HONG KONG, Nov 27, 2019 - (ACN Newswire) - The
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is staging five
industry-leading events at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre (HKCEC) in early December, including the Business of
IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum),
HKTDC SmartBiz Expo, Asian E-tailing
Summit, HKTDC Hong Kong International Franchising
Show and DesignInspire. The annual events
bring together small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore
the latest opportunities and challenges arising from technological
innovations, helping to promote a more sustainable growth
trajectory.
HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang
said: "Despite the current internal and external challenges facing
Hong Kong, the HKTDC will continue to run its exhibitions and
events as scheduled, working to support Hong Kong enterprises with
new business opportunities. The five December events aim to help
SMEs identify new opportunities and markets, find supply chain
solutions, streamline processes for raw materials procurement,
manufacturing and sales, enhance their brand image and sharpen
their competitive edge. We are also promoting the financial support
funds by the HKSAR government and providing the latest information
on Sino-US tariff measures, enabling SMEs to plan ahead and make
better-informed business decisions."
HKTDC strengthens SME support through service
upgrades
The HKTDC is boosting its support for local SMEs through several
new initiatives focused on promoting business transformation. The
schemes will provide customised consulting services to SMEs, as
well as workshops and business facilities to build their
understanding of industry practices. Last month, the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government merged existing
SME service centres to create a "four-in-one" integrated service
model, incorporating the Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs
run by the Trade and Industry Department, the SME Centre run by the
HKTDC, SME One run by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, and
TecONE run by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks
Corporation.
BIP Asia Forum boosts competitiveness of
enterprises
Accelerated business progress can be achieved through the
development of new technologies as well as opportunities arising
from the trading of intellectual property (IP). Building on this
trend, the 9th BIP Asia Forum, organised by the
HKSAR Government, HKTDC and Hong Kong Design Centre, will be held
from 5 to 6 December. The theme for the two-day event is
"IP: Building an Innovative and Inclusive Future for
Businesses", featuring more than 70 international IP
experts and business leaders to share the latest industry
trends.
According to the latest figures from the World Intellectual
Property Organization, the number of worldwide patent applications
is currently in its ninth consecutive year of growth, with a
year-on-year increase of 5.2% in 2018 to around 3.3 million. Mr
Liang said that many patents in the market have the potential to
facilitate SME growth by improving their competitiveness. "The BIP
Asia Forum fosters cooperation within the IP field. We believe the
trading of intellectual property can promote business opportunities
in the service industry, especially since Hong Kong encompasses a
diversity of talent across a range of professional services, such
as intellectual property management, technology transfer, promotion
and design, and legal arbitration."
In the plenary session on the first day of the forum, experts from
leading technology corporations - including Kenichi Nagasawa,
Managing Executive Officer, Group Executive of Corporate
Intellectual Property & Legal Headquarters at Canon
Inc; and Winnie Yeung, Assistant General Counsel,
Corporate, External and Legal Affairs, Microsoft -
will share IP strategies for sustainable corporate growth. At the
Global Tech Summit on the second day of the forum, Dan Berman,
Director of Business Development, Autonomous Driving at
Nvidia; Timothy Tam, Head of Public Policy and
Government Affairs (Hong Kong), Google; Hilton Wong, Assistant Vice
President, Mobility Solutions Consultancy, CSL Mobile
Limited; Heidi Nam, General Manager (Hong Kong) of
Impossible Foods; Dr Shuyu Chen, Chief Executive
Officer, Acoustic Metamaterials Group; Dr Daniel
Shi, Senior Director, Integrated Circuits and Systems, Hong
Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute;
and Roy Lim, Vice President of Tung Hing
Automation will take to the stage to discuss what the next
mega tech trends will be.
This year's forum will also introduce the second edition of the
open innovation competition "IPHatch Hong Kong",
which this year highlights new patented technologies and features
2018 winners as guest speakers. The 2019 competition will spotlight
four industries, Smart City, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of
Things and Property Technology, with participating start-ups
encouraged to unleash their creativity and expand existing patented
technologies to new business areas. Other forum highlights include
two breakout sessions discussing trending IP strategies in Asia and
the Greater Bay Area.
SmartBiz Expo boosts productivity through smart
technology
The third HKTDC SmartBiz Expo will be held from 4
to 6 December as a one-stop platform to support SMEs in exploring
innovative business solutions and management optimisation
technologies that can enhance both productivity and
competitiveness. The three-day event is expected to attract more
than 400 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, featuring at
least 40 expert-led seminars.
The expo theme in 2019 is "Smart Tech Makes Great
Business", featuring three main business areas - Smart
City, Smart Living and Smart Commerce. Industry leaders will share
their professional insights, while international exhibitors will
showcase the latest smart products and technical solutions.
"Smart City" will focus on the opportunities
brought by mobile networks, IoT, automations and environmental
technology to improve urban lifestyles, while "Smart
Living" will feature specialist discussions related to
esports, health technology, virtual reality and augmented reality.
"Smart Commerce" will touch on a myriad of topics,
including e-commerce, fintech and supply chain management, that can
help SMEs embrace dynamic business models and address industry fail
points through innovative technologies.
The exhibition will feature five zones, including Tech, the
Invention, The Boosters, Start-up and Global Opportunities Zone.
The lnvention Zone will showcase the latest global inventions,
while the second Asia Exhibition of Inventions Hong
Kong, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Exporter's
Association and Palexpo, organiser of the International Exhibition
of Inventions Geneva, will reveal ground-breaking new Asian
inventions to the world.
The expo will also feature the establishment of the
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Portal
Launch, a joint collaboration with the Department of
Commerce of Guangdong Province and the Macao Trade and Investment
Promotion Institute. A seminar on Innovation and Collaboration in
the Greater Bay Area will be held to introduce the latest economic
information and ongoing trade and investment updates in Guangdong,
Hong Kong and Macao will be presented to further promote
cross-border development.
Asian E-tailing Summit sets the stage for global
expansion
E-tailing is a rapidly developing industry that offers competitive
business opportunities to enterprises. According to the Online
Retail Forecast conducted by independent research firm Forrester
Analytics for Southeast Asia, the online retail industry of six
ASEAN countries - the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore and Indonesia - is estimated to reach US$53 billion by
2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 23%.
The Asian E-tailing Summit, held on 4 and 5
December, serves as a one-stop platform for participants to explore
the latest trends in e-tailing and discover business opportunities
and solutions across Asia and the mainland. With the rapid rise of
online shopping and ever-increasing market competition, the
summit's first plenary session will examine how IoT solutions can
help e-tailers manage data and create unique customer experiences.
Another plenary session will assess how a thriving cross-border
e-commerce market will be shaped by Southeast Asia's increasingly
affluent middle class. Prominent speakers include representatives
from social media platform Facebook and e-tailing
platform Rakuten.
The two themed breakout sessions will help participants capture the
latest e-commerce opportunities in the fashion and toys industries,
while two roundtable sessions will highlight the e-tailing
development outlook and help to foster partnerships in the Greater
Bay Area and ASEAN region. Due to the overwhelming response at
previous summits, this year's event will be extended from one to
one-and-a-half days.
Franchising Show helps enterprises expand market
share
The fifth Hong Kong International Franchising Show
will take place from 4 to 6 December, attracting more than 100
exhibitors from 14 countries and regions. The show provides a
platform for the sharing of trade insights, connecting with new
business partners and exploring opportunities in potential new
markets. Two major zones, the F&B Zone and Lifestyle Zone, will
provide opportunities across the food and beverage, education and
professional commercial service industries. Participating brands
include TechBob Academy, Kung Fu Tea, Pineapple Canteen, Mr Arita,
Water Laundry, Food Channels, KeePer Pro SHOP, Hong Kong Startup
Consultancy and more. The expo will also invite industry experts to
lead various seminars and share their experiences and insights on
franchising.
DesignInspire to showcase local creativity
DesignInspire will be held from 5 to 7 December to
showcase outstanding designs and award-winning projects, as well as
providing creative solutions for the design industry. Under the
theme "Co-create Sustainable Cities",
DesignInspire aims to promote the sustainable
development of the urban and commercial environment, and pay heed
to the importance of preserving aspects of traditional culture.
This year's DesignInspire focuses on local
creativity. Sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the HKSAR,
the "Hong Kong Creative Force" pavilion will showcase the design
projects of 131 designers and 12 local institutions, including art
installations created by 26 young local design talents that take
inspiration from Hong Kong's traditional handicrafts. A series of
interactive events will be arranged for visitors during the event
that aim to promote design and innovative thinking. They include
various talks and workshops.
Websites:
- Business of IP Asia Forum:
http://www.hktdc.com/ncs/bip2019/en/main/index.html
- SmartBiz Expo:
http://m.hktdc.com/fair/smartbizexpo-en/HKTDC-SmartBiz-Expo.html
- Asian E-tailing Summit:
http://www.hktdc.com/ncs/aes2019/en/main/index.html
- Hong Kong International Franchising Show:
http://m.hktdc.com/fair/hkifs-en/
- DesignInspire:
http://www.hktdc.com/ncs/designinspire2019/en/main/index.html
About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is
a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop
Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in
Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global
investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international
exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business
opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The
HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product
information via trade publications, research reports and digital
news channels. For more information, please visit:
www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and
LinkedIn.
Contact:
HKTDC Comms & Public Affairs Dept:
Christine Kam, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email:
christine.kam@hktdc.org
Angel Tang, Tel: +852 2584 4544, Email: angel.hc.tang@hktdc.org
Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4116, Email:
clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org
Coco Yuen, Tel: +852 2584 4145, Email: coco.hc.yuen@hktdc.org
Ruder Finn Asia:
Ivy Chan, Tel: +852 2201 6475 / 6686 9106, Email:
Chani@RuderFinnAsia.com
Winky Chow, Tel: +852 2201 6474 / 9482 5148, Email:
Choww@RuderFinnAsia.com
Charlene Wan, Tel: +852 2201 6438 / 6189 9495, Email:
Wanc@RuderFinnAsia.com
Source: HKTDC
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