Achema
　　19-24 May 2003 Frankfurt, Germany

　　Achema 2003 is the 27th International Exhibition and Congress on Chemical Engineering, Environmental Protection & Biotechnology. The Australia Stand will be located in Hall Fo1, featuring chemical processing for biotechnology and environmental protection. Further details are here. To register your interest in Achema 2003 please email us.

Showcasing Australian Technology to the world
be a part of Achema 2003 -
the World Forum for the Process Industries

　　Achema 2003 is the 27th International Exhibition and Congress on Chemical Engineering, Environmental Protection & Biotechnology. Achema showcases scientific and technological innovations in chemical processing. It also includes a major industry ?xhibition and conference on biotechnology
　　It will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 19 through 24 May 2003.
　　The Australia Stand will be located in Hall Fo1, featuring chemical processing for biotechnology, and adjacent to Hall 3.1, featuring chemical processing for environmental protection.
　　The Australian pavilion at Achema 2003 is proposed to be jointly sponsored by the Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST) and the Department of Industry, Tourism & Resources (DITR).
　　The aims are to -

  • promote Australia as a source of leading-edge, innovative technology, with a particular emphasis on research and development; and
  • facilitate the networking Australian engineers, scientists, developers and business people with potential international partners and clients.

　　The Australian pavilion will be located in Hall Fo1, featuring chemical processing for the biotechnology industry, and adjacent to Hall 3.1, featuring chemical processing for environmental protection.
　　The funding provided by the Australian Government will cover the cost of the exhibition space (around 100 square metres), construction of the Australian pavilion, and general assistance prior to and during the event. Additional costs which participating companies and research organisations will be required to cover include travel, accommodation, freight, and costs involved in producing appropriate promotional material for display.
＃Criteria of participation
　　It is expected that around 15 companies and research organisations will be involved in the Australian pavilion. In the event that the number of applications exceeds the available positions, the following criteria of participation (and weighting factors) have been established -

  • Australian owned (10%)
  • organisation established for more than 12 months (5%)
  • has developed or is in the process of developing innovative and leading edge technology (45%)
  • has the capacity and preparedness to develop appropriate marketing materials (15%)
  • will send at least one key person to the event (10%)
  • capable of follow-up on business leads (10%)
  • previous experience in dealing with international clients/partners (5%)

＃How to participate
　　For further information on how to participate in this event contact Ian Bergman, Executive Director ATP, by email ian.bergman@technologypromotions.com.au or phone 02 6230 1039.