9th World Electronics Forum

Introduction and OverviewMatthew Flanigan, TIA (USA)

September 1, 2003Canberra, Australia

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Presentation Outline

Welcome Overview of the WEF Role of WEF / Associations Policy Presentations at WEF IX

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Overview of WEF Founded in 1995 Voluntary gathering of worldwide

electronics industries association leaders

Participants from every world region Focus is on key issues affecting the

global electronics industry (trade, environment, new technologies)

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Overview of WEF Thank you to our hosts, the

Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing Association (AEEMA)

We appreciate the hard work and attention to detail that has gone into planning this meeting

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WEF in the Global Arena Our industry is global in nature International links continue to

expand For example, trade agreements:

– Bilateral agreements (U.S. – Australia)– Regional agreements (Free Trade Area of

the Americas – FTAA)– Global agreements (Doha Round of the

WTO)

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WEF in the Global Arena Other realities bring us closer:

– Our members and their customers provide products and services on a global scale

– Communications networks and products must be available on demand

– Supply chains for a single product may involve a dozen countries

– We are moving from national and regional standards to international standards

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WEF in the Global Arena

These realities highlight the need for organizations such as the WEF

The WEF provides the opportunity to:– Strengthen relationships– Exchange information– Establish common positions

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Overview of Agenda Today we have a full agenda:

– Trade and Open Markets• WTO Issues in the “post-Iraq” international

environment

• WTO Implementation in China

– Intellectual Property– Environmental Issues– New Technologies

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Overview of Agenda

Today (continued):– Lunch in the Members’ Dining Room here

at the Old Parliament House– Dinner at the Commonwealth Club hosted

by Bruce Thompson, Chairman of the Australian Electronics Industry Action Agenda Implementation Group

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Overview of Agenda Tomorrow:

– Report on the WEF Study– Future Shape of the Electronics Industry– Questions:

• Where are the next business opportunities?• How do we transform our sectors to revitalize

the economy?• In what policy areas can we work together to

have the most impact?

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Overview of Agenda

Tomorrow (continued):– By asking questions, the WEF can “chase

the market”– Identify trends and locate investment

opportunities– Cooperation is crucial to encouraging

growth, research and development

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Overview of Agenda

Tomorrow (continued):– Visit the Australian high-tech corridor in

Sydney– Participate in Australian Technology

Showcase presentations– Visit the Australian Technology Park

(Redfern)

Thank you to AEEMAfor hosting

WEF IX

Panels will now begin.