HONG KONG, Nov 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 14thBusiness of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), andthe 16thEntrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the HKTDC, will be held from 5 to 6 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Through forums, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and business matching sessions, BIP Asia ForumandE-Daycombine to provide an ideal platform for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to discover the potential of intellectual property (IP) and explore business growth opportunities.
Under China's 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is positioned as a development centre for eight key areas, including an international innovation and technology hub and a regional intellectual property trading centre. The HKSAR’s Policy Address further proposes expanding the IP trading ecosystem for the innovation and technology and cultural and creative industries, creating favourable conditions for Hong Kong's development in these areas.
Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The HKTDC is dedicated to promoting the development of new quality productive forces in Hong Kong and exploring new engines for economic growth.BIP Asia ForumandE-Day play a vital role in transforming Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology hub and a regional IP trading centre. The two events bring together over 130 industry leaders and more than 360 exhibitors from the IP industry, innovation and technology sector, and start-up community helping participants seize opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, ASEAN, and beyond. A highlight this year will be the Global Tech Summit which will enable attendees to explore the impact of AI across industries with valuable insights and experiences from industry experts."
BIP Asia ForumUnlocks Potential of IP
The theme of this year'sBIP Asia Forumis“Reimagining IP for Impact and Growth”. Featuring more than 90 speakers, the Forum will explore the immense potential of IP in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship and driving impactful economic and social development on a global scale. More than 40 exhibitors from some 10 countries and regions will showcase their solution and projects.
Dr Peter KNLam,Chairman of the HKTDC, andHu Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), will speak at the opening ceremony, whileXaysomphet Norasingh,Chairman of the ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation, andWang Binying, Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), will discuss the latest trends and developments in IP during thePolicy Dialogue.
The Plenary Session, titled“Unlocking Business Success with IPs”, will featureMichael Moriarty, Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort,Guy Riddell, Managing Director of Peninsula Merchandising Limited, andNa Wei, Senior Director of IP Licensing at Xiaomi, sharing their insights on how to leverage effective branding and IP strategies, along with technological advancements, to unlock business potential and create opportunities.
This year's Global Tech Summitwill feature dedicated sessions focusing on the impact of AI on various industries, including communications, food and agriculture, sports, and Web3.Beatrice Ho, Co-founder of Mushroom-X;Philip Ng, Founder and CEO of AI Farming Technology (Hong Kong) Limited;Nick Balke, Head of Sales, APAC & EMEA at KUDO Inc.; andCerena Ip, CEO and Founder of Welldify, will share the latest application trends and business expansion opportunities in their respective industries. In theStartup Playbookseries,Sun Choi, Founding Partner of 2080 Ventures;Fred Li, Senior Executive Director of Gobi Partners GBA; andAndrew Young, Advisor at Sino Group and Executive Director at Ficus Technology Holdings, will provide start-ups with practical tips on global expansion, venture capital, and IP strategies.
The two-day forum will also feature various thematic sessions. The ASEAN Session, hosted by the ASEAN Secretariat and the Intellectual Property Department of the HKSAR Government, will discuss IP in the arts, cultural, and creative industries. Another highlight, “Reimagining Content IP”, will featureJake Hwang, Chief Manager of Story IP Business at Kakao Entertainment Corp., sharing insights on IP related to popular Korean dramas, webcomics, and web novels.Theodora Lau, Founder of Unconventional Ventures, will analyse AI ethical issues in the session “Responsibility of AI: Ethics, Inclusion, Impact”. This year's forum will also introduce a new session on IP valuation and financing, sharing strategies and helping attendees understand how to leverage intangible assets as a valuable financing tool for businesses.
This year's Innovation and IP Market, themed “Smart City Innovation”, will showcase more than 20 innovative projects from universities, R&D centres, service providers, and IP service agencies in areas such as smart cities, digital business, smart living, AI and robotics, and transportation, facilitating industry exchange, partnership building, and business networking.
Entrepreneur DayExplores New Business Opportunities in the Tech Era
“Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight” is the theme for this year’s E-Day and will feature an exhibition with more than 320 start-ups, inventor projects, and start-up support services from 10 countries and regions. During the two-day exhibition, some 15 events will be organised, with business leaders sharing and exchanging insights on the latest start-up and investment trends.
E-Dayhas so far attracted exhibitors from various countries and regions including the first ever Thailand pavilion, organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion under the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, which will feature 10 key start-ups from Thailand. The Australian pavilion, led by Investment New South Wales (NSW), will also participate for the second consecutive year, presenting green tech start-ups to explore potential opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
The HKSAR’s Digital Policy Officeis also joiningE-Dayfor the first time to showcase over 30 award-winning local technology projects at theHong Kong Innovation Pavilionand the Hong Kong Exporters' Association will once again co-organise the annualAsia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventionswith Geneva Palexpo, and showcasing over 120 innovative projects from Asia at E-Day.
The Symposium of the Alliance of Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurial Bases in the Greater Bay Area, hosted by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, will invite the Alliance and start-ups under theFunding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the GBAto share their success stories and promote the high-quality development of youth innovation and entrepreneurial bases in the region. Shenzhen Qianhai DreamWorks Operation Co., Ltd., an innovation and entrepreneurship platform, and Hexcubes will join investors and stakeholders in sharing insights at the event.
E-Dayseminars will cover four main themes:Inspirational Masterclass,Start-up 101,Global Tech Summit, andUncovering Hidden Gems. On the first day, “T-Chat – Changes, Challenges and Chances: A Startup's Guide to Navigating the AI Era” will featureMartin Karafilis, CEO of Fishburners and award-winning entrepreneur, andKeith Jackson, Chairman of Hong Kong UK Business Forum and renowned business consultant, discussing the innovative mindset entrepreneurs must possess in the rapidly developing era of AI and sharing strategies for leading start-ups to success.
The “Rising Stars: Gen Z Entrepreneurs” seminar andStart-up Mixer, co-organised with the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, will be held on the second day, bringing together outstanding young founders to explore how to leverage technology to reshape the business landscape. The seminar will explore their key success factors, the challenges they face, and how they use innovative strategies to realise their ambitious visions.
Start-up Express International, supported by partners from Mainland China, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, the United States and United Arab Emirate, will feature ten global winning start-ups to share and exchange insights.
The HKTDC and Hang Seng Bank's one-stop platform, InnoClub, will also host theInnoClub Award Presentation Ceremony and Networking Receptionto recognise the outstanding achievements of its members in innovation and technology, with award winners sharing their success stories. There will also be a networking reception for start-ups, investors, and business partners to connect and create business opportunities.
In addition, DesignInspirewill be held concurrently withBIP Asia ForumandE-Dayfrom 5 to 7 December at the same venue. The event will bring together numerous local and international design superstars, providing an exciting design experience for the industry and the public. The three events aim to create synergy and generate more business opportunities for the industry.
Websites:
Business of IP Asia Forum:https://bipasia.hktdc.com/en/Entrepreneur Day:https://portal.hktdc.com/eday/enStart-up Express International:https://portal.hktdc.com/startupexpress/en/s/start-up-express-international
Media Registration:
Media representatives can pre-register by completing the form below and emailing it tohktdc@hkstrategies.comby 4 December to receive a confirmation email and access the websites of the exhibitions and conferences.
The 14thBIP Asia Forum, jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, will be held from 5 to 6 December 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
(The photo shows last year’s event )
(From left to right)On the first day, during thePolicy Dialogue,Xaysomphet Norasingh, Chairman of the ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation, andWang Binying, Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, will discuss the latest trends and policy developments in global IP markets
(From left to right)The “Unlocking Business Success with IPs” Plenary Session will feature Michael Moriarty, Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort,Guy Riddell, Managing Director of Peninsula Merchandising Limited, andNa Wei, Senior Director of IP Licensing at Xiaomi, who will share how to leverage effective branding and IP strategies, and technological advancements to unlock business potentials and create opportunities
The 16thEntrepreneur Daywill be themed “Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight” and the exhibition will bring together over 320 start-ups, inventor projects, and support services, helping start-ups and SMEs to understand market trends. The photo shows the 15thE-Daylast year
(From left to right)The first day's “T-Chat – Changes, Challenges and Chances: A Startup's Guide to Navigating the AI Era” atE-Daywill featureMartin Karafilis, CEO of Fishburners and award-winning entrepreneur, andKeith Jackson, Chairman of the Hong Kong UK Business Forum and renowned business consultant, as keynote speakers. They will discuss the innovative mindset entrepreneurs must possess in the rapidly developing era of AI and share strategies for leading start-ups to success
(From left to right)“Rising Stars: Gen Z Entrepreneurs” brings togetherRyan Lee, Chief Financial Officer of OAO Limited;Maurice Chang, CEO and Co-founder of Mindplus AI; andUgochi Owo, CEO of Flindel, to explore how to leverage technology to reshape the business landscape
Media Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact:
Burson:
Wing Chan
Tel: (852) 9518 4326
Email:wing.chan@hillandknowlton.com
Rachel Zhu
Tel: (852) 6816 5846
Email:rachel.zhu@hillandknowlton.com
HKTDC's Communication & Public Affairs Department:
Katy Wong
Tel: (852) 2584 4524
Email:katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org
Jane Cheung
Tel: (852) 2584 4137
Email:jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org
HKTDC Media Room:http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en
About the HKTDC
TheHong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong ’s trade. With 50officesglobally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organisesinternational exhibitions,conferencesandbusiness missionsto create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information viatrade publications,research reportsanddigital news channels.For more information, please visit:www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
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Through forums, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and business matching sessions, BIP Asia ForumandE-Daycombine to provide an ideal platform for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to discover the potential of intellectual property (IP) and explore business growth opportunities.
Under China's 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is positioned as a development centre for eight key areas, including an international innovation and technology hub and a regional intellectual property trading centre. The HKSAR’s Policy Address further proposes expanding the IP trading ecosystem for the innovation and technology and cultural and creative industries, creating favourable conditions for Hong Kong's development in these areas.
Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The HKTDC is dedicated to promoting the development of new quality productive forces in Hong Kong and exploring new engines for economic growth.BIP Asia ForumandE-Day play a vital role in transforming Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology hub and a regional IP trading centre. The two events bring together over 130 industry leaders and more than 360 exhibitors from the IP industry, innovation and technology sector, and start-up community helping participants seize opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, ASEAN, and beyond. A highlight this year will be the Global Tech Summit which will enable attendees to explore the impact of AI across industries with valuable insights and experiences from industry experts."
BIP Asia ForumUnlocks Potential of IP
The theme of this year'sBIP Asia Forumis“Reimagining IP for Impact and Growth”. Featuring more than 90 speakers, the Forum will explore the immense potential of IP in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship and driving impactful economic and social development on a global scale. More than 40 exhibitors from some 10 countries and regions will showcase their solution and projects.
Dr Peter KNLam,Chairman of the HKTDC, andHu Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), will speak at the opening ceremony, whileXaysomphet Norasingh,Chairman of the ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation, andWang Binying, Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), will discuss the latest trends and developments in IP during thePolicy Dialogue.
The Plenary Session, titled“Unlocking Business Success with IPs”, will featureMichael Moriarty, Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort,Guy Riddell, Managing Director of Peninsula Merchandising Limited, andNa Wei, Senior Director of IP Licensing at Xiaomi, sharing their insights on how to leverage effective branding and IP strategies, along with technological advancements, to unlock business potential and create opportunities.
This year's Global Tech Summitwill feature dedicated sessions focusing on the impact of AI on various industries, including communications, food and agriculture, sports, and Web3.Beatrice Ho, Co-founder of Mushroom-X;Philip Ng, Founder and CEO of AI Farming Technology (Hong Kong) Limited;Nick Balke, Head of Sales, APAC & EMEA at KUDO Inc.; andCerena Ip, CEO and Founder of Welldify, will share the latest application trends and business expansion opportunities in their respective industries. In theStartup Playbookseries,Sun Choi, Founding Partner of 2080 Ventures;Fred Li, Senior Executive Director of Gobi Partners GBA; andAndrew Young, Advisor at Sino Group and Executive Director at Ficus Technology Holdings, will provide start-ups with practical tips on global expansion, venture capital, and IP strategies.
The two-day forum will also feature various thematic sessions. The ASEAN Session, hosted by the ASEAN Secretariat and the Intellectual Property Department of the HKSAR Government, will discuss IP in the arts, cultural, and creative industries. Another highlight, “Reimagining Content IP”, will featureJake Hwang, Chief Manager of Story IP Business at Kakao Entertainment Corp., sharing insights on IP related to popular Korean dramas, webcomics, and web novels.Theodora Lau, Founder of Unconventional Ventures, will analyse AI ethical issues in the session “Responsibility of AI: Ethics, Inclusion, Impact”. This year's forum will also introduce a new session on IP valuation and financing, sharing strategies and helping attendees understand how to leverage intangible assets as a valuable financing tool for businesses.
This year's Innovation and IP Market, themed “Smart City Innovation”, will showcase more than 20 innovative projects from universities, R&D centres, service providers, and IP service agencies in areas such as smart cities, digital business, smart living, AI and robotics, and transportation, facilitating industry exchange, partnership building, and business networking.
Entrepreneur DayExplores New Business Opportunities in the Tech Era
“Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight” is the theme for this year’s E-Day and will feature an exhibition with more than 320 start-ups, inventor projects, and start-up support services from 10 countries and regions. During the two-day exhibition, some 15 events will be organised, with business leaders sharing and exchanging insights on the latest start-up and investment trends.
E-Dayhas so far attracted exhibitors from various countries and regions including the first ever Thailand pavilion, organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion under the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, which will feature 10 key start-ups from Thailand. The Australian pavilion, led by Investment New South Wales (NSW), will also participate for the second consecutive year, presenting green tech start-ups to explore potential opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
The HKSAR’s Digital Policy Officeis also joiningE-Dayfor the first time to showcase over 30 award-winning local technology projects at theHong Kong Innovation Pavilionand the Hong Kong Exporters' Association will once again co-organise the annualAsia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventionswith Geneva Palexpo, and showcasing over 120 innovative projects from Asia at E-Day.
The Symposium of the Alliance of Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurial Bases in the Greater Bay Area, hosted by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, will invite the Alliance and start-ups under theFunding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the GBAto share their success stories and promote the high-quality development of youth innovation and entrepreneurial bases in the region. Shenzhen Qianhai DreamWorks Operation Co., Ltd., an innovation and entrepreneurship platform, and Hexcubes will join investors and stakeholders in sharing insights at the event.
E-Dayseminars will cover four main themes:Inspirational Masterclass,Start-up 101,Global Tech Summit, andUncovering Hidden Gems. On the first day, “T-Chat – Changes, Challenges and Chances: A Startup's Guide to Navigating the AI Era” will featureMartin Karafilis, CEO of Fishburners and award-winning entrepreneur, andKeith Jackson, Chairman of Hong Kong UK Business Forum and renowned business consultant, discussing the innovative mindset entrepreneurs must possess in the rapidly developing era of AI and sharing strategies for leading start-ups to success.
The “Rising Stars: Gen Z Entrepreneurs” seminar andStart-up Mixer, co-organised with the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, will be held on the second day, bringing together outstanding young founders to explore how to leverage technology to reshape the business landscape. The seminar will explore their key success factors, the challenges they face, and how they use innovative strategies to realise their ambitious visions.
Start-up Express International, supported by partners from Mainland China, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, the United States and United Arab Emirate, will feature ten global winning start-ups to share and exchange insights.
The HKTDC and Hang Seng Bank's one-stop platform, InnoClub, will also host theInnoClub Award Presentation Ceremony and Networking Receptionto recognise the outstanding achievements of its members in innovation and technology, with award winners sharing their success stories. There will also be a networking reception for start-ups, investors, and business partners to connect and create business opportunities.
In addition, DesignInspirewill be held concurrently withBIP Asia ForumandE-Dayfrom 5 to 7 December at the same venue. The event will bring together numerous local and international design superstars, providing an exciting design experience for the industry and the public. The three events aim to create synergy and generate more business opportunities for the industry.
Websites:
Business of IP Asia Forum:https://bipasia.hktdc.com/en/Entrepreneur Day:https://portal.hktdc.com/eday/enStart-up Express International:https://portal.hktdc.com/startupexpress/en/s/start-up-express-international
Media Registration:
Media representatives can pre-register by completing the form below and emailing it tohktdc@hkstrategies.comby 4 December to receive a confirmation email and access the websites of the exhibitions and conferences.
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For media interviews with conference speakers, please email the interviewee and questions to hktdc@hkstrategies.comby 26 November.
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The 14thBIP Asia Forum, jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, will be held from 5 to 6 December 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
(The photo shows last year’s event )
(From left to right)On the first day, during thePolicy Dialogue,Xaysomphet Norasingh, Chairman of the ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation, andWang Binying, Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, will discuss the latest trends and policy developments in global IP markets
(From left to right)The “Unlocking Business Success with IPs” Plenary Session will feature Michael Moriarty, Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort,Guy Riddell, Managing Director of Peninsula Merchandising Limited, andNa Wei, Senior Director of IP Licensing at Xiaomi, who will share how to leverage effective branding and IP strategies, and technological advancements to unlock business potentials and create opportunities
The 16thEntrepreneur Daywill be themed “Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight” and the exhibition will bring together over 320 start-ups, inventor projects, and support services, helping start-ups and SMEs to understand market trends. The photo shows the 15thE-Daylast year
(From left to right)The first day's “T-Chat – Changes, Challenges and Chances: A Startup's Guide to Navigating the AI Era” atE-Daywill featureMartin Karafilis, CEO of Fishburners and award-winning entrepreneur, andKeith Jackson, Chairman of the Hong Kong UK Business Forum and renowned business consultant, as keynote speakers. They will discuss the innovative mindset entrepreneurs must possess in the rapidly developing era of AI and share strategies for leading start-ups to success
(From left to right)“Rising Stars: Gen Z Entrepreneurs” brings togetherRyan Lee, Chief Financial Officer of OAO Limited;Maurice Chang, CEO and Co-founder of Mindplus AI; andUgochi Owo, CEO of Flindel, to explore how to leverage technology to reshape the business landscape
Media Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact:
Burson:
Wing Chan
Tel: (852) 9518 4326
Email:wing.chan@hillandknowlton.com
Rachel Zhu
Tel: (852) 6816 5846
Email:rachel.zhu@hillandknowlton.com
HKTDC's Communication & Public Affairs Department:
Katy Wong
Tel: (852) 2584 4524
Email:katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org
Jane Cheung
Tel: (852) 2584 4137
Email:jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org
HKTDC Media Room:http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en
About the HKTDC
TheHong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong ’s trade. With 50officesglobally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organisesinternational exhibitions,conferencesandbusiness missionsto create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information viatrade publications,research reportsanddigital news channels.For more information, please visit:www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
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