New Conference to Focus on Indian Specialties Markets

PRINCETON, N.J., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Informex, the leading meeting place for buyers and sellers of high-value chemistry, today announced a preview of Informex India 2011. The event, structured as a forum for 2011, will be held from September 22nd to 23rd at the Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport in Mumbai. The two day event will focus on specialty and performance chemicals in the Indian and global markets and will offer attendees an in-depth insight into the domestic and global market dynamics, as well as the latest advances in leading specialty chemicals and the hottest developments across the key application industries. The sessions will feature a line-up of high level speakers from SRI Consulting, BASF, Structwel Consultants, United Phosphorus, Bayer Material Science, Asian Paints and Thermaz India.

"The intensive two day forum has been tailored to cover the most current and relevant topics in the domestic Indian and global markets. Focus areas of the sessions include key topics such as government policy, growth potential in this market, green strategy and export specifics. Additionally, the sessions will cover ways to leverage innovations and determine how to deploy the latest industry applications successfully," noted Jennifer Jessup, Global Brand Director for Informex. "Beyond offering educational opportunities to our attendees, we wanted to be sure to keep a focus on providing targeted networking through traditional and speed networking, as well as fostering an environment where face to face meetings are easily facilitated. The resounding message is that Informex India 2011 is a place where people come to do business."

Informex India 2011 will open with a Keynote Address, which will outline the latest government incentives and initiatives which have been designed to support the development and growth of the Indian specialty chemical industry through the identification of key opportunities, evaluation of financial incentives and prioritization of growth. Following the initial presentation, Informex India 2011 will commence a comprehensive program, themed for each day of the two day forum:

• Day One: "Unveiling strategies to effectively capitalize on the key domestic and global opportunities in the specialty chemical market"
• Day Two: "Innovation Showcase: Practical insights into the latest specialty chemical developments across the leading application industries"

These sessions will also be complemented by Roundtable Discussions hosted by key players in the industry, as well as Innovation Hotspots throughout the event to showcase the latest and most innovative developments in specialty chemicals.

Informex India 2011 has been coordinated with invaluable input and support from Dr Kishore M Shah, President, Indian Specialty Chemical Manufacturers' Association and Prasad M Nabar, Vice President, Fine Organics. For further program information and registration details, please visit: www.informexindia-forum.com/.

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About Informex: Organized by UBM Live, Informex is the leading meeting place for buyers and sellers of high-value chemistry for a broad range of applications. As the premier, must-attend, event for the chemical industry for the past 27 years, Informex is a marketplace for networking and doing business in the fine, custom and specialty chemical manufacturing industry. The show traces its origin to a group of members from the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Associates (SOCMA) who were looking for an annual place to meet and do business. Each year the event brings together an international mix of more than 4,000 fine and specialty chemicals professionals and 500 exhibitors for the all encompassing, 4 day event.

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