Some paths lead to exhilarating tones that encourage the prospective buyer to forge ahead into adventures with novel color combinations, while others invite them to stop for a moment, take a deep breath, relax and consider the more classic hues in a different kind of “mix”. The continuing challenge and goal will be in keeping the consumer visually engaged by blending the playful with the practical. To reach that destination, color is the compass.

Please join the Pantone seminar to find out what the compass tells.

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"How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 2)
The 10 Most Common Mistakes Made by Foreign Buyers in China
Moderator:
Mike Bellamy, Chairman, China Sourcing Information Center; China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions

Speakers:
Kevyn Kennedy, General Manager, CBI Consulting
Robin Ngai, Senior Marketing Executive, Fiducia Management Consultants
Renaud Anjoran, General Manager, Asia Quality Focus
Sophie Mao, Directing Partner, Chibridge Law Firm

The program will offer case studies and solutions to the following mistakes:

  • Poorly defined specs
  • Not knowing the all-in cost of the "China price"
  • Failure to audit the factory/ Falling for the golden sample
  • Failure to conduct due diligence and verify key information
  • Who's the project manager?
  • Payments not linked to performance
  • Leaky contracts
  • Arm's length buying
  • Registering your intellectual property after you have been knocked off
  • Not knowing which functions to outsource and which ones to keep in house

This intermediate-level course is designed to continue and discuss further some of the topics from the entry-level seminar entitled Buying from China (Module 1): What new buyers need to know. It is recommended that interested parties take part in both seminars to gain more valuable insights on sourcing from China.

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"Visionary Intelligence" Seminar Series (Module 2)
Interiors Inspiration for Spring/Summer 2012 and Beyond
Elaine Tam, Product Manager, WGSN Asia Pacific

WGSN-homebuildlife is the leading design intelligence service focused on the ever-evolving needs of the global home and interiors industries. Join us for an inspirational presentation by WGSN’s Product Manager, Ms. Elaine Tam.

  • Spring/Summer 2012
    Discover WGSN’s 3 macro trends for the season and what they mean for mood, color, print and pattern, bed, bath, decorative accessories, and stationery.
  • Autumn/Winter 2012/13 Preview
    Get a sneak peek at the themes and moods that will take shape in future seasons.

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"How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 3)
How to Safely Source from China
Melvin Tang, Sales Manager, AsiaInspection

Seminar Outline:

  1. Interesting Manufacturing Facts
  2. Today's Manufacturing Reality
  3. The Benefits of a Well-Managed Production
  4. The 3 Keys to Prevention: Assessment, Communication, Oversight
  5. The 7 Essential Services: Maximizing Your Timeline
  6. Discussion and QA

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"How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 4)
Negotiations, Purchase Orders and Contracts: Lessons from 12 Years' Sourcing in China
Mike Bellamy, Chairman, China Sourcing Information Center; China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions

Outline:

  1. Tips for supplier selection
  2. Negotiation tactics
  3. Review of critical contractual items
    • Price
    • Quality
    • Lead times
    • Payment terms
    • 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 continue and discuss further some of the topics from the entry-level seminar entitled Buying from China (Module 1): What new buyers need to know. It is recommended that interested parties take part in both seminars to gain more valuable insights on sourcing from China.

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"How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 5)
Improving Sourcing Performance
David Dayton, Editor, China Sourcing Information Center; General Manager, Silk Road International

"Improving Sourcing Performance" features David’s almost 20 years of work experience in Asia. Emphasis will be on saving time, money and getting through difficult negotiations and problems often encountered in sourcing from China.

This intermediate-level course is designed to continue and discuss further some of the topics from the entry-level seminar entitled Buying from China (Module 1): What new buyers need to know. It is recommended that interested parties take part in both seminars to gain more valuable insights on sourcing from China.

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"How to Source from China" Seminar Series (Module 6)
Innovative Trade Solutions: Global Trade Structure that Maximizes Profit & Expedites Cash Flow
June Ko, Director, Meridian Partners Limited

In today's competitive business environment, increasing profitability has always been a major challenge. Restructuring your current trading operations via owning a Hong Kong trading company will substantially enhance your profit and operational efficiency. In this seminar, Meridian Partners will share with you:

  • ways to link up your buyer and seller more effectively
  • ways to enhance profit and speed up cash flow via the right trade flow platform
  • ways to structure a global trade platform to enhance operational efficiency and cost savings
  • ways to own a Hong Kong trading company without renting office premises or hiring staff
  • benefits of having an optimal global trade platform

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About the speakers
Mr. Kenneth Woo is a Technical Manager of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services in Hong Kong. Kenneth has more than 10 years of experience in consumer product testing industry especially in the area of toys and children’s products.

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Having faced the China Intellectual Property (IP) and Quality Control monsters early on in his career, Mr. 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.

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Mr. David Dayton is the owner and manager of Silk Road International (SRI). David has nearly twenty years experiences working in and with Asia and he leads SRI from the Shenzhen, China office. Besides Shenzhen, David has lived, worked and/or studied in Thailand, Taiwan, and other places in China.

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Mr. Melvin Tang was born and raised in the Netherlands. He moved to Hong Kong in 2005, where he has worked for AsiaInspection for the past 5 years. As the Sales Manager, he is leading the International Sales team to assist foreign firms secure their supply chain and ensure their products meet quality standards. Bridging cultural and language gaps between clients and suppliers, Melvin is fluent in Dutch, English, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese.
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Mr. Thaddaeus Mueller holds a masteral degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Catholic University of Eichstaett, Germany and studied at the Stellenbosch School of Business, South Africa and the Liberà Università di Bolzano, Italy.

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Ms. Maryann Wong joined Pantone in 2003. She plays an essential role in the business expansion of PANTONE® for fashion and home color system in the Asia Pacific region. Her wealth of experience has enabled her to understand and cater to the needs of her customers.

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Mr. Kevyn Kennedy has over fifteen years' experience in conducting and managing commercial inquiries throughout Greater China. Prior to founding the China Business Intelligence in Taiwan in 1999, Kevyn worked as an investigator for the International Federation of Spirits Producers, and managed the IP Division of Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations in Taiwan.

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Mr. Robin Ngai is the Senior Marketing Executive for Fiducia Management Consultants and oversees multiple marketing activities from website maintenance to publishing of promotional materials to event management. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Fiducia's monthly publication 'China Focus', which involves managing the research and writing of business articles focused on corporate issues in HK and China.

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Mr. Renaud Anjoran is the General Manager at Asia Quality Focus, an inspection company based in South China. Before joining AQF, Renaud founded Sofeast, a quality assurance firm specializing in textile products and based in Shunde, China. He managed Sofeast for four years and partnered with AQF and merged the two companies' quality control operations.

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Ms. Sophie Mao is the founder of Chibridge, a law firm providing legal to international clients. She started Chibridge with the goal to provide clients with a better understanding of local China culture and business environment at a rate much lower than the international firms.

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Ms. Elaine Tam joined WGSN as Product Manager for the Asia Pacific region in April 2007. Raised in Boston and New York, Elaine graduated from Bentley College Massachusetts and The New York Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. Elaine has an eye for fashion. Her background spans across retail, trends, and fashion merchandising.

About WGSN-homebuildlife

Insight, inspiration and actionable tools
WGSN-homebuildlife provides forward-thinking trends, predictions, pragmatic design advice, buying and merchandising, sourcing reports, consumer reportage and 24-hour news coverage. WGSN-homebuildlife is a comprehensive information service that offers trusted advice and business-critical information to a wide range of professionals in the interiors community. Every element of WGSN-homebuildlife has been created with the intention of helping you unlock the value of WGSN's incredible content and insights, while improving work flow and design processes.

You may download a free WGSN trend report on Interiors by clicking here.

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Ms. June Ko has over 10 years of international trade, supply chain and logistics management experience. Prior to that, she was the manager of supply chain for Ascalade Communications Limited. Before joining in Ascalade Comunications, she served as the sales & marketing manager of Ngai Lik Industrial Holdings Limited.

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