International Business Summit

Shifting Economic Center of Gravity: Hong Kong's Role

Thursday, 28 November 2024
9:00 - 14:30

JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Ballroom

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SUMMIT 30th ANNIVERSARY

The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the International Business Summit titled “Shifting Economic Center of Gravity: Hong Kong’s Role.” The 2024 edition holds special significance as it marks 30 years since the Summit debuted on 25 November 1994.

Amid rapidly evolving global dynamics, technologies and geopolitics, the Summit serves as a beacon of knowledge and insight to help businesses navigate the challenges of an ever-changing world. Business icons will share their industry forecasts and shed light on the increasing importance of Southeast Asia and the Middle East as key drivers of the global economy, while also delving into technological revolutions in this era of unprecedented innovation.

SPEAKERS

GET READY FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL LINEUP OF SPEAKERS. STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Agnes Chan

Agnes Chan

Chairman, HKGCC
Senior Advisor, Chairman Office, Greater China, Ernst & Young

John KC Lee

John KC Lee

Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Paul Chan

Paul Chan

Financial Secretary, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Sherard Cowper-Coles

Sherard Cowper-Coles

Chairman, China-Britain Business Council
Senior Adviser to the Group, HSBC Holdings plc

Gan Khai Choon

Gan Khai Choon

Founder and Chairman, The Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong & Macau)

Dee Poon

Dee Poon

Member of the Board and President, Brands and Retailing, Tessellation Group

Anne Kerr

Anne Kerr

Managing Director for Greater China, Asia Director for Growth, Mott MacDonald

Benjamin Hung

Benjamin Hung

President, International, Standard Chartered

Hans Michael Jebsen

Hans Michael Jebsen

Chairman, Jebsen Group

Iain Lindsay

Iain Lindsay

Advisor to the Board, Bahrain Economic Development Board

Nisa Leung

Nisa Leung

Managing Partner, Qiming Venture Partners

Kenny Lam

Kenny Lam

CEO, Two Sigma Asia-Pacific

Inaki Amate

Iñaki Amate

Chairman, European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

Johannes Hack

Johannes Hack

President, The German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
Vice-Chair, The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

Brian Wong

Brian Wong

Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong

Rundown

DEDICATE HALF A DAY TO ENRICHING YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH INSIGHTS FROM PROMINENT GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS FIGURES.

08:30

Registration

09:00 - 09:05

Opening Remarks

Agnes ChanAgnes Chan
Chairman, HKGCC
Senior Advisor, Chairman Office, Greater China, Ernst & Young

09:05 - 09:20

Keynote Opening Address

Paul ChanPaul Chan
Financial Secretary, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

09:25 - 10:25

ASEAN and Middle East: New Engines for Global Growth

Gan Khai ChoonGan Khai Choon
Founder and Chairman, The Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong & Macau)

Benjamin HungBenjamin Hung
President, International, Standard Chartered

Hans Michael JebsenHans Michael Jebsen
Chairman, Jebsen Group

Iain LindsayIain Lindsay
Advisor to the Board, Bahrain Economic Development Board

Dee PoonDee Poon
Member of the Board and President, Brands and Retailing, Tessellation Group

Johannes HackModerator: Johannes Hack
President, The German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
Vice-Chair, The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

10:30 - 10:45

Keynote Remarks

 John KC Lee John KC Lee
Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

10:50 - 11:10

Coffee Break

11:15 - 12:15

How New Technologies are Reshaping Our Future

Inaki AmateIñaki Amate
Chairman, European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

Anne KerrAnne Kerr
Managing Director for Greater China, Asia Director for Growth, Mott MacDonald

Kenny LamKenny Lam
CEO, Two Sigma Asia-Pacific

Nisa LeungNisa Leung
Managing Partner, Qiming Venture Partners

Brian WongModerator: Brian Wong
Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong

12:20 - 12:45

Short Break

12:45 - 13:35

Lunch is Served

13:35 - 14:20

Keynote Luncheon Address

Sherard Cowper-ColesSherard Cowper-Coles
Chairman, China-Britain Business Council
Senior Adviser to the Group, HSBC Holdings plc

14:30

End of Conference

Why You Should Attend?

Stay ahead of the curve

Gain valuable knowledge and interact with some of the accomplished industry leaders as they impart their insights on navigating a highly challenging business landscape and strategizing for business growth.

Explore innovative approaches to thinking and creative problem-solving

Discover how other companies perceive changes and new technologies and learn how they have successfully transformed perceived "problems" into "opportunities."

Networking opportunities

The Business Summit is attended by the top echelons of Hong Kong's business community, Consuls General, Government Officials, entrepreneurs, and start-ups, providing you with ample networking opportunities during the event, coffee breaks and luncheon.

Get answers to your questions

Attendees will have the valuable opportunity to directly engage with speakers, pose questions, and exchange ideas with fellow business owners, gaining diverse perspectives and insights on specific issues or challenges they may be facing.

Pricing & Registration

This half-day summit (from 9:00 to 14:30) is an investment in your time and business. You can also impress your important clients by inviting them to be your guest at your corporate table.

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Sponsorship Opportunities



The International Business Summit is the highlight of the HKGCC’s event calendar. High-level government officials and prominent business executives will come together to provide input and share insights on how to drive economic growth and navigate today’s business landscape. This is also a unique opportunity for companies to promote their businesses by being associated with such a quality conference through our very attractive sponsorship package.
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Gold Sponsors

Location and Venue

Spend a half-day at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong expanding your knowledge, impressing your clients, and widening your business network.

Venue

Ballroom, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong

Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong

Additional details

In addition to learning how some of the leading businesses in the region thriving during these difficult times, attendees will also have ample time to network during the event. So please join us for what promises to be one of the best conferences in Hong Kong. If you have any enquiries, call Ms Chloe Lee at 2823 1297, or email [email protected]