Time

Activity

1:30pm

Registration

2:00pm

Welcome Remark

• Mary Huen, CEO, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia, SCB

Opening Remark

• Arthur Yuen, JP, Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Opening Ceremony & Photo Taking

2:20pm

Macro-economic Outlook Sharing

• Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China & North Asia, Global Research, Standard Chartered
• Raymond Cheng, Chief Investment Officer, North Asia, Standard Chartered

2:40pm

[Panel Discussion 1]

Revisiting the China plus one strategy: how can SMEs better capture the opportunities arise from the new global dynamics?

• Experts from legal, tax, academic and banking sectors will share their insights and perspectives on the current global business landscape, capitalising on new opportunities and risks mitigation strategies in enabling SMEs to thrive in dual market environment

Panel Speakers:

• Irina Fan, Director of Research, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Karina Wong, Partner, Tax; Greater China Business Tax, Services Leader; Greater China Private Tax; Co Leader Greater China Family Enterprise Leader, EY
• Jessica Zhou, Legal partner, King & Wood Mallesons

Moderated by

• Winnie Tung, Head of SME Banking, Hong Kong, Standard Chartered Bank

3:10pm

[Panel Discussion 2]

Boosting resilience and adaptability: why digital transformation is one of the keys to China Plus One Strategy?

• Representatives from industry association, banking partner, SME owners will be gathered to share and discuss the insights and challenges for tapping into new market, especially on digital transformation experiences

Panel Speakers:

• Tommie Lo, Founder & CEO, Preface
• Michael Lai, President, The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business
• Andy Wong, Head of Innovation & Technology, InvestHK

Moderated by

• Edmond Lai, Chief Digital Officer, HKPC

3:40pm

Mingling session