The 12th International General Medical Exhibition, MedSib - 2002, will be organized by the Siberian Fair, IEG Solingen (Germany) at the World Trade Center Novosibirsk on 14 - 17 May, 2002 in Novosibirsk, Russia. Since 1996 MedSib is a Member of UFI - Union of International Fairs (Paris) and the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs which proves the high international standard of services for exhibitors and visitors.

MedSib - 2002 is all set to bring unrivalled opportunities for trade and investment in Russia, where the demand for high quality healthcare services, medical facilities and equipment has not ceased growing. More then 70 % of medical equipment, 80 % of hygienic articles, 65 % of pharmaceutical products are met through imports.

Supported by the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia, Healthcare Committee of Russia, Novosibirsk Regional Administration, All-Russian Academy of Sciences, All-Russian Medical Association MedSib - 2002 will encompass a high-level conference program where experts will be present to discuss the latest advancements in the hospital and healthcare industry.

In addition, there will be a series of seminars covering important areas, press-conference, round tables, presentations.

A special Focus of the exhibition will be made on "Public Health of Siberia. Primary Prophylaxis in Practice".

MedSib - 2001: Facts and figures

Total number of exhibitors - 429,

Number of Russian exhibitors - 312,

Number of foreign exhibitors - 117,

Number of producers - 72 %,

Net area of the exposition - 4500 sq. m,

Number of visitors over - 13.000,

Number of countries - 20.

About the organizer

The Siberian Fair (Russia) is one of the leading organizers of industrial exhibitions and trade fairs in CIS. In the past 10 years The Siberian Fair has staged over 600 events in Novosibirsk as well as other major economic centers of Russia and CIS.

Since 1989 over 60000 Russian and foreign companies exhibited their products at specialized exhibitions. The Siberian Fair has been the founder of the World Trade Center Novosibirsk, is a Member of UFI, Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs, International Trade Association, International Building Exhibition Committee, a number of international professional associations.

Scope of participation

MedSib'2002

Provides scope in 6 sectors

SibMedTech - 2002 - Exhibition of Medical Equipment Manufacturers

SibPharma - 2002 - the 12th Exhibition of Pharmaceutical Products

SibDent - 2001- 12th Exhibition of Dental Products and Equipment

SibOptic - 2002 - 9th Exhibition of Optical Technology and Equipment

SibLabor - 2002 - 6th Exhibition of Laboratory Equipment and Techniques

Body Shop - Exhibition of Body and Hair Care Products, Fitness Methods, Means of Hygiene, Diet Products, Vitamins.

Why Novosibirsk

The largest transport and distribution hub based on the Trans-Siberian Railway

New International Airport operating 148 daily flights

The largest cargo and parcel center with DHL, UPS, TNT, FedEx services

Comparatively high purchasing ability of the population

1 311 medical establishments including 1 134 general hospitals, 16 hospitals for children, 10 maternity hospitals, 35 clinics, polyclinics, 40 dental surgeries, 8 health centers, 5 psychoneurology hospitals, 7 children's homes, 295 diagnostical laboratories, 50 X-ray rooms, 139 functional diagnostic departments, 75 endoscopy rooms, 70 ultrasound diagnostics rooms.

Key factors of success

You will benefit from a comprehensive promotional campaign that is already underway. It includes advertising and regular news releases in trade journals and leading newspapers, updated fair information and invitations to target buyers and specialists, special reports in magazines and newspapers, street banners and series of public relations activities.

The location of MedSib-2002 at the International Exhibition Center downtown of Novosibirsk with convenient access, exhibitor and visitor services will ensure high quality visitor attendance from all over Novosibirsk, Siberia and beyond. 6500 square meters of space with easy loading and parking facilities, snack bars and restaurant, international communications, Internet center, international forwarder, drugstore, taxi services and many more on-site facilities will make your participation easy, convenient and pleasant.

For more information please contact

Kseniya Pavlova (Ms)

International Project Manager

The Siberian Fair

Krasny Prospect 220/10, Novosibirsk, Russia

Tel. 7-3832-106290

Fax. 7-3832-259845

Email: pavlova@sibfair.nsk.su

Web: http://www.sibfair.ru/fair/eng/calend/