Buildtech Yangon 2015 a Huge Success

• 31 December 2015
• Local News
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Held over three days in May, BuildTech Yangon 2015 was a huge success, bringing together over 4,200 exhibitors, speakers, delegates, and trade associations.

Hosted on May, 27-29, 2015 at the 12,000 sqm Myanmar Convention Center, in Yangon, the second year of Myanmar’s definitive building and construction industry trade show saw a 30 percent increase in visitors on last year.

Over 150 companies from ASEAN, and Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Korea, exhibited at this year’s show which wrapped up with quality business deals and successful knowledge sharing.

Organised by SPHERE Exhibits, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings, and co-organised by the Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association (MCEA), the event showcased the latest hi-tech products, services and technologies for infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings, transportation, manufacturing, and trade development. Delegates also took the opportunity to share knowledge, and ink many successful commercial deals.

According to a June 16 press release from the organisers, the three-day business seminar series was driven by discussions on the abundant growth opportunities in the region. It also unveiled innovative products and solutions for Myanmar’s building environment sector.

“The second edition of BuildTech Yangon has gone extremely well,” said Mr. Chua Wee Phong, Chairman of SPHERE Exhibits Pte Ltd. “Our comprehensive platform combined a product showcase, seminar programs, and networking sessions to encourage industry dialogue and forge business partnerships. With strong partnership from the MCEA and other supporting organisations, BuildTech Yangon 2015 introduced new elements to promote industry development. We will continue to strengthen our partnerships with key industry associations as we cater to the growing needs of the building and construction sector in the region.”

This year’s expo also hosted the first annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the MCEA to encourage local professionals to elevate construction industry standards and the skills of the workforce. The award honoured individuals who had been able to incorporate the latest construction technologies into various stages of the supply chain.

The awards were divided into three categories according to age (30-40, 40-50, 50-60) with Diamond, Gold and Platinum awards presented in each.

U Tha Hthay, Chairman of the Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association said, “BuildTech Yangon 2015 has once again placed Myanmar on the regional map by showcasing the vast potential that Myanmar offers to regional and international players in the industry.”

Terence Chan of Tet Phyo Wai Pte Ltd was impressed after his first time participation at show asserting that, “The trade show has exceeded our expectations both with the number of visitors and also the quality of potential business leads we garnered. We have developed new relationships with potential customers and partners across the region. We will be returning next year and also recommending the event to others”