Option 1: Pan-PRD Trip to Fujian

Highlights: The Pan-PRD region is an important manufacturing base and consumer market endowed with rich natural resources and technology, as well as a skilled employee base. It includes nine provinces, which accounted for 30.5 per cent of the mainland’s retail sales, 31.7 per cent of the mainland’s GDP and 38.3 per cent of its exports in 2006.

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. In 2006, its GDP grew by 14 per cent, to RMB761.5 billion. Retail sales of consumer goods rose by 15.3 per cent, to RMB270.4 billion. Because of its closeness, geographically and culturally, to Taiwan, Fujian benefits from Taiwanese investment.

An important mainland financial market, and one of China’s most popular tourist attractions, Fujian is well worth visiting.

Option 2: Visit to Eco Expo Asia

Highlights: 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

Highlights: 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 and Grand I & II, 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

Highlights: Star Leaders’ panel members reveal their vision of Hong Kong and the secrets behind their business success in China.

Speakers:
• Mr. Philip Chen, Chairman, John Swire & Sons (China) Limited

Swire's principal areas of operation are in the Asia Pacific region, and centre on the Greater China area. The Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong is home to publicly quoted Swire Pacific, whose core businesses are grouped under five operating divisions: property, aviation, beverages, marine services, and trading & industrial.

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

The longest established bank in Hong Kong, Standard Chartered has its roots in the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China (founded 1853). The first branch in Hong Kong was opened in1859, and in 1862 it began issuing banknotes, a function it retains today. With a wide-spread international network and an emphasis on Asia, Africa, the Middle East and, increasingly, Latin America, the Bank specialises in consumer, corporate and institutional banking, trade services, custodial services and treasury activities.

Coffee Break

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

Outstanding Businesses Panel Discussion

Highlights: Business leaders discuss their winning strategies and how they have benefited from Hong Kong’s unique advantages.

Speakers:
• Mr. Norm Lo, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Research in Motion (Canada)
Research In Motion (RIM), famous for its Blackberry multi-media device widely used worldwide, is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions. RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, text messaging (SMS and MMS) and Internet.

• Mr. Peter Young, Chief Executive, The Chemcentral Group (China)
The Chemcentral is a chemicals company started up in China and has recently moved its regional base to Hong Kong for business expansion in the region.

• Mr. Christian K-L Heilesen, Chief Executive Officer, funmobile Ltd.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Hong Kong with regional offices in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia, Funmobile has been at the forefront of innovation as a leading mobile content developer and messaging services provider in Asia Pacific .

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Pre-Luncheon Drinks

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

Keynote Luncheon hosted by Mr. Jack So, Chairman of HKTDC and Mr. Barry Macdonald, Chairman of the Federation (includes a commemorative group photo)

Members of the Board of Governors of the Federation will be invited

Guest of Honour: The Hon. John Tsang, JP, Financial Secretary, HKSAR (To be confirmed)

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Concurrent Thematic Workshops

1. Retail and Distribution
   

   •	Ms. Viveca Chan, Chairman & CEO, WE Marketing Group, Effective branding and marketing communications in China
   •	Mr. Denis Li, Group Director, Jebsen & Co. Ltd, to speak on Partnership with overseas companies for distributing and selling their products in China
   •	Ms. Janet De Silva, CEO, Retail China Limited, to speak on identifying retail access and operating retail network in China

   
   Venue: Salon I - IV, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel
   
   
2. Practical Advice from Professionals on How to Establish a China Business through Hong Kong
   

   •	Ms. Yvonne Chua, Partner and Notary Public, a partner of Wilkinson & Grist, to speak on launching China’s Intellectual Property Protection via Hong Kong
   •	Ms. Janet Cheang, Founder and Consulting Partner of Pinpoint Consultancy Limited, to speak on Hong Kong's role in brand building and corporate development for mainland companies
   •	Mr. Victor Yang, Senior Partner, Boughton Peterson Yang Anderson, to speak on legal and tax issues

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

Six-Minute Business Dating – Meeting Your Match

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

Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel

Cocktail Reception cum Breakout Session by Industry Clusters

Industry clusters: 1) finance 2) sourcing and trading 3) logistics and professional services

Highlights: Enjoy a glass of wine and the stimulating company of participants, and potential business partners, from all over the world.

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

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

Hong Kong’s Role as a Regional Financial Centre

Highlights: Government official offers his insights into Hong Kong’s financial markets, as well as updates on government policy. Feel the pulse of Hong Kong in this special briefing session.

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

Venue: Concord Room I, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel

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

Highlights: Heads of Associations and Executive Committee highlight the opportunities and challenges faced by the Federation and individual Hong Kong Business Associations. Vote and witness the election of the Federation Officers for 2008-2010.

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

Venue: Concord Room I, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel

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

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

Highlights: A rare opportunity to gather insider intelligence on economic and political developments in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.

Venue: Bauhinia Room, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

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

Awards Committee Meeting
(For Awards Committee Members Only)

Venue: Room 3801, HKTDC Office, 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

Federation Office Holders Defriefing Meeting
(For Federation Officers Only)

Venue: Council Chamber, Office Tower, Convention Plaza (HKTDC Office)