Marketing communications, exhibition and event specialist e21 Magicmedia signed an exclusive partnership agreement with US-based media provider Questex on 22 June 2006 in unveiling a series of technology-themed conferences in Asia.

This new strategic partnership between e21 Magicmedia and Questex acknowledges the synergies both companies are able to reap with their respective expertise in event management and information technology. Questex will bring to the table its strong edge in content development, invitation of industry experts as well as promotion through its leading magazine titles such as ComputerWorld, ENA/Network World, Enterprise Innovation as well as other media channels, while e21 Magicmedia will be focusing on event management, liaison with professional associations, speaker invitation and soliciting sponsorship.

Both e21 Magicmedia and Questex are hoping to extend the partnership into other emerging markets in Asia, with China topping the priority list.

Introduction of Questex Media Group, Inc. & e21 Magicmedia

Founded in 1989, e21 Magicmedia is an experienced and energetic Integrated Marketing Communications consultancy that focuses on the Greater China market with presence around the globe, including Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Silicon Valley and Taipei. With over fifteen years of US business experience and ten-year history of business in Greater China, e21 Magicmedia has expertise in exhibition services, event management, public relations and web marketing. Our clients include Agfa, BMC, BP, CANON COMMUNCATIONS LLC, Cyberport, DMX, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Novell, SUN & Symantec etc. For details, please visit the following website: www.e21corp.com

Questex Media Group, Inc. is a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex Media serves multiple industries including technology, travel, beauty, home entertainment, landscaping, and industrial and specialty markets through a range of well-established, market-leading products and services. The company's properties include 23 trade publications, 25 conferences and tradeshows, as well as a host of databases and online media brands. Questex Media has more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, Latin America, Asia, and Europe.