In case anyone wanted a reason to visit China; see below... > > From: "Chapal Khasnabis" <khasnabisc@who.int> > Subject: [gate] 2nd Global Conference on Assistive Technology, Beijing 13 & 14 September 2017 > Date: April 24, 2017 at 11:17:04 CDT > To: "GATE" <gate@mednet-communities.net> > Reply-To: "GATE" <gate@mednet-communities.net> > > Dear colleagues, > > Please see the information below from the organizers of the 2nd Global Conference on Assistive Technology, Beijing, China. Event is very important to include Assistive Technology under the Belt and Road initiative. > > Thanks - Chapal > ____________________________________________________________________ > > The Global Conference on Assistive Devices & Technology Industry (ASEM Plus) as an integral part of the ASEM Disability Cooperation Event was successfully held by China Disabled Persons’ Federation and World Health Organization in October 2015. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and German Chancellor Angela Merkel graced the opening event and addressed the participants. > > The Second Global Conference on Assistive Technology, jointly hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, China Disabled Person’s Federation, World Health Organization, International Telecommunication Union and Rehabilitation International (TBD), will take place on September 14, 2017 in Beijing China. > > The discussion will be focused on the following subjects: > 1. Policies related to AT > 2. Innovation > 3. Training of personnel > 4. International cooperation > 5. Development strategy > 6. Difficulties and challenges > > The conference will bring together global experts, scholars and representatives of enterprises in the field of assistive technology and speakers are invited for the conference. > > Tentative Programme: > September 13 Registration > Note: Care & Rehabilitation Expo China opens that day and those interested in visiting could come to China National Convention Center. > > September 14 > Opening ceremony of Belt and Road Disability Cooperation Event > Second Global Conference on Assistive Technology > > September 15 Departure > > Those interested in attending should email directly to Ms. LIU Bofei: > Email: fjcydh@163.com > Tel: +86-10-6313 5191 > > > __________ > > Thank you for your mail and contribution. > Together, we will make a difference - GATE community. > > You are receiving this message because you're a member of the community GATE. > > View this contribution on the web site https://mednet-communities.net/_/ql4rwgg8 > > > A reply to this message will be sent to all members of GATE. > To reply to sender, send a message to khasnabisc@who.int. > To unsubscribe, send an email to leave.gate@mednet-communities.net >