Panel Discussion (Session One)
Hong Kong's role in the globalising China

How CEPA contributes to an even stronger Greater Pearl River Delta

Moderator: Alan Wong, Director, International, HKTDC

Speakers:

Update on CEPA Clement Leung, Deputy Director-General of Trade & Industry (Commercial Relations, Controls & Support), HKSAR Government Implications of CEPA Prof. Richard Wong, SBS, JP, Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of HK Hong Kong's role in the globalising China James Hughes-Hallett, Chairman, John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd

Venue: Room 201, HKCEC

Panel Discussion (Session Two)
Asia's best location for international SMEs

Insight and advice on developing a competitive business strategy in China

Moderator: Sarah Monks, Director, Communication, HKTDC Speakers: - Paul Clerc-Renaud, Managing Director, Fargo Group HK-based French company specialising in Euro-China trade. Products traded range from industrial equipment & supplies to lingerie to lifestyle products. - Stephen Greer, CEO, Smorgon Hartwell Recycling Ltd. HK-based US/Australian joint venture company specialising in steel-recycling in the region. - Elizabeth Thomson, President, ICS Trust (Asia) Ltd. HK-based Canadian company specialising in consultancy service helping foreign companies on tax structuring and trade matters.

Venue: Room 201, HKCEC

Luncheon hosted by Michael Sze, JP, Executive Director, HKTDC

Keynote Speaker: Peter Woo, GBS, JP, Chairman, HKTDC

Topic: Making the most of your Hong Kong Connection

Venue: Room 301, HKCEC

Plenary Session on Association Best Practices

1)	How the Federation could add value to you? Presented by Jenny Koo, Federation Secretariat
2)	How to grow the association membership? Case studies on UK, France and Northern California. Chaired by Maxwell Brotman, Immediate Past Chairman, Federation
3)	How to organize successful business missions to Hong Kong? Case studies on Canada and Australia. Presented by Yossi Weidenfeld, Hon. Treasure, Federation
4)	What are the achievements and common issues in the key regions? Presented by Bjorn Larsen, Hon. Secretary, Federation

Venue: Room 201, HKCEC

15:45-16:00

Annual General Meeting

For Association Heads & Office Holders Only.

Venue: Room 206-8, HKCEC

Note: Associates are welcome to attend as observers.

Executive Committee Meeting

For Federation Executive Committee members Only.

Venue: Room 206-8, HKCEC

Note: Associates are welcome to attend as observers.

Regional Caucus

For Federation associates Only. Associates of business associations will be divided regionally to discuss key issues and network with other members from the same region

Australasia & Asia	---	Room 211-212
Europe	---	Room 209-210
Canada	---	Room 201
US	---	Room 206-208

Venue: Level 2, HKCEC

Cocktail Reception

hosted by Federation of HK Business Associations Worldwide with

Denise Yue, GBS, JP, Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology
(Commerce & Industry), HKSAR Government as Guest of Honor

Networking among Federation associates and with Hong Kong business communities.

Venue: Room 301, HKCEC

China Advisory Workshop

This session aims to demystify the rules, regulations and local customs that surround business interaction in China. Hong Kong company will share its success, insights and experience of doing business in the Chinese mainland.

Venue: Room 201, HKCEC

Global Business Dialogue
(please select one of the three concurrent sessions)

This session is designed for Federation associates to raise issues firsthand with China-experienced HK professionals and to explore business opportunities. The format will be an interactive dialogue between participating associates and HK professionals.

A.	Advisory Workshop on Accounting & Taxation - "How to structure your business in Hong Kong to maximise tax savings & profit?" Chaired by: - David Sun, President, HK Society of Accountants (Chairman, Assurance & Advisory Business Services, Ernst & Young) To be accompanied by: - Tim Lui, Chairman, Taxation Committee, HK Society of Accountants (Tax Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers) - Yvonne Law, Deputy Chairman, Taxation Committee, HK Society of Accountants (National Chief Knowledge Officer and Partner, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu)
B.	Advisory Workshop on Legal & Arbitration Issues - "How to deal with conflicts with your Hong Kong & mainland partners? Chaired by: - Ip Shing Hing, President, The Law Society of HK (Partner, Christine M. Koo & Ip) To be accompanied by: - Christopher To, Secretary-General, HK Int'l Arbitration Centre - Geoffrey Booth, Chairman, Arbitration Dispute Resolution Committee, The Law Society of HK (Partner, Haldanes) - Norris Yang, Chairman, HK Mediation Council; Executive Director, ADR Chambers (HK) Ltd; Partner, Boughton Peterson Yang Anderson
C.	Advisory Workshop on "How overseas companies can capitalise on CEPA opportunities?" Chaired by: - Fred Kan, Senior Partner, Fred Kan & Co. To be accompanied by: - Michael J. Lintern-Smith, Senior Partner, Robertsons - David Cho, Partner and Head, Tax & Trust Services Dept., Moores Rowland Mazars

Venue: Room 201 - 212, HKCEC

Networking Opportunities

Provision of meeting place to facilitate networking. Appointment fixing business matching service by HKTDC.

1)	Amongst Federation associates (within and outside its region)
2)	Between associates and HK companies (including appointments pre-arranged by HKHong Kong Trade Development Council Enquiries Dept.)

Venue: Room 206-208, HKCEC

Farewell Dinner hosted by Michael Sze, JP, Executive Director, HKTDC

For Federation associates & spouses Only.

Venue: Officers' Club, Correctional Services Department, 51 Tung Tau Wan Road, Stanley, HK