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FULL [In-person] The 9th Annual Transpacific Entrepreneurial Conference

March 2, 2023, 07:30-20:30


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[IN-PERSON 2-DAY CONFERENCE] FULL 

 

ABOUT THE EVENT
This event is co-organized by the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association.

In its ninth year, the Transpacific Entrepreneurial Conference is the premiere platform to learn about the latest opportunities of investing in Canada and Hong Kong. As Canada puts the pandemic well behind them, Hong Kong, too, is poised for a major comeback and welcomes enhanced connectivity through commerce. The two regions share strong people‐to‐people and business‐to‐business ties, with major bilateral investment in diverse sectors from finance and technology to consumer goods and agribusiness.

Through a mix of online and in-person events, participants can connect with each other across the Pacific to network, explore possibilities and to do business. This conference will discuss the latest opportunities for companies looking to expand into Canada, Hong Kong and Greater China as well as the impact and possibilities the Greater Bay Area Initiatives would bring to Hong Kong.

TARGET AUDIENCE

1. Industry executives, investors, businesses and family offices
2. Canadian companies in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area
3. Companies interested in pursuing opportunities in Canada and in Hong Kong Entrepreneurs and start-ups of different industries, types and sizes

PROPOSED TOPICS

  • Canada as a premiere destination to live, work, invest and play.

  • Provincial perspectives in trade and investment

  • A Canadian brand expanding their footprint into Hong Kong/China/Canada

  • Hong Kong’s global footprint into China, ASEAN Countries, Canada and conversely, Canada's global footprint into Hong Kong, China and Asia

  • Top 5 things to consider when businesses expand their footprint across markets Attracting talent into Hong Kong

  • Vision and Strategy: starting a business in Hong Kong/China/Canada

  • Scaling up of SMEs to boost productivity and achieve sustainable growth


DAY 1 CONFERENCE: Thursday, March 2 (07:45 - 12:55 HKT)
Mapping, Connecting and Expanding Footprints in Trade and Investment in Major Cities.

Time

Session

Venue

07:45 - 08:15

Registration  

Club Lusitano
16 Ice House St
Central                 

08:10 - 08:21

Opening Remarks

08:21 - 08:40

Session 1: Keynote Speech
- Keynote Speaker: Jennifer May, Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China

08:40 - 09:00

Continental Breakfast

09:00 - 09:50

Session 2: Canadian Footprints in Hong Kong. Stories of Growth in Canadian Clean Technology and Green Building Capabilities
- Moderator: Rachael Bedlington, Consul General of Canada to Hong Kong & Macao
- Guest Speakers: Catherine Siu, Co-Managing Principal, B+H Architects HK; Felix Cheung, Founder & CEO, IXON Food Technology Ltd; and Dr Yufeng Wan, Partner, Templewater

09:50 - 10:20

Networking

10:20 - 11:05

Session 3: Connecting and Growing via Partnerships
- Sharing experiences of connecting and growing cross-border businesses between Mainland China, Hong Kong, and globally – particularly highlighting the importance of having strong partnerships.
- Moderator: Helen Peng, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer, Sun Life.
- Guest Speakers: Albert Yu, CEO Asia, BMO Financial Group; Gordon Lam, Independent Director, BMO China Co Ltd

11:10 - 11:40

In Conversation With Rosemary Goater, Co-Founder, SystematicEdge & Stephen Phillips, Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong.
- Moderator: Stephen Phillips, Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong.
- Guest Speaker: Rosemary Goater, Co-Founder, SystematicEdge.

11:40 - 11:55 Session 4 Part 2: Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES)
- Guest Speakers:Charles Ng, Executive Director, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES)

 

12:10 - 12:45

Session 5: Fireside Chat with STS Capital Partners
- Exit Strategy: Selling Your Business 101
- Moderator:  Terence Chow, Head of RBC Wealth Management - Asia
- Guest Speakers: Vivien Webb, Senior Advisor, Asia Pacific of STS Capital Partners

12:45 - 12:55 Closing Remarks
- Sophia Chan-Combrink, Executive Director, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
 

 

 

DAY 2 CONFERENCE: Friday, March 3 (08:00 - 13:00 HKT)
Creating Bilateral Business Footprints via New Initiatives in Hong Kong and Canada.

Time

Session

Venue

08:00 - 08:50

Session 6: Virtual Networking                                              
- Panelists and Industry Experts Meet & Greet via Airmeet

Virtual 

09:03 - 09:08

Opening Remarks
- Emily Mo, Director, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)

Streaming at Club Lusitano
16 Ice House St
Central

09:10 - 09:55

Session 7: Connecting Talent Footprints between Canada and Hong Kong
- Innovative Approach to Closing the Talent Gap and Managing Expectations
- Moderator: Christopher Chen, Head of Investment Promotion, Invest HK (Canada)
- Guest Speakers: Catherine Chen, Founder & CEO, AvantFaire Group; Jacklyn Chan, Associate, Office of Government Affairs, Goldman Sachs; Pauline Kociolek, Math and Science Teacher, Hong Kong International School; Ralph Chammah, CEO, OwlGaze.

10:10 - 10:55

Session 8: Diversifying and Developing Your Investment Footprint in 2023
- Investment Perspectives and Opportunities in Real Estate
- Moderator: Carol Yuen, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Alpha Grand Consulting Group
- Guest Speaker(s): Nigel Smith, Independent Strategic Advisor; and Patrick Wong, Senior Research Analyst - Asia Pacific Real Estate, Team Leader, Bloomberg Intelligence.

Club Lusitano 
16 Ice House St
Central

11:10 - 11:55

Session 9: Presenting Your Innovation & Technology Footprint
- Elevator Pitches by Creative Start-ups, Highlighting their Presence and Achievements in 2022
- Moderator: Rajeev Dewan, Partner, Capital Markets & Securities, McMillan LLP
- Guest Speakers: Evelyn Cahill, CEO & Co-Founder, Style Carousel; Ivan Lau, CEO and Co-Founder, Pantheon Lab; and Raymond Mak, CEO, Farmacy.

12:10 - 12:55

Session 10: What is the Future of Sourcing, Trading and Manufacturing for China and Beyond?
- Moderator: Rosemary Goater, Co-Founder, SystematicEdge
- Guest Speaker(s): Jack Chong, General Manager, Prosperity Lighting Group; Kendall Lo, CEO, Kazoo Technology; and Sheldon Li, Co-Founder and CEO, Buyandship.

12:55 - 13:00  Closing Remarks
- Cindy Ho, National Chair, Hong Kong-Canada Business Association & Partner, DS Avocats.
 

 

 

[ONLY AVAILABLE IN-PERSON] DAY 2 CLOSING NETWORKING COCKTAIL: Friday, March 3 (18:30 - 20:30 HKT)

Time

Session

Venue

18:00 - 18:30

Registration

Ground Floor Space at Soho House,
33 Des Voeux Road West,
Sheung Wan

18:30 - 18:40

Opening Remarks
- Madeleine Behan, Governor of CanChamHK, & Co-Chair of the Chamber’s Entrepreneur & Small Business Committee.

18:40 - 18:55

Session 11: Fireside Chat with CanChamHK Governors

18:55 - 19:00

Closing Remarks

- Sophia Chan-Combrink, Executive Director, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.

19:00 - 20:30

Session 12: In-person Networking with Light Canapes and 2 x drink vouchers

** Final program schedule subject to change

 
TICKETING OPTIONS (FULL)
1) Day 1 Conference Pass 
Member - HKD 600
Non-member - HKD 950

 
2) Day 2 Conference Pass 
Member - HKD 600
Non-member - HKD 950
 
3) Closing Networking Cocktail Pass 
Member - HKD 225
Non-member - HKD 350
 
4) All-Access Pass (Day 1 & 2 Conference Pass + Closing Networking Cocktail Access)
Member - HKD 1,000
Non-member - HKD 1,800
 
 
If you would like to participate in the VIRTUAL version of the Conference, please CLICK HERE.
 

- Registration is confirmed ONLY upon completion of the event registration page, registrant profile form and receipt of payment.
- As seats are limited, registration is on a First-Come-First-Serve Basis with priority to Members of the Chamber. You will receive a confirmation email from the staff accordingly. 
- A reminder email for the Conference will be sent to you one day prior to each event. We look forward to welcoming you! 
- For enquiries, please email events@cancham.org

 

If you missed our previous 8th Transpacific Entrepreneurial Conference, here's a recap of our conference in our EDM, view our lineup of speakers on our Website and watch our conference on our YouTube channel.

 

 

 

 

Health & Safety Policy: To ensure your comfort, Covid-19 health and safety measures will be in place. No walk-ins will be accepted.

Photography/Filming: By taking part in this event, you grant the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong full rights to use any images resulting from the photography/video filming. 

Attendance List/Marketing: By taking part in this event, I hereby consent to share my details for marketing purposes and agree to receive communications post event. If you would like to OPT OUT of this list, please email events@cancham.org.


Cancellation Policy: Payment is non-refundable unless the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong cancels the event. If you are unable to attend, cancellations must be received in writing 72 hours prior to the event. No shows will be charged. 

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