Aspire to Achieve More @Hong Kong: Explore the Opportunities in Asia’s Leading Innovation and Technology Hub
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Over the past three years or so, the HKSAR Government has devoted bountiful of resources and efforts on innovation and technology (I&T) development in Hong Kong, which included expanding the I&T talent pool through a variety of funding schemes as well as enhancing the talent admission regime and support for startups. Migration schemes targeting at I&T or talented individuals and professionals were also launched to attract and facilitate the relocation of non-local talents to work in Hong Kong.
Given the close tie between Hong Kong and the ASEAN countries, we are offering ASEAN talents emerging opportunities in this amazing city which is just a few hours away from your hometown. Join our webinar and break-out sessions to find out more about Hong Kong’s latest I&T landscape and get useful tips from our experienced speakers to start your new journey in Asia’s leading I&T hub.
Agenda
1:00 p.m. - 1:05 p.m. (GTM + 8)
Opening remarks and introduction
MC: Ms Alison TSUI, Head of International Business Development, Invest Hong Kong
1:05 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Welcoming remarks by Mr Stephen PHILLIPS, Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong
1:10 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Panel discussion on the opportunities for innovation and technology talents and startups
Moderator: Mr Chun To WONG, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore
Panelists
- Mr Charles NG, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion (Sector Specialists), Invest Hong Kong
- Mr K. O. CHIA, President, Hong Kong Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
- Mr Anthony CHOONG, Head of International Business Development, Glints
- Ms Leanna LIM, Vice President, Sales at a global investment software company
- Dr Benny LO, Chief Technology Officer, Precision Robotics Ltd (Hong Kong)
1:50 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Break-out session 1: Relocating Tips – Opportunities in Hong Kong and how could InvestHK help you settle down
Hosts:
- Mr Charles NG, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion (Sector Specialists), Invest Hong Kong
- Mr Hillwan Yogi BRAHMANDA, Head of Investment Promotion (Jakarta), Invest Hong Kong
- Ms Patuarpa CHARANVATNAKIT, Assistant Manager of Investment Promotion (Bangkok), Invest Hong Kong
Break-out session 2: Tech Career Workshop – What’s hot in the technology market and how to get your dream job
Hosts:
- Mr Yong Jie WONG, Co-Founder and Chief Software Architect, Glints
- Ms Aimee SANTOS, Lead QA Engineer, Glints
- Mr Melvin LEE, Head of Investment Promotion (Singapore), Invest Hong Kong
Break-out session 3: Experience Sharing – Why Hong Kong and what to expect working as a technology professional in this leading I&T hub
Hosts:
- Mr K. O. CHIA, President, Hong Kong Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
- Ms Leanna LIM, Vice President, Sales at a global investment software company
- Dr Benny LO, Chief Technology Officer, Precision Robotics Ltd (Hong Kong)
- Ms Alison TSUI, Head of International Business Development, Invest Hong Kong
Organiser
Invest Hong Kong
Co-organisers
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices
Supporting Organisations
- Glints
- Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
- The Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong)
Language: English