The 14th Business 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), and the
16th Entrepreneur 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 Forum and E-Day combine 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 Forum and E-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 Forum Unlocks Potential of IP
The theme of this year's BIP Asia Forum is '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 KN Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, and Hu Wenhui, Deputy
Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property
Administration (CNIPA), will speak at the opening ceremony, while
Xaysomphet Norasingh, Chairman of the ASEAN Working Group on
Intellectual Property Cooperation, and Wang Binying, Deputy
Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO), will discuss the latest trends and developments in IP
during the Policy Dialogue.
The Plenary Session, titled 'Unlocking Business Success with IPs',
will feature Michael Moriarty, Managing Director of Hong Kong
Disneyland Resort, Guy Riddell, Managing Director of Peninsula
Merchandising Limited, and Na 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 Summit will 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.; and Cerena Ip, CEO and Founder of
Welldify, will share the latest application trends and business
expansion opportunities in their respective industries. In the
Startup Playbook series, Sun Choi, Founding Partner of 2080
Ventures; Fred Li, Senior Executive Director of Gobi Partners GBA;
and Andrew 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 feature Jake 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 Day Explores 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-Day has 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 Office is also joining E-Day for the
first time to showcase over 30 award-winning local technology
projects at the Hong Kong Innovation Pavilion and the Hong Kong
Exporters' Association will once again co-organise the annual Asia
Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions with 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 the Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the GBA to
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-Day seminars will cover four main themes: Inspirational
Masterclass, Start-up 101, Global Tech Summit, and Uncovering
Hidden Gems. On the first day, 'T-Chat - Changes, Challenges and
Chances: A Startup's Guide to Navigating the AI Era' will feature
Martin Karafilis, CEO of Fishburners and award-winning
entrepreneur, and Keith 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 and Start-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 the InnoClub Award Presentation Ceremony and Networking
Reception to 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, DesignInspire will be held concurrently with BIP Asia
Forum and E-Day from 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/en
Start-up Express International:
https://portal.hktdc.com/startupexpress/en/s/start-up-express-international
Media Registration:
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a confirmation email and access the websites of the exhibitions and
conferences.
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The 14th BIP 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 the Policy Dialogue,
Xaysomphet Norasingh, Chairman of the ASEAN Working Group on
Intellectual Property Cooperation, and Wang 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, and Na 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 16th Entrepreneur Day will 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
15th E-Day last year
(From left to right) The first day's 'T-Chat - Changes, Challenges
and Chances: A Startup's Guide to Navigating the AI Era' at E-Day
will feature Martin Karafilis, CEO of Fishburners and award-winning
entrepreneur, and Keith 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
together Ryan Lee, Chief Financial Officer of OAO Limited; Maurice
Chang, CEO and Co-founder of Mindplus AI; and Ugochi Owo, CEO of
Flindel, to explore how to leverage technology to reshape the
business landscape
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