1 INVITATION August 1st, 2016 Dear Pak Keong Lai, President of Macao Innovation Invention Association It is a great pleasure to send the sincere invitation of 2016 Kaohsiung International Invention and Design EXPO (KIDE) which will be held by World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA), implemented by Taiwan Invention Products Promotion Association (TIPPA) and advised by Kaohsiung City Government at International Convention Center Kaohsiung (ICCK), in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from December 9th to December 11 th , 2016. Kaohsiung is heading toward "green", "eco", "technology", "culture" and "natural" development. The city enjoys a year round sunny and pleasant climate. It also has successfully utilized its rich history and culture, mountain and ocean resources, and developed them into veritable tourist attractions. As one of the most important transport hubs in Southeast Asia, the public transportation network in Kaohsiung is excellent, with a well-developed three-dimensional transportation network rendering sea, air, and land transport. This is not only one of the biggest international exhibitions in Asia, but also the first exhibition which combines “Invention”, “Design” and “International Conference”. The participants from more than 20 countries with more than 500 entries are expected. We look forward to having you with us in KIDE. Should you have any further inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us by Email: [email protected] or Tel: +886-277305848#12. World Invention Intellectual Property Associations Taiwan Invention Products Promotion Association President, Hsieh Hsin-Ming 2 EXHIBITION INFORMATION A. Unit Organizer: World Invention Intellectual Property Associations, WIIPA Implementer: Taiwan Invention Products Promotion Association, TIPPA B. Time Date: December 9 (Friday) -11 (Sunday), 2016 C. Venue International Convention Center Kaohsiung(ICCK) No.274, Zhongzheng 4th Rd., Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City International Convention Center Kaohsiung is located in the downtown area near Love River in Yancheng District, a must-visit travel spot in Kaohsiung. It is right next to Kaohsiung Museum of History and Kaohsiung City Museum Hall, opposite Ren-Ai Park and Love River. It takes you only 15 minutes to walk from ICCK to the Pier-2 Art Center, Love Ferry Pier, Banana Pier, local restaurants and other featured stores. 3 D. Fee (1) Registration Entry Fee WIIPA MEMBER NON WIIPA MEMBER 1 to 2 invention(s) USD 500/each USD 1000/each 3 to 8 inventions USD 450/each USD 900/each More than 9 Inventions USD 400/each USD 800/each * Booth fee, electricity, a billboard, a desk, two chairs, two spot lights and a ticket for award ceremony are included. * Three inventions will be in one booth, if less than three, the invention(s) may amalgamate with others. (2) Award Ceremony Ticket Extra Award Ceremony ticket WIIPA MEMBER NON WIIPA MEMBER Fee USD 50/each USD 70/each * Pre-order for special meals such as vegetarian meal or Moslem meal is available. E. Payment BANK: TAIPEI FUBON COMMERCIAL BANK (ANHO BRANCH) SWIFT: TPBKTWTP ADDRESS: B1F, 169, JEN AI ROAD, SEC. 4, TAIPEI, TAIWAN A/C NAME: WIIPA HSIEH HSIN MING A/C NO: 715-172-000222 TELEPHONE OF BENEFICIARY: +886 F. Booth • Standard Booth General View (3m*2m*2.5m/W*L*H) • Contents: A name board 1 desk 2 chairs 2 spot lights Electricity (110V/60Hz) G. Competition Guideline (1) Registration Method: Participating individuals or units must fill in the 2016 KIDE entry form, and apply to the organization. Registration will be completed upon receipt of confirmation reply and payment of relevant costs. 4 (2) Registration Period: Open now to October 31. (3) Competition Category: INVENTION CATEGORY Agriculture Chemicals Industrial Design Apparel, Fabric & Garment Educational Items Machines & Equipment Automotive & Transportation Electricity / Electronics Office Products Audio-Visual Equipment Environmental & Renewable Energy Personal-Care Products Biotechnology, Health& Medicine Household Items Printing & Packaging Building and Construction I.C.T and Multimedia Sports & Games DESIGN CATEGORY Arts and Crafts Design Fashion Design Multimedia Design Architectural Design Industrial Design Model Design Commercial Design Interior Design Printing & Packaging Design Electronic Design Landscape Design Visual communication Design (4) Rating Standard: Entries need to be evaluated within the time prescribed by the General Assembly, with the judges examining the creative content of the entries at the exhibition in person. Scoring for INVENTION will be in accordance to the following evaluation criteria: a. Innovation: innovation and invention breakthrough. (20%) b. Commercialization and Marketability: estimation of the new product’s future expanding sales potential, including regions, quantity, amount, etc. (20%) c. Performance and Practicality: Simple using operations, consideration of safety and environmental concerns, easy maintenance, compatibility with a variety of systems, easy to expand peripheral considerations, energy saving consumption. (20%) d. Aesthetic: shape, color and color matching performance, product series performance, corporate identity, system performance, materials usage, user-friendly interface and operation. (20%) e. Presentation: An inventor’s can present his/her invention’s features, functions and structures completely and clearly. (20%) (5) Scoring for DESIGN will be in accordance to the following evaluation criteria: 5 a. Concept: The purpose or the reason to improve or create the design. (15%) b. Creativity: The design of innovation, uniqueness and originality. (20%) c. Commercialization and Marketability: The frequent inquiries and high usability, practicality, convenience and acceptance in the market. (20%) d. Aesthetic: The way or the skill to perform the design. Shape, color and color matching performance, product series performance, corporate identity, system performance, materials usage and User-friendly interface and operation. (20%) e. Presentation: The presenter can present the features, functions and structures of the concept/design completely and clearly. (25%) The above assessment criteria must be adjusted by the judging panel. (6) Awards: After completing the evaluation of entries within the stipulated time allotted by the General Assembly, the judging panel will meet and form a resolution, then announce the winners before the awards ceremony. This year the General Assembly is expected to grant the following awards: a. According to evaluation results, grant gold, silver and bronze medals to entries with excellent performance as encouragement; b. Grant national special award to entries from different participating countries after selection of representatives from participating countries authorized by the General Assembly. H. Transportation (1) How to come to International Convention Center Kaohsiung (ICCK)? If you come from Kaohsiung International a. International Convention Center Airport ( KHH) Kaohsiung (ICCK) High Speed Rail Arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan Station Zuoying Station International b. Taoyuan Convention Center International Transfer flight to Arrival at Kaohsiung (ICCK) Airport (TPE) KHH KHH (2) We offer a free pick up for the exhibitors either from High Speed Rail (HSR) Zuoying Station or Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) by shuttle bus or Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) to the exhibition center (ICCK) on 9th . (The flight schedule must be sent two weeks before arrival.) (3) Regarding to the map, route and the timetable of the public transportation (MRT, Bus and HSR), Please check the following websites. 6 Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Kaohsiung City Bus Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation I. Exhibition Schedule Date Time Schedule Place/Note December 9th 13:00-20:00 Registration and Booth Layout ICCK 1F (Fri) 18:00-20:00 Welcome Reception Invitation Only 10:00:11:00 Opening Ceremony ICCK 1F December 10 th Evaluation Committee Meeting ICCK 2F 11:00-12:00 (Sat) Interview WIIPA Studio 13:00-18:00 Judging ICCK 1F 10:00-17:00 Exhibition ICCK 1F 10:30-14:00 Interview WIIPA Studio December 11 th 14:30-15:00 Result Announcement ICCK 1F Stage (Sun) 15:00-16:00 Certificate awarding* At the booth 16:30-17:00 Arrival of Guests ICCK 5F Ballroom 17:00-19:00 Award Ceremony and banquet ICCK 5F Ballroom * Certificates will be giving at the booth individually and available for mistake correction at the front desk during the period of time. ** The schedule may be subject to change. J. Contact Info Contact: Annie Chen Tel: 886-277305848#12 Fax: 886-226548464 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wiipa.org.tw Address: 1F, No.20, Lane 81, Sec.6, Chung Hsiao E. Rd., Nan Kang Dist., Taipei, Taiwan 7 Photo Section Opening Ceremony President of World Invention Deputy director-general of Section manager of Taiwan Intellectual Property Association, Kaohsiung City Government Intellectual Property office, Ministry Hsin-Ming Hsieh Economic Development Bureau, of Economic Affairs, Chen, Cheng, Jason Ching-Chuan Representatives in the Welcome Reception 8 9 Booth layout Exposition on the scene Exclusive interviews Exclusive interviews Invention presentations Invention presentations KIDE Special Award Award Ceremony 10 .