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Innovative technologies such as smart technology, fintech and metaverse change not only people&rsquo;s lives but also the landscape of intellectual property. In response to this trend, the 12th edition of Business of IP Asia (BIP Asia) Forum gathered together government officials, IP experts and professionals, as well as business leaders from across the world to explore the many possibilities under the theme &lsquo;Creating New Values, Discovering New Frontiers&rsquo;, providing a platform for stakeholders to shed light on how sectors in the Asian IP market could seize the opportunities and cope with the challenges.

BIP Asia 2022: IP Ecosystem Flourishes with Technology

Hong Kong means business – AFF 2023

Start-ups are fuelling up the global economy by their innovative solutions. Under the theme &ldquo;Balance Beyond the Boom&rdquo;, the 14th HKTDC Entrepreneur Day presented the latest tech trends and explored the development of international start-up ecosystem after the start-up boom and facilitated start-ups to tap into global markets, especially GBA and RCEP member regions. The three-day event held on 30 November to 2 December 2022 showcased a hybrid mix of online and physical seminars and exhibitions, offering a one-stop shop for start-ups, prospective entrepreneurs and investors to explore new opportunities and accelerate innovation together in the post-pandemic world. Speakers: Ms Melanie Kwok- Assistant General Manager (Sustainability), Sino Group Ms Maria Hui- Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft Hong Kong Mr Shrikanth Narasimha- Director of Sustainability and Supply Chain, Far East, Mainetti (HK) Limited Mr Nick Lau- Founder, WEAR The Hon Duncan Chiu- Council Member (Technology and Innovation), HKSAR Legislative Council

Entrepreneur Day 2022 – Balance Beyond the Boom

A warm welcome from HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong, as Hong Kong steps up its role as a facilitator of business opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Asia and beyond with the resumption of international travel and reopening of borders with Mainland China. With its network of 50 offices across the world and the international fairs and conferences as well as business missions organised year-round, the HKTDC will continue to sustain business momentum by helping businesses transform, fostering partnerships and promoting trade across borders.

Hong Kong is ready. Are you ready?

Florian M Spiegl of EVIDENT talks to the HKTDC at the 16th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) on 11-12 January 2023. This year&rsquo;s AFF, themed Accelerating Transformation: Impact ∙ Inclusion ∙ Innovation, comes hot on the heels of the resumption of quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China, along with Hong Kong&rsquo;s international business travel returning to normal.

Asian Financial Forum 2023 – interview with Florian M Spiegl of EVIDENT

The 32nd HKTDC Education &amp; Careers Expo ran from 2 to 5 February and has finally come to an end. Presenting designated zones under two themes, Education and Careers, and with the overall theme of &ldquo;Ride the Wave to Success&rdquo;, the four-day event was open to the public free of charge, serving as a one-stop platform to offer the most up-to-date information on education, training and career development opportunities. More than 80 inspiring events were held as part of the expo, offering a diverse array of educational, career and self-improvement information. The expo&rsquo;s Career-themed Zones offered nearly 3,000 job openings. The Careers Zone hosted various professional institutions, governmental bodies and other public and private organizations to highlight a range of career opportunities.

HKTDC Education & Careers Expo 2023 – Ride the Wave to Success

Asian Financial Forum (AFF) is Asia&rsquo;s premier platform for global leaders in government, finance and business to exchange insights, intelligence as well as to explore business and investment opportunities. The 16th AFF, organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, will return on 11 and 12 January 2023 in physical format with a digital extension. Themed &ldquo;Accelerating Transformation: Impact ∙ Inclusion ∙ Innovation&rdquo;, the Forum will assemble more than 100 heavyweight thought leaders and feature over 40 panel discussions and workshops to examine ways to formulate better business strategies and develop a blueprint for sustainable growth after a turbulent 2022, and explore how global corporates can work together to create a resilient economic landscape through innovation and inclusion.

Asian Financial Forum 2023 - Accelerating Transformation: Impact ∙ Inclusion ∙ Innovation

The HKTDC's 2nd World of Snacks and 5th Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo drew to a successful close on the 26th of July. The fairs showcased broad selection of sports and leisure products and services along with more than 1,200 tasty treats and various snack crafting workshops. Both events saw keen participation and exhibitors reported excellent sales. Speakers: Joseph Cheung, Sales &amp; Marketing Director, Yshine Global Co. Ltd. Celeste Yeung, Founder, Time To Gold Mark Lam, Director, MM3 Limited Judy Au, Director, Fullwise Enterprises Ltd.

World of Snacks 2022 : Small Bites Bring Delight

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office co-organised the inaugural GoGBA Day (22 September). This business support event aims to engage members of the international business community in Hong Kong that are currently underserved in terms of up-to-date business information on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The physical part of the hybrid on-site/online event was held at the HKTDC SME Centre at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The half-day event featured a series of seminars offering practical business tips and updates on the latest developments in the GBA to prepare international enterprises to "go GBA" via Hong Kong. The event received an overwhelming response with more than 160 participants attending the seminars at the venue while 260 participants joined the online webinar. At the same time, 65 business advisory sessions and one-on-one consultation meetings were arranged for 47 companies at the venue to facilitate business partnerships and opportunities. The joint seminars welcomed officials from various authorities in the GBA, along with industry leaders and market experts from banking and other sectors, to share their insights and business know-how with international medium-sized enterprises and start-ups, helping them get equipped to set up business and succeed in the GBA via the Hong Kong platform. A wide range of topics was discussed, including the business landscape in the GBA and key incentives and subsidies for start-ups and businesses in the areas of tax, banking and investment.

GoGBA Day to help the international business community in HK access Greater Bay Area opportunities

CENTRESTAGE returns to the spotlight from 9 to 11 September. The three-day event will open to fashion buyers and also the general public, featuring a number of in-person as well as virtual exhibitions with visitors able to immerse themselves in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) interactive experiences. CENTRESTAGE ELITES is the spotlight opening gala show, featuring Hong Kong and Japanese brands DEMO and Children of the discordance &ndash; both chosen by Fashion Asia Hong Kong as among the 10 Asian Designers to Watch in 2020. Derek Chan will launch the latest 2023 spring/summer collection of his gender-neutral fashion label DEMO together with co-founder Mite Chan. The show will be livestreamed through the CENTRESTAGE fair website and social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram).

CENTRESTAGE ELITES - DEMO

The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 20 to 26 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The theme of this year&rsquo;s Book Fair is &ldquo;History and City Literature&rdquo;, with the tagline &ldquo;Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong&rdquo;. The HKTDC will introduce celebrated authors and their outstanding works to booklovers, giving them a deeper understanding of Hong Kong&rsquo;s historical and cultural development and promoting the joy of reading among the public. Thematic exhibitions titled &ldquo;History Writers&rdquo; and &ldquo;City Literature&rdquo; will be featured at the Art Gallery, allowing visitors to savour Hong Kong&rsquo;s unique story through literature and arts. Two other exhibitions, &ldquo;Tastes of Hong Kong&rdquo; and &ldquo;Hong Kong Architecture&rdquo;, will offer different perspectives on the city&rsquo;s lifestyle and culture through collections and artworks. Hong Kong Book Fair 2022: https://hkbookfair.hktdc.com/en

Hong Kong Book Fair 2022- Cheng Po Hung

Hong Kong Book Fair 2022- History and City Literature & Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong

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