Dear Skolkovo project participants,
During the last decade Vietnam’s economy has been growing significantly, and the country welcomes foreign investments and the creation of joint enterprises. Vietnam is a WTO member and places emphasis on the development of innovations, having a goal of modernizing its economy.
At the end of October, Vietnam will host the international conference of the Asian Science Park Association (hereinafter the “ASPA”), which will give you a unique opportunity to see the innovation ecosystem of the region and to establish business contacts. The conference will be organized in collaboration with Saigon Hi-Tech Park, which is one of the two high-tech parks in Vietnam and is also among the top five economic projects in the region.
Wednesday, October 24 Arrival at Ho Chi Minh City; independent travel to the hotel. Recommended hotel: Rex Hotel (www.rex.com.vn) or any other hotel located nearby.
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Registration for ASPA conference and welcome cocktails
Thursday, October 25
9 a.m. -12 p.m. Participation in local events or B2B negotiations or participation in ASPA conference program (see http://aspa2012.hcm.gov.vn) or free time.
12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch
2 p.m.-6 p.m.Visit to Saigon Hi-Tech Park (http://www.shtp.hochiminhcity.gov.vn) and City Exhibition of Science Technology.
7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Gala dinner, ASPA 2012 awards ceremony, cultural program
Friday, October 26
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Visits to exhibitions: Plastics and Rubber Industrial Exhibition (http://www.vietnamplas.com/hcm/), Food Processing and Packaging Machinery (http://www.vietnamfoodtech.com/hcm/) or B2B negotiations or participation in local events or participation in ASPA conference program (see http://aspa2012.hcm.gov.vn) or free time
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch
2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Excursion around the city
Saturday, October 27
8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Excursion to Mekong Delta, for an additional fee of 49.00 USD.
Participants can depart from Ho Chi Minh City on any convenient flight.
5,000 rubles + 18% VAT per participant, including:
Costs covered independently by companies:
For an additional fee:
Russian citizens do not need a visa for this trip.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 16. To register for the trip, please send a completed registration form (see next page) with a payment receipt according to the agreement to: opskolkovo@dlcom.ru
For additional information: 8 (495) 967 0148, opskolkovo@dlcom.ru, and
http://international.sk.ru
Welcome!
Dr. Anna NikinaHead of Development, International Programs T +7 (495) 967 0148 ext.2491 E an(at)sk.ru