Programme

28 September 2016 (Wednesday)
Venue: Museum Kunstpalast
Ehrenhof 4-5, 40479 Düsseldorf, Germany
13:45–14:30 Registration
14:30–15:00 Opening Session: Think Asia, Think Hong Kong  

Speakers:

  • Mr Vincent HS Lo, GBS, JP
    Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  • Mrs Carrie Lam, GBM, GBS, JP
    Chief Secretary for Administration, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People’s Republic of China
  • Mr Thomas Geisel
    Mayor of Düsseldorf, the State Capital of North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Dr. Herbert Jakoby
    Director of Department for International Economic Relations, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy and Industry, The State of North Rhine-Westphalia
15:00–15:40 1) Selling to China and throughout Asia 
Given the continuing global economic shift to the East and the rise of Asia’s emerging markets, Hong Kong is perfectly placed to help European companies sell their goods and services in Asia, particularly the Chinese mainland. Prominent business leaders will share their experience and insight into realising opportunities in the booming markets of Asia.

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15:40–15:55 Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
15:55–16:45 2) Success in Asia 
This session will feature success stories of tapping into the Asian market through Hong Kong. Speakers will share their practical insights into how German companies can leverage Hong Kong service excellence to expand their business in Asia, especially the Chinese mainland.

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16:45-17:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
17:00–18:30 Networking Reception and Business Matching Session
28 September 2016 (Wednesday)
Venue: Plateau Hall, Kap Europa
Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Osloer Straße 5, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
14:00-14:30 Registration
14:30–14:45 Welcome Remarks

Speakers:
14:45–14:55 Keynote Presentation

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14:55–15:45 Panel Discussion:

China opportunities: The trends of RMB Internationalisation and the Belt and Road Strategy 

In its 13th Five Year Plan, the Chinese government reaffirmed its determination to move towards greater renminbi (RMB) capital account convertibility and pledge to pursuing the Belt and Road Initiative. Driven by the growing importance of the China market, Hong Kong will not only serve as the largest centre for offshore RMB business, but would further reinforce its role as a springboard for Chinese companies expanding overseas, and for overseas corporations to enter the Mainland market. The most recent establishment of the Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office in Hong Kong will also provide a useful springboard for corporations to conduct infrastructure investment and financing along the Belt and Road region.

Hong Kong as the leading international financial centre offers a major investment and financing platform and a deep capital market with a plethora of services to facilitate these new developments. A panel of experts from the financial sectors will give us an update on the latest China opportunities and discuss how German corporates and financial institutions can make use of Hong Kong to access the growing opportunities on the Mainland and explore investments and financing of infrastructure projects along the Belt and Road region.


Organisers:

  • Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  • Hong Kong Monetary Authority

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Speakers:

  • Mr Steve Gross
    Senior Managing Director, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
  • Mr Benjamin Hung, BBS, JP
    Regional Chief Executive Officer, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
  • Ms Gerrit Schneider
    Chief Financial Officer Global Growth Europe, Manager Investor Relations, General Electric
  • Mr Li Jiuzhong
    Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

15:45-16:00 Q&A Session
16:00-17:30 Networking Reception
29 September 2016 (Thursday)
Venue: Albert-Schaefer-Saal, Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Adolphsplatz 1, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
14:00–14:30 Registration
14:30-15:00 Opening Session 

Speakers:

  • Ms Margaret Fong
    Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  • Mr Frank Horch
    Minister of Economy, Transport and Innovation, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
  • Mr Jens Meier
    Chief Executive Officer, Hamburg Port Authority
15:00–16:00 The Belt and Road: Sailing through the International Logistics and Maritime Hub – Hong Kong 
With the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, China aims to open a new era for global trade. What do these initiatives mean for the logistics and maritime industry? How can German enterprises take advantage of this Belt and Road initiative through partnership with Hong Kong? A panel of speakers will provide you with insights for future strategic planning in this session.

Organisers:

  • Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  • Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

Moderator:

  • Mrs Corinna Nienstedt
    Managing Director and Head of International Department, Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

Speakers:

  • Mr Tim Smith 
    Chairman, Maersk China Limited and Chief Representative, North Asia, Maersk Group
  • Mr Alan Yip 
    Executive Director - Regional Operations, Kerry Logistics (Hong Kong) Ltd
  • Mr Tommy Lui 
    Director & Group Chief Representative for Southern China, Li & Fung Development (China) Ltd
  • Mr Hans Michael Jebsen 
    Chairman, Jebsen & Co. Ltd.
16:00–16:30 Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
16:30–17:30 Networking Reception
29 September 2016 (Thursday)
Venue: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
Maximilianstrasse 17, 80539 Munich, Germany
13:30-14:00 Registration
14:00-14:15 Welcome Remarks 
  • Mr Raymond Yip
    Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Opening Remarks
  • Mr Nicholas W. Yang, JP
    Secretary for Innovation and Technology, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People’s Republic of China
14:15-14:30 Keynote Speech: Rohde & Schwarz and Hong Kong Science Park Collaboration 
14:30-15:00 Hong Kong - A Vibrant Eco-system for the Development of Innovation and Technology 

Hong Kong’s “re-industrialisation” initiative and China’s national strategy of ‘Made in China 2025’ prompt the acceleration in the development of advanced manufacturing industries, presenting excellent prospects for German hi-tech and innovation companies.

Hong Kong’s abundant supply of talents, strong R&D capability, efficient professional services as well as business-friendly environment make it the best platform and springboard for German technology companies to develop and expand business in the Chinese mainland and Asian markets. A panel of speakers will provide you with insights on how German companies can leverage the Hong Kong service platform to develop their technology businesses in this session.


Organisers:

  • Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
Panel Discussion

German companies to share why they choose Hong Kong to set up operation.


Panel Chair:

  • Ms Marian Gaultney
    Head, International Collaboration & Business Development, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Speakers:
15:00-16:20


Hong Kong as a Bridgehead to the Robotics Innovation

Session on Medical and Healthcare Technologies

Challenges and Opportunities of Exploring Robotics Technologies for Medical Use in Hong Kong

  • Mr Benjamin Chan 
    Deputy Chairman, Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association

Importance of IP – Ways to Safeguard your Technological Innovations in Hong Kong

  • Mr Ricardo Lee
    Partner & Principal Lawyer, Ricardo Lee & Associates Law Office
16:20-16:40 Q&A Session
16:40-17:20 Networking Reception


The above programme and details are subject to change without prior notice.