UK firm plans RI expo

JAKARTA (JP): United Kingdom-based trade exhibition organizer Miller Freeman announced on Wednesday it would hold an information technology exhibition here in October in cooperation with local partner PT Internusa Promosarana.

Connectivity Indonesia 1999: International Communications and Networking Solutions will be held in the Jakarta Convention Center from Oct. 12 to Oct. 15.

The organizer said the exhibition was rather different from other computer events because instead of promoting the retail of personal computers and accessories, the event would be more of a showcase of solutions in the communications and networking industry which could benefit Indonesian businesses.

The organizer said it also was working with the Association of Indonesian Private Commercial Banks to hold a seminar on technology in the banking sector as well as solutions in meeting Year 2000 compliance.

The exhibition is also being supported by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology. (gis)