Date

17 May 2006 (Wednesday)

20:00 – 22:00

18 May 2006 (Thursday)

08:00 – 09:00

09:30

10:00 – 10:30

10:30 – 12:15

12:30 – 14:00

14:10

Assemble at Admiral Hotel lobby to walk to Borsen

14:30 – 17:30

Europe Forum

Danish Chamber of Commerce
Borsen, 1217 Copenhagen K
Tel: (45) 7013 1200
Fax: (45) 7013 1201

Attended by: Office Holders , Europe Forum participants, Danish Board Members, other interested members of DHKTA and TDC staff

17:30 – 18:30

Guided tour of the old stock exchange building (Borsen)

18:30

Assemble at Borsen lobby to walk (or take taxi) to Tivoli Gardens

19:30 – 21:00

21:00 – 24:00

Time to enjoy Tivoli Gardens (closes at midnight)

19 May 2006 (Friday)

*OPTIONAL PROGRAMME (Accompanying spouses are welcome to join)

Assemble at Imperial Hotel lobby for coach transfer to A.P. Moeller – Mærsk Group

Visit to Mærsk
To be received by Ejvind Kolding, Financial Director and Jens Raun, Board Member in Denmark-Hong Kong Trade Association
                      
Note: Maersk Logistics was established in 1977 and has more than 200 offices in more than 90 countries by now. It is recognised and leading logistics provider, offering customised and integrated solutions for supply chain management, warehousing and distribution, landside services, ocean freight and airfreight.

11:00

Departure 1: Depart A.P. Moeller - Mærsk Group for Copenhagen Airport for dropping off delegates who are leaving before 14:00

11:45        

Sight seeing in Dragør

12:00

Danish Lunch *

Restaurant Beghuset
Strandgade 14
2791 Dragør
Tel: (45) 3253 0136
Fax: (45) 3253 3531
www.beghuset.dk

13:30

Departure 2: Depart for Copenhagen Airport for dropping off delegates who are leaving before 17:00

13:35

Depart for Sweden – passing by the bridge to Malmø Chamber of Commerce on Øresund Region

Introduction about the history of the Øresund Region by Mr Ole Christofferson, Senior Consultant Danish Chamber of Commerce.

Since the opening of the Øresund Bridge Danish-Swedish cooperation has been further strengthened. Seen from the perspective of the Baltic Sea region as well as of Europe, the opening of one of the longest bridges in the world, the Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden, on July 1st 2000 was an important landmark. The Øresund Bridge means the realisation of a cross-national region of 3 million inhabitants in a 50 km radius.

The bridge notably strengthens Copenhagen and Southern Sweden and consolidates Denmark’s strategic role as the link between Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and the Baltic countries.

14:00

Briefing by Marianne Flygare of the Malmø Chamber of Commerce

Note: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Sweden is the only regional trade organisation that represents companies in Skåne, southern Halland, and the counties of Blekinge, Kronoberg and Kalmar. It is Sweden’s largest chamber of commerce. Member companies range from the small to the large and represent all industries.
The head office is located in Malmö and there are regional offices in Halmstad, Helsingborg, Kalmar, Karlskrona, Kristianstad and Växjö. This is where members can turn to for advice and support, legalisation of documents and be involved in many different events. There is also an office in Brussels and a representative in Berlin. The Chamber has a staff of approximately 30 people.

15:00

Canal tour excursion in Malmø *

16:00

Departure 3: Depart Malmø for Copenhagen Airport for dropping off delegates who are leaving in the evening

17:00

Arrive Imperial Hotel in Copenhagen

19:00

Dinner (at own expense)*

Restaurant Copenhagen Corner
Vesterbrogade 1A
1620 Copenhagen V
Tel: (45) 33 914545
http://www.remmen.dk

14:15 – 14:30

Registration

14:30 – 14:40

Opening Session

Welcoming Remarks by Mr. Bjorn Larsen, Vice Chairman of the Federation

14:40 – 15:10

Presentation by Member Associations on Key Events / Issues (2 mins each)

15:10 – 16:30
(1 hr & 20 mins)

Discussion Session 1

1. What are members expecting from a HK business association?

2. What are the challenges of the HK business associations in Europe?

3. How to capitalise on the strong network of the 14 HK business associations in Europe

16:30 – 16:50

Coffee Break & Photo Session

16:50 – 18:15
(1 hr & 25 mins)

Discussion Session 2

4. How can the Federation and Hong Kong Forum help adding value to the HK business associations in Europe (e.g. Federation website)

5. Way forward

17:20 – 17:30

Closing Session

Remarks by Mr. Chris Leu, Chairman of the Federation
Remarks by Mr. Bjorn Larsen, Vice Chairman of the Federation