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Hong Kong Still Matters Business Seminar

May 13, 2022 at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
American companies that are keen on exploring new business opportunities should not miss this event.

The global economic center of gravity has been shifting east. How can you take advantage of Hong Kong, one of the most vibrant international business centers, to grow your business?

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, joined by the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta and Metro Atlanta Chamber, cordially invite you to an in-person business seminar featuring an exciting lineup of Hong Kong experts and Asian old hands.

PROGRAM

10:30 AM

  • Welcome remarks by Mr David Hartnett, Chief Economic Development Officer, Metro Atlanta Chamber
  • Introduction by Ms Candy Nip, Director, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York

10:35 AM

  • Panel remarks, moderated by Mr Fred Teng, President, America China Public Affairs Institute

Speakers:

Ambassador Kurt Tong, Partner, The Asia Group; Former US Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau

Topic: Reflection on Hong Kong as an international business hub โ€“ risks and opportunities

Mr Stephen Phillips, Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong

Topic: Hong Kong – Your route to growth opportunities

Dr Yawei Liu, Director, China Program, The Carter Center

Topic: China-US competition โ€“ Where does Hong Kong stand?

11:05 AM

  • Panel interaction and Q&A session

11:35 AM

  • Closing remarks by Mr Henry Yu, President, Hong Kong Association of Atlanta

11:40 AM

  • After-event networking

12:00 PM

  • Program ends