Programme (Hong Kong Time - GMT+8)

Programme is subject to change without prior notice.
30 Nov 2021 (Tuesday)
16:00 - 16:45
Opening and Keynote Sessions

 

Welcome Remarks: Dennis Chiu, Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (2018-2021)

Opening Remarks: Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC

Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

16:55 - 18:00
Main Session: Capturing New Business Opportunities via Innovation and Sustainability

 

The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to various sectors, but also gave rise to new business opportunities. Innovation and sustainability are deemed to be the key to succeed in the post-pandemic era. Speakers from different industries will share how their companies identified and captured new and exciting opportunities.

 

Moderator: Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research, HKTDC

Speakers:

  1. Herbert Chia, Venture Partner, Sequoia Capital China
  2. Mark Yong, Managing Director (APAC & EMEA), Blume Global
  3. Lucy Liu, Co-founder and President, Airwallex
18:00 - 18:30
Live Networking Session

 

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01 Dec 2021 (Wednesday)
07:30 - 09:30
Video Replay - Opening, Keynote and Main Sessions

 

Welcome Remarks: Dennis Chiu, Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (2018-2021)

Opening Remarks: Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC

Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

 

Main Session: Capturing New Business Opportunities via Innovation and Sustainability

The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to various sectors, but also gave rise to new business opportunities. Innovation and sustainability are deemed to be the key to succeed in the post-pandemic era. Speakers from different industries will share how their companies identified and captured new and exciting opportunities.

 

Moderator: Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research, HKTDC

Speakers:

  1. Herbert Chia, Venture Partner, Sequoia Capital China
  2. Mark Yong, Managing Director (APAC & EMEA), Blume Global
  3. Lucy Liu, Co-founder and President, Airwallex
09:30 - 10:00
Live Networking Session

 

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15:50 - 17:00
Announcement of the Federation's Newly Elected Office Holders and Greater Bay Area Session

Remarks by Chairperson (2021-2024), Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide

 

Greater Bay Area Session: Opportunities from China’s Dual Circulation Policy and the GBA Development

Cities in the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) have developed rapidly in recent years and its development is further bolstered by the introduction of China's “dual circulation policy”.  In fact, the 86 million potential customers in the area also give a fresh impetus to the entire Bay Area economy. This session will enable participants to understand the latest developments and challenges in the GBA with aim to equip the participants to seize new opportunities through innovation and technology. 

 

Moderator: Catherine Tsang, PwC Partner - China Tax and Business Advisory

Speaker:

  1. Alex Koo, Chief Executive Office, Chevalier AOC Freight Express Holdings Limited
  2. Anthony Lin, CEO, Greater Bay Area. Standard Chartered Bank
  3. Xu Wei, Vice President and Secretary of the Board, PCI Technology Group
17:00 - 18:00
Announcement of Awards Programme Winners & Young Executive Programme

 

Young Executive Programme: Opportunities Arising from Health Tech Innovation and Wellness

Facing the post-pandemic era, young entrepreneurs not only need to deal with the new normal, they also need to identify what would be the next normal for making the businesses survive and grow. The changing demographics in Asia, coupled with health-consciousness represent ample business opportunities.  In this session, Hong Kong young entrepreneurs will share their stories and insights on the development of health tech and wellness businesses.

For details, please click HERE.

 

Moderator: Ricky Choi, Senior Manager - Smart Living, Hong Kong Cyberport

Speakers:

  1. Justin Chan, CEO, Gense Technologies
  2. Jacky Lio, Chief Medical Officer, Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited
  3. Yvonne Lo, Chief Marketing Officer, LIFY Wellness
18:00 - 18:30
Live Networking Session

 

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02 Dec 2021 (Thursday)
07:30 - 09:30
Video Replay – Greater Bay Area Session and Young Executive Programme

 

Greater Bay Area Session

Opportunities from China’s Dual Circulation Policy and the GBA Development

Cities in the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) have developed rapidly in recent years and its development is further bolstered by the introduction of China's “dual circulation policy”.  In fact, the 86 million potential customers in the area also give a fresh impetus to the entire Bay Area economy. This session will enable participants to understand the latest developments and challenges in the GBA with aim to equip the participants to seize new opportunities through innovation and technology. 

Moderator: Catherine Tsang, PwC Partner - China Tax and Business Advisory

Speaker:

  1. Alex Koo, Chief Executive Office, Chevalier AOC Freight Express Holdings Limited
  2. Anthony Lin, CEO, Greater Bay Area. Standard Chartered Bank
  3. Xu Wei, Vice President and Secretary of the Board, PCI Technology Group

 

Young Executive Programme

Opportunities Arising from Health Tech Innovation and Wellness

Facing the post-pandemic era, young entrepreneurs not only need to deal with the new normal, they also need to identify what would be the next normal for making the businesses survive and grow. The changing demographics in Asia, coupled with health-consciousness represent ample business opportunities.  In this session, Hong Kong young entrepreneurs will share their stories and insights on the development of health tech and wellness businesses.

For details, please click HERE.

Moderator: Ricky Choi, Senior Manager - Smart Living, Hong Kong Cyberport

Speakers:

  1. Justin Chan, CEO, Gense Technologies
  2. Jacky Lio, Chief Medical Officer, Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited
  3. Yvonne Lo, Chief Marketing Officer, LIFY Wellness
09:30 - 10:00
Live Networking Session

 

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