Themed "International Technology for Life," the American Lifestyles Expo will be held in Hangzhou, China (West Lake) from November 20-22, 2009 at the International World Trade Center. The ultimate goal of the expo is to help companies increase their brand awareness and sales revenue by networking with Chinese businesses and customers. The Alternative Investments Conference will occur simultaneously and gives investment managers in the private equity and financial sectors the opportunity to meet with Chinese business and political leaders.

November 20-22,will mark three extraordinary days as the American Lifestyle Expo is set to take place at the International World Trade Center in Hangzhou, China (West Lake) while the premier event "The Exceptional Opportunities in China: Alternative Investments Conference" occurs simultaneously.

Carrying the technology theme are a variety of companies including Sina Digital, HP, Sega, Haire, Control, Blue DVD, TCL, Ubi Soft, Electrolux, LG, Neman Digital, Phillips, Lenova, IBM and Artisan Business Group. The net worth of showcased companies combined represent over a billion USD and participation for the 2009 American Lifestyles Expo has surpassed expectation as sponsors and exhibitors continue to grow.

The dental industry will gain leverage in the Chinese market as the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) the world's largest dental implant organization has joined the American Lifestyles Expo this year. As the world's largest provider of continuing dental implant education, ICOI in China is partnering with the Chinese Stomatological Association (CSA) to provide dental and implant education to dental professionals. Johnson & Johnson, Nobel Biocare and Yoshida Dental are supporters of ICOI's institutional education effort titled "Smile and Chewing Technology." This initiative was created to promote how simple dental care and implant technology could improve the "Quality of Life" of Chinese residents.

The primary mission of the American Lifestyles Expo is to provide companies with the opportunity to showcase and sell their products and services directly to Chinese consumers. The ultimate goal of the expo is to help companies increase their brand awareness and sales revenue by networking with Chinese businesses and customers. The upcoming conference furthers this relationship-building objective by as investment managers in the private equity and financial sectors will have the opportunity to meet with Chinese business and political leaders. Both sides will be able to discuss existing and capital market needs, raise questions and offers solutions to pertinent issues of mutual interest.

"The Chinese consumer base in increasingly becoming more wealthy and sophisticated and this is a vital opportunity for Americans to tap into the Chinese market. Targeting Chinese consumers will increase their customer base and create jobs in America. Every company should take advantage of this important opportunity."

West Lake is one of China's most sophisticated and beautiful cities and possibilities for companies and investors are plenty as exhibition space, sponsorships and conference reservations are still available (as of press time). As of October 2009, 200 booths have claimed by top companies and that number is steadily climbing as the November show dates approach. Past exhibitors include Apple, Cadillac, IQ Air, Lego, Wyeth, Disney, NWA, Royal Caribbean International, GM, Diaz Reus (Attorneys and Counselors), Lincoln, GMAC Real Estate International Properties, Ford, Marriot, Hershey's, Ben and Jack's Steakhouse, Subway and Mary Kay.

Praised by the United States Consulate in Shanghai, this annual event is entering its second year. An affordable bargain for companies and individuals who wish to get involved, please visit www.amlexpo.com/ for more information about this event.

By Lency