APTN operated a Forum which brought together professionals interested in the development of Asian technologies. "Asia" meant anywhere from Japan through to the Sub-Continent, with the inclusion of Australasia.
“Technologies” were not just technologies per se, but also the companies, broader institutions, cultures and government policies which determine the pace of technological development in the region.
APTN operated as a semi-charity (a Company Limited by Guarantee) and was built round the networks created by Louis Turner from the days when he ran annual high-level (often at ministerial-level) High Technology Forums with Japan (over 20 years), Korea (5 years) and China (3 years). Subsequently he drove APTN under the guidance of a Board, and a growing number of specialists who gave ad hoc advice. The company was financed by a combination of annual subscriptions, occasional donations and fees to attend particular events.
Louis retired to Cornwall in 2013 and is now driving the 3D Kernow initiative (www.3dkernow.org) a Community Interest Company based in Falmouth with the goal of spreading 3D Printing expertise around Cornwall.
This company is exploring applications relevant to the regional economy of Cornwall, South West England and similar locations.
APTN brought people together in two main ways. Physically, we ran regular executive-driven seminars in London, drawing on a network of just under 3000 people and hosted by a range of partners.
Virtually, APTN ran two groups within LinkedIn focusing on Asian Technology in general, and on Asian Biopharma developments in particular.
The parent group had just over 1300 participants. Over half the participants came from outside the UK, led by the USA (9%), Japan (8%), China (6%) India (4%), Singapore (3%), Malaysia (3%), Australia (2%) - followed in descending order by Germany, France, Taiwan, Korea, Switzerland, Indonesia, Ireland, Philippines, Canada, Finland, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Poland, Turkey, Italy.
In later years, APTN developed particular strengths in the following areas:
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Clean Technologies
- Branding and Trade Mark issues.
Other seminars covered
- the Asian dimension of Entrepreneurship Intellectual Property strategies
- Career paths
- Innovation policies
- Western R&D strategies in the region
- Impact of offshoring on Western manufacturing Developments within specific countries (Japan, China, India, Singapore to the fore)
- Foreign Direct Investment Issues
This site archives information about these events.
