“Taking the lead for inclusion: Accelerating through diversity” is the theme of this year’s edition of Women’s Forum Asia, an event that will bring together more than 1500 leaders and high-potential talents from business, government, civil society, and academy to explore solutions with the goal to strengthen women’s leadership and create a thorough impact on today’s society.

During the conference, you will have the opportunity of engaging in plenary and roundtable sessions, debates and workshops held by influential leaders from the ASEAN countries.

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It is crucially important for a company to keep growing and developing, even after years of having established business, because it is that potential growth that allows you to sell your company and/or find strategic investors, in order to raise smart money.

During this event, our panellists, who are prominent entrepreneurs and business advisers, will share with you the insights on how to evaluate a company by observing past results and forecast expectations, how to get prepared for audit, how to properly communicate with the staff, how to negotiate with founders and how to present financial data and key figures.

On September 19th, join us for this seminar to better understand the common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid and the key factors for a successful business.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Max Dubreuil, CEO, Saminco

Passionate about design and architecture, Maxime Dubreuil after graduating from l’Ecole Normande d’Architecture in 1991, became a young talented architect in the famous architecture firm Jean Nouvel. Looking for a new adventure and moving to Hong Kong in 1996, Max decided to create Saminco, which is today one of the best shoe factories in Asia.  Max has the rare talent to combine creativity and industry under one tree.

Hugues de Saint Seine, Partner, CIGP Hong Kong

Hugues is a Partner at CIGP Hong Kong which he co-founded, part of the Executive Senior Management, leading and managing CIGP’s global Investment Banking practice. He also sits on the Group’s Investment Committee, where he is co-responsible for CIGP’s asset allocation and investment strategy in Asia.

Prior to joining CIGP, Hugues worked as a UK Financial Services Authority approved investment professional in London and Paris for Credit Suisse, ABN Amro, Rothschild and BNP Paribas where he started his career in 2002. In these roles, Hugues advised various corporate clients and private equity sponsors in the context of M&A and Leveraged Finance transactions.

Hugues is a Responsible Officer and Manager in Charge registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. He attended HEC Business School in Paris, graduating with a Master’s degree in Finance. He is fluent in French and English and proficient in Spanish.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce and the Mexican Chamber of Commerce, is glad to invite you to this interesting seminar.

SME micro-lending in Hong Kong is hard. Considering that the startup ecosystem here is very small (compared to Silicon Valley), we are lucky to find ourselves in a city where investors are just around the corner and very open to supporting entrepreneurship.

At this seminar we will focus on the possibilities to grow your company to the next phase. Often businesses are in need of financial support to grow to the next level and many financing options are available, but how to find them? Moreover, government grants and loans could help grow your company even faster, which doors to knock on?

We have invited Mr. Ng from InvestHK to open the skies on opportunities offered by the government. Furthermore, Mr. Marcus Cheng from Qupital, will explain how SME businesses can raise affordable working capital via short term debt financing. Transactions, such as factoring, allow companies to use their accounts receivable/existing invoices as a form of short term debt financing. And Mr Sebastian Renzacci, Founder of Trip Guru will outline and share their experience of how they have navigated different investment and venture capital financing rounds throughout several growth phases.

Expert Mr Jeffrey Broer will be the moderator at this breakfast event. He not only supported several companies and startups prepare for investment, product launch and growth, but has also written articles covering our seminar topic.

A must-attend seminar for all SME companies that are ready to unleash their true potential!

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Mr. Charles Ng heads up one of the two divisons helping overseas and Mainland companies to establish or expand their business presence in Hong Kong. His teams are responsible for Innovation and Technology (which include Health Tech, Smart city, Artificial Intelliengence and Robotics, Information and Communications Technology), Financial Technology, and Startups.

He has worked for companies in the manufacturing, trading, financial services and banking sectors in Mauritius, Canada and Hong Kong. He speaks 6 languages and dialects and holds an MBA degree awarded jointly by the Business School of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University.

Marcus Cheng, Strategic Partnership Manager At Qupital

A startup enthusiast with experience in proptech, blockchain (ICO consulting), and now fintech. At Qupital, Marcus is building an ecosystem of partners to help entrepreneurs succeed and take their business to the next level.

Sebastian Renzacci, Entrepreneur At Trip Guru

Entrepreneur and Supply Chain expert with over 12 years of experience in business development in Asia and Latin America. Founder of TripGuru, we partner with local tour operators to create unique group experiences crafted by us and operated under our brand name and standards. Rather than owning assets, we connect travelers in our small group tours booked through our B2C platform (thetripguru.com) as well as through our B2B distribution partners such as Expedia, Airbnb, TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide and Traveloka to name a few. Employing over 30 employees, TripGuru’s HQ is in Hong Kong and our service is available in 55 destinations in Asia, aiming to go global soon.

Jeffrey Broer, Founder Of Kohpy Ventures Ltd

Jeffrey is a Hong Kong based Dutch consultant/entrepreneur, a strategist with a focus on technology innovation, working on bridging UX, business, stakeholders, user and design. He (co-) founded multiple businesses, the latest be Recime.io (now SmartLoop.ai), a Palo Alto based cloud-based platform for chatbot development, which he exited end of 2017. He’s been living in Hong Kong for 8+ years during which he founded and exited Grayscale UX design agency.

On Tuesday, September 24th come discover Dal Duca tailoring boutique, an elegant shop that creates unique tailored garments according to the Italian tradition.

Experience the 100% made in Italy industry and find the perfect suit to match your personal taste, as Dal Duca offers you ready to wear and made to measure tailoring services.  During the evening you will be able to enjoy exclusive discounts up to 40% on selected items for one night only.

Come meet us inside, get comfortable on the sofas and have a look at the sophisticated and irreplaceable Italian creations, while calmly enjoying a bubbly glass of Prosecco, red or white wine, beer and some canapés.

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The VUCA world – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous – is the reality in which today’s organizations operate, constantly challenged by new technologies and disruptive players.

In this context, the challenge for leaders is no longer about developing the art of making the best choices, but rather how to leverage an ever-changing environment to evolve their organization.

To do so, executives need to rethink in-depth the way in which companies are structured and how they operate, but how to do so?

SBT Human(s) Matter has been accompanying companies from various industries (retail, banking and insurance, food and beverage among others) throughout their transformation journey with novel approaches leveraging breakthrough innovation, designed to maximise the chances of success of each initiative.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Edouard Blanchard, Global Partner, SBT Human(s) Matter

Édouard Blanchard is a 47 years old managing director of SBT-Human(s) Matter. He has more than 20 years of experience in strategy and management consulting, working for different global firms before starting his own business 15 years ago. With SBT, he is helping organizations to design and execute their transformations through an approach that leverages neuro and cognitive sciences.

Angliss Discovery comes back for its 5^th edition to bring together the Hong Kong & Macau Food & Beverage elite to one location, fully organised by Angliss and her Sister companies.

During the event, buyers will have the chance to see, taste, touch and try the product for themselves, because we think that live demonstrations have a thorough impact on the guests. The target is to attract unrivalled high-quality visitors from across the hospitality industry, keeping in mind the numbers from the 2017 show, more than 2,500 visitors.

If you’re interested in showcasing your products with flair and extravagance, we’re open to ideas! Join the Angliss Discovery to engage with the F&B entrepreneurs and bring your exquisite delights on the Angliss journey.

The early stages are considered by many to be the most complicated ones in the life of a start-up. Finding enough funds to finance your business idea, how brilliant this might be, is often not a straightforward task as the investors are spoilt with choice in the Hong Kong very competitive and crowded start-ups market. It is for this reason that every entrepreneur has to master a particular set of skills in order to stand out from the mass.

On October 9^th, the Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, the Spanish Women Speaker Association (AMHH) and Hawksford is glad to invite you to attend this event gathering a panel of accomplished entrepreneurs and investment professionals for an interesting hour-long discussion and Q&A session. Each of them will share their experiences on how they had the support of their first investors and will deliver some essential tips about the art of pitching.

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Start-ups are at the core of economic innovation in both developed and developing economies. Being a start-up nowadays means dealing with a series of economic, legal and social challenges, which is not always an easy task to carry out.

Our speaker Francesco Montonati, Senior Associate at Hawksford, will cover the topic by illustrating the procedure of setting up a company in Hong Kong, further explaining how compliance in the departments of accounting, tax, corporate and HR/Immigration works. The seminar will end with the discussion of the perks of being a start-up in Hong Kong with case studies and examples to better help understand the situation start-ups face.

Please note that there are limited spots, RSVP now to reserve your seat!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Francesco Montonati, Senior Associate, Hawksford

An International Law graduate, Francesco started his career at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in HK & Macau. He joined Hawksford in 2013 and has been working in both the Hong Kong and the Shanghai offices during the past years. During his years of practice, Francesco has extensively supported the establishment and business operations of foreign companies across Hong Kong and China, providing comprehensive advisory with outsourced administration services.

The year’s most exciting event, Marco Polo German Bierfest, is back this 17 to 27 October. Bringing a carnival-like experience to its unique outdoor setting, set against spectacular harbour views at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, the party runs for 11 straight days, highlighted with performances by German band Die Notenhobler.

This year, we bring you a giant transparent marquee for the very first time, allowing for a fascinating view of the Hong Kong skyline. Seated inside the open-air beer tent, guests are entertained in classic Bavarian style, surrounded by the magnificent Victoria Harbour.

The entrance will be FREE for all members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong & Macao with 3 guests on Wednesday the 23th of October only.

Book via KLOOK (www.klook.com) by 15 September to enjoy up to 15% savings on tickets. Combo deals are also offered on weekdays and weekends for groups.

What better way to start your weekend than shopping and having a nice drink or listening to good music? You can do all of that at once!

On Friday, October 18th join us at the Calzedonia store in Central for an exclusive private sale. Discover the latest creations of the brand for its Fall/Winter Collection 2019 and achieve a unique style while enjoying a bubbly glass of prosecco and a groovy DJ set.

RSVP now and don’t miss the chance to get 30% off the entire collection!

During these last years, employment background screening has been evolving with the latest technologies, compliance standards and processes to keep up with the ever-changing global laws and regulations as well as the hiring managers’ needs. In this seminar, the key executives and managers from eeVoices Limited, one of the leading employment background screening organizations in Asia, will share their insights in different areas of employment screening.

More specifically, the following topics will be brought into focus: the upcoming trends and practices for 2020, the latest application of technologies, the industry standards and protocols in the employment background check, and finally the practice of employment screening in the Greater China region.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Christen MA, BBA – Director of Client Relations, eeVoices Limited

MA possesses over 10-years’ experience in employment screening in the APAC region. He is experienced in assisting clients to implement thorough employment screening programs and protocols through their organization across different countries. His team currently oversees clients from 10+ countries globally assisting them with their needs. MA completed his BBA degree at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, prior to returning to Asia. In this session, MA will share his insights and trend outlook as to how employment background check will evolve in 2020 to assist employers in their people decisions.

Chung CHEUNG – Senior Regional Manager, Employment Screening Division, eeVoices Limited

Since 2014, CHEUNG has been working in Employment Screening Division of eeVoices Limited, a leading employment background check organization in the Asia Pacific region. CHEUNG currently oversees the entire operations of the Greater China region, with key responsibilities in supporting key accounts as well as leading his team of Account Managers and Consultants for different screening needs. CHEUNG was graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Social Science degree in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In this session, CHEUNG will share his insights and best practices in employment screening for the Greater China region.

Esmond CHAN – Client Relations Manager, eeVoices Limited

Originated from Toronto Canada, CHAN has been working closely with hiring managers from a variety of industries in their employment screening programs. Working at the Headquarters of eeVoices, CHAN has been leading different initiatives to improve the daily operations and helping the team to achieve different industry standards. In this session, CHAN will be sharing some of the industry standards, examples and best practices in the employment background check.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce and its Italian Young Professionals are pleased to invite you to attend an inspiring talk with Beppe Severgnini, Italian Journalist, Essayist and Columnist.

His opinions and words about politics and current events have made him a renowned figure in Italy and around the world.

In 2001 Queen Elizabeth II awarded him the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire and in 2004, in Brussels, he was voted “European Journalist of the Year”.

He hosts a daily column for the online edition of the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera called Italians, which has steadily grown in popularity since, eventually becoming one of the most read regular features of the newspaper’s website.

Don’t miss out on this exclusive event and get the chance to meet Beppe Severgnini, know more about his experiences about living and working abroad, while building up a successful career.

The event is part of the XIX Week of the Italian Language in the World: “L’Italiano sul Palcoscenico (Italian Language On Stage)“

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Beppe Severgnini is a columnist and an editor at the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, which he joined in 1995. He became a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times in 2013. His writing has appeared in The Financial Times and The Economist, where he was the Italy correspondent from 1996 to 2003.

He’s the author of 17 books, including the American bestsellers Ciao, America! An Italian Discovers the U.S. and La Bella Figura: A Field Guide to the Italian Mind. His most recent books are Italiani Si Rimane (Solferino, Milan 2018) – a memoir – and Off the Rails – A Train Trip Through Life (Berkley, New York 2019).

Mr. Severgnini studied law at the University of Pavia. As a foreign correspondent, he was posted in London, Moscow and Washington DC; he also covered Eastern Europe, China and the Middle East.

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HKSAR Chief Executive, the Honourable Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, will deliver her Policy Address to the Legislative Council in October.

We are deeply honoured that the Chief Executive has accepted our invitation to speak to the Hong Kong business community at this joint luncheon, which will be held on Thursday, 31 October. Attendees will be able to hear Mrs Lam discuss the reasoning behind the priorities in her Policy Address, and learn more about her initiatives to tackle key issues such as housing, land supply, the labour market and the environment, and her plans for improving Hong Kong’s competitiveness in the year ahead.

Seats are limited so book now to avoid disappointment!

It is with great pleasure that the Italian Chamber of Commerce presents the highly anticipated Gala Dinner 2019. Over 500 guests representing Hong Kong’s institutional and business scenes will dine and enjoy a night of Italian class and glam at the sumptuous Grand Hyatt Ballroom on November 1st from 6:30pm till late.

For this year the Italian Chamber of Commerce wants to take a strong testament in favour of sustainability and green technology by making the event a sustainable luxury and classy night! Do not miss the chance of making the difference.

Dinner entertainment will feature live performances, silent auction with fabulous prizes and a lucky draw.

For sponsorship opportunities, more information about table bookings and single seats price, please contact Silvia at icc@icc.org.hk or contact +852 2521 8837.

Mark your calendar now and contact us for more information.

Grape expectations await you as the 12th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair returns in 2019 with another vintage edition. An incomparable trade and sourcing platform, this prestigious three-day event will be staged at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai, hosting influential buyers, experts and connoisseurs from across the world of fine wines and spirits. The 2018 event attracted nearly 19,000 buyers from 73 countries and regions, further cementing Hong Kong’s status as a premier trade hub while guaranteeing exceptional value for over 1,000 top-quality international exhibitors.

Completely open for public access, the Fair’s final day has become a Hong Kong tradition in itself. Wine aficionados from beginners to pros can taste the excitement for themselves with a range of grand tastings, masterclasses, cocktail and whisky demonstrations and fascinating seminars. This open day represents a great opportunity for exhibitors to meet consumers face-to-face while collecting valuable feedback and market intelligence from the public.

To know more about the event and to register*, click here!

*please be aware that this event is only for people aged 18 and above.