The annual trade exhibition Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) 2010 concluded its three day showing from 21 to 23 October 2010 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore amid a fanfare of happenings.
Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of FLAsia 2010 on 21 October 2010, Guest-of-Honour, Mr S Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Education applauded FLA’s effort in growing the franchising and licensing industry, with a positive mention of platforms like FLAsia.
As Asia’s most international trade exhibition and conference for entrepreneurship, business opportunities & intellectual property rights, FLAsia has seen exhibitors successfully promoting their brands, franchises and business concepts beyond their own shores. This is also where visitors go to in discovering new business opportunities.
The show has been an eventful success, with an 11% increase in exhibiting space as compared to last year. FLAsia 2010 showcased 165 participating brands, franchises, licenses and business opportunities from over 20 countries.
In all, its attendance stands at more than 9,000 from 39 countries, including Canada, France, Russia, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Singapore among others.
Key Happenings at FLAsia 2010
Besides the flurry of activities at the event ground, including Hot-Match and Educational Talks where exhibitors present their brands and franchises, and giving complimentary advices and know-how respectively, FLAsia 2010 marked milestones with its key stakeholders.
Franchising & Licensing Association (FLA) Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the agency – Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development (MBRE) – part of Dubai’s Department of Economic Development.
‘The MOU will facilitate, enable and develop entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the city of Dubai,’ said FLA Chairman Dr. T Chandroo.
Inaugural Conference Held Alongside FLAsia 2010
For the first time in the event’s history, the International Symposium on Franchising, co-hosted with the International Franchise Association, was held in conjunction with FLAsia 2010 on 21 to 22 October 2010. The inaugural conference featured key industry experts and invited speakers, including Ned Lyerly from CKE Restaurants (Carl’s Junior), Henry Saliba from YUM Brands, Michael Powers from Smoothie King and Rod Young from Cartridge World, etc.
Franchising & Licensing Asia 2011 will be held from 6 – 8 October 2011 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
To enquire more about participating as an exhibitor at FLAsia 2011 or sponsorship of the event, please contact Stanley Foo at (65) 6319 3047 or email: stanleyf@sph.com.sg.
Franchising & Licensing Asia is presented by Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore and organised by BizLink Exhibition Services Pte Ltd.
More information is available at www.FranchiseLicenseAsia.com
