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(For Pre-registered associates of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide)
 
Date Time Activities

1 Dec (Wed)

Main Programme

8am-
8:30am

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; it will help you understand the business of the Federation.

(Member associates are welcome to join as observers)

Venue: Rm N106-108, HKCEC

8:30am-
9am

Registration and Networking

Venue: Foyer, Rm N101, HKCEC

9am-
9:15am

Opening Session

Welcoming Remarks: Fred Lam, Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Opening Remarks: Barry Macdonald, Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (The Federation)

Venue: Rm N101, HKCEC

9:15am-
9:30am

Introduction of Candidates for the 2010-2012 Federation Officers Election

Get to know more about the candidates running for the 2010-2012 Office Holders Election.

Venue: Rm N101, HKCEC

9:30am-
11am

Star Leaders Panel Discussion

Capture this rare opportunity to meet with prominent regional business leaders, who will reveal their business vision and strategies to expand their businesses globally, particularly in the Chinese mainland.

Speakers:
1. Pansy Ho, Managing Director, Shun Tak Holdings Limited
Established in 1972, Shun Tak Holdings Limited is a leading conglomerate in Hong Kong with core businesses in transportation, property, hospitality and investments.
2. Victor Chu, Chairman, First Eastern Investment Group
First Eastern Investment Group is a privately-held, Hong Kong-based investment group specialising in direct investment in "Greater China" region. Founded by Victor Chu in 1988, First Eastern has offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai and London. First Eastern is one of the largest China fund management groups.

Venue: Rm N101, HKCEC

11am-
11:30am

Coffee Break

11:30am-
12:45pm

Outstanding Businesses Panel Discussion

Heads of some thriving businesses in Hong Kong talk about their winning strategies and how their companies have benefited from Hong Kong’s unique advantages for their business expansion.

Speakers:
1. Alex Chu, Deputy Chairman & Executive Director, Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited
Mr Chu has over 35 years experience in the trading, distribution and logistics businesses in Hong Kong, China and other Asian cities. DCH Holdings, based in Hong Kong, is a diversified conglomerate international trading group, which specialises in motor and motor related business, food and consumer products business, as well as logistics business..
 
2. Royce Yuen, Executive Director, Fantastic Natural Cosmetics Limited
Dr Yuen has over 20 years of brand-building and marketing management experiences. He is currently responsible for leading the global strategic planning and brand development of FANCL, a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cosmetics and nutritional supplements.
 
3. John Chu, Chairman & CEO, Centro Digital Pictures Ltd
Mr Chu is the founder and chairman of Centro Digital Pictures, Hong Kong’s pioneer in computer animation and digital film effects. Centro has received numerous Golden Horse and Hong Kong Film Awards and was also nominated for Best Visual Effects at the British Academy Awards for “Kill Bill”.

Venue: Rm N101, HKCEC

1pm-
2:15pm

Keynote Luncheon

Hear from Dr Victor Fung his views about the global outlook for trade. Dr Fung was the first ICC chairman from Hong Kong and the Group Chairman of the Li & Fung group of companies, which comprises major subsidiaries in trading, distribution and retailing

Keynote speaker:
Victor Fung, Honorary Chairman, International Chamber of Commerce

Venue: Rm N201, HKCEC

2:30pm -
3pm

Updates from InvestHK

Speaker:
Simon Galpin, Director-General, InvestHK

Venue: Rm N101, HKCEC

3:15pm-
4:30pm

Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Workshop 1 - Maximizing Returns and Minimizing Risks of Your Business in China

This interactive workshop is specially designed to help you grasp the opportunities and overcome the operational challenges in China.

Speakers:
1. Richard Watson, Managing Director, ATC
2. Stanley Lau, Managing Director, Renley Watch Manufacturing Co Ltd

Venue: Rm N106-108, HKCEC

Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Workshop 2 – Flying High in Hong Kong


Expatriates in Hong Kong tell you how they have started their businesses in Hong Kong and make them successful.

Speakers:
1. Robert Esser, Managing Director, Pantry Magic (HK) Ltd
2. Marc Brulhart, Founding Partner, Marc & Chantal Design

Venue: Rm N109-110, HKCEC

Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Workshop 3 - Navigating the Federation Network


Get updates from the Federation and HKTDC on worldwide support and benefits of being a member associate of the Federation

Venue: Rm N111-112, HKCEC

4:40pm -
5:30pm

Regional Caucuses

Share ideas and experience with fellow associates from your region.

       Asia Pacific (Rm N109-110)
       Europe (Rm N111-112)
       North America (Rm N106-108)

5:30pm-
6:30pm

Networking Drinks


2 Dec(Thurs)

9am-
10am

Federation Executive Committee Meeting and Election of Federation Officers (2010-2012)

Federation officers and executive committee members highlight the business associations’ major developments over the last year. The Federation Chairman, Vice Chairman, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer of session 2010-2012 will be elected.

Venue: Rm N101, HKCEC

10am-
10:30am

Awards Presentation Ceremony

Share the joy of the winning associations of the Grand Achievement Award, Best Initiative Award and Membership Award. You can also learn from the achievements of member associate of the Success Story Award.

Venue: Rm N101, HKCEC

10:30am-
11am

Coffee Break


11am-
12:15pm

Dialogue with China CEOs

A newly introduced session with business leaders from China to talk about their secret recipes of running successful private enterprises on the Chinese mainland.

Speakers:
1. Ling Lanfang, President, Silk Road Holding Group Co Ltd
2. Xia Hua, Chairman, Eve Enterprise Group

Venue: Rm N101, HKCEC

12:30pm-
2pm

Keynote Luncheon

Hear from The Hon Wong Yan Lung, HKSAR’s Secretary for Justice, the latest legal developments of Hong Kong

Speaker:

The Hon Wong Yan Lung, Secretary for Justice, Hong Kong Special Administration Region

Venue: Rm N201, HKCEC

2:15pm-
5:30pm

High-level Conference at World SME Expo


4:30pm-
6pm

Option 1: Centro Digital Pictures

Centro is famous for creating cutting-edge and eye-popping effects for movies. Their area of expertise covers the design, production, computer-animation and post-production of interactive content and special venue films. The company was originally founded as a post-production company in 1987. Recently, it produced the first Walt Disney-invested live-action animation in Hong Kong, “The Magic Gourd”.

Option 2: The 8th Estate Winery

A fully functional urban winery in Hong Kong, the 8th Estate Winery was established by a Canadian in 2007. It operates as a boutique winery in a high-rise on the Hong Kong Island. Frozen grapes are imported from vineyards all over the world and production process begins in Hong Kong in a traditional way. It offers an exclusive and unique lifestyle experience for wine lovers in town.

6:30pm-
9:30pm

Farewell Dinner

The annual get-together will take you to the Victoria Peak, 600 metres above sea level, for an incomparable panoramic view of Hong Kong. Time to let your hair down to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

Venue: Cafe Deco, Levels 1, Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Road

3 Dec (Fri) 9:30am-
12:30pm

Office Holders’ Debriefing Meeting

Venue: Council Chamber, 39/F HKTDC Office

The programme is subject to change.

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