Option 1: Pan-PRD Trip to Fujian

Fujian Province is located along the southeastern coast, opposite Taiwan across the Taiwan Strait. Fujian has an area of 121,400 square kilometres and a population of 35.6 million. Because of its closeness, geographically and culturally, to Taiwan, Fujian benefits from Taiwanese investment.

Hong Kong and Fujian are economically tied. Hong Kong is the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment in Fujian, accounting for 41% of the province's utilised FDI. The Xiamen-Shenzhen Railway, expected to be completed in 2011, will further strengthen their cooperation. It will take only three hours to travel from Xiamen to Shenzhen, which is half an hour away from Hong Kong.

Fujian is a manufacturing base with light industry predominating. Major export items include mechanical and electrical products, garments and footwear.

Option 2: Visit to Eco Expo Asia

Eco Expo Asia is a leading regional trade fair for the environmental protection industry. This year’s expo features the latest trends, solutions, products and services in the environmental industry, focusing on issues of concern in Asia and worldwide.

Organisers: Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong International Airport

Federation's Annual General Meeting

This is an annual meeting for all heads of the Federation’s member associations and chapters/sections. We welcome you to participate as an observer to share and understand the businesses of the Federation

Venue: Grand III & Annex, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Registration and Networking

Venue: Ballroom Foyer, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Opening Session

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Introduction of Candidates of the 2008-2010 Federation Officers Election

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Star Leaders Panel Discussion

Star Leaders will reveal how they turn regional opportunities into successful global businesses.

Speakers:
• Philip Chen, Chairman, John Swire & Sons (China) Ltd

John Swire & Sons (China) Ltd plays a pivotal role in formulating strategy for Swire’s development in the Chinese mainland. It also handles liaison, coordination, negotiation and research on behalf of the Swire group companies. Swire’s principal businesses in the Chinese mainland include large property development projects; airline passenger and cargo services to 20 mainland cities; aircraft maintenance services; the franchised bottling and distribution of Coca-Cola products in seven provinces; operation of a network of more than 90 well-known brand stores; packaging and distribution of sugar products; and the manufacturing of paint and aluminum cans.

Philip Chen is Chairman of John Swire and Sons (China) Ltd and Deputy Chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Executive Director of Swire Pacific Ltd and John Swire and Sons (Hong Kong) Ltd. Mr Chen joined the Swire Group in 1977, and was assigned to Cathay Pacific (CX) the same year. He became Chief Executive of Cathay Pacific Airways in 2005 and also Chairman of HK Dragon Airlines. Under his leadership, HK has become an aviation hub and CX a hub airline. In addition, CX has achieved record-breaking revenue on several occasions and was voted best airline in 2006. From 1989 to 1992, Mr Chen was based in Beijing as Chief Executive and General Manager of Swire China. He has worked in Singapore and Japan before as well. Mr Chen has also published five books of travel stories.

Mr Chen will share his insights into China's growth potential, as well as his personal experience on living and working in China.

• Benjamin Hung, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd

Standard Chartered is one of the leading international banks in the world. Publicly listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Standard Chartered employs 73,000 people in more than 70 countries. The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the HKSAR's three note-issuing banks and has been providing comprehensive consumer and wholesale banking services in the past 150 years.

Benjamin Hung is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited. In addition to the CEO role, Mr Hung also engaged in various community services. He is currently Board member of the Airport Authority and Hospital Authority and also member of the Hong Kong Exchange Risk Management Committee and Insurance Advisory Committee. Mr Hung also chairs the Community Business Leadership, a non-profit organisation aimed at promoting corporate social responsibility in Hong Kong.

Mr Hung will share with us his insights on Hong Kong’s competitive edges and its role in the development of China’s financial market.

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Coffee Break

Venue: Grand I & II, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Outstanding Businesses Panel Discussion

Business leaders talk about their winning strategies and how their overseas companies have benefited from Hong Kong’s unique advantages.

Speakers:
• Peter Young, Chief Executive, The Chemcentral Group (China)
Chemcentral Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company with operations in Shanghai and Suzhou. Chemcentral Ltd first entered the China market in the early 1980s, focusing on the chemical distribution business. After expanding its Shanghai operation in 2001, Mr Young decided to move the company’s business development headquarters back to Hong Kong to develop its China and Asia regional markets. Mr Young will share his experience of operating an SME business in the changing environments of Hong Kong and Shanghai over the past 25 years.

• Zane Moi, Director, Asia Pacific, Research in Motion Ltd (Canada)
Canadian company Research in Motion (RIM), founded in 1984, is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless devices. RIM’s award-winning products include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the wireless device product line, software development tools and radio modems. It also handles software/hardware licensing agreements. Hong Kong is RIM's core base in the Asia-Pacific and occupies a special place in RIM's history: Hong Kong-based telecom operator Hutchison – now 3 Hong Kong – was the first carrier to introduce BlackBerry to the region. Mr Moi will explain how RIM has benefited from a strong presence in Hong Kong to realise increasing opportunities in existing and new markets.

• Christian K-L Heilesen, Chief Executive Officer, Funmobile Ltd
Funmobile is a global marketer and distributor of mobile and online entertainment products and services. It offers a rich portfolio of mobile content, including music, mobile games, graphics, videos and infotainment delivered via a global mobile platform. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Funmobile distributes products and services in 19 countries, with more than one million subscribers and 104 wireless carrier connections.

Mr Heilesen, a passionate entrepreneur, started using his own network of popular websites to bring traffic to Fortune 500 advertisers through affiliate programmes in 1997 when he was 13 years old and residing in Denmark; he moved to Hong Kong to found Funmobile Ltd in 2003 and will detail how he has capitalised on Hong Kong's services and marketing talent.

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Pre-Luncheon Drinks

Venue: Grand I & II, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Keynote Luncheon featuring The Hon John Tsang, Financial Secretary, HKSAR

Hosted by Fred Lam, Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and Barry Macdonald, Chairman of the Federation

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Remarks: Consuls-General and members of the Board of Governors of the Federation are invited; commemorative group photos will be taken

Note: Please bring along your badge and admission ticket for entry!

Concurrent Thematic Workshops

These interactive discussions are designed for business executives contemplating a new business start-up in Hong Kong or the mainland, or looking for additional business opportunities. Speakers will offer practical advice and strategies for developing business in the Chinese mainland and throughout the region.

Option 1: Retail and Distribution

•	Viveca Chan, Chairman and CEO, WE Marketing Group Ms Chan has helped numerous multinational and local clients build top brands in the region. She will speak on effective branding and marketing communications in China.
•	Denis Li, Group Director, Jebsen & Co Ltd Started more than 100 years ago, Jebsen & Co Ltd has evolved from a general trading firm into a focused marketing and distribution organisation. Mr Li will speak about trading and distributing in China.
•	Janet De Silva, CEO, Retail China Ltd Retail China launches and operates international retail brands in China. Ms Silva will speak on how to manage retail outlets on the mainland successfully.

Venue: Salon I - IV, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Option 2: Practical Advice from Professionals on How to Establish a China Business through Hong Kong

•	Yvonne Chua, Partner and Notary Public, Wilkinson & Grist An expert in intellectual property protection, Ms Chua will speak on protecting your IP in the Chinese mainland through Hong Kong.
•	Janet Cheang, Founder and Consulting Partner, Pinpoint Consultancy Ltd A professional consultant in strategy development, leadership training and business coaching, Ms Cheang will speak about China market-entry strategies for SMEs.
•	Victor Yang, Senior Partner, Boughton Peterson Yang Anderson Mr Yang’s areas of practice include corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, securities and public listings, trusts and tax planning. He will speak on taxation treatment and other legal issues in China.

Venue: Grand I - II, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Six-Minute Business Dating – Meeting Your Match

Through this popular speed-dating format, participants meet face-to-face with a succession of executives from Hong Kong and around the world, changing business partners every six minutes.

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Cocktail Reception and Breakout Session by Industry Sector – with Hong Kong Industry Players and Services Providers

Enjoy a glass of wine and the stimulating company of participants and potential business partners from Hong Kong and other parts of the world.

Venue: Salon I - IV, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Hong Kong’s Role as a Regional Financial Centre

Feel the pulse of Hong Kong through the insights of the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, HKSAR

Speaker:
Professor K C Chan, SBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, HKSAR

Venue: Concord Room I, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel

Outstanding Initiative Award Presentation Ceremony and Experience Sharing by Award winners

Share the joy and learn from the winning associations in the Outstanding Initiative Award and the winners of the Success Story Award.

Venue: Concord Room I, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel

Federation's Executive Committee Meeting and Election of Federation Officers (2008-2010)

Federation officers and executive committee members highlight the business associations’ major developments over the past year. Witness, as well, the election of the Federation officers for 2008 to 2010.

Venue: Concord Room I, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel

Note: Federation associates are welcome to attend the meeting as observers.

Keynote Luncheon featuring The Hon C.Y. Leung, GBS, JP, Non-official Member, Executive Council, HKSAR

A rare opportunity to gather inside intelligence on political and economic developments in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The Hon CY Leung has held various high-level positions in the HKSAR and remains an integral part of Hong Kong’s Executive Council. In his private capacity, Mr Leung is Chairman of DTZ, a leading property services company.

Hosted by Fred Lam, Executive Director of the HKTDC and Chairman of the Federation

Venue: Bauhinia Room, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Note: Please bring along your badge and admission ticket for entry!

Federation Office Holders Defriefing Meeting
(For Federation Officers Only)

Venue: 39/F, Office Tower Convention Plaza 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai