The 12th Hong Kong Forum was a great success with a record attendance and the Montreal section was properly represented.

Delegation Programme / Schedule of Activities: 

November 24th - 25th : Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference

The core mission program is to participate in the inaugural Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference’s optional site visits on November 24 and the main conference on November 25.  The major objectives are to facilitate the delegates to meet and discuss with leading players in the supply chain and logistics (SCL) sector about the developments, trends and opportunities in the dynamic Asian market, in particular, China’s 12th Five-Year Programme.  It is suitable for participation by Canadian SCL solution providers, 3PLs, distributors, freight forwarders, port authorities, shipping companies, terminal, storage and warehouse operators, and rail/intermodal operators and land transportation operators, as well as importers & exporters and business advisory firms.  Click on the "Brochure" button on left to view more details, and to find out more and to register please email Andrew Yui, Director, Canada, HKTDC at andrew.yui@hktdc.org or call 416-366-3594.  

 

November 28th –  HKCBA National Board Meeting & HKCBA "Hong Kong Family" Dinner  

Every year, HKCBA members and Section Presidents gather together at the National Board Meeting to share views and discuss added value towards members' benefits.  The "Hong Kong Family" Dinner is a get together for HKCBA members and our "Hong Kong Family" partners in Hong Kong in an informal setting to mingle and network.  Click on the "Register Now" button to register for these two HKCBA signature events.

HKCBA National Board Meeting

Cost: Complimentary to all HKCBA Members

Time: 9am to 12:30pm (complimentary buffet lunch follows)

Venue: Luk Kwok Hotel, Canton Room, 72 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

"Hong Kong Family" Dinner

Cost: CAD$80 (no tax)

Time: 6:30pm onwards

Venue: Grand Hyatt HK Hotel, The Grill 11th Floor, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, HK 


                                                                       

Nov 29th & 30th–  The 12th Hong Kong Forum  

This Forum is exclusively for HKCBA members and their HK Association counterparts from around the world.  The Hong Kong Forum is the annual flagship event of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, a global network with over 11,000 members from the 33 Hong Kong business associations located in 24 countries.  Members from around the world the latest insights and information on doing business in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The programme ranges from panel discussions and thematic workshops to topical addresses, networking sessions and face-to-face communication with senior executives from Hong Kong and around the world.  Click on the "Register Now" button on left to view more details on this forum and to register.

Cost: HKD$800 per HKCBA member 



Dec 1st & 2nd  –    Optional Side-trip to PRD Huizhou & Shenzhen

This optional side-trip to PRD Huizhou and Shenzhen provides valuable opportunities for members to explore business opportunities by meeting senior government officials in China and to network with Chinese entrepreneurs with exclusive company visits. 

Cost: HKD$2,500 (1 person only); HKD$2,060 x 2 (2 persons sharing one room)

                         

Dec 1st to 3rd –     HKTDC World SME Expo 2011 -Complimentary to all HKCBA members - visit the Canadian Pavillion!

This Expo provides a platform for services providers and international exhibitors to showcase their services to over 30,000 SME visitors from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and the region. It also helps the participants to network and explore business partnership. It presents a full spectrum of business opportunities and solutions ranging from China Opportunities, Overseas Opportunities, Financial Services, IT and E-Business, China Trade Strategies, Start a Business, Business Intelligence, Business Support Services, Legal, Accounting, Consulting, Marketing and other trade support services for SMEs. There will be a Canadian Pavilion at the Expo for Canadian delegates to use it as their anchor meeting area and to meet visitors and potential clients.  Click on the "More Info" button on left to view more details on this expo.

Cost: Complimentary to all Hong Kong Forum registrants, simply use your HK Forum badge to gain access.


Dec 2nd - Business of IP Asia Forum

This is a forum on IP. It focuses on the trade aspects of IP like buy-sell, monetization and licensing. Networking and presentation sessions aim at facilitating participants in connecting and exploring new business opportunities while keeping us with the latest developments in the IP world.  Click on the "Brochure" button on left to view more details, and to find out more and to register please email Andrew Yui, Director, Canada, HKTDC at andrew.yui@hktdc.org or call 416-366-3594. 

Cost: Limited complimentary tickets available for HK Forum registrants, first-come-frist-serve basis.

Why should you join the HK Forum?

3 Primary Reasons why you should join this Team HKCBA Delegation!

Rewarding Content Speakers

to provide practical tips to help you avoid the pitfalls and mistakes that many businesses make    

Extensive Networking

There will be plenty of time for networking.  Enjoy a few drinks and canapés and network with like-minded business executives and experts. 

Interact with Chinese Entrepreneurs

Get to know the latest development in China and the Chinese entrepreneurship from speakers, Chinese business delegates and a visit to the Pearl River Delta.

 

Just to name a few speakers at this Forum…

The Hon Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of HKSAR Government;
Ms. Margaret Leung, Vice-Chairman & Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank;
Mr. Adrian Cheng, Executive Director of New World Development (invited);
Mr. John Slosar, Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Pacific (invited)

Our Official Airline -

Cathay Pacific is offering special discount to all HKCBA Hong Kong Forum delegates on both Business and Economy Class Fares to Hong Kong

(from Vancouver or Toronto)!  Please simply click on the below to check out your preferred rates (with promo code: CUGCAHKF11)!

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel Special Offer:

Room Options

• Grand Room at HK$2,500 + 10% service charge
• Grand Room with the breakfast buffet at HK$2,700  + 10% service charge
• Grand Harbour View Room at HK$2,900 + 10% service charge
• Grand Harbour View Room with the breakfast buffet at HK$3,100  + 10% service charge

Please click here to email HKCBA National Office to reserve your hotel room. Please indicate your room preference, check-in and check-out dates and your credit card number and expiry date details.

  For any enquiry, please contact:

Ms. Caroline Charbonneau, Executive Director Montreal Section
The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association,  Tel: 514-931-6333

Email:  montreal@hkcba.com