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    Successful completion of ‘ICPI WEEK 4’ visited by 2023 people… Establishing itself as a super-large exhibition encompassing the industrial ecosystem from R&D to manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics!

    Whole view of ICPI WEEK 2023 │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition
    Whole view of ICPI WEEK 2023 │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition

    ‘ICPI WEEK 2023’, attended by domestic and foreign pharmaceutical, bio, cosmetics, chemical, R&D and manufacturing, automation and logistics companies, was held for 4 days with 39,642 officials visiting. It closed successfully at the KINTEX exhibition hall.

    This year’s ICPI WEEK exhibition was held with 25 booths by 1,043 companies from 2,682 countries, and 7 exhibitions with cross-industry effects were held simultaneously, allowing you to check the entire ecosystem of industries from R&D to manufacturing to distribution in one place. It is evaluated that it has established itself as a very large exhibition.

    In this exhibition, products and technologies for ▲logistics automation/distribution ▲cold chain ▲manufacturing and production process/packaging ▲pharmaceutical/bio/cosmetic raw materials and technology ▲research analysis and R&D development were introduced to meet the purpose of each supply chain.

    ICPI WEEK 2023 is ▲ Hall 1-2 International Logistics Industry Exhibition (KOREA MAT) ▲ Hall 2 International Cold Chain Industry Exhibition (KOREA COLD CHAIN) ▲ Hall 2-3 International Pharmaceutical Bio Cosmetics Technology Exhibition (COPHEX) ▲ Hall 3 International Chemical Equipment Consists of Industry Exhibition (KOREA CHEM) ▲ Hall 4 International Pharmaceutical and Bioindustry Exhibition (KOREA PHARM & BIO) ▲ Hall 4 International Cosmetics Ingredients & Technology Exhibition (CI KOREA) ▲ Hall 4-5 International Research Experiment and Analysis Equipment Exhibition (KOREA LAB) done.

    KOREA MAT (International Logistics Industry Exhibition), held in Halls 1 and 2, is the next generation of digital transformation based on AI, big data, vision technology, advancement of logistics robots, self-driving trucks and drone delivery after the COVID-XNUMX pandemic. A large number of logistics technologies and products were introduced.

    Representative domestic logistics companies such as LX Pantos, Alporter, Tira Robotics, Copass, Taesung System, CMES, Seorim Industrial, and Roas, and overseas logistics such as Visionnav Robotics, HAI Robotics, XYZ Robotics, AutoStore System, COGNEX, Geek+, and Schaefer Systems About 150 logistics companies, the largest ever, including automation companies and overseas forklift companies such as HELI FORKLIFT, BYD, and HANGCHA, participated in the event with 780 booths, and drew attention from the industry by introducing the latest automation robots and logistics solutions.

    Whole view of ICPI WEEK 2023 │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition
    Whole view of ICPI WEEK 2023 │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition

    KOREA COLD CHAIN ​​(International Cold Chain Industry Exhibition), which was held for the first time this year, is related to the cold chain industry, which is growing rapidly due to changes in the distribution environment such as global warming, infectious disease pandemic, and the increase in single-person households and online shopping. Refrigerated and refrigerated trucks, cool containers) ▲Storage (development, construction, construction and operation of refrigerated and refrigerated distribution centers, warehouse 1PL and leasing) ▲Manufacturing and distribution (biopharmaceutical distribution business, food manufacturing and distribution business, etc.) ▲Packing containers (cold chain) Packaging materials and containers, refrigerant) ▲Refrigeration and refrigeration equipment (air conditioning equipment, cold storage equipment, heat radiation door, dock shelter, heat exchanger, temperature and humidity controller) ▲SCM solution (cold chain monitoring system, fresh food e-commerce, cold chain mobile platform) , consulting, etc.)

    COPHEX (International Pharmaceutical, Bio, and Cosmetics Technology Exhibition), held in Halls 2 and 3, is an exhibition dealing with production processing and management, outsourcing and packaging technologies for improving the quality of pharmaceuticals, bio, and cosmetics. The latest products and technologies related to manufacturing equipment, packaging machinery and materials, material processing equipment, sterilization equipment and clean rooms, supply and transfer equipment, inspection equipment, and water treatment were introduced.

    In particular, the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries are sensitive to hygiene and safety, so packaging and packaging technology is important. During this event, the ‘KOREA STAR AWARDS 2023’ exhibition hall will provide functional and creative packaging technologies and products, as well as an environment for practicing ESG management. Eco-friendly packaging technologies with protective elements were exhibited and drew attention from the industry.

    KOREA CHEM (International Chemical Equipment Industry Exhibition) is a B2B technology exhibition for chemical processes, equipment, and fine chemistry that represents Korea. About 150 domestic and foreign companies from Europe, the Americas, and Japan participated and introduced their products. Dow Valve (Plant Piping Valve, Semiconductor, Vacuum Valve), Vega Instruments Korea (Global Leader in Level, Pressure, and Switching), Kronek Korea (Measurement Equipment such as Flowmeter, Levelmeter, Thermometer, Pressure Gauge), KSV Engineering (Fluid and Powder) Special valves used in chemical lines, etc.), Automa (valve actuators and control valves, small limit switch boxes), Buckert Korea (fluid control systems such as valves and sensors), Donghu International (bellows seal stop valves for chemicals) , control valves, etc.), JID Corporation (diaphragm valves, fittings, etc. piping materials), Steelox (senitary valves), and Endress+Hauser (flow meters, measuring instruments), and various chemical process and equipment companies exhibited.

    Whole view of ICPI WEEK 2023 │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition
    Whole view of ICPI WEEK 2023 │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition

    In the KOREA PHARM & BIO (International Pharmaceutical and Bio Industry Exhibition) and CI KOREA (International Cosmetic Ingredients and Technology Exhibition) held in Hall 4, raw materials, biopharmaceuticals, cosmetic raw materials, smart healthcare, consignment service and outsourcing, vaccine raw materials, and pharmaceuticals About 145 domestic and foreign companies participated, including analysis, consulting, service, artificial intelligence, national and public research institutes and bio clusters, and university industry-university cooperation foundations.

    In particular, a large number of drug substance, finished drug, and fine chemical affiliates from India, a country with the world’s largest population and a powerhouse in pharmaceutical and fine chemical production, participated in commemoration of the 1th anniversary of Korea-India diplomatic relations this year. This trade group in India is composed of 50 member companies of three export promotion organizations under the Indian government: the Pharmaceutical Import and Export Association of India (Pharmexcil), the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IDMA), and the Indian Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics and Fine Chemistry Promotion Committee (Chemexcil). In order to seek international cooperation with the Chinese and Korean pharmaceutical and bio industries, the Indian Embassy in Korea (Ambassador Amit Kumar) hosted the ‘Korea-India Pharmaceutical Business Forum and B3B Consultation’ to support strengthening of partnership and formation of networking between the two countries.

    In addition, various side events related to pharmaceuticals, bio, and cosmetics were held simultaneously throughout the exhibition period. On April 4 (Tuesday), the first day of the exhibition, the Korea Drug Development Research Association held the ’18 2023st Pharmaceutical and Bio Business Development Strategy Forum’ with the theme of ‘Business Development Strategy for Creating a New Bio-Health Market’. From the 1th to the 3th (April 4 (Thu) to 4 (Fri)), the 20 21st Promising Bio Venture Startup Investment Forum was held.

    During the same period, events related to the government’s regulatory policies in the pharmaceutical and bio industry were also prepared, including the ‘Government Commendation Ceremony for Merit and 2023 Drug Safety Management Policy Briefing’ (April 4 (Wednesday)) hosted by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and Food and Drug Safety The ’19 first half drug review briefing session’ (April 2023 (Thursday)) hosted by the Institute of Evaluation received hot attention from more than 4 industry workers every day.

    A panoramic view of the '2023 first half drug review briefing session' prepared as a side event │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition
    A panoramic view of the ‘2023 first half drug review briefing session’ prepared as a side event │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition
    A panoramic view of the 'CI KOREA Conference' prepared as a side event │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition
    A panoramic view of the ‘CI KOREA Conference’ prepared as a side event │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition

    Many users and industry officials also visited the side events in the cosmetics field. ▲ K-beauty export diversification workshop to explore changes in the overseas cosmetics market and strategies to respond to regulations to expand overseas exports of Korean cosmetics companies ▲ CI KOREA Conference to examine the evolution of the cosmetics industry through convergence and R&D trends Together with Uzbekistan, Laos, Cambodia, Tunisia, etc., a large number of local public officials from various nationalities were invited to ▲Overseas expansion 1:1 consultation consultation jointly conducted with the Korea Investment Promotion Office of the United Nations Business Development Organization and Contest Exhibition.

    KOREA LAB (International Research, Experiment and Analysis Equipment Exhibition), held in Halls 4 and 5, is the largest life science and research and analysis equipment trade show in Korea. It recorded the highest number of participants ever.

    This KOREA LAB exhibition presented new trends in the research and experiment analysis equipment market by introducing new technologies and state-of-the-art equipment in the fields of bio, pharmaceutical, food, chemical, nano, and new materials, with the participation of world-leading companies that the industry is paying attention to. During the period, participating companies presented about 80 topics at the ‘KOREA LAB New Product/Excellent Product Presentation Seminar’ to explain their new products and technologies and introduced them to about 2 users.

    Consultation with overseas buyers │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition
    Consultation with overseas buyers │Photo courtesy-Contest Exhibition

    In addition, the organizers of the ICPI WEEK 2023 exhibition held a 9:1 conference with overseas buyers directly inviting overseas buyers from 1 countries including China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong to support domestic companies’ entry into the overseas market. , held various conferences and seminars on 134 topics at the same time, providing insights on the latest trends and future challenges for the industry in addition to the exhibition.

    The next year’s ICPI WEEK event will be held at KINTEX from April 2024 (Tue) to 4 (Fri), 23. It will be held simultaneously with KOREA PACK, the largest exhibition in Asia held every other year, and will be held at the largest scale ever, using both exhibition halls 26 and 1 of KINTEX.

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