6 December, 2012 (Thursday) Time Topic Register 01:45 PM - 03:35 PM (A1) High Level Conference : Hong Kong Ideas, Mainland Opportunities - Main Symposium Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English / Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room E Speaker:   Mr. Max Wong Executive Director, Kee Wah Bakery Limited Moderator:   Mr. Angus Wong Brand Consultant, Angus Wong Design Limited Co-organiser:   Trade and Industry Department, HKSARG 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM (B2) Business Outlook and Opportunities in South American Markets Language: English Simultaneous interpretation: Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room C Speaker:   Mr. Louis Chan Economist, HKTDC   Mr. Mario Ignacio Artaza ----- PPT available Consul-in-Charge, Consulate General of Chile in Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR   Mr. Thomas Wong Wa Sun Partner, CWCC Certified Public Accountants   Mr. Edmund Chan Manager, SME Export Marketing Fund Unit, Trade and Industry Department, HKSARG   Mr. Kenneth Leung Assistant General Manager, Underwriting Division, Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM (B8) Hong Kong - Malaysia Business Forum Language: English No Simultaneous interpretation Service Remarks: A networking tea reception will be organised after the seminar at 4:30pm - first-come first-served! Venue: Networking Corner 1 Speaker:   HE Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob Minister of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism (MDTCC) (Formulates policies, strategies and reviews matters related to the development of domestic trade and consumerism)   Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS) (Spearheading the growth of the country’s franchise industry, in order to realize their goal of producing more franchise entrepreneurs in the business world)   Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) (Serve as an agency to incorporate companies and register businesses as well as to provide company and business information to the public)   Intellectual Property Corporation Malaysia (MYIPO) (Responsible for the development and management of the intellectual property system including patent, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright and IC layout designs protection in Malaysia)   Malaysia Franchise Association (MFA) (Act as a registry for information pertaining to franchise business operating or intending to operate within the country)   Asean Retail-Chain & Franchise Federation (ARFF) (To champion the promotion and development of trade particularly in the retail chains, franchise & tourism and shopping industries)   MATRADE Hong Kong (To disseminate timely and relevant information as well as market intelligence to give Malaysian companies the competitive edge in international trade) 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM (A8) Dialogue with Hong Kong’s “Star” Brand -- Honeymoon Dessert Language: Cantonese No simultaneous interpretation provided Venue: SME Forum Speaker:   Mrs. Gilly, Suet Fong Cheung Executive Director, Hong Kong Honeymoon Dessert Moderator:   Ms. Dorothy Wong Brand Manager, Hong Kong Honeymoon Dessert 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM (A2) High Level Conference : Panel Discussion on Social and Mobile Media Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English / Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room E Speaker:   Mr. Ricky Chu Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Gravitas Limited   Ms. Lynne Lee Vice President of Marketing & Account Service, Touchmedia   Mr. Rainer Sip Operations Director, Baby-Kingdom.com Limited Moderator:   Mr. Baniel Cheung Executive Director, Integral Consultancy Limited Co-organiser:   Trade and Industry Department, HKSARG 04:45 PM - 06:15 PM (C1) Opportunities in Mainland and Taiwan Franchising Brands Language: Cantonese / Putonghua Simultaneous Interpretation: Putonghua / English Venue: Seminar Room C Speaker:   Mr. Hsu Ho-Sen ----- PPT available Association of Chain and Franchise Promotion, Taiwan, The Board of Supervisors   Ms. Tang Juan ----- PPT available Guang Dong Chain Operations Association   Mr. Alex Ho ----- PPT available Vice President, Guangzhou Chain Store & Franchise Association 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM (C4) Build a Business with Your Heart Language: Cantonese No simultaneous interpretation provided Venue: SME Forum Speaker:   Mr. Mingles Tsoi ----- PPT available Project Director, Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge, Center for Entrepreneurship, The Chinese University of Hong Kong   Ms. Doris Leung CEO, Diamond Cab (HK) Ltd 7 December, 2012 (Friday) Time Topic Register 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (C2) Drawing Business Opportunities from Overseas Franchise Brands Language: English Simultaneous interpretation: Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room E Speaker:   Mr Benjamin Ee Vice President, ASEAN Retail–Chains Franchise Federation   Mrs. Sriwan Amornpoonchai ----- PPT available Vice President, Franchise and License Association (Thailand)   Mr. Albert Kong Chairman, Intl Development, Franchising & Licensing Association, Singapore   Mr. Samie Lim, CFE ----- PPT available Chairman Emeritus, Philippine Franchise Association   Mr. Widjajanto Bagoes Triono -- PPT available Commissioner of Education and SME Development, Indonesian Franchise Association 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (B3) Strategies for Developing New Emerging Markets of the Middle East Language: English Simultaneous interpretation: Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room C Speaker:   Mr. Dickson Ho Principal Economist (Asian and Emerging Markets), HKTDC   Mr. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer ----- PPT available Chief Operating Officer, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)   Ms. Marwa Ibrahim Director of Marketing & Business Investment Department, Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Government Authority - United Arab Emirates   Mr. Raymond Yeung ----- PPT available Senior Sales Manager, Publications & E-Commerce Department, HKTDC Moderator:   Mr. Stephen Wong Regional Director, Middle East & Africa, HKTDC 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM (B7) Invest in the USA – A Merger & Acquisition Prospective Language: English No Simultaneous interpretation Service Remarks: A networking tea reception will be organised after the seminar at 11:45am - first-come first-served! Venue: Networking Corner 2 Speaker:   Mr. Norman Li ----- PPT available President, The US States and Ports Association, Hong Kong   Mr. Eric Crowley Commercial Consul, American Consulate General Hong Kong   Mr. Roy Dahlquist ----- PPT available Managing Director, Asia - Virginia Economic Development Partnership   Mr. James V. Meath ----- PPT available Attorney & Chairman of the Board, Williams Mullen LLC Sponsor:   State of Virginia, USA Co-organiser:   The US States and Ports Association (USSPA) 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (A4) Strategies Against Fluctuating RMB and Rising Operational Costs in the Mainland Domestic Market Language: Cantonese/Putonghua Simultaneous Interpretation: Putonghua/English Venue: Seminar Room D Speaker:   Mr. Xun Zhen Ying ----- PPT available Chairman, Guangzhou General Chamber of Commerce   Ms Cecilia Lee Transfer Pricing Services Partner, PriceWaterHouseCoopers   Mr. Ying Jian Senior Economist, BOCHK Group Sponsor:   BOCHK Group 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (D2) Practical Tips for Hong Kong SME Operation Language: Cantonese No simultaneous interpretation provided Venue: SME Forum Speaker:   Mr. Sam Tsien Director & Head of Customer Service Delivery, Hong Kong, American Express International Inc.   Ms. Connie Liu System Demonstrator, Ecclesia   Ms. Lisa Cheng Senior Executive Officer (Loan Guarantee Scheme), Trade and Industry Department, HKSARG 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM (B4) A New Era for Trade: Meet HKTDC’s Economists on Future Business Strategies Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English / Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room E Speaker:   Ms. Pansy Yau Deputy Director of Research, Head of the Greater China Research Team, HKTDC Research, HKTDC   Mr. Daniel Poon Principal Economist (Global Research), HKTDC   Mr. Dickson Ho Principal Economist (Asian and Emerging Markets), HKTDC Moderator:   Mr. Edward Leung Director of Research, HKTDC 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM (B6) Partnering for Success - Japan and Hong Kong’s Business Prospects Language: Japanese / English Simultaneous interpretation: English / Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room C Speaker:   Mr. Sumiya Hayashi ----- PPT available General Manager of International Center, Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SME Support, JAPAN)   Mr. Daijiro Hiranuma ----- PPT available Director of JNB, Chairman of Saitama NBC   Ms. Yoshie Shigemitsu Director of Marketing, Shigemitsu Industry Company Limited (JP)   Mr. Frankie Pao Shuen Wu Chairman, Aji-No-Chinmi Co (HK) Ltd (HK)   Mr. Hajime Kawaguchi President, Gifu Federation of Pottery Manufacturers Co-operative Association (JP) Moderator:   Mr. Enoch Ling Economist, HKTDC 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM (A7) Greater China SME Forum – Opportunities and Challenges of the ASEAN & Oceania Language: Cantonese/Putonghua Simultaneous Interpretation: Putonghua/English Venue: Seminar Room D Speaker:   Mr. Andrew Liao Cheung-sing, GBS, SC, JP Member of the Executive Council ,HKSAR   Hon. Felix Chung Honorable Chairman of Hong Kong SME Forum and Member of the Legislative Council, HKSAR   Australian Consul-General Hong Kong & Macau   Mr. Joseph Wong MH Founding Chairman of Hong Kong SME Forum   Ms. Victoria Tang Associate Director General - Invest Hong Kong   Hong Kong Productivity Council   Cisco Representative   Mr. Mike Higgs Director of HKABA-SA   Mr. Lin Tao Deputy Dean, Market Economy Academy, Peking University   Mr. Brian Yao President, Taiwan Industrial & Commercial Business Society of Operation & Development   Mr. Stanley Au President, The Small and Medium Entrepreneurs Association of Macau   Mr. Joseph Leung Chairman and Convenor, Hong Kong SME Forum Moderator:   Prof. Stephen Yan-Leung Cheung ,BBS., JP Dean, School of Business, HK Baptist University Organiser:   Hong Kong SME Forum 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM (D3) Sustaining and Reinventing Your Business Language: Cantonese No simultaneous interpretation provided Venue: SME Forum Speaker:   Dr. Florence Ho Honorary Project Director, Centre for Family Enterprising and Business Advising, The Chinese University of Hong Kong   Mr. Francis Chow General Manager, Associated Engineers Zhuhai S.E.Z. Ltd.   Ms. Susanna Suen Trade Officer, Trade and Industry Department, HKSARG   Dr. Edward Lam ----- PPT available President, Hong Kong SME Development Federation Ltd. and Managing Director, Delicron (H.K.) Ltd. 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM (B5) Bright Spots in Europe amidst Rising Concern in the Region Language: English Simultaneous interpretation: Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room C Speaker:   Mr. Louis Chan Economist, HKTDC   Mr. Mark Zavadsky ----- PPT available Asia Bureau Chief of Russia Beyond The Headlines   Mr. Allen Yu ----- PPT available Vice President, Operations, DHL Express Hong Kong   Mr. Dennis Wong Assistant General Manager, Marketing Division, Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM (C3) Practical Tips for Starting and Operating a Franchise Business in Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English / Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room E Speaker:   Mr. Harry Chow President, Hong Kong Franchise Development Association   Mr. Ringo Wong Director, Sunshine Laundry   Mr. Kevin Chan Managing Director, Storefriendly Self-Storage Group   Mr. Jack Zhang Regional Director, Subway Hong Kong 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM (D6) Dialogue with Hong Kong’s “Star” Brand -- German Pool Language: Cantonese No simultaneous interpretation provided Venue: SME Forum Speaker:   Dr. Chan Kwok Man Edward Founder & Managing Director, German Pool (Hong Kong) Limited Moderator:   Mr. Leung Kwan Ho Manager, Product Promotion, HKTDC 8 December, 2012 (Saturday) Time Topic Register 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (A5) Latest Trend on Marketing and Distribution Channels in the Mainland Domestic Market Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English / Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room E Speaker:   Mr. Willy Lai Business Director, Fimmick   Mr. Matthew Kwan ----- PPT available Principal Consultant, Adams Company Limited   Ms. Anne Chung Manager, Product Promotion, HKTDC Sponsor:   BOCHK Group 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (C5) Business Start-ups : Raising Start-up Funds and Support Services Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English / Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room C Speaker:   Mr. Tang Leung-shun, Gary Supervisor, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups   Mr. James H. Lau Jr. ----- PPT available Chief Executive Officer, The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited   Ir. Allen Yeung ----- PPT available Chairman, Hong Kong Business Angel Network   Ms. Telly Woo ----- PPT available Founder, ATB Auto Art Co Ltd (Champions of Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge 2010 and Young Social Entrepreneur Award 2012) 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM (A10) Business Opportunities when China Goes Green Language: Cantonese / Putonghua Simultaneous interpretation: Putonghua / English Venue: Seminar Room D Speaker:   Mr. Wing Chu Economist, HKTDC   Ms. Sally Chen Senior Officer, Dongguan Crystal Garment and Knitting Co. Ltd.   Mr. Arnald Ho Chairman, Print-Rite Holdings Limited 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (D7) Dialogue with Founder of Giormani – Ms. Jane Tong Language: Cantonese No simultaneous interpretation provided Venue: SME Forum Speaker:   Ms. Jane Tong Co-founder & Managing Director, Giormani Moderator:   Mr. Leung Kwan Ho Manager, Product Promotion, HKTDC 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM (A6) Strategies to Capture the Mainland Consumer Market Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English / Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room E Speaker:   Mr. Daniel Poon Principal Economist (Global Research), HKTDC   Mr. Anthony Chung ----- PPT available President, Hong Kong Promotion Association for Small and Medium Enterprises   Mr. Vincent Ngan Marketing Director, Success China Consultant Co.   Mr. Roy Pang Manager, BUD Fund - Enterprise Support Programme, Hong Kong Productivity Council 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM (D4) Learning to Talk in the Business World Language: Cantonese No simultaneous interpretation provided Venue: SME Forum Speaker:   Dr. Terence Wong ----- PPT available Director, Terence Wong & Partners Co., Ltd 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM (A9) Dialogue with Leaders of Hong Thai Travel Services Ltd. – Mr. Jackie & Jason Wong Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English / Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room C Speaker:   Mr. Jackie Wong See Sum Managing Director, Hong Thai Travel Services Ltd.   Mr. Jason Wong Chun Tat Director & General Manager, Hong Thai Travel Services Ltd. Moderator:   Mr. Leung Kwan Ho Manager, Product Promotion, HKTDC 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (D5) Learning Social Etiquette while Networking Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English / Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room D Speaker:   Mr. Daniel Tse Managing Director & Chief of Training, Presence 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (C6) Experience Sharing by Young Entrepreneurs Language: Cantonese No simultaneous interpretation provided Venue: SME Forum Speaker:   Mr. Lam Ho Yin, Anthony Business Development and Marketing Director, Asia Suups Limited (Venture Solutions)   Mr. Wong Wa Kit, Walter Director, Spintacular (HK) Limited   Mr. Chan Kwok San, Ron Production Manager, Spintacular (HK) Limited   Mr. Wong Wai Sheuk, Simpson Media Producer, Spintacular (HK) Limited   Ms. Ho Chi Pin Director, Cocoa Pin Moderator:   Mr. Tang Leung-shun, Gary Supervisor, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups 5 December, 2018 (Wednesday) Time Topic Register 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (A3) Guide for Hong Kong SMEs in Doing Business in China Language: Cantonese/Putonghua Simultaneous interpretation: Putonghua/English Venue: Seminar Room D Speaker:   Mr. Samuel Chan Tax Director, RSM Nelson Wheeler   Mr. Chung Wan Hon, Lawrence Deputy Executive Director of HK Ethics Development Centre, Independent Commission Against Corruption   Mr. Yang Kaiming ------ PPT available Chief, Administration Committee of Hengqin New Area, Zhuhai   Mr. Seven Lam ------ PPT available General Manager, S&F Enterprise Management Co. Ltd. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (B1) World SME Summit – Partnering for Success in Asia and Africa Language: English Simultaneous interpretation: Putonghua Venue: Seminar Room C Speaker:   Wai Lwin Than ----- PPT available Consul-General, Consulate General of Myanmar, Hong Kong   Ali Awan Trade Development Officer, Consulate General of Pakistan   Mr. Atul Shunglu - PPT available Assistant Secretary General, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry   Mohamed Fahmy Consul-General, Consulate General of Egypt, Hong Kong   Carine Kiala ----- PPT available Advisor, Trade & Investment, Consulate General of Angola, Hong Kong Organiser:   The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business 6 December, 2018 (Thursday) Time Topic Register 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (D1) New Media and Marketing Tools to Make Your Business Grow Language: Cantonese No simultaneous interpretation provided Venue: SME Forum Speaker:   Mr. Rex Ma Managing Director, iGen6 New Media Group   Mr. Daniel Fong Chief Marketing Officer, Skywork Design Limited   Mr. Raymond Yeung ----- PPT available Senior Sales Manager, Publications & E-Commerce Department, HKTDC