Tentative Programme
| Morning | Main Symposium "Think Global, Think Hong Kong" |
| Afternoon | Concurrent Thematic Sessions Proposed Themes:
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Main Symposium
21 September 2017 (Thursday)
"Think Asia, Think Hong Kong", U.K.
Venue: Queen Elizabeth II Centre
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE
"Think Asia, Think Hong Kong", U.K.
Venue: Queen Elizabeth II Centre
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE
08:45 ‐ 09:30
Registration
09:30 ‐ 10:00
Opening Session
- Mr Vincent H S Lo, GBS, JP
Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council - The Right Honourable Liam Fox, MP
British Secretary of State for International Trade
10:00 ‐ 10:40
Think Asia, Think Hong Kong
Given the continuing global economic shift to the East and the rise of Asia’s emerging markets, Hong Kong is perfectly placed to help overseas companies sell their goods and services in Asia, particularly the Chinese mainland. Prominent business leaders will share their experience and insights into realising opportunities in the booming markets of Asia.
Panel Chair
- Lord Sassoon
Chairman, China-Britain Business Council
Speakers
- Mr Victor Chu
Chairman, First Eastern Investment Group - Mr Douglas Flint, CBE
Group Chairman, HSBC Holdings plc - Professor Frederick Ma, GBS, JP
Chairman, Mass Transit Railway Corporation Limited - Dr Fu Yuning
Chairman, China Resources (Holdings) Limited
10:40 ‐ 11:05
Q&A Session
11:05 ‐ 11:25
Coffee Break
11:25 ‐ 12:05
Overseas Companies finding success in Asia through the Hong Kong Platform
This session will feature success stories of tapping into the Asian market through Hong Kong. Speakers will share their practical insights into how one can leverage Hong Kong service excellence to expand their business in Asia and explore the Belt & Road opportunities.
Panel Chair
- Professor Frederick Ma, GBS, JP
Chairman, Mass Transit Railway Corporation Limited
Speakers
- Mr Graham Cartledge, CBE, DL
Chairman, Benoy - Mr Gregory Hodkinson
Chairman, ARUP Group Limited - Mr Jiang Zhengxin
Deputy General Manager, China United Network Communications Group Company Limited
12:05 ‐ 12:30
Q&A Session
12:30 ‐ 14:00
Networking Lunch
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
Doing Business in China and throughout Asia
21 September 2017 (Thursday)
"Think Asia, Think Hong Kong", U.K.
Venue: Queen Elizabeth II Centre
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE
"Think Asia, Think Hong Kong", U.K.
Venue: Queen Elizabeth II Centre
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE
13:45 ‐ 14:00
Registration
14:00 ‐ 14:05
Opening Session
14:05 ‐ 15:00
Hong Kong: Reaching the Asian Consumers
Featuring speakers from Hong Kong and U.K., this session will highlight their successful experiences in mapping out the business strategy in Asia and using Hong Kong as a base to capture business opportunities.
Speakers
- Mr Jonathan Cummings
Chairman, FITCH Design HK - Ms Elisa Harca
Regional Director, Red Ant Asia
15:00 ‐ 15:30
Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
15:30 ‐ 15:45
Coffee Break
15:45 ‐ 16:15
Quick Guide to the Start-up Scene in Asia
Asia’s startup ecosystem has rocketed in the past few years. Meet our panel speakers to understand what resources are available to grow your business and realize opportunities in Asia.
Co-organiser:
Co-organiser:
Panel Chair
- Mr Stephen Phillips
Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong
Speakers
- Mr Mike Hill
Chief Executive Officer, Magnetic Asia - Mr Simon Squibb
Chairman, Nest Global - Mr Michael Young
Director, Michael Young Limited
16:15 ‐ 16:30
Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
