FIABCI to Host 2013 World Congress in Taichung, Taiwan

TAICHUNG, TAIWAN and NEW YORK, NY and PARIS--(Marketwire - Mar 27, 2013) - FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation, will host its 2013 World Congress in Taichung, Taiwan from May 24-29 (Business Days: May 24-26; World Congress: May 27-29). The FIABCI 64th World Congress will attract global leaders from the real estate industry who will converge on the international city to network, build business, share experiences, advance industry knowledge and stimulate conversations

The 64th FIABCI World Congress is one of the most respected international real estate meetings in 2013. The Congress theme will focus on "Innovation in Sustainable Development" and will set a platform for international participants to recognize differences in development patterns and public policies and better understand prospects and trends for real estate progress in Asia. Sustainable development has always been a major goal of urban development in Taiwan, particularly in the innovation of green building technology. In addition to traditional approaches for sustainable development, the Congress will focus on recent trends in real estate which advances theoretical and practical discussions, and recognizes sustainability through innovative applications of projects particular to Asia. The Congress program will also focus on efforts that Asian stakeholders have spent on ground-breaking technology to achieve green cities and look at means to apply these technologies throughout the world.

Attendees will find the program filled with cutting edge and timely information pertaining to real estate as well as numerous opportunities for business development, international marketing and networking. Several world-renowned experts and internationally recognized business leaders from the global real estate and development industries will present and share ideas.

Program highlights include:

• Keynote Speaker: Japanese Architect Toyo Ito, considered one of the world's most innovative and influential architects
• International Marketing Sessions
• World Council and Committee Meetings
• Prix d'Excellence Award Dinner
• Recreational and Study Tours: Participants will see, experience and hear about local culture and important real estate, landscape and development projects in this beautiful country

"Taichung, Taiwan is the perfect location to hold this year's World Congress," explained FIABCI World President Judy Shenefield. "With its vibrant technology, world famous culture and tradition, innovative spirit and leadership, Taichung is a great city which offers enormous potential for the future. The Congress program will focus on innovation related to sustainable development and the greening of real estate markets," she continued.

For detailed information or to register, www.fiabci64.tw

About The International Real Estate Federation
The International Real Estate Federation, FIABCI, is a business organization of real estate professionals in 65 countries which represents approximately 100 national real estate associations and holds a special "consultative" status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization (ECOSOC). FIABCI is a non-political entity whose objective is to help its members add an international dimension to their businesses and helps members acquire knowledge, develop networks and optimize business opportunities throughout the world. For information, log onto the website at www.FIABCI.org or contact Alyssa Nightingale (631) 367-8599.