London, 25 May 2016 - As part of London Technology Week, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is organising a business seminar titled Hong Kong – Technology Super-Connector, in partnership with the Institute of Directors (IoD) City of London branch. The event is supported by Tech London Advocates.
The seminar, which takes place on 20 June at 3.30pm , offers the opportunity to learn more about the Hong Kong technology ecosystem and hear what is happening in sub-sectors ranging from FinTech to RetailTech. After the seminar delegates are invited to join a networking reception.
The full programme and registration details can be found here:
http://bit.ly/HKTSC16
Details
Date: Monday, 20 June 2016
Time: 3pm for a 3.30pm start (6.30pm for the evening reception)
Venue: The Ballroom, The Trampery Old Street, 239 Old Street, London, United Kingdom EC1V 9EY
Speakers will include David Stringer-Lamarre, Chairman IoD City in a ‘fireside chat’ conversation with Russ Shaw, Founder, Tech London Advocates. Keynote speakers include Priscilla To, Director- General, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, and Ben Brabyn, Chief Executive, Level 39.
Panel discussions will be chaired by Andrew Davis, Head of Investment Promotion, InvestHK, UK. Panellists include: Wendy Jephson, Co-Founder & Chief Behavioural Scientist at Sybenetix Ltd; Charles Ng, Associate Director General of Investment Promotion, InvestHK; Jeff Tijssen, Managing Principal, Capco, Co-chair FinTech Working Group, Tech London Advocates; Karen Winton, Managing Partner, Nest VC.
Closing Remarks will be made by- Sabila Din, Chair Financial Services Special Interest Group, IoD City, followed by a Q & A session.
About InvestHK
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government established in July 2000 to attract foreign direct investment and support overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kong’s vibrant economy. As of December 2015, InvestHK had assisted over 3,820 companies which have created more than 41,200 new jobs in the first year of operation or expansion and over HK$101 billion of investment. For more information, please visit: www.investhk.gov.hk.
About the Institute of Directors (City of London branch)
IoD City of London has a dynamic and varied group of members who create a valuable supportive business community in the heart of the world’s foremost financial centre. The membership ranges from directors of smaller businesses to the largest City institutions and includes members representing almost all the professions in the City. There are four Special Interest Groups: China, Property, Financial Services and Young Executives. For more information, please visit: www.iod.com/connecting/local-networks/london/city-of-london