Cheers to the first networking cocktail of the year! As the winter holidays come to an end, we would like to invite you all to a special networking evening event at Papermoon. This is the perfect time to get back to work and catch up with new and old friends after the holiday season!

Come join us on January 16th and refresh yourself with some drinks and delicious Italian appetizers, surrounded by the breathtaking Harbor view from Papermoon Terrace.

What a better way to enjoy the new year back to work with friends and drinks!

Fashion tech is related to the usage of technology in the design, production and sale phases of fashion item. This event will attract fashion tech disruptors and creators to discover and discuss the latest developments in fashion through the lens of technology.

On January 15th, the Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Here Fashion Hub, is glad to invite you to join a panel discussion with some of the major fashion retailers, incubators and fashion start-ups to share their thoughts about the innovative field of fashion technology.

Join us and explore how the creative vision and digital infrastructure come together, and how technology will redefine the fashion landscape of the 21st century.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS 

Filippo Gori, Managing Director, Geox Asia Pacific Limited 

Filippo Gori, is a fashion professional with finance and consulting background. After having worked 3 years in management consulting he joined GE Energy where he worked 3 years in FP&A. Soon after he began his journey in fashion, working for Emilio Pucci (Retail Controller), Gucci (Greater China CFO) and Replay (CEO Apac). In 2016 Filippo joined Vip.com as BD Director for international brands and established a profitable business in less than one year. In 2017 Filippo joined Roberto Cavalli, in one year and a half he opened in 3 new markets and increased the store network from 2 to 20 across Asia.

Alexander Chan, Co-Director, The Mills Fabrica

Alexander Chan is currently the Co-Director of The Mills Fabrica- a leading Hong Kong based incubator, fund and space/lab/store dedicated towards promoting innovations and sustainable businesses at the intersection of technology and style (“techstyle”). Alexander currently leads investments (Fabrica Fund) and also helps with incubation support and government/ policy related affairs at Fabrica.

Alexander is also an occasional contributor to SCMP, HKFP and Stand News in Hong Kong where he writes on issues related to innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability.

• Hiring a Chinese national in China to develop the local market
• Dispatching a Hong Kong employee to work in China
• Potential permanent establishment risk
• Dual contracts
• Secondments
• Regular business trips
• IIT withholding and reporting issues

About the Speakers

Francesco Montonati, Associate Director, 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.

Francesca Biondi, Associate, Hawksford

Francesca has a Master Degree in Law and started her career in Italy as Italian Employment Law Consultant in 2011. She joined Hawksford in 2014 and has been working in the Hong Kong since then. During these years of practice, Francesca has supported our clients to understand Hong Kong system’s peculiarities, with a particular focus on Hong Kong Immigration characteristics, helping with various kind of visa applications and providing tailor-made support.

Sarah Berkeley, Partner, Simmons & Simmons

Sarah specialises in advising clients on their most sensitive employment law matters, with particular focus on the financial institution and asset management sectors. Sarah is a partner in the Employment group in Hong Kong. She has extensive experience of advising on all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment contracts and staff handbooks, bonus and employee incentive arrangements.

Matthew Durham, Partner, Simmons & Simmons

Matthew is a partner in the Asia Employment Group. He is based in Shanghai, where he has lived and worked since 1999. He specialises in China employment matters and is well known for advising multi-national companies in this market. He is also well versed in related China issues, such as commercial contracts, data privacy and business protection.

What better way to start the Year than enjoying Chinese New Year Fai Chun writing service and amazing discount on selected spring collection items by a.testoni?

On Friday January 10th, in the central location of Admiralty, come join us and have the opportunity to shop! Spend time relaxing, and discover the newest collection of this unique Italian design.

Get a sneak peak of the latest models, entirely handcrafted shoes, and accessories by the one and only a.testoni.

RSVP now to get a special 30% off on selected Spring collection items!

Christmas is coming and, if you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift, this event will perfectly suit you!

On December 18th, come to Acqua di Parma Pop-up Store to discover the unique festive Gift Set of Colonia essentials presented in a gift box beautifully illustrated by the Italian artist Gio Pastori.

Enjoy up to 20% discount on regular priced items.

Acqua di Parma is a leading player on the luxury market, thanks to the production of traditional Italian masterpieces. The brand offer an elegant selection of fragrances, candles, bathrobes and leather accessories, which symbolize the best of Italian luxury.

Come at Acqua di Parma Pop-up Store in Causeway Bay for a great shopping spree!

“Ospitalita’ Italiana – Ristoranti Italiani nel Mondo” is a worldwide project conceived by the Italian Republic’s institution Unioncamere with the support of IS.NA.R.T. and the Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad.

Come to join us at Conrad Hong Kong to witness the announcement of this year’s Ospitalita’ Italiana awardees. We will have the honor to have the Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macao, Clemente Contestabile, the President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce, Luca Cico and the Italian Trade Commissioner, Michele Scuotto, awarding the certificate to the best Italian restaurants in Hong Kong.

The holiday season is the perfect time to get together with friends and family. The Italian Chamber of Commerce is glad to announce the annual Italian community Christmas Party at Bene Italian Kitchen, located inside the elegant Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel.

Let’s celebrate together the most wonderful time of the year, in the magical Christmas atmosphere.

We will have the honor to have Mr. Clemente Contestabile, the Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong, to cheer with us for a wonderful time filled with joy and happiness.

Don’t miss the chance to mingle and meet new business contacts while tasting appetizing Italian canapés and authentic wines.

Join the Retail Mixer, one of the best networking cocktails in town, and gather together with the retail players in Hong Kong.

Spend the evening enjoying an exclusive Espresso Martini night at one of Hong Kong’s most iconic landmarks, The Pawn Restaurant and Bar.

The strong flavor of vodka and liqueur with Coffeelin roasted beans create the winning combination, showcasing a brand that is passionate about taking pride in the journey from seed to cup.

Get the chance to mingle whit professionals working in the retail industry while exchanging ideas and experience.

The Italian Women’s Association is proudly presenting the 36th edition of the Italian Day at Sandy Bay that will be held on Saturday, December 7th, in the gardens of the ‘Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital’, 12 Sandy Bay Road, Pokfulam.

Enjoy a day of joyful shopping and delicious Italian food and wine. Come to visit and find out many branded clothes, toys, accessories, handicrafts, watches, sportswear and the Italian gourmet corner!

All proceeds raised during this event will go directly to the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital and to other carefully selected Hong Kong Charity Associations.

Bring your all family and friends to the Fair: it will be the best way to support children most in need while spending the time in a meaningful way.

Milano Design Film Festival is an annual rendez-vous with cinematography and design. It gathers stories of designers and architects, styles and avant-gardes and reports on social themes spanning from urban life to environmental concerns, putting the audience in contact with the most contemporary design and architecture theories and stating that everything we use, everything that concerns our lives is bound to design. All these stories, all these films are each and every one of us.

SOCIETÀ DEL DIVENIRE | THE SOCIETY OF BECOMING

Speed, acceleration, transformation, change. Keywords that mark and govern our daily lives.

Everything is in continuous motion and often, our gaze becomes confused. Man seems to lose his centrality and an autonomous individual sometimes risks becoming number or algorithm, while cities destined to be the most inhabited and crowded places on planet Earth, will be increasingly organized by sophisticated technologies and artificial intelligence.

On this vertiginous ridge, present, past and future are all key players: memory is the compass that guides us and keeps our Homo Sapiens essence alive, the present is about experimentation and correction, the future is the vision and hope of an improved and better designed world.

Within this matrix, we have identified some films that introduce and analyse these different temporal moments through key themes of contemporaneity such as Urban Nature, Greenery in The City; City Lives; City Stories; Food Evolution; Traditional Food; Rituals for Survival; Italian Memories; Italian Creativity; Examples of the Excellence of Doing and Thinking.

Screening Programme

• The Human Shelter

• The Flying Gardener

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• Can you dig this

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• London Afloat

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• Barbicania

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• Antonio Marras, Lirico Pretesto

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• Il Treno di Sottsass

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• Koolhaas Houselife

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• Il Potere dell’Archivio. Renzo Piano Building Workshop

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• Hi, Ai

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MDFF Curated by Santina Bonini

Please note that the MDFF Screening Programme may be subject to changes.

HERE will take part in DesignInspire 2019, their booth will feature a VR station with Oculus Go technology which allows the viewer to explore several Italian cultural heritage sites. This perfect blend of ancient culture and modernity is paired with a seamless cross-cultural emphasis between the Eastern and Western design scenes.

During DesignInspire, within the programme supported by the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong and by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation named “Vivere all’Italiana”, several Italian universities will present their design projects through a dedicated booth named Italian Education Corner.

Vivere all’Italiana is a programme that has already reached its third edition. Its purpose is to offer an integrated promotion of Italian culture, economy and lifestyle abroad by supporting culturally relevant projects. As part of Vivere all’Italiana, the Italian Education Corner will feature 5 among the best Italian universities in the field of design:

• SPD – Scuola Politecnica di Design

https://scuoladesign.com

• IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

https://ied.edu

• Milano Fashion Institute

https://www.milanofashioninstitute.com/

• Università IULM – University of Languages and Communication

https://iulm.com

• Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia

https://unive.it

About HERE:

HERE Connecting Creativity is a leading co-creation ecosystem based in Milan, focused on creative industries, bridging the design scenes in the East and West. Our community members range from talents and corporations to associations, institutes and more.

About DesignInspire 2019:

Organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), DesignInspire, opens for both trade and public, is an inspiring platform for global creative elites, design brands, design associations and institutes to showcase their creativities. An array of interactive installations, novel ideas, design products and projects are featured.

Bring the disco back and celebrate Christmas the Italian way!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce and its Young Professionals invite you to celebrate the festive season in 90’s style. Join us for a modern Chinese sharing-style dinner paired with delicious Italian wine and prosecco, together with some classic panettone at the eclectic design restaurant, Madame Ching.

Get into the groove with some old school classics music and wear your best retro look because . . . A NATALE PUOI!

Young Executive Programme (YEP) is an exclusive session at the Hong Kong Forum that aims to foster cooperation and networking of the worldwide young members of Federation and the local young entrepreneurs in Hong Kong. The programme provides opportunities for participants to get inspiration from success stories of young entrepreneurs in Hong Kong and exchange perspectives in an interactive manner.

Themed “Embracing Innovations and Technologies: A game-changing philosophy”, innovative young entrepreneurs are invited to share how they have infused vibrancy to or disrupted the traditional way of running businesses.

Interested parties please send your name, company name, title, and contact number to ertemp@hktdc.org. Admission is on a complimentary and first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will be notified by email.

Let’s celebrate Christmas in style with Tablo tableware and glassware. Tablo Family sale continues throughout all December up to 70%.

Join this special sale event on December 3rd and discover the new Zafferano Poldina. Zafferano Poldina Lamp is a rechargeable table lamp ideal for indoor and outdoor use. Battery life guaranteed for more than 9 hours. Poldina Table Lamp combines simple timeless shapes with modern technology.

Riedel, as a long term sponsor of the event, has decided that they want to help, in their own small way, lift everyone’s spirits. They are pleased to announce their first and hopefully last “Not The Wine and Dine Festival”. Their tongue and cheek reference to the great event organized by the HK Tourism Board. With their more limited resources, they’ve gathered a group of friends from the wine industry to present to you a range of unique wines and accessories that they are sure will give you a much-needed lift during these trying times.

Together with McSorley’s Brewhouse at Elements, they will be offering a range of tantalizing food, mouth-watering wines & spirits from the likes of Andremily Wines (check them out and you’ll see why they listed them), Martell, Glenlivit, Penfolds, Yarra Yering, plus many others. Naturally, they’ll also have accessories from Riedel and our dear friends at Coravin. They’ll be featuring over 100 wines and spirits for guests to taste and you’ll also be able to participate in some fun workshops, which for example, will give you a chance to compare Champagne with some top-rated Sparkling Wines from England. Then there are the deals. All of the Participating Partners in this year’s event have promised to create unforgettable offers to ensure your wine appetite is satisfied and beyond.

Numerous offers at over 50% off will be available.

For just HK$99, the tickets include:

• A FREE Riedel wine glass worth HK$170
• 3 FREE wine tasting tokens worth HK$75* (The wines will high quality with a retail value of at least HK$450)
• Unique and interactive comparative workshops featuring Riedel glassware, champagne, wines & spirits
• Great discounts on any purchase from Town House, Riedel’s exclusive distributor in Hong Kong, and from all event partners McSorley’s, Watson’s Wine, Lindt, Bidvino, Royce, The Glenlivet, Martell, WineSpirit

The Dialogue is the reference event to deepen and establish high-level level relations with Asian leaders. This second edition (Chongqing, China; December 1-2, 2019) happens at a pivotal moment in time in which the overall world geo-economic barycenter is shifting towards the east, while the major economic blocks are suffering increasing disaggregating pressure. The United States isolationist turn on trade is widening both the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, especially by increasing tensions with China, whose retaliatory measures may contribute generating a ripple effect across the globe.

The Asia-Europe CEO Dialogue will bring to Chongqing over 300 Asian and European business leaders, multilateral institutions and representatives of country governments and institutions for an intense full-day program (December 2nd) which will focus on strategic topics for ensuring prosperity in the next decades:

• Belt and Road Initiative and European Development Strategy
• Asia-Europe Trade and Financial Cooperation
• Sustainable development
• Smart cities & intelligent manufacturing

Participation in the Dialogue is strictly C-level and upon invitation only.

Let the festive season begin, it’s almost Christmas! The Italian Community would like to invite you to the official annual Italian Christmas Party.

On Saturday, November 30th jingle all the way over to Statement, a gorgeous colonial-style restaurant in Tai Kwun. Bring your friends and loved ones to celebrate this wonderful time of year.

 We HO-HO-HOPE to see you there.

On Thursday, November 28th, Emporio Armani & EA7 invites all the Italian Chamber of Commerce members to enjoy a day of exclusive sale with a discount up to 40% on 2019 Autumn and Winter collection.

This new Autumn and Winter collection brings out elegance, style, and class for anyone to wear, showcasing Armani’s designer talents into their fashion. From good quality winter jackets, cardigans, to high-end trousers, and skirts. The collection guarantees to leave you with a chic look, a truly perfect city outwear.

Come at Emporio Armani & EA7 Store in Central for a great shopping spree and don’t miss the chance to get a special gift upon purchase for ICC members only*.

*Upon showing ICC membership card

About Emporio Armani

Launched by Giorgio Armani as a pioneering line in 1981, Emporio Armani is specifically intended for the younger generation. Today, the world-renowned brand has a strong experimental and metropolitan style, which while reflecting all of the characteristics of elegance typical of the Armani aesthetic, consciously expresses them in a contemporary design language. The iconic logo – the stylized eagle – continues to be a symbol of belonging and sharing, a meeting point that leaves room for freedom of expression.

About EA7

EA7 Emporio Armani represents a 360° embracing of all sports. For example, the extensive range features the Fitness collection: outfits designed for indoor and outdoor winter training, made with fabrics and technical processes that are essential for performance clothing suitable for those engaged in high-level sports and sporting activities, without ever forgoing the style element characteristic of the brand. The most advanced technologies are used throughout the collection, including: VIGOR7, to enhance sports performance; VENTUS7, which ensures optimal breathability; and ARDOR7 padding, for comfort and softness where there is contact with the skin.

Come and release the beginning of the week stress with prosecco, music and fashion evening!

On Tuesday, November 26th, join us at the Intimissimi store in Central to discover their latest and most glamorous creations while enjoying a delightful glass of Italian Prosecco and a funky live DJ set.

You will also have the chance to get a 20% discount voucher on Falconeri, newly launched in Hong Kong specializing in creating a range of versatile, timeless knitwear.

RSVP now to get a 20% off the entire Intimissimi collection for one night only and 30% upon spending HK$4,000.

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

The ongoing US-China trade war is on the news almost every day. The stakes have dramatically increased during the last few months. Obviously, even before President Trump started his trade battle with China last year, many western companies operating in China were already struggling and facing difficulties when navigating the various hurdles and barriers in place. Regulatory barriers immediately come to mind, but the various cultural and commercial challenges shouldn’t be underestimated either.

During this dinner seminar, we aim to give the audience some better insights and updates into the reality of doing business in today’s China, as well as some meaningful examples from various companies that have succeeded in identifying the risks/opportunities and tailoring their businesses accordingly when entering/growing in China.

The panel discussion will not only focus on the above topics but also cover other questions during the evening. Such as: How do you expect the Trade War to impact your company? How do you see Hong Kong’s role, with its recent eye-catching protest events, evolve and influence your business? What is your outlook for China for 2020 and beyond? By the end of the night, you should have the latest insights on how to operate in China.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Arnout Van Rijn, Chief Investment Officer Asia Pacific at Robeco Hong Kong Ltd

Arnout van Rijn is CIO Asia Pacific as well as Fund Manager of Robeco Asia-Pacific Equities and Robeco Asian Stars Equities. Arnout has over 25 years of experience in the asset management industry. From inception in 1994 until 2000, he was Fund Manager of Robeco Emerging Markets Equities. He held several positions in Robeco’s Equities Investments Department covering European, Asian and American markets. Arnout holds a master’s degree in Business Economics from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam and is registered with the Dutch Securities Institute. Arnout was awarded as “CIO of the Year in Asia” in 2015 by Asia Asset Management and the “most consistent fund manager” in 2013.

Victor Abad, Managing Director of ING Wholesale Banking

Victor was appointed Head of Multinational Clients Coverage, Asia-Pacific in July 2016. He has over 21 years of banking experience which started in ING in Spain. In his previous role, Victor headed the Asia Desk (based in Amsterdam) for five years and was responsible for connecting Asia and Europe. He was also instrumental in some major deals for Asia outbound such as the financing of ChemChina’s acquisitions of Syngenta and Pirelli, the first high yield bond for Motherson or Indorama’s acquisitions in The Netherlands and Spain. Victor received his MBA from Duke University – The Fuqua School of Business. He has been a Professor of Emerging Markets Finance at CUNEF University in Madrid for 7 years.

Maarten Bijl, Chief Executive Officer at SHV Energy China

Maarten Bijl serves as the CEO of Guangzhou head quartered SHV Energy China since July 2016. SHV Energy is a family-owned multinational that consists of a group of specialized energy companies that provide people and businesses with decentralized personalized energy solutions and services (LPG, LNG, Biofuels). Maarten has served on the board of the European Chamber of South China since April 2019. Before coming to China, Maarten worked in different countries in strategy, commercial and general management roles. He started his career in 2003 at TNT Express on the commercial side of global supply chains, which took him to China for the first time in 2004. Maarten holds an MSc in aerospace engineering from the Technical University of Delft and an Executive MBA degree in RSM business school.

Roland Hinterkoerner, Strategy Consultant at Expertise Asia Limited

Roland has worked in banking for 26 years and started his career at Deutsche Bank where he was involved in equity, fixed income, and derivative areas, mostly in Japan. He then held senior positions at UBS and BNP Paribas in London before joining the Royal Bank of Scotland to help build the debt capital market franchise for corporate clients in Europe. In 2008, Roland relocated to Hong Kong and as Managing Director spearheaded the bank’s effort in Corporate Financings and Advisory for conglomerates across the Asia Pacific. Post his institutional banking career Roland started his own online financial publishing activity called Expertise Asia in 2016, a daily blog that is widely read in Hong Kong and throughout Asia. This endeavour has been focusing on communicating analysis as well as thought-provoking and controversial opinions on the global financial system and current affairs. In addition, he took up a role as partner at Orfi Capital, a Hong Kong-based fund manager specializing in liquid credit investments. Roland holds a degree in business administration and international politics from Johannes Kepler University in Austria and Syracuse University in New York.

Sjoerd den Daas is the East Asia correspondent for Dutch public broadcaster NOS, based in Beijing. He covers a wide range of topics, from the Sino-American tech-war to the repression of ethnic minorities in the western province of Xinjiang and the Belt and Road. Aiming to provide a broad audience with a window on China, helping to navigate through the complex environment of China’s new normal. Mr. Den Daas previously worked for the Dutch Financial Daily and RTL and has been working in China since 2015.

The Belt and Road Summit is the only high-level platform designed for business leaders from Eurasia. By creating a close-knit community of business with mutual knowledge, personal feeling, and trust, we aim at catalyzing plurinational business development in Eurasia, a heterogeneous region in terms of economic potential, business culture, policies, and incentives.

After two editions focused respectively on understanding what the Belt and Road are and what actions should be initiated to unleash its potential, the third edition will increasingly focus on concrete business to business cooperation and industrial opportunities in the countries located along the maritime and land routes.

Save the date, you can’t miss the last IYP Monday of 2019. Your working week can’t start in a better way.

Join the coolest after-work in Hong Kong. Don’t miss the chance to reunite with your friends and meet new ones over a couple of delicious Italian cocktails and piadinas.

Come at Bella Lee on November 18th, for a cheerful Italian style networking evening!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to an inspiring and empowering Career Transition Event organized by AWA WISE, a supportive community of the American Women’s Association (AWA).

Designed by women for women, AWA WISE will help you grow professionally – whether re-entering the workplace or starting your journey to entrepreneurship.

Join us for the first of the AWA WISE Series 2019-20 on November 15 and take the initiative to reinvent yourself. Build your skillset and mindset through participating in workshops facilitated by experts in their field. Learn from our panel discussion, where five extraordinary women share their real-life journeys, experiences and challenges and grow your community at the networking cocktail.

Exclusive Shopping Evening – Italian Fashion, Jewelry & Wine Indulgence Three Italian excellences will be combined for an exclusive evening, right in the heart of Hong Kong.

These special brands, characterized by tradition and innovation, Maria Conti Jewelry, Falconeri Knitwear, and Il Borro Winery will be the protagonists of this incredible event!

On November 7th, come join us in Causeway Bay for an exclusive shopping evening for fashionistas, jewelry, and wine lovers. Get ready for this upcoming winter with Falconeri, discover the new collection of unique, Made in Italy pieces by Maria Conti Jewelry, and taste delightful Il Borro wines from Tuscany.

Enjoy a 20% off on full-priced Falconeri items and 30% off upon spending HK$8,000.

Special discounts on clothes, Jewelry, and wines throughout the evening – Do not miss this great opportunity!

第12屆香港貿發局香港國際美酒展即將回歸，葡萄美酒期待您的光臨。這個享有盛譽的貿易和採購平台將在灣仔會議展覽中心（HKCEC）舉行，為期三天的盛會，為來自世界各地的美酒和有影響力的買家，專家和鑑賞家提供服務。2018年的活動吸引了來自73個國家和地區約19,000名買家，進一步鞏固了香港作為首要貿易中心的地位，同時保證超過1,000名頂級國際參展商的價值。

博覽會的最後一天開放供公眾參觀，已成為香港的傳統。 從初學者到專業人士的葡萄酒愛好者可以通過一系列盛大的品酒會，大師班，雞尾酒會和威士忌示範以及精彩的研討會來品嚐不同風味的美酒。 這個開放日是參展商與消費者面對面交流的絕佳機會，同時收集來自公眾的寶貴意見和市場情報。

要了解有關該活動的更多信息並註冊*，請單擊此處！

*請注意，此活動僅適用於18歲及以上的人士。

Bite & Fly is a social media contest that will be taking place during the ‘Week of Italian Cuisine in the World’ in the whole month of November, which aims to promote restaurants and regional Italian cooking in Hong Kong and Macau.

The restaurants that are participating in this contest will each represent an Italian region, based on which they will design a menu of at least three dishes which will have to include at least 2 DOP/IGP/DOC/DOCG products from the selected region.

This means that these wonderful dishes that celebrate regional cuisine will be as authentic as possible.

On your first visit to one of the participating restaurants you will be given a ‘mock passport’ when you try the specially designed regional menu. These passports have maps of Italy, divided by region, inside.

Once you have eaten, the restaurant will stamp your ‘mock passport’ on the region whose typical food you have sampled.

With that, you will be able to visit as many of the participating restaurants as you’d like – and make sure you get your passport stamped at each one – because anyone who has at least 3 stamps will be able to join the social media contest and have the chance to win a trip to Italy!

HOW TO WIN

PRIZE

TERMS & CONDITIONS


PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:

Abruzzo

Già Trattoria Italiana menu

Campania

Aqua Restaurant menu
Casa Don Alfonso menu
Grissini menu
La Taverna Ristorante Italiano menu

Emilia Romagna

Babbo Trattoria Italiana menu
La Casa Bistro menu
Fratelli menu

Friuli Venezia Giulia

DiVino – Wine Bar & Restaurant menu

Lazio

Il Bel Paese – Discovery Bay menu
Il Bel Paese – Sheung Wan menu
Sabatini Ristorante Italiano menu

Liguria

Spasso – Italian Bar Restaurant Terrace menu

Lombardia

Amalfitana menu
Osteria Ristorante Italianomenu
PaperMoon menu

Piemonte

Alto 88 menu
Castellana Restaurant menu
Cucina menu
Giando Restaurant & Bar menu
La Piola menu
Pirata menu
Spiga menu

Puglia

Fishsteria Seafood Place menu

Sicilia

Tosca di Angelo menu

Toscana

Capriccio Italian Cuisine menu
Ciao Chow Italian Cafeteria menu
Meraviglia Bar e Ristorante menu
Nicholini’s menu

Veneto

DiVino Patio – Ristorante Bar Pizzeria menu

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao is proud to present: TRUE ITALIAN TASTE – INNOVATION LUNCH a dedicated event within the project TRUE ITALIAN TASTE part of the campaign “The Extraordinary Italian Taste” promoted and financed by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and implemented by Assocamerestero in collaboration with the Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad.

True Italian Taste is an initiative that aims to raise awareness on the benefits deriving from the use of authentic Italian DOP (PDO – Protected Designation of Origin) and IGP (PGI – Protected Geographical Indication) products. These terms are important in the natural environment and human intervention sector, in order to permit the creation of a product that is both unique and impossible to imitate outside of its designated production area. According to this vision, True Italian Taste has the aim to increase their consumption in foreign markets, protecting the quality, reputation and other important characteristics.

On October 31st, join us for a unique event focusing on food innovation, starring the renowned Michelin star chef Igles Corelli. Our guests will have the chance to learn more about the circular economy with an interesting introduction by Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center about its strategy on the culture of innovation.

A cooking demonstration will then follow, performed by Igles Corelli, a real pioneer of circular cooking and waste-free cuisine. The purpose of this show is to explain to the crowd how to prepare delicious meals while reducing the production of waste as much as possible. The event will end with interviews and networking sessions, accompanied by exquisite refreshments.

The initiative will start from 12.30 to 2 pm with the aim of getting media, Food & Beverage Influencers, and global universities involved.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce and the Italian Women’s Association are glad to invite you to this inspiring seminar about the pathway to success.

Parents are the first leaders that we know. Shaping high performance in the workplace starts with examining and disrupting our approach to parenting at home. During the interactive conversation with Gulnar Vaswani, we’ll explore what it takes, at home, in the classroom, and in the workplace, to raise future leaders. Gulnar is a talented management strategist, board advisor, sought-after speaker, and philanthropist re-imagining global leadership for the 21st century. She advises, coaches, and trains established and aspiring leaders and their organizations to drive high performance, align their people strategy to their business objectives, and integrate millennial talent into the current multi-generational & cultural workplace.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Gulnar Vaswani, Advisor, Executive Coach, Chief Culture Officer at Gulnar Vaswani

Gulnar draws on an 18-year career where she has held senior roles in multinational organisations, NGOs, and educational institutions across a range of countries.

In 2008, she combined her passion for people and culture and her belief that businesses need to leverage diversity to be successful to start her own company, focused on reimagining leadership for the 21st Century. Based in Hong Kong and working across Asia, Gulnar’s clients come from a range of business sectors and include Fortune 500 companies and YPO (Young Presidents Organisation).

意大利商會及其意大利青年專業人士(IYP) 很高興邀請你來參加Beppe Severgnini (意大利記者，散文家和專欄作家) 的演講。

他對政治和時事的真知灼見及雄辭閎辯令他成為意大利乃至全球的知名人物。

2001年，英國女王伊麗莎白二世授予他大英帝國勳章，他並於2004年在布魯塞爾被選為「年度歐洲記者」。

他在意大利報紙《晚郵報》線上版撰寫名為「意大利人」的每日專欄，受歡迎程度自此一直穩步上揚，最終成為該報網站最常閱覽的專欄之一。

這次的獨家演講及與Beppe Severgnini會面的機會絕對不容錯過。大家從中可以進一步了解這位舉世知名人土在建立成功事業、海外居住及工作的種種人生經驗。

本活動是世界意大利語十九週的其中一部分：L’Italiano sul Palcoscenico (舞台上的意大利語)

關於講者

Beppe Severgnini於1995年加入意大利報紙《晚郵報》，是報紙專欄作家和編輯。2013年他成為《紐約時報》的撰稿人。他的作品亦於1996年至2003年擔任駐意大利記者期間，出現在《金融時報》和《經濟學人》中。

他是17本書的作者，包括美國暢銷書Ciao, America! An Italian Discovers the U.S.以及La Bella Figura: A Field Guide to the Italian Mind. 。他最近的著作是Italiani Si Rimane (Solferino, 米蘭2018年) 一本回憶錄和Off the Rails – A Train Trip Through Life (伯克利, 紐約2019) 。

Severgnini先生在帕維亞大學修讀法律。任外國記者時，他曾被派駐倫敦、莫斯科和華盛頓特市。他採訪的地區還包括東歐、中國和中東。

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is proud to organize a networking event supporting the Hong Kong Cancer Fund Association.

On Wednesday, October 23rd come mingle with other professionals at the Dispensary for a unique cocktail event!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come join this annual campaign to raise our consciousness about the disease! For every participating guest, 15% of the proceeds will be devolved to Hong Kong Cancer Fund Association. Come to support our women!

在過去的幾年中，招聘背景篩選一直在與最新技術，合規標準和流程一起發展，以適應不斷變化的全球法律和法規以及招聘經理的需求。 在本次研討會上，來自eeVoices Limited—亞洲領先的就業背景審查組織之一的主要執行官和經理將分享他們在就業審查不同領域的見解。

更具體地說，以下主題將成為重點：2020年即將到來的趨勢和實行，技術的最新應用，就業背景調查中的行業標準和協議，最後是大中華地區的就業篩選實踐。

有關講者

Christen Ma先生現職於eeVoices Limited為客戶關係總監。

馬先生在亞太地區擁有超過10年的就業篩選經驗。 他在協助客戶在不同國家的組織中實施就業篩選計劃和協議方面具有豐富的經驗。 他的團隊目前監督著來自全球10多個國家/地區的客戶，為他們提供服務。馬先生返回亞洲之前，在加拿大溫哥華的西門菲莎大學完成了文學學士學位。 在本次活動中，馬先生將分享他對2020年如何發展就業背景調查以協助雇主作出人事決定的見解和趨勢展望。

Chung Cheng先生現職於eeVoices Limited為就業篩選部高級區域經理。

自2014年以來，張先生一直在eeVoices Limited的就業篩選部門工作，eeVoices Limited是亞太地區領先的就業背景調查組織。 張先生目前負責大中華區的整個業務，主要負責支援客戶，並領導客戶經理和顧問團隊應對不同的需求。 張先生畢業於香港理工大學，獲得應用社會科學學士學位。 在這次會議上，張先生將分享他在大中華地區的就業篩選中的見解和最佳實踐方法。

Esmond Chan先生現職於eeVoices Limited為客戶關係經理。

陳先生來自加拿大多倫多，在就業篩選計劃中一直與來與各個行業的招聘經理緊密合作。陳先生在eeVoices總部工作，負責領導各種方案，以改善日常營運並幫助團隊達到不同的行業標準。 在本次研討會中，Chan將分享就業背景調查中的一些行業標準，示例和最佳實踐方法。

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!

關於講者：

Francesco Montanati 先生現職於Hawksford公司為高級助理員。

Save the date, another round of our IYP Mondays is here!

Kick start your working week with the coolest after-work in Hong Kong, don’t miss the chance to reunite with your friends and meet new ones over a couple of delicious Italian cocktails and piadinas.

Join us at Bella Lee on October 14th, for a cheerful Italian style networking evening!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao is glad to invite you to meet EuroCham’s Chairman Mr Davide De Rosa on 8^th of October.

Since May, Davide has been the Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. As Chairman, he focuses on promoting European businesses and trade relations with the Hong Kong Government and its Business Community.

Prior to moving to Hong Kong in 2007, Davide worked as a corporate and commercial lawyer in Milan.

Davide is also Vice Chairman of both the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong & Macao and the Europe Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.

Do not miss the chance of mingling with EuroCham Community and join us for an evening filled with good jazz music, drinks, canapés and surprise lucky draw prizes.

For further information about the event and to RSVP, please contact info@eurocham.com.hk or visit this website.

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.

VUCA世界 – 動盪，不確定，複雜和模糊 – 是當今組織運營的現實，不斷受到新技術和顛覆性參與者的挑戰。

在這種背景下，領導者面臨的挑戰不再是制定最佳選擇藝術的發展，而是如何利用不斷變化的環境來發展他們的組織。

要做到這一點，高層需要重新思考公司的結構和運作方式，但是如何做到這一點？

SBT Human(s)Matter在整個轉型過程中一直伴隨著來自各行各業的公司（零售，銀行和保險，食品和飲料等），採用新穎的方法，利用突破性創新，旨在最大限度地提高每項計劃的成功機會。

請立即報名參加！

有關講者

Edouard Blanchard現職於SBT human(s) Matter為全球合作夥伴。

Edouard Blanchard是一名47歲的SBT human(s) Matter董事總經理。他在策略和管理諮詢方面擁有20多年的經驗，在15年前創辦自己的公司之前，曾為不同的全球公司工作。於SBT，他正在通過利用神經和認知科學的方法幫助機構設計和執行他們的轉變。

意大利商會與荷蘭商會和墨西哥商會合作，誠邀請您參加這個有趣的研討會。

我們已邀請投資推廣署的吳先生開拓政府提供的機會。 此外，來自Qupital的鄭先生將解釋中小企業如何通過短期債務融資籌集可負擔的營運資金。某些交易，如保理業務，允許公司將其應收賬款/現有發票用作短期債務融資的形式。 Trip Guru的創始人Sebastian Renzacci將概述並分享他們在幾個增長階段如何駕馭不同投資和風險資本融資的經驗。

專家Jeffrey Broer先生將擔任此研討會的主持人。 他不僅支持多家公司和初創公司為投資，產品發布和增長做準備，還撰寫了涵蓋我們研討會主題的文章。

所有中小企業必須參加並準備釋放他們的真正潛力!

有關講者

Charles Ng現職於投資推廣署為投資促進副總監。

Charles領導兩個分支中的一個，幫助海外和內地公司在香港建立或擴展其業務。 他的團隊負責創新和技術（包括健康技術，智能城市，人工智能和機器人，信息和通信技術），金融技術和初創公司。

他曾在毛里求斯，加拿大和香港的製造業，貿易，金融服務和銀行部門工作。 他講6種語言和方言，並擁有香港科技大學商學院和西北大學凱洛管理學院聯合頒發的工商管理碩士學位。

Macus Cheng現職於Qupital為戰略合作夥伴經理。

一位在proptech，區塊鏈（ICO諮詢）和現在的金融科技領域擁有豐富經驗的創業愛好者。 在Qupital，Marcus正在建立一個合作夥伴生態系統，以幫助企業家取得成功並將他們的業務提升到一個新的水平。

Sebastian Renzacci現職於Trip Guru為企業家。

在亞洲和拉丁美洲的業務發展方面擁有超過12年經驗的企業家和供應鏈專家。TripGuru的創始人，我們與當地旅遊營運商合作，創造獨特的團體體驗，並以我們的品牌名稱和標準運營。我們不是擁有資產，而是通過我們的B2C平台（thetripguru.com）以及我們的B2B分銷合作夥伴（如Expedia，Airbnb，TripAdvisor，GetYourGuide和Traveloka）預訂小型團體旅行。

TripGuru的總部位於香港，擁有30多名員工，在亞洲55個目的地提供我們的服務，旨在盡快走向全球。

Jeffrey Broer先生現職於Kohpy Ventures Ltd為創始人。

Jeffrey是一位駐香港的荷蘭顧問/企業家，一位專注於技術創新的策略家，致力於橋接用戶體驗，業務，利益相關者，用戶和設計。

他（合作）創辦了多家企業，最新的是Recime.io（現為SmartLoop.ai），這是一個Palo Alto基於雲的聊天機器人開發平台，他於2017年底退出。他在香港居住了8年多，他創立並退出了Grayscale UX設計機構。

作為香港Founder Institute的聯合主任，擁有世界上最大的種子加速器(pre-seed accelerator)，他幫助有抱負的企業家在為期14週的密集課程中驗證他們的商業理念。

憑藉他的常識和荷蘭人直接的嚴肅態度，他幫助公司和創業公司為投資，產品發布和增長做好準備。他對機器學習和區塊鏈感興趣。它是Jefferson Trust（一家總部設在香港的信託提供商）和Grayscale UX代理商的董事會成員。

他還成立了事後檢討會議，關於“創業艱難：從失敗中學習” 。

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao is glad to invite you to this special wine pairing dinner.

The wine will be provided by the Cordero Di Montezemolo Winery, produced since 1340 in the Monfalletto property in the town of La Morra, the heart of the production of Barolo wine for more than 700 years. The Estate has always been cultivated with the various local grape varieties, selected and distinctly planted according to sun exposure, type of soil and the altitude.

即使在多年成立業務之後，對公司保持增長和發展至關重要，因為正是這種潛在的增長使您能夠出售公司和/或尋找戰略投資者，以籌集智能資金。

在此次活動中，我們的傑出企業家和商業顧問小組成員將與您分享如何通過觀察過去的結果和測未來的期望來評估公司的，如何為審計做好準備，如何與員工進行適當的溝通， 如何與創辦人談判以及如何提供財務數據和關鍵數據。

9月19日，參加我們此次研討會，更好地了解要避免的常見錯誤和陷阱，以及成功開展業務的關鍵因素。

請立即報名參加!

關於講者

Max Dubreuil現職於Saminco為總裁。

Maxime於1991年畢業於法國國立高等諾曼底建築學校(L’Ecole Normande d’Architecture)後，在讓.努維爾(Jean Nouvel)的著名建築公司成為一位年青才華橫溢的建築師，對設計和建築充滿熱情。為了尋找新的商機並於1996年搬到香港，Max決定創立Saminco，現在是亞洲最好的製鞋廠之一。Max擁有將創意和行業結合在一起的天賦。

Hugues de Saint Seine現職於香港CIGP為合夥人。

Hugues是香港CIGP的合夥人，同時也是共同創辦人，是高級管理層的一員，負責領導和管理CIGP的全球投資銀行業務。他還是集團投資委員會的成員，負責CIGP在亞洲的資產配置和投資策略。

在加入CIGP前，Hugues曾在倫敦和巴黎擔任英國金融服務管理局批准的投資專業人士，為瑞士信貸銀行，荷蘭銀行，羅斯柴爾德和法國巴黎銀行於在2002年開始其職業生涯。在這些職位中，Hugues在企業併購和槓桿融資交易的背景下為各種公司客戶和私募股權發起人提供建議。

Hugues是一名在香港證券及期貨事務監察委員會註冊的負責人員。他曾就讀於巴黎HEC商學院，獲得金融碩士學位。他精通法語和英語和西班牙語。

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao  had the pleasure to present: TRUE ITALIAN TASTE – Artisanal Flours Cooking Show by Giuliano Pediconi, a dedicated event of the project TRUE ITALIAN TASTE as a part of the campaign “The Extraordinary Italian Taste”. The campaign is promoted and financed by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, and implemented by Assocamerestero in collaboration with the Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad.

True Italian Taste is an initiative that aims to raise awareness on the benefits derived from the use of authentic Italian DOP and IGP products while increasing their consumption in foreign markets.

Chef Pediconi used the Molino Mariani’s flour, a genuinely made product with outstanding quality. It is made of high-quality wheat grown by a group of Italian local farmers, later freshly processed into flour in a mill near the field. The flour is also traded for a fair price, ensuring the farmers are justly treated for their hard work and artisanship.

During the event, a rich buffet with fresh Italian products has been offered to the participants, fresh mozzarella, parma ham, prosecco wine and much more.

THE CONTEST – WIN a 3000HKD Worth Food Gift Hamper:

Get a chance to unleash your creativity in cooking – 11 gourmet gift hampers full of authentic Italian products with a total worth of over 3000HKD are awaiting, join the contest now!

How to WIN: 

1. LIKE our special contest post (link) and FOLLOW our page.   

First Prize Hamper (x1):

• Durum Wheat Rem. Semolina 1kg
• Wheat Flour Type’00’ Pastry 1kg
• E V Olive Oil “Coratina” 250ml
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes in EVOO 190g
• Organic Tomatoes Puree 500g
• Zucchini in EVOO 190g
• Biffi – Vesuvio Pasta Sauce (Puttanesca) 190g
• Tomatoes Cherry On Vine Red High Quality
• BALSAMIC VINEGAR (GOLD) ‘PAVAROTTI’
• Acquerello Rice 500 GR TIN
• MACCHERONI IN PAPER BAG MANCINI 500G
• Pasta Squid Ink- Tagliatelle 250G
• Muller Thurgau Athesis DOC 2015
• Rive di Refrontolo Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG
• Cratere Rosso IGT Sicilia 2012

Second Prize Hamper (x10):

• Durum Wheat Rem. Semolina 1kg
• Wheat Flour Type’00’ Pastry 1kg
• E V Olive Oil “Coratina” 250ml
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes in EVOO 190g
• Organic Tomatoes Puree 500g
• Zucchini in EVOO 190g
• Biffi – Vesuvio Pasta Sauce (Puttanesca) 190g
• Tomatoes Cherry On Vine Red High Quality

“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.

RSVP now to secure your spot, by clicking here!

It is with great pleasure that our Chamber invites you to Degusto Hong Kong 2nd Edition, a delightful portfolio tasting of Fine Italian Products.

The tasting will feature delicious food and beverage products mainly inspired by the Italian tradition, with attention to quality as the guiding principle.

Please note that this event is for trade only.

您的公司應該擔心數據保護嗎？最近數據告訴我們十個企業中有七家都沒有應對網絡黑客的措施，而2018年數據洩露的全球平均成本為360萬美元，成本每年正持續增長。在這次活動，Brendan McDonald – Financial Lines Underwriting的負責人解釋如何讓您的企業免受網絡犯罪的侵害。

法規正在改善，特別是在保護個人數據方面。興其他歐盟法律法規相反，自2018年5月25日起生效的一般資料保護規範具有境外效力，也可能影響非歐盟國家。

國際事務所Gianni Origoni Grippo Cappelli & Partners的合夥人Davide De Rosa，將講述香港企業採取哪些措施以確保符合要求。

但是黑客竊取數據有多容易？

來自7Cento HK的Fabrizio Rosina和Simone Rapizzi將指示您完成實時黑客攻擊的場景，我們將展示黑客如何發現漏洞，進入受害者的電腦並在短時間內竊取最機密的數據。

關於講者

Fabrizio Rosina現職於7Layers Srl為總裁和首席技術官。

Fabrizio是7Layers的總裁，7Layers是FT1000在歐洲發展最快的公司之一，也是托管安全服務，SOC和管理檢測與響應（MDR）的意大利領導者。擁有超過二十年的網絡安全經驗。Fabrizio為歐洲一些最知名的時尚品牌，基礎建設，製造業和金融公司設計並執行解決方案。他的經驗包括從SOC和MDR開發到法規和資訊安全管理，取證分析和網絡事件應變計劃，進階持續性威脅（ATP）研究以及工業控制系統（ICS）和資料採集與監控系統的安全。Fabrizio也是Whetu的創辦人，是一家完全致力於網絡安全計劃和網絡攻擊的初創公司。Fabrizio目前與他的家人居住意大利都靈。當他不從事安全工作時，他熱衷於美食和CrossFit。

Davide De Rosa現職於Gianni Origoni Grippo Cappelli & Partners為合夥人。

在他的職業生涯中，Davide處理國際商業糾紛，並為外國投資者在香港，中國，歐洲和意大利的跨境商業安排和交易提供諮詢。Dually在意大利，英國和威爾士獲得雙重資格超過十二年，遍及跨國和商業領域，主要涉及歐盟和亞洲的複雜法律和商業意義方面提供諮詢服務。在搬到香港之前，Davide一直在米蘭擔任商業律師。

Brendan Mcdonald現職於Generali Global Corporate & Commercial為亞洲金融業務負責人。

Brenda在 Generali Global Corporate & Commercial擔任亞洲金融業務負責人。Brendan負責領導公司在多個亞洲市場的金融業務。他擁有豐富的國際經驗，曾在英國和中東地區工作過。在加入Generali GC&C前，他曾擔任Oman Insurance Company的責任主管。他還曾在蘇黎世保險公司擔任多個職位，包括中東專業賠償和傷亡項目負責人。

Simone Rapizzai現職於Whetu S.r.l為總裁和首席技術館。

Simone Rapizzi是Whetu的總裁和聯合創辦人。他是一名白帽黑客，專門闖入受保護的系統和網絡來測試和評估他們的安全性，在惡意黑客可以檢測和利用它們之前揭露漏洞。與惡意黑客不同，像Simone這樣的白帽黑客只有在機構僱傭他們後明確授權才進行介入。作為一名專業黑客，Simone在多個行業（如製藥，金融，金融科技，電信，能源和汽車行業）的項目中擁有豐富的國際經驗，如內部威脅模擬，安全評估，網絡釣魚模擬，安全意識培訓，應變管理和威脅分析。

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao, in partnership with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and EU-Philippines Business Network, is pleased to invite you to its seminar “Investing and Doing Business in The Philippines”.

The aim of the meeting is to promote business development in the Philippines and investments in its several promising economic sectors. The exposition will cover a variety of topics, such as the business climate, rules & regulations, trends and opportunities in various sectors. Furthermore, a general outlook on infrastructure & construction, tourism, retail, manufacturing, food and beverage, hospitality and business process outsourcing, will be given.

It will be the ideal seminar for any foreign SMEs interested to enter successfully one of the best-performing emerging markets like the Philippines.

關於講者

Desmond Wong先生現職於普華永道為稅務高級經理。

Desmond在2007年加入普華永道，並擔任香港普華永道稅務高級經理。他為各行各業的國內和國際客戶提供稅務服務，例如技術、消費品和工業產品，因此擁有豐富的經驗。另外，Desmond負責稅收合規和諮詢工作，並在香港和地區稅務諮詢工作方面擁有豐富經驗，包括公司重組和稅收優惠控股結構，合併和收購，稅務調查，債務融資結構，跨境稅務規劃等。他目前是普華永道優先客戶的客戶經理，他們在香港或亞太地區佔據主導地位。在2012年，Desmond被指派到美國普華永道，參加為期三年的臨時調任計劃，分別在洛杉磯和亞特蘭大辦事處工作。他參與了美國稅收合規工作和國際稅務項目。他畢業於澳洲麥覺理大學，獲得金融學位。他是香港會計師公會的其中一位成員。

Karman Leung小姐現職於香港普華永道（卓越運營解決方案）為經理。

Karman是香港普華永道（卓越運營解決方案）的經理，她在企業診斷，業務流程分析，應用系統實施，研發稅務諮詢和政府資助申請方面擁有十年的豐富經驗。她曾參加多個諮詢項目，並為製造業、物流業、餐飲業、零售業和房地產業提供培訓服務。她專門協助客戶實施營運改進計劃，包括業務流程重組，最佳材料和工具開發，產品成本分析，設置員工評估方案，IT應用程序設計，投資前研究，實施和訂制等。此外，她通過合適的政府資金協助客戶申請資金組合管理，幫助客人實現業務目標。此外，她參加多個公開演講分享她的實際經驗，例如“研發稅收減免制度”，“在不斷變化的稅收格局中實施文件管理的最佳做法”，“物流和倉庫自動化” “實時生產執行管理” 和“食物供應鏈中的追查技術”等。她擁有工業和系統工程學士學位和工商管理碩士學位，並獲得食品安全管理證書。

流程

12:30-1:00PM 登記，自助式午餐和網絡會議

1:00-1:05PM 意大利總領事致辭 1:05-1:20PM 銀色經濟：熱內亞市議會成員經濟發展成員Giancarlo Vinacci

1:20-1:35PM 藍色經濟：Spediporto總裁Alessandro Pitto – 利古里亞地區的案例

1:35-1:50PM 搬遷至意大利：居留簽證和平稅制度，Francesco Vitali，德勤AP ICE Limited 意大利稅務服務高級經理

1:50-2:00PM 問答環節

關於講者

Fran

Francesco是一名高級經理，在香港和意大利德勤有十年稅務諮詢經驗。他於2006年開始在熱內亞德勤工作。他的主要專業領域是審計，會計，預算分析和盡職審核。

2015年，他移居香港，加入德勤意大利中國辦事處。他現時專注於支持已投資或有意願在亞太地區投資的意大利公司，以解決他們最迫切的稅務問題。他的任務包括處理不同亞太地區的稅收規則，以建立最合適的稅收結構，最大化客戶的回報率，主要是在香港和中國。

Giancarlo Vinacci先生 副市長 – 經濟，統計和大學 -（意大利）熱內亞。

Giancarlo目前是熱內亞市經濟，統計和大學的副市長。在此成就之前，他都在銀行業工作，獲得有關金融部門的重要經驗和知識，特別是在商業銀行和資產管理方面發展新的商業機會。從2006年至2017年，他擔任Mediofina的總經理，該公司致力於為Unicredit和Allianz提供信貸中介服務。

Alessandro Pitto先生現職於熱內亞Spediporto為經理。

Alessandro在熱內亞大學經濟與商業專業畢業後，投身於物流業，特別是在他的家鄉，熱內亞。自1998年開始，他一直在Casasco & Nardi S.p.A – 海運及空運中工作，2005年成為總經理。他積累了相關經驗，通過與大學和學校合作，參與旨在促進港口和經濟發展的項目，能夠回饋自己的專業知識。自2019年初，他被任命為Fedespedi的副總裁 (全國航運公司聯合會)。

在這次研討會中，Steve對實際情況和可能的結果進行坦率及公正的評估。

鑑於緊張局勢不斷加劇以及暴力事件不斷增加，Steve將向跨國公司和其他香港企業提供切實可行的建議，以減輕其風險。

Steve Vicker是Steve Vickers & Associates (www.stevevickersassociates.com) 的總裁和創辦人，這是一家專業的風險緩解，企業情報和安全諮詢公司。Steve在亞洲政府和私營部門擁有超過40年經驗。

Steve是亞太地區公認的政治和安全問題專家，經常就政治風險和危機管理/遏制問題發表評論。他對風險和安全問題的看法經常被國際媒體所採訪，並在亞洲，北美和歐洲進行了廣泛的演講。

在過去二十二年的私營部門，Steve已經進行了許多機密的商業情報任務，危機控制問題和國際公司面臨的其他高風險問題。Steve之前曾在前皇家香港警察局工作了18年，並指揮其刑事情報局。

他是國際安全研究所的成員。

關於講者

關於講者

Sara Silenzi小姐現職於Italian Desk of Fidinam Hong Kong公司為經理。

Asia Pacific Hallmark Cards (HK) Limited公司為業務策略總監。

The Italian International Kindergarten kindly invites you to our second “Soccer Day”, to be held on Sunday 18th of August, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Wong Chuk Hang Recreation Ground Artificial Pitches.

The Women’s Leadership Network Committee, at its 6th year since inception, continues in its goal to provide members and followers the testimonials of women professionals in different sectors.

This segment allows us to explore women in the media industry that will share their career paths and expertise in showcasing “how to” build one’s own path in highly competitive media/communications field.

Do not miss the great chance to meet Martina Fuchs of CNNMoney Switzerland TV, alongside with Chery Kang, a correspondent for CNBC Asia Pacific. Both ladies have witnessed the world’s historic events at the World Economic Forum (Davos) and G20 Summit. They will layout for us their journey of how they not only managed to achieve such significant accomplishment but also make a difference in people’s lives at the same time.

*Please note that due to Storm Signal No. 8, the event has been postponed. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Veronique J. A. Lafon-Vinais, Executive Director, Career Development & Corporate Outreach Associate Professor of Business Education, Dpt of Finance, HKUST

Ms Veronique Lafon-Vinais is a seasoned financial market professional with over 20 years of banking and capital markets experience. She has worked in all the major financial markets and has extensive experience in all the major debt markets. Veronique joined Credit Agricole in Paris in 1980 after graduating from HEC; she moved to First Chicago (now part of JP Morgan) in London in 1984 then to Chicago in 1990. In 1991 Veronique joined Union Investissements, the M&A and corporate finance subsidiary of Credit Agricole in Paris to work on various M&A and corporate finance advisory projects. Veronique moved to Hong Kong in 1994 joining First Chicago as Managing Director, Head of Financial Markets, Asia Pacific. She joined Standard Chartered Bank plc as Head of Treasury Origination in 2000 and retired from banking in 2001. She is now dedicating herself full time to education and teaching as Associate Professor of Business Education, Department of Finance, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), where she teaches in the MBA/MSc programs as well as in the Undergraduate Programs, and professional training and consulting for the finance industry. She is the Executive Director, Career Development & Corporate Outreach for the School of Business and Management at HKUST, Associate Director for the UG programs, Associate Director of the tri-degree World Bachelor in Business Program, and Project Director for the HKUST-NYU Stern MSc in Global Finance. Veronique is married with two children. She is a French national and a Hong Kong Permanent Resident.

Martina Fuchs, Anchor at CNNMoney Switzerland

Martina Fuchs works at the CNNMoney Switzerland TV Anchor based in Zurich and previously worked as Senior Business Reporter for the Chinese state broadcaster CGTN (China Global Television Network, formerly CCTV NEWS) in Beijing. Before that, she was Reuters Economy Correspondent for the Gulf Arab region in Dubai and Reuters Financial TV Producer in London.

Martina Fuchs holds a Master in International Economic History from the University in Geneva, Switzerland, a Postgraduate Diploma in TV Journalism from the American University in Cairo, Egypt, and a Master of Science in Global Finance (MSGF) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the New York University Stern Business School.

She speaks 9 languages, including German, French, English, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Swahili.

Martina has covered top global news events around the world, such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing in 2017, the G20 Summit in Hangzhou in 2016, the St. Gallen Symposium, and has conducted dozens of exclusive interviews during her career, including with the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach, Syngenta CEO Erik Fyrwald, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, Chinese star pianist Lang Lang, or Grammy Award winner and musician Will.I.Am.

Chery Kang, correspondent at CNBC Asia Pacific

Chery Kang is a correspondent for CNBC Asia Pacific. She is based in Hong Kong and covers the Asia-Pacific business news across all CNBC programming.

Prior to joining CNBC, Chery was a prime time anchor for Arirang TV in Seoul and later, worked as a correspondent at SBS CNBC. With over a decade of experience, Chery has covered daily market news and in-depth reports throughout her career.

Her highlight coverage over the years includes G20 summit, Davos Forum, North Korean nuclear crisis, the impeachment of former South Korean president, and Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protest.

Chery graduated from the Ewha Woman’s University in Seoul with a degree in International Studies and is a graduate of the HKUST-NYU STERN Masters of Science in Global Finance. She is fluent in English and Korean.

RSVP now to secure your spot!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is honored to invite you to the third Startup & Ecosystem Mixer dedicated to Italian startups aiming to take root in Asia.

Meet the key players of the Hong Kong innovation ecosystem along with the finalist startups from startIT.asia 2019 edition, an innovative program to promote international expansion for Italian potential startups this year focusing on the field of fashion tech and retail tech.

Agenda:

6.00PM Registration and welcome

6.15PM Opening remarks

6.30PM Introduction to startIT.asia programme

6.35PM Presentation by Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center

6.40PM Startups’ pitches

7.40PM Roundtable on Circular Economy, Fashion and Retail Tech

8.35PM Closing remarks

8.40PM Networking buffet and dinner

9.30PM End of the event

RSVP by July 5th.

MODERATED BY:

Robert Koepp, Chief Economist of the Corporate Network in Hong Kong for The Economist Group

Rob serves as the Chief Economist of the Corporate Network in Hong Kong for The Economist Group, parent company of the weekly publication, “The Economist”. He is an active writer, speaker, and commentator, has authored two full-length books, “Betting on China: Chinese Stocks, American Stock Markets, and the Wagers on a New Dynamic in Global Capitalism” and “Clusters of Creativity: Enduring Lessons on Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Silicon Valley and Europe’s Silicon Fen” and is very well known in the HK Corporate Community. He speaks on television and at public forums on such topics as China’s economic rise, the US-China trade war, comparative innovation models between East and West, financial markets, global technology, economic and geopolitical trends throughout Asia, and related topics concerning Asia and the world. Besides, he speaks, reads, and writes fluent Mandarin Chinese and Japanese.

PANELISTS:

Alexander Chan, Co-Director, The Mills Fabrica

Alexander Chan is currently the Co-Director of The Mills Fabrica- a leading Hong Kong-based incubator, fund and space/lab/store dedicated to promoting innovations and sustainable businesses at the intersection of technology and style (“tech style”). Alexander currently leads investments (Fabrica Fund) and also helps with incubation support and government/ policy related affairs at Fabrica.

Alexander is also an occasional contributor to SCMP, HKFP and Stand News in Hong Kong where he writes on issues related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

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

Edwin Keh, CEO, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textile and Apparel

Mr. Keh is the CEO of The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel. He is also on Faculty at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology where he teaches supply chain operations.

Until April 2010 Edwin was the SVP COO of Wal-Mart Global Procurement. Prior to Wal-Mart Edwin managed a consulting group that has done work for companies on the supply chain, manufacturing, and product design. The practice also did work for non-profit organizations and charities. Edwin co-founded the Consortium For Operational Excellence in Greater China (COER GC). The Consortium is sponsored by the Wharton School and Tsinghua University.

Edwin had a career as a senior executive with several US consumer goods and retail companies. He was the Managing Director of Payless ShoeSource International, Donna Karan International, and Country Road Australia. He also worked for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.

Edwin serves on multiple industry and educational boards. He advises several other social enterprises.

Edwin is the 2011 recipient of the Production and Operations Management Society’s Martin K. Starr Excellence in Production and Operations Management Practice Award and is on the Debrett’s Hong Kong 100 as one of the most influential people in Technology and Digital sector.

Filippo Gori, Managing Director, Geox Asia Pacific Limited

Filippo Gori, is a fashion professional with finance and consulting background.

After having worked 3 years in management consulting he joined GE Energy where he worked 3 years in FP&A. Soon after he began his journey in fashion, working for Emilio Pucci (Retail Controller), Gucci (Greater China CFO) and Replay (CEO Apac). In 2016 Filippo joined Vip.com as BD Director for international brands and established a profitable business in less than one year. In 2017 Filippo joined Roberto Cavalli, in one year and a half he opened in 3 new markets and increased the store network from 2 to 20 across Asia.

Michelle Lee, Marketing & E-Commerce Director, The R Collective 

Michelle has over 10 years of fashion retail and e-commerce experience, ranging from buying, product development, marketing, e-commerce to operations. Starting off with global e-commerce businesses, she later moved to ethical fashion retail to continue her focus on reducing fashion’s environmental impact.

Stefano Passarello, Managing Director, Hawksford NE Asia

He is a serial entrepreneur below 40 years old. He founded People & Projects, now part of Hawksford, and represented his company to speak frequently in seminars covering expertise on business, finance, and startups. His speakership extends to sport roundtables on training, postural and nutrition strategies, and techniques. Since 2009, Stefano is sponsored by Asics thanks to his sports achievements including the title holder of the Hong Kong Marathon HKAAA record and No.1 age-group runner in the history of Ironman World Championship. Stefano strongly believes in the union and direct correlation between competitive sports performances and successful business and family life – these concepts were once mutually exclusive until recently become more accepted and possibly marking a new paradigm of work-life balance.

Vincenzo Antonetti, Head of Promotion and Development of Innovation – International Network, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center

Graduated with honor in Economics from the University of Turin, he also has a master’s degree in Banking & Finance at SDA Luigi Bocconi. With a strong banking experience, Vincenzo joined the Innovation Center of Intesa Sanpaolo in 2014. Previously Vincenzo has been involved in different fields spanning from Sales Department (Branch Manager) to pricing analysis (Senior Pricing Analyst) for the Italian Market, from Strategic Marketing Department to Customer Satisfaction and Market Research Division.

With Responsibility of the Promotion and Development of Innovation – International Network at the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, he has the aim to support innovative projects of the Bank, creating new business opportunities for international Company Customers, scouting new technologies and generating international collaborations in order to facilitate matchmaking.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with eeVoices, is glad to invite you to a seminar to learn more about background checks and pre-employment screening processes.

Mr Cheung and Mr Ma will share their insights on how pre-employment screening could assist business leaders, HR professionals, and business owners in increasing their probability in making the right hiring decisions. The topic covered in this session includes the followings:

• Common pitfalls and misconception in pre-employment screening
• Industry best practices in pre-employment background checks
• Case studies in different pre-employment screening programs
• The latest trend and industry-specific insights for pre-employment screening across different regions

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 in Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, prior returning to Asia and he is currently an active speaker at different events to promote the standards and protocols ineffective employment screening, helping more employers to achieve “better hiring” – better hiring experience and 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. With his hands-on experience in working closely with HR leaders in the Greater China region, CHEUNG often participates in different seminars in the Greater China region to share his insight and expertise.

The Italian International Kindergarten kindly invites you to the first “Soccer Day”, to be held on Saturday 29th of June, 10 am to 12:30 pm, at Wong Chuk Hang Recreation Ground Artificial Pitches.

Jointly organised with the Southern District Councilors and Southern Keen Youth, and with full support from the Consulate General of Italy to Hong Kong, the event will celebrate the kick-off of the partnership between the Italian International Kindergarten and the Inter Academy Hong Kong, a branch of the Inter Milan Youth Academy, for the extra-curricular Inter Academy Soccer courses starting in July 2019.

On the day, kids and their parents will have the opportunity to meet Inter Academy coaches and enjoy activities such as soccer training sessions and soccer challenges. In addition to the training and the soccer activities, there will be face painting, creative drawing and table soccer booths set up on the pitch.

The Italian International Kindergarten will have its own booth, where you can receive more information about our teaching approach and our admission process.

Run-down:

10:00 – 11:00 Activity starts: training and game booth, session 1

11:00 – 11:20 Official ceremony

11:20 – onwards Training and game booth, session 2

The event is free for all to attend, we look forward to welcoming you and your children and enjoying together a day of sports and family fun! After completing the soccer training, kids will receive a certificate and a souvenir.

Please scan the QR code to reserve a place for the event

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to be our guest and shop together this innovative Italian fashion brand.

Geox is delighted to announce a private sale on June 26, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the brand’s Shop in the IFC Mall, where guests will have the chance to discover the brand’s latest collection while sipping a good glass of prosecco.

RSVP now to enjoy up to 70%!

About Geox

Geox is an Italian brand, born in the 90s thanks to the inventiveness and determination of its founder, Mario Moretti Polegato. The Geox group operates in the footwear and garments sectors. Its mission is to diffuse innovation, especially when it comes to creating technological solutions that ensure breathability and impermeability.

Geox creates, produces, promotes and distributes innovative, patented products all over the world. It operates in the men’s, women’s and children’s classic, casual, sports and fashion sectors. The company’s strong points are the unwavering focus on its Italian products, style and technology; the transfer of acquired know-how to other, complementary product types; and the qualitative and quantitative development of its international sales-network. These have all led to incredible success for Geox.

Save the date!

On June 26th, don’t miss the chance to experience a unique dinner party organized by Aqua and Peroni in collaboration with Dal Duca and Antica Barberia Italiana.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend this seminar about the benefit that Hong Kong Companies and local financial institutions can expect from Chinese investments.

The AIIB is the newest member in the family of multilateral development banks. The Beijing-based institution launched operations in January 2016. Italy is one of 57 countries (including many other EU member states) that joined as founding members. During the process of setting up the bank, Italy and other advanced economies pushed successfully to ensure that its Articles of Agreement are fully consistent with established international standards.

The AIIB’s objective is to help reduce what international experts such as the Asian Development Bank consider to be a significant shortfall in infrastructure financing in Asia. Doing this would boost sustainable economic development in the region and foster greater convergence in environmental, social and living standards in the countries where the bank operates. In keeping with this strategy, 85% of the contributions that shareholders make to the bank count as Official Development Assistance (ODA). Investments by the AIIB place a priority on the following sectors: energy, transport, urban development, and water, especially in the region’s less-developed countries. Despite dynamic growth in recent decades, the Asia region as a whole is still home to a number of countries where annual GDP per capita remains below US$2,000. At the same time, the bank aims to intensify regional cooperation by working together closely with existing bilateral and multilateral development institutions.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Fabrizio Costa – Senior Director, Ministry of Economy and Finance of Italy (MEF)

Highly qualified, result orientated economics specialist with diversified experience in European policies, enterprise competitiveness, policy design and management, intergovernmental financial relations, export credits, cooperation to development and international relations. Experienced in high-level negotiations with entities of both the private and public sectors in emerging markets such as China, Russia, and Brazil. Fluent in Italian and English, conversant in French and Spanish

Fabrizio Costa took up his role as economic and financial Counsellor at the Embassy of Italy to the People’s Republic of China in 2017. His main responsibility in Beijing is keeping relations with the Ministry of Finance as well as with Chinese financial institution and investments funds. He is the AIIB focal point for Italy: promotion of AIIB mission, initiatives, and projects with the Italian community at large, facilitating policy dialogue between the Bank and Italian institutions. Among his duties also analyses and reporting on Chinese macroeconomic trends (growth, inflation, unemployment, current account, etc.) and policy developments (including fiscal, monetary, tax budget and exchange rate policies); assessment of conditions, trends and deregulatory initiatives in the Chinese banking, securities, and other financial sectors.

Beyond his years in China, Mr. Costa has held management positions at the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, at the Regional Administration of the Marche Region, at the National Agency for Inward Investment and Economic Development (Invitalia). He was also a member of the board of several public and private institutions: SACE, SIMEST SpA Committee, National Agency for Innovation, Merloni Foundation, Svim SpA. He has worked as an official in the Executive Board of the World Bank and in Italy’s Ministry of the Treasury.

After the great success of the first two talks, we are proud to present you the third session “The Future of Professions” given by Giovanna Melfi, founder and managing director of Metamorphosis Biz.

Have you ever thought about why location plays such a key role in many businesses? Despite the rise in technology, communication, and virtual business, location is still a major factor many HR departments take into account. Are you aware of all the implications? How is this going to change in the next 3-5 years?

This and much more will be discussed on Tuesday, June 25th. RSVP to secure your spot.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Giovanna Melfi, Founder & Managing Director, Metamorphosis Biz

Giovanna Melfi is the founder and managing director of Metamorphosis Biz, and she specializes in helping companies form talented and dynamic teams, transition into the digital world and provide an engaging customer journey.

Born in Italy and based in Hong Kong, Giovanna has more than 20 years’ management experience with top luxury brands around the world, such as Marc Jacobs, Ermenegildo Zegna, Burberry, Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Prada.

She holds a postgraduate diploma in Digital Business from Columbia Business School, certificates in Digital Communication from the MIT Sloan School of Management and in Orchestrating Winning Performance from IMD Business School, and now she serves as vice president of IMD’s Hong Kong alumni club.

Passing on her knowledge, she mentors entrepreneurs through various programs, such as TechStars’ Startup Weekend, and, at times, speaks at City University’s School of Creative Media and Career Centre Hong Kong Science & Technology University.

Since September 2018, Giovanna is also managing director Asia at BeThe1, an international boutique firm specialized in human resources consulting and recruitment in the Luxury sector.

A special IYP Monday is coming!

Monday June 24th join us for an evening of culture.

It will be a book swapping night, aimed to discover new books and exchanging thoughts and opinions about them.

During this special IYP Monday, you will have the opportunity to bring 2-3 of your favorite books (English or Italian) and swap it with other guests.

Don’t miss the reunion and the chance to mingle with old and new friends.

Spend an evening enjoying good cocktails and Piadinas while exchanging culture and experiences!

On June 20th be ready to experience the impeccable taste of the Italian signature brand Salvatore Ferragamo.

We are excited to invite you to celebrate the new Salvatore Ferragamo My Bow Pop-Up Store, in Causeway Bay. Come and discover the Ferragamo Signorina perfume, a tribute to the elegance and feminine grace.

Guests will have the opportunity to buy the freshness and fizzy essence, fully embodied in the Ferragamo fragrance.

First-come, first-serve basis will be applied. Register now to enjoy 20% discounts off on all full-priced items and a special gift upon arrival.

Up until 45 years ago, women were not allowed to have an equal education as men and were infrequently admitted into higher education. Nowadays, thanks to the Feminist movement and it’s subsequent waves, in the twenty-first century, we see more and more women able to advance all the way academically. Being female is no longer a hurdle to get a higher education or to improve ourselves in order to seek a better career path.

The remaining question often being asked is: “What Now? What Next”.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong & Macao and its Women’s Leadership Network committee proudly present an inspiring after work- talk “Women in Academia”. Meet inspiring professors coming from the top educational institutes in Asia who will share their path to become where they are, the impact they have made in their perspective field, and what more they think we as the other half of the gender group need to do better to stay at the top.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Sabrina Sakhrani, Key Client Consultant, EUROMONITOR

Sabrina is based in Euromonitor International’s Hong Kong office and heads the corporate team. She has over 15 years of experience and is also the founder of 4 of her own startups, including one in luxury and one in hospitality. Her professional interests include providing insights to clients into evolving consumer values and priorities, identifying emerging trends and disruptors, and understanding the impact of digitalization and innovation. Sabrina has a degree in Business Management from John Cabot University has been with Euromonitor Hong Kong since its opening. Sabrina is a proud mother of 3 children. Having lived in Italy, UK, Japan and now Hong Kong, she is fluent in 7 languages.

Melody Manchi Chao, Associate Professor of Department of Management and Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies at the School of Business and Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Melody Manchi Chao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies at the School of Business and Management, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. degree in Social Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and B.A. degree in Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests include lay beliefs, achievement motivation, negotiation and conflict management, group processes, and intergroup relations. She currently serves on the editorial review boards of Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Frontiers in Psychology, and Asian Journal of Social Psychology, and has served on the editorial review board of Management and Organization Review. She is a past winner of the Early Career Award from the International Academy of Intercultural Research, the Michael Harris Bond Award for Early Research Contributions from the Asian Association of Social Psychology, and the Seisoh Sukemune/Bruce Bain Encouragement of Early Career Research Award from the International Council of Psychologists.

Winnie Cheng, Adjunct Professor of Department of English, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Winnie Cheng is Adjunct Professor of Department of English at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She was formerly Director of Research Centre for Professional Communication in English (RCPCE) of Department of English. She is a Founding Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of the Humanities. Her research interests include conversation analysis, critical discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, discourse intonation, ESP, intercultural pragmatics and communication, professional and organizational communication, and writing across the curriculum.

Veronique J. A. Lafon-Vinais, Executive Director, Career Development & Corporate Outreach Associate Professor of Business Education, Dpt of Finance, HKUST

Ms. Veronique Lafon-Vinais is a seasoned financial market professional with over 20 years of banking and capital markets experience. She has worked in all the major financial markets and has extensive experience in all the major debt markets. Veronique joined Credit Agricole in Paris in 1980 after graduating from HEC; she moved to First Chicago (now part of JP Morgan) in London in 1984 then to Chicago in 1990. In 1991 Veronique joined Union Investissements, the M&A and corporate finance subsidiary of Credit Agricole in Paris to work on various M&A and corporate finance advisory projects. Veronique moved to Hong Kong in 1994 joining First Chicago as Managing Director, Head of Financial Markets, Asia Pacific. She joined Standard Chartered Bank plc as Head of Treasury Origination in 2000 and retired from banking in 2001. She is now dedicating herself full time to education and teaching as Associate Professor of Business Education, Department of Finance, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), where she teaches in the MBA/MSc programs as well as in the Undergraduate Programs, and professional training and consulting for the finance industry. She is the Executive Director, Career Development & Corporate Outreach for the School of Business and Management at HKUST, Associate Director for the UG programs, Associate Director of the tri-degree World Bachelor in Business Program, and Project Director for the HKUST-NYU Stern MSc in Global Finance. Veronique is married with two children. She is a French national and a Hong Kong Permanent Resident.

Nasrine Seraji, Professor, AA dipl FRIBA,  Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong

After studying at the Architectural Association and practising in London, Seraji moved to Paris in 1989 to establish her studio where architecture is treated as both a cultural debate and a practice. Since then, she has pursued a path constantly enriched by her simultaneous engagement in architectural practice, teaching, and research. She has lectured and exhibited her work widely in Europe and North America, as well as China and South East Asia.

Between 1993 and 2001, Seraji taught at Columbia University in New York, at the Architectural Association in London as Diploma Unit Master, and Princeton University as Visiting Professor. During this time, she also taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna where she directed one of the two architecture Master Schools. Seraji was Professor and Chair of the Department of Architecture at Cornell University from 2001 to 2005. In 2006, she became Dean of the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture Paris-Malaquais by Presidential decree. That same year, she returned to the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna where she held the position of Professor of Ecology, Sustainability and Conservation, as well as Head of the Institute for Art and Architecture. She served as the head of the department of architecture at the University of Hong Kong where she is currently Professor in architecture.

We would like to cordially invite you to the Ulaanbaatar Property investor Tour being sponsored by Asia Pacific Investment Partners. As Mongolia’s growth continues to accelerate and the property market continues to recover on the back of surging mineral exports from Mongolia to China, the prospects for the property market in Mongolia have never looked better.

The Investor Tour will combine past present and future property developments, prime land sites, and key discussions with both expatriate thought leaders and local business and government officials providing a comprehensive overview of this unique opportunity all in a short two day period. For those who wish to stay longer to examine business or travel pursuits, we will be happy to assist and facilitate.

Should you be interested, please send an email to info@apipcorp.com or visit the website here.

Retail manufacture industry is one of the most polluting industries on earth.

In the past few years, established retailers have tried to implement sustainable practices in their supply chain, from sourcing material to monitor the process of production, to reducing energy consumption in stores, and emerging players within the industry have put sustainability as an embedded feature of their business.

Join an exclusive panel of professionals from different backgrounds involved in sustainable practices in the retail industry. From corporate policymakers to designers, the discussion will bring together stakeholders dealing with the price of sustainability across different business models, taking into consideration the impact that it may have on purchasing decision of the most conscious consumers.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Stefano Passarello, Managing Director NE Asia, Hawksford

He is a serial entrepreneur below 40 years old. He founded People & Projects, now part of Hawksford, and represented his company to speak frequently in seminars covering expertise on business, finance, and startups. His speakership extends to sport roundtables on training, postural and nutrition strategies, and techniques. Since 2009, Stefano is sponsored by Asics thanks to his sports achievements including the title holder of the Hong Kong Marathon HKAAA record and No.1 age-group runner in the history of Ironman World Championship. Stefano strongly believes in the union and direct correlation between competitive sports performances and successful business and family life – these concepts were once mutually exclusive until recently become more accepted and possibly marking a new paradigm of work-life balance.

Alessandro Bisagni, Founder & President, BEE Incorporation

He is the Founder and Managing Director of BEE Incorporations, a sustainability engineering consulting and technology company specializing in the creation of green and healthy buildings. BEE is a GBCI recognized LEED Proven Provider and part of USGBC’s LEED User Group for Retail. The company specializes in building simulations, commissioning, green building certification, and cloud-based building data management for ensuring ongoing performance. Alessandro has managed over 200 LEED projects, across 25 countries, with a combined GFA of over 35 million square feet. BEE is one of the most experienced green building consultancies in the retail sector worldwide. He has been recognized by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) as a Top 40 Under 40 professional class of 2016, and Tatler Hong Kong Generation T List class of 2017. He is the co-Founder of the Sustainable Buildings Collaborative (SBC) China and current Chairman of Platinum Hong Kong, two professional industry groups whose mission is to spread green building knowledge across Greater China and build ties between local LEED practitioners and the USGBC.

Elena Raho, Founder, DO IT-Ideas into Things

Hong Kong resident from 2014, raised in Turin blending Polytechnic education with a broader creative background, Elena has started “connecting the dots” of her design and product development career at Fila Sport in 2001, then progressing to operations roles at major fashion brands such as Adidas and Armani in Europe and Asia. A lively interest in market trends and entrepreneurship led her to co-found the fashion design agency DO IT Ideas Into Things (Hong Kong) in 2017 and the internationalization platform HERE Connecting Creativity in 2018 (Milan – Hong Kong), with focus on sharing design thinking values and networking opportunities globally. To spread culture around sustainable fashion – and sustainability at large – is one of our ecosystem’s priority for coming years. With always in mind that the best has yet to come!

Stefano Tordiglione, Creative Director and Founder, Stefano Tordiglione Design

Born in Napoli, Italy, Stefano Tordiglione moved to New York to work and study in the 1990s. Stefano’s interests are similarly broad, an artist with works held in distinguished private art collections, he has also worked with UNICEF as Project Manager and Art Director, organising international events held in Italy.

From there he moved into the art field, doing several installations and personal projects before relocating to Hong Kong and founding Stefano Tordiglione Design in 2010. He values the freedom that is afforded to designers in Hong Kong. He feels that truly innovative work can be achieved here.

Antonio Tripodi, Founder, Bureau Of Compliance (B.O.C.)

Antonio Tripodi is the founder of Bureau Of Compliance (B.O.C.), a department of LOMBRA Group, in 2018. Within B.O.C, Antonio is offering sustainable solutions in products and services. Born in Italy, grown up and educated in France, Antonio is also specialized in Sensory Marketing, Non-Conventional Marketing, Neuromarketing and Retail Luxury packaging and Display. These 360° vision, from development to production, allows Antonio to offers to clients an innovative strategic approach. Antonio has a unique 8-year background in Mainland China, South Asia and India combining his deep understanding of factories substratus with his expertise in sustainable materials development which provides his clients with unique advantages. He has worked side by side with top brands to introduce sustainable solutions in their retail packaging, supporting them to source sustainable materials and setting production processes focused on quality and environmental practices. As an example, FSC paper, eco-friendly laminations and PCW (post-consumer waste) contents into luxury shopping bags are under our eyes every day. Today Antonio is introducing recycled and compostable materials into the customer product proposition.

Michelle Lee, Marketing & E-Commerce Director, The R Collective 

Michelle has over 10 years of fashion retail and e-commerce experience, ranging from buying, product development, marketing, e-commerce to operations. Starting off with global e-commerce businesses, she later moved to ethical fashion retail to continue her focus on reducing fashion’s environmental impact.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to attend an exclusive evening of networking and good cocktails.

Indulge yourself over some of the highest Italian quality wines from Italian winery Marchesi di Barolo, and enjoy the summer spirit sipping by the gorgeous outdoor pool at The Conrad Hotel.

Don’t miss out on the chance to meet and connect with new people and discover the culture of Italian wines.

Set yourself up for some good time and welcome the warmer days in a whole different way.

EY and CIMA are co-organizing a “Digital Finance – Overcoming Challenges and tapping into Opportunities ahead” seminar on 11 June 2019 (Tuesday) from 2:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at CITIC Tower, Central. During the seminar, we aim to gather business leaders and service providers of key technologies to share with the audience the challenges and opportunities brought by the digitalization of finance.

The opening remarks will be conducted by William Chen, the Chairman of HK Branch and North Asia Regional Advisory Panel of CIMA. Our guest speakers include Nelson Chow, partner of EY Performance Improvement Advisory, who will share his insights into the implementation of new technology into business functions; Rick Lee, Director of Northern Asia Region from Blue Prism to share with us the possibilities brought by RPA product as well as business leaders; Henry Fong, the Head of Business Services – Finance from Chanel Asia Pacific, and C.F. Wong, the Financial Controller / Head of Finance from GP Electronics (HK) Ltd, to share with us their experiences in overcoming challenges in implementing and integrating new technologies in their operations.

Nelson Chow, Partner, Performance Improvement Advisory, EY Greater China, will be moderating the panel discussion session where panelists will share their experiences and insights into the challenges and opportunities created by their adoption of new technologies into the business functions.

You are also cordially invited to join the cocktail party held at room 2201 after the seminar to celebrate EY’s acquisition of Mtel. Established in 1999, Mtel is an award-winning digital enabler and mobile app developer in the region. With a presence in three Greater China cities, Mtel has immense experience in the design and development of mobile, web, social applications, campaigns, digital installations and cloud platforms.

Albert Ng, China Chairman and Greater China Managing Partner of EY; Agnes Chan, EY Hong Kong & Macau Managing Partner; Willy Wong, CEO of Mtel; and Jeff Chau, COO of Mtel, together with the EY digital advisory team will be there to share with you their vision and latest work on this exciting collaboration.

It would be our great honor if you can join this event, don’t miss this opportunity to network and interact with market leaders. This seminar is by invitation only and subjects to availability of seats.

Please fill in the online registration form here to confirm your attendance on or before 6 June 2019 (Thursday). You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration.

Here we are! The unmissable networking cocktail.

Kick off the working week with the coolest after work in Hong Kong. On Monday, June 10th don’t miss the reunion and the chance to mingle with old and new friends.

Spend an evening enjoying good cocktails and Piadinas while exchanging thoughts and experiences!

If that sounds like you, come by at Bella Lee and join us!

On June 5th the Italian Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Abrate & Sons invites you for a unique evening that no wine lover can miss.

The perfect moment calls for the perfect wine, our guests will have the pleasure to taste two variety of red wine from Piedmont, Dolcetto d’Alba and Barolo Ciabot Berton.

Ciabot Breton vineyard was founded in 1950s, on the hill of Bricco San Biagio in Piedmont. In 1961 their first Barolo was bottled and since then, they worked on increasing the quality and full potential of their vineyards. Through some minor modernization in the cellar, while keeping the traditional way favoured, the wines of Ciabot Berton have become increasingly known and widely appreciated.

Indeed you will have the chance to meet and chat with Federica Oberto, owner of the wine company, and buy the wine with an exclusive 10% discount.

Abrate & Sons will take special care of explaining more about the story behind each wine or vineyard, to make you enjoy your glass even more, in the beautiful surroundings of Stefano Tordiglione Design exclusive location!

RSVP now to secure your spot. (Limited spots available!)

Italian National Day is coming, don’t miss the chance to celebrate with us this historical Italian day, a milestone of the Italian Republic.

On June 3rd, join us for an amazing party at The Dispensary, a gorgeous lounge bar concept, located in Tai Kwun, the new Centre for Heritage and Arts in Hong Kong. During the evening you will enjoy free flow of prosecco, Aperol Spritz, red and white wine, Peroni beer and delicious canapés.

Hurry up to secure your spot for a never-ending joyful night, RSVP now to book your ticket!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Business Environment Council, is proud to announce the upcoming breakfast seminar on GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, taking place on 3 June 2019 at the BEC Office in Kowloon Tong.

The event will present an overview of four leading green building rating systems that are defining sustainability in build spaces today in Hong Kong and most commonly used in Europe. Each speaker will present an overview of the system, and provide personal insight into the application of each within a Hong Kong context. The rating systems covered will be LEED (from USA), BEAM (from Hong Kong), WELL (from USA), and Passivhause (from Germany).

The presentations will be followed by lively discussions with audience engagement on the challenges and opportunities facing the green building industry in Hong Kong.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Alessandro Bisagni, Founder & President, BEE Incorporations

Alessandro Bisagni is the Founder and Managing Director of BEE Incorporations, a sustainability engineering consulting and technology company specializing in the creation of green and healthy buildings. BEE is a GBCI recognized LEED Proven Provider and part of USGBC’s LEED User Group for Retail. The company specializes in building simulations, commissioning, green building certification, and cloud-based building data management for ensuring ongoing performance. Alessandro has managed over 200 LEED projects, across 25 countries, with a combined GFA of over 35 million square feet. BEE is one of the most experienced green building consultancies in the retail sector worldwide. Alessandro has been recognized by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) as a Top 40 Under 40 professional class of 2016, and Tatler Hong Kong Generation T List class of 2017. He is the co-Founder of the Sustainable Buildings Collaborative (SBC) China and current Chairman of Platinum Hong Kong, two professional industry groups whose mission is to spread green building knowledge across Greater China and build ties between local LEED practitioners and the USGBC.

Anne Jacobs, Head-Industry Team Construction Asia Pacific, BASF

As an expert for sustainable construction and digitalization in construction, Anne Jacobs is supporting customers as well as BASF internally. With more than 15 years of experience in green and healthy construction and a background in Architectural Engineering, she has developed a strong technical understanding. Anne has been working in international construction and research projects and is collaborating with customers to find new futureproof solutions, especially in the fields of energy saving, prefabrication and digitalization. Her first Passive House Projects date back to 2004 and she has since planned and consulted for Passive House buildings all over the world.

Rumen Yordanov, Director, Asian European Engineering Ltd.

Rumen Yordanov is an award-winning building systems and sustainability engineering consultant with experience in high-profile developments in Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Europe. Rumen is the managing director of Asian European Engineering (AEE) Ltd. His professional expertise includes HVAC systems design, energy efficiency, and building physics modeling among others. Rumen has been named by ASHRAE one of top 5 new faces of engineering and he is currently a USGBC Faculty.

Stefan Krummeck, Principal Director, TFP Farrells Ltd.

Stefan Krummeck holds over 30 years of experience designing award-winning buildings, master plans and infrastructure-related projects that have shaped towns and cities throughout the world. His portfolio of built work covers Europe, Australia, Africa, and in particular the Asia- Pacific region, where he has contributed to projects in Singapore, Hong Kong, Mainland China, South Korea, Mongolia, Dubai, and Cambodia. Stefan is responsible for leading the design of key projects through his in-depth knowledge of the design, planning, and integration of complex commercial and transportation projects through all stages of procurement. Passionate about city- making, Stefan believes in the potential of mixed-use and transit-oriented development to help transform cities into vibrant, sustainable communities which offer round-the-clock urban vitality. His academic involvement is wide-ranging. He is Vice President (Professional Development) of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD) and is a member of the Academy of Urbanism. Since 2002, Stefan has been an active member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA). In 2012 he was appointed visiting professor at the North China University of Technology. He also served as a Country Representative on the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).

Ir C.F. Leung is Director — Operations of the Business Environment Council. He is a BEAM Professional, a Green Building Faculty Member, a Registered Professional Engineer, a Registered Energy Assessor, an accredited IAQ Signatory, a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Environmentalist, a Chartered Water & Environmental Manager and a Certified Carbon Auditor Professional. Ir Leung specializes in green building advisory, carbon audit, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality consultancy. Ir Leung recently completed a project to transform the BEC Headquarters to become the first commercial building in Hong Kong to achieve the Platinum Rating of Provisional Assessment under the BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Version 1.2. With the introduction of environmentally friendly features and practices, the project aims to enhance the energy efficiency of the BEC Headquarters and showcase the greening of existing buildings. Ir Leung also delivers BEAM Professional training courses. He is representing BEC in the Board of Directors of BEAM Society Limited.

Simon Ng, Director — Policy & Research, Business Environment Council

Tom Uiterwaal is the Founder and CEO of Reconergy (Hong Kong) Ltd, active in the Waste-to-Energy industry both in Asia and Europe. Reconergy is focused on the UCO and biodiesel trade and turning Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) into green electricity, and the proud winner of the 2017 Cathay Pacific Shooting Star award. Tom has been active in the Waste-to-Energy industry in Asia since 2008. Before moving to Asia, Tom worked for 12 years with CARGILL — the biggest food ingredients company in the world — in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Tom is also the Chairman of the Environmental & Energy Business Council of the European Chamber in Hong Kong.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to this lunch seminar given by Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RsA Asia.

Lorenzo has always been fascinated by geo-economics, and he has combined his passion for traveling new frontiers with interest in emerging markets. He has previously traveled the entire Eurasian region overland and has combined multiple journeys covering 200 countries and territories. Along with his tours, he is collecting data and business trends on a dedicated website: www.200-economies.com.

The project focuses on the concept of G-200 to promote future change from G-20 to the global economy with investments to every developed, emerging and frontier country.

During our seminar, Lorenzo will show images and economic trends sharing his passion for traveling and the interest in doing business (with China) along the 200 economies.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RsA Asia

Lorenzo Riccardi, Ph.D. researcher at Shanghai University, has long-term expertise in international consulting and emerging markets, providing clients with due diligence, tax, and advisory services. Lorenzo is a partner of the consulting firm RsA and is a member of CPA Associations in Hong Kong, Italy, US and Australia.

We have the best solution to close the month in the best way!

Thursday 30^th come to the most acclaimed venue in Hong Kong, Aqua Spirit for the coolest party of the year to celebrate the Cocktails & Ink.

Enjoy us, dress to impress and join our bartenders as they mix the cocktails with Sailor Jerry and Circuit Square Tattoo & Co with our House DJ rocking the floor.

You can’t miss this fantastic event!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 16th InterCham Connecting People Cocktail on 29 May. Together with The Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, we will take you to The Picada, the Latin restaurant bar in Central.

You will be mingling with plenty of friends of old and new, and maybe you will be the next one who wins the prize from the amazing lucky draw! Join us together and prepare yourself for another fun edition of this event, for you 2 drinks and canapes.

Please note that RSVP is needed and no tickets sold at the doors.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is glad to present the 2019 edition of Italian Fair at SOGO Causeway Bay Department Store.

After the great success of the 2018 edition, the Italian Fair is back in Hong Kong again!

From May 29th to June 4th, SOGO department store will transform itself and become the place where to experience the true Italian taste and lifestyle.

Don’t lose this amazing experience to have family fun, special discounts, exclusive products (namely but not only Italian food specialty, wine, table clothing, household articles) and exciting activities.

WHAT WILL YOU FIND

B2 – Freshmart will feature a special Italian corner with exclusive offers, wine tastings, and cooking shows

7F Kids – will feature fun activities powered by the Italian International Kindergarten

16F SOGO CLUB – will feature an exclusive area powered by TABLO, dedicated to the best Italian houseware. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Club will also offer YOGA classes by Fernanda Miotto, in partnership with EA7.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is honored to invite you to an exclusive cocktail party at ZUMA.

This exclusive location offers all the key ingredients for a perfect cocktail party, free flow of Shoga Spritz, delicious Italian white and red wines accompanied by Japanese canapés.

Do not miss the chance to mingle with friends for a fancy Tuesday Aperitivo.

We look forward to meeting all of you soon, kindly RSVP to reserve your spot!

A wine tasting showcasing “hidden gems” of Italy already in the market in Hong Kong and selected by 3-Star Michelin Sommelier Marino Braccu.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Emporio Armani & EA7, is glad to invite you to discover the streetwear trends of the Spring/Summer 2019 Collection.

On Friday, May 24th, join us at Emporio Armani & EA7 store in Central for a great shopping night, get up to 40% discount on the seasonal collection, and enjoy a good glass of prosecco!

RSVP is a must in order to receive an exclusive door gift.

ABOUT EMPORIO ARMANI

Launched by Giorgio Armani as a pioneering line in 1981, Emporio Armani is specifically intended for the younger generation. Today, the world-renowned brand has a strong experimental and metropolitan style, which while reflecting all of the characteristics of elegance typical of the Armani aesthetic, consciously expresses them in a contemporary design language. The iconic logo – the stylized eagle – continues to be a symbol of belonging and sharing, a meeting point that leaves room for freedom of expression.

ABOUT EA7

Dedicated to those who practice sports with passion, the EA7 line was designed to combine performance and comfort. Born in 2004, this is a true sport brand and over the years has developed its own strong and well-defined identity. The collection features garments and accessories that combine the technical performance required for sports and the elegance of fashion, in order to bring out the style and personality of every single athlete.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the second talk part of the series “The Future of Professions” given by Giovanna Melfi, founder and managing director of Metamorphosis Biz.

Do you consider yourself skilled for the jobs of the future? We all need to be flexible in our working patterns and pay attention to the changes that occur in our workplace and how our role has evolved.

During the talk employability and competencies will be analyzed, trying to understand how to use our set of transferable and employability skills.

Join us to learn more about it, RSVP to secure your spot.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Giovanna Melfi, Founder & Managing Director, Metamorphosis Biz

Giovanna Melfi is the founder and managing director of Metamorphosis Biz, and she specializes in helping companies form talented and dynamic teams, transition into the digital world and provide an engaging customer journey.

Born in Italy and based in Hong Kong, Giovanna has more than 20 years’ management experience with top luxury brands around the world, such as Marc Jacobs, Ermenegildo Zegna, Burberry, Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Prada.

She holds a postgraduate diploma in Digital Business from Columbia Business School, certificates in Digital Communication from the MIT Sloan School of Management and in Orchestrating Winning Performance from IMD Business School, and now she serves as vice president of IMD’s Hong Kong alumni club.

Passing on her knowledge, she mentors entrepreneurs through various programs, such as TechStars’ Startup Weekend, and, at times, speaks at City University’s School of Creative Media and Career Centre Hong Kong Science & Technology University.

Since September 2018, Giovanna is also managing director Asia at BeThe1, an international boutique firm specialized in human resources consulting and recruitment in the Luxury sector.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to a special shopping night, showcasing the latest collection of the Italian design factory Alessi. This collection celebrates design as a driving force of culture with elements of transgression. The role of the company as a workshop opens the world of creativity, the modernistic collection is imbued with enthusiasm and flair.

On Wednesday, May 22nd, join us at Alessi’s store located in Landmark to enjoy 15% off on all the trendiest housewares and kitchen utensils.

RSVP now to get a free gift for all purchases of HK$1,000 and above (while stocks last).

About Alessi

The company was born in 1921 in Omegna, northern Italy, initially as a foundry for the manufacturing of brass, nickel, and iron. In almost a century of history, it gradually evolved to become one of the leading “Factories of Italian design”, capable of uniting art and industry, giving life to people’s dreams. Today Alessi is a worldwide-known brand whose mission is now one of translating its quest for the most advanced cultural, aesthetic, design and functional quality into mass production. This purpose is undertaken both by maintaining a strong link with Italian tradition and by the openness to inspiration from all over the world.

Dante Alighieri Society and the Italian Young Professionals getting together for a Monday of Italian chats, games, networking and Aperitivo.

Monday is no more Blue but Green, White and Red, come and join us!

Don’t miss it!

All participants will enjoy 10%off on any orders from the menù!

After the great success of the last Bocconi event, we are happy to announce another networking cocktail.

This will be a great way for alumni to join the Asian Regional Leaders’ visiting from Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore and the Arabian Peninsula for a night out. Don’t miss the chance to meet, socialize and exchange contacts.

On May 18th, we would invite you to enjoy an amazing buffet dinner in the astonishing Aqua, one of the most beautiful and iconic restaurants in Hong Kong.

Don’t miss an inspiring night out with our BAC network!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is proud to support this special event by Missione Possibile.

You will meet Gerry Testori, founder of Missione Possibile, an Italian non-profit organization which supports missionary projects to ensure fundamental human rights (education, adequate medical care and freedom of thought).

Show your support by joining a meaningful night alongside a delightful performance of MP Alecx Chung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Flute Association.

100% of proceeds from the entrance ticket will be donated to Missione Possibile Hong Kong.

Start the weekend in the best way. We are happy to invite you at an exclusive shopping night event to experience the best of Calzedonia’s beachwear and swimwear whether you’ll enjoy in the waves or sunbathe at the pool.

On Friday, May 17th Calzedonia will be hosting a private sale at its store in Central.

Achieve a very stylish look with fashionable details, like flowers and bows, or beautiful jungle patterned design. With the complete summer look, you’ll be shining wherever you go!

RSVP now and get 20% off on the entire collection!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to attend this seminar, helpful to figure out how to manage your business in the best way.

The success of a business highly depends on its core structure, it can be the make or break of a business. The choice for the perfect regional corporate structure that fits the needs of the international client can be challenging and requires a globalized strategic view on setting up, recruiting and how and when to invest in branding.

Knowing the local compliance environment and the legal tools available it’s fundamental in order to optimize the Regional Strategy for Asia.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Joana Alves Cardoso, Founding Partner, JAC Lawyers

Joana is the founding partner of JAC Lawyers, a well-rounded law firm in Macao advising and guiding across a wide range of jurisdictions. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a special interest in Commercial and Corporate, Banking and Finance and Estate Planning and Family Law.

She is recognized for her ability to commit to the projects and prides herself on working closely and in a straight-forward manner with the clients.

She has solid experience with international clients in the areas of retail, technology, and distribution and works both with local and multinational corporations in commercial and corporate matters, including their strategy to enter the Macao market. She is also the President of the International Estate Planning Commission of the International Association of Lawyers (UIA) and has been an active member and guest speaker in various international panels for over 7 years in the areas of Corporate Commercial, Family Law and Estate and Tax Planning.

Asia Retail Arena is thought to engage the retail community and provide it with the latest trends in order to set directions on the future of retail.

A unique platform will be created to bring together the major players and disruptors in the retail industry to shed light on the changes and transformation that have been forging the contemporary retail landscape.

The retail landscape is changing, and shopping malls are differentiating their portfolio. New trends such as streetwear, and athleisure, pervading the collections of heritage brands. New generations have different priorities, and luxury brands have shifted from brand- to customer-centric approach to maintain their profitability. The panel will bring together professionals from the luxury industry and uprising categories to shed light on the new retail ecosystem.

PANELISTS:

Barrie Chan – Deputy Senior Director Retail, Savills

Massimo Caltagirone – Regional Director Asia Pacific, Tod’s Group

Edoardo Tocco – President Asia Pacific, Balenciaga

Filippo Gori – General Manager, Geox

Giovanni Di Salvo – Managing Director Asia Pacific, Versace

Samy Redjeb – Managing Director HK, Macau, Taiwan, Bluebell

In the luxury industry, men consumers have always been big spenders, loyal customers, very attentive to the in-store experience, but also very clear on what they want. Today, while new generations seem to tend towards experiences more than goods, studies confirm that men prefer trading up tangible goods over their female counterparts.  Gathering a panel of experts in men’s products, spanning from fashion and accessories to cosmetics, and lifestyle experiences, the discussion will provide insights on men’s consumption and upcoming trends to address the new demand.

MODERATED BY:

Anne Peirson-Smith – Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong

PANELISTS:

Alan See – Director, The Armoury Group Ltd.

Andrea Casavecchia – Regional Director, Santoni Asia Ltd

Sabrina Sakhrani – Senior Key Client Consultant, EUROMONITOR

Jean CJ Lee – Founder / CEO, Vacant Label

Rex Cheuk – Business Development Director, HK, Macau & SEA, Tmall Global, Alibaba Group

Millennials and GEN Z are big spenders, however, they are more willing to invest in “intangible” goods, bringing to the table of discussion words such as “passions” and “experiences”. From hospitality to gourmet brands, consumers are now looking for brands matching their lifestyle. The panel will gather professionals from hospitality and brands’ representative to discuss how they are addressing the new customers’ needs.

MODERATED BY:

Markus Schuckert – Associate Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – School of Tourism & Management

PANELISTS:

Laurent de Rougemont – Managing Director, Davidoff of Geneva Asia Ltd.

Marco Galimberti – Managing Director, Venchi Greater China LTD

Marino Braccu – General Manager & Chief Sommelier, 8 ½ Otto & Mezzo BOMBANA Hong Kong

Kathy Gallagher – CEO, Quintessentially

Olivier D. Stocker – Chairman & CEO, Spink.

Pierre Perusset – General Manager, Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong

In 2016, Jack Ma from Alibaba envisioned what today we call “new retail”. A seamless experience, which brings together online and offline to meet the needs of the new generation of digital natives. Besides the digital transforming the physical store, new retail also reflects a more informed decision-making process based on big data analytics, CRM, AI, but also the understanding of how each market is different and how communication needs to be localized. The panel will gather professional in retail with expertise in the retail & digital world to discuss the evolution of the “new retail”, and able to define the state-of-the-art in this field.

MODERATED BY:

Gianluca Cinquepalmi – Associate Chair for the School of Communication Arts & UX, SCAD

PANELISTS:

AJ Mak – Founder & CEO, Chain of Demand

Stefano Daelli – Partner, FUTUREBERRY

Antonio Colaci Vintani – Head of Digital Technology, Value Partners

Jacopo Pesavento – Founder & CEO, Branding Records

Stefano Sorrentino – Partner, Value Partners Management Consulting Hong Kong

Kai Tang – VP Sales & Business Development, Adyen

Get your chance to learn more about the retail world and to meet the speakers by joining these amazing panels.

Make sure you RSVP by April 30th to secure your spot!

*Please note that tickets for conference+lunch are now fully booked. 

Tickets for networking lunch only are still available.

**Please, note that the programme is subject to change, and will be updated continuously up to the conference.

On Thursday, May 9th, don’t miss a special Mother’s Day Celebration with POMELLATO!

20% OFF on selected items and 5-10% on regular items plus a special offer by Watson’s Wine on wines from Argiolas winery!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to the second InterSme seminar of the year.

The wellbeing and mental health of employees is critical for maintaining sustainable levels of employee engagement, flexibility in the face of organizational changes, motivation, and innovation. By integrating a corporate wellness approach in the workplace, employers can benefit through a positive impact on productivity and business performance.

The majority of an employee’s time is spent at the workplace, and as stress levels and the need for multitasking increases, the need for a wellness program grows. Creating on-site wellness goals, and acting upon them becomes the key to tackle employee illness and stress.

During this breakfast seminar, our panelists will discuss corporate wellness based on their professional and personal experiences and give valuable insights into how SMEs can build wellness programs and create prosperous, high-performing working environments.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Jose Bezanilla, CEO, Great Place to Work, Greater China

http://greatplacetowork-cn.com/ 

Jose has been working in the area of Organisational Development Consulting and Leadership (Management) for over 18 years. He was a Partner and the Director of Business Development at Capta Organisations Development. During his experience, he has achieved with great performance activities related to leadership, innovation strategies, customer service, sales force management, selection, and training. Jose has also worked in the banking industry for ten years, as Subdirector for Marketing at Banamex’s Northwest Division.

Jose is certified as a facilitator from Capta Organisations Development and Directo Consultants. He is also certified for the management of organizational staff profiling tool DiSC, from Human Perspectives International and Inscape Publishing, in Miami, USA. He participated in the certification of Cohen Brown, in Outstanding Leadership for Sales and Proactive Banking Relations.

Jose’s training experience has covered various areas such as Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Motivation, Decision Making, Creative Problem Solving, and Business Vision, among other topics. He has been a board member in various chambers and business organizations. He has participated in the project of training for youth leaders with development. He has lived in Europe, Mexico City, in the border region of San Diego, USA, and Tijuana, Mexico; working in international environments filled with cultural diversity.

Andrew Cox, Director of Joint Dynamics Ltd, Hong Kong

www.jointdynamics.com.hk

Andrew is a trainer, lifestyle coach and educator in health, fitness, and high performance who is leading the charge towards a shift from reactive health to proactive health. He works comprehensively with individuals, teams, and corporations on these areas and has been doing so in the Asia Pacific regions for more than twelve years. He is also a regular on Radio, and a contributor to publications internationally in his area of expertise. Some of Andrew’s credentials include Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS – Gray Institute), Chek Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 2 and Correctional Exercise Specialist (CES NASM).

Andrew is a sought-after speaker and educator. He has presented at many of the Asian fitness conventions, given corporate health and performance workshops to many of the leading financial organizations such as Morgan Stanley and Fidelity, and also working with luxury high-end resort chains such as Four Seasons as a consultant, retreat leader, and visiting practitioner.

Malin Rigneus, Founder and Counsellor Leva Counselling Ltd https://www.levacounselling.com/

A double master graduate of Monash, UCL and a graduate of Stockholm University, Malin started her career in the field of HR, specifically within graduate recruitment. Throughout her years in the field of HR, Malin gained extensive experience from both working with large organizations such as Citigroup and Accenture, as well as with niche talent acquisition consultancies and outsourcers, such as AMS, EMDS Consulting and Euro RSCG Riley. Her experience has involved partnering with business leaders to develop and deliver talent solutions across multiple geographies.

She is the founder of Leva Counselling Ltd. that specializes in providing clients with counseling techniques and tools to increase their psychological wellbeing. Malin has experience from working with multicultural clients and in partnership with corporations to prevent ill health (e.g. burn out) and support employees as they are facing challenging times (e.g. due to organizational changes or personal issues). Innovative tailor-made programmes are designed to support employees in various areas, such as stress management, improving self-esteem and developing interpersonal skills. Malin uses a person-centered counseling approach with a combination of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques to provide insights, tools, and strategies to improve individuals wellbeing.

Malin is a Graduate member of the Hong Kong Society of Counselling and Psychology and a full member of The Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association.

Two Italian excellences will be combined for an exclusive night in the amazing atmosphere of the Art Gallery – Art Futures Group.

Both characterized by tradition and innovation, Maria Conti Jewelery and Nals Margreid 1932 winery will be the protagonists of an incredible event!

On May 7th, join us in the heart of Central for an exclusive shopping evening for jewelry and wine lovers. Come to discover the new summer collection by Maria Conti Unique Jewelry while tasting fresh Italian wines from Trentino Alto Adige.

Special discounts on wines and jewelry will be available during the night – do not miss this great chance!

Save the date, another round of our IYP Mondays is here!

Join us on May 6th, at Bella Lee and meet the Board of the Italian Chamber while enjoying a couple of drinks and a delicious Italian-style Piadina.

Kick off the working week with the coolest after work in Hong Kong and enjoy an evening with your peers and make new friends along the way.

End your working week in the best way, enjoying a shopping night at a.testoni store in the heart of Admiralty!

You will have the opportunity to buy handcrafted shoes and accessories representing Italian excellence worldwide since 1929 at discounted prices while enjoying a glass of prosecco and tasty canapés.

Don’t miss this special chance to shop the elegance and freshness of a.testoni’s Spring Summer 2019 New Collection. RSVP now to get up to 30% off!

ABOUT A.TESTONI

Young Amedeo Testoni opened his first workshop in 1929, after having learned the secrets of the most important Bolognese craftsmen. Old methodologies and unique competencies formed the basis for this company, which still takes pride in selecting only the finest materials and achieving the highest quality. The brand’s philosophy aims for original technical and aesthetic solutions, and its history contains the requisites for continuous innovation and development, to affirm the future of artisan craftsmanship and ensure international recognition of modern Italian style in the world.

Motivations for smart city development are shifting – from excitement over what digital technologies have to offer to a more thoughtful consideration of how these technologies can be put to work to improve the lives of citizens. To ensure a sustainable future, cities must put liveability at the heart of development and investment plans.

To track citizens’ opinions on top priorities for smart city development going forward, KPMG China, in association with CLP Holdings, JOS, Siemens, Smart City Consortium and Wilson Group, recently launched a new report entitled Connected Cities: Citizen insights across Asia Pacific.

The report features findings from a survey of 4,192 residents in Hong Kong, Melbourne, Seoul, Shanghai, and Singapore, seeking residents’ opinions on the development areas most important to them as well as what benefits they expect as their cities become ‘smarter’. Key focus areas include transportation and mobility, building a future-focused workforce, living environment, healthcare, energy and resources and the impact of technology.

During this morning’s talk, a KPMG Partner, Marcos Chow will share our Connected Cities report highlights, followed by a panel discussion on the following topics:

• The current state of smart city development in the five cities surveyed as well as key differentiators and best practices.
• Hong Kong’s progress in six areas: smart mobility, smart living, smart environment, smart people, smart government and smart economy, as well as next steps.
• How can we apply technology to improve Hong Kong’s living environment and better manage the city’s energy and resources to build a more sustainable future.
• Other recent trends in smart city development.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Clube Ng, Founding Co-Chairman, Connected City Alliance

Clube has over 20 years in Innovation Technology. Since 2009, he actively engaged in the digital Health development in Hong Kong, Greater China, and Asia Pacific. He is deeply involved in the development of Smart City and dedicated to the Public-Private-Partnership with local and global partners in Asia, Europe, and the US to facilitate numerous Smart City Collaboration projects. In 2019, Clube has partnered with International IoT and experts to found the Connected City Alliance to promote the development and adaption of IEEE IoT Maturity Index. Since 2009, Clube has supported the development of territory-wide eHealth Record Sharing System in Hong Kong and worked with government officials and industry partners in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Macau to organize the Greater China eHealth Forums respectively since 2011.

In 2015, Clube facilitated the incorporation of Asia eHealth Information Network as the global digital health NGO in Hong Kong, which AeHIN is fully supported by the World Health Organization.

Marcos Chow, Partner, IT Advisory, KPMG

Marcos has over 18 years of experience as an executive in technology leadership roles across Australia, ASEAN. Greater China and the US. His focus has been working with new and emerging technologies and methodologies to solve client’s business problems.

Prior, Marcos was IBM Global Business Services’ (GBS) Cloud Consulting Services Leader for Greater China.

Marcos and his team help clients on their digital and cloud (private, public and hybrid) journey by leveraging big data, A.I. and APIs / micro-services while using methodologies such as Design Thinking, Agile and Garage-Factory.

Sabine Reppert, CEO, Deon Digital Hong Kong Ltd.

Sabine has over 20 years of experience in delivering technology-driven innovation in the field of industrial automation. In 1995, Sabine started her career as a software engineer for rail automation and held various management positions for an international large-scale tech company before starting her own consultancy business in 2011. Currently, Sabine is driving the application of Blockchain, Smart Contracts and IoT for Smart Cities, Smart Supply Chains, Smart Mobility, and Fintech by running the Hong Kong chapter of the Swiss start-up Deon Digital. She is an active member of the Mettā entrepreneurs club in  Hong Kong and member of the Blockchain chapter of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong. Sabine is the founder of the meet-up group “Blockchain for Smart City”, and she holds a Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Philipps University, Germany, and specialized and software engineering and cryptography. She also obtained a second Master’s in Business Coaching and Change Management from European University of Applied Sciences in Germany and earned the “Disruptive Strategies” certificate from HBX Harvard Business School. Sabine is the author of the e-book “Breakthrough — The art and science of creating magical change by using the example of Theory U”.

Tom Uiterwall, CEO, Reconergy Ltd.

Tom is the Founder and CEO of Reconergy (Hong Kong) Ltd, active in the Waste-to-Energy industry both in Asia and Europe. Reconergy is focused on the UCO and biodiesel trade and turning Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) into green electricity, and the proud winner of the 2017 Cathay Pacific Shooting Star award. Tom has been active in the Waste-to-Energy industry in Asia since 2008. Before moving to Asia, he worked for 12 years with CARGILL — the biggest food ingredients company in the world — in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Tom is also the Chairman of the Environmental & Energy Business Council of the European Chamber in Hong Kong.

Tony Wong, Assistant Government Chief Information Officer, HKSAR

Tony is experienced in coordinating work plans and implementing measures for facilitating the development of a smart city, which cover the Wi-Fi Connected City Programme for facilitating the development and promotion of Wi-Fi.HK for the public and visitors, and programmes and initiatives on digital inclusion. He is also involved in formulating strategies and implement measures for promoting the development of ICT industry. Tony is responsible for facilitating Hong Kong to develop into a regional high-tier data center hub, promoting the cooperation between the Mainland, overseas and Hong Kong on ICT and electronic commerce development, providing technical advice in handling matters relating to ICT between Hong Kong and APEC, WTO and related international bodies, and assisting in monitoring the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited and other matters relating to the administration of the domain name system in Hong Kong.

Waltraut Ritter, Managing Director, Knowledge Dialogues

Waltraut is director of Knowledge Dialogues, specializing in applied research and advisory services relating to societal and public policy issues around information, knowledge, and intellectual capital across the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. She works on projects at the intersection between universities, government, business, and society, in research areas that include knowledge-based economy in Asia, Open Data policies and public sector innovation, governance in digital/ smart cities, and Futures research. She regularly contributes to working groups of international and multilateral organizations on these topics. Waltraut is adjunct faculty in the Technology Research Project at the University of Hong Kong and was assistant professor at the Nayang Technological University. She holds an MA in Information Science and Sociology from the Free University of Berlin and an MBA in international business from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK. She is a founding member of the New Club of Paris, a knowledge-economy think tank and has been serving on the Digital21 Strategy Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong SAR government from 2010-2017. She also engages in the ICT council of the European Chamber of Commerce in HK.

Austin R. Bryan, Senior Director, Innovation, CLP Holdings Limited

Austin R. Bryan joined CLP Holdings in May 2016 as Senior Director – Innovation, leading the company’s innovation & ventures strategy in the face of challenges presented by digital disruption.  He is also a Director of various subsidiary companies of the CLP Group.  Austin has been a pioneer of new services and value creation in the digital media sector for the past 10 years and is a globally recognised leader in transforming business activities in the financial and telecommunications sectors. His experience spans the creation of the first direct banking activities in Germany in the early 1990s, the introduction of virtual customer service platforms for American Express and creation of the first 3G multi-media mobile network in Australia with “3 Mobile”.  Most recently he was Vice President of Strategic Innovation at Singtel Optus, in which he led the acquisition of major digital media projects and created a US$1 billion digital media business developing and implementing new digital products and services.

On April 25th, in the occasion of the anniversary of the Italian Liberation Day, the Italian Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to a special evening to celebrate with the Italian community this historical commemoration.

Join us at Spiga’s terrace, PORTICO, in the heart of Central, for a wine tasting of some of Italy’s finest vineyards offered by Abrate & Sons paired with delicious Italian canapés.

RSVP now for an enjoyable al fresco wine experience while celebrating Italy!

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to attend this business seminar about the opportunities and challenges for business relocation to Vietnam.

Since the implementation of the open-door (Doi Moi) policy in 1986, the government of Vietnam has been encouraging foreign investments into the country by creating a favourable legal environment and infrastructure.

Today Vietnam boasts a large number of Industrial Parks, Economic Zones, and Export Processing Zones which have made the essential contribution to attracting investment, creating jobs and improving the economic growth of Vietnam. South Korea is one of the biggest investors, followed by Taiwan and Japan.

Under the circumstances of US-China trade war, there is also a number of interested manufacturing companies looking to relocate their productions into Vietnam and, as a consequence, there has been an increase in the industrial property market demand and supply in Vietnam.

However, for a foreign investor, there are several factors that must be considered in order to decide where to locate operations, such as the geographic location, land, labour, infrastructure, industry, business environment and incentives. Foreign investors should also consider the types of industries already existing in the area to understand the potential benefits to their own operations.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Alessandro Pedrinoni, CFO and Member of the Managing Board of Fidinam Group Worldwide

Mr Pedrinoni has gained cross-industry experience by working for world-leading management and business consulting firms. His fields of expertise comprise strategic planning, finance and performance management, business evaluations and business development. Academic credentials include an Executive MBA at Instituto de Empresa (IE) business school.

Sara Silenzi, Manager of the Italian Desk of Fidinam Hong Kong

Sara Silenzi holds a law degree from University of Parma (Italy) and a second Level Master in Business and Company Law from LUISS University Guido Carli (Rome). She passed the Italian Bar Exam in 2015. She is experienced in Italian company and tax law. Sara Silenzi has had experience in setting up companies in Vietnam.

We are happy to announce our upcoming event on April 15th for the Bocconi Alumni Association of Hong Kong.

Kick off the week with an amazing networking session, this will be a great way for alumni and students to meet and to mingle exchanging business cards or contacts.

Spend the evening with us, enjoying tasty Italian food and drinks.

Don’t miss an inspiring night out with our BAA network

Hello Spring!

Join us on April 15th, at Bella Lee, for the first IYP Mondays of the Month.

Kick off the working week with the coolest after work in Hong Kong and don’t miss the chance to mingle with old and new friends.

Spend an evening enjoying good cocktails and Piadinas while exchanging thoughts and experiences!

THE CONSCIOUS FESTIVAL By Green Is The New Black is returning to Hong Kong for its 2nd edition with the aim of empowering people with the knowledge and inspiration they need to take positive actions for their life and work.

On Saturday, April 13^th, and on Sunday, April 14^th, you will have the opportunity to participate in some game-changing talks and panels, visit the marketplace and attend interesting workshops.

The TALKS and PANELS will bring together some of the leading conscious change makers and thought leaders in Asia and beyond. The main topics that will be discussed are: live, work, consume, and travel.

You can get a 10% discount for the TALKS on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/the-talks-at-the-conscious-festival-by-green-is-the-new-black-hk-tickets-54718033110) with the following code: ITCHAMGITNB. Moreover, they have set up a complimentary code to redeem 2x tickets: ITCHAMCOMP.

The MARKETPLACE is a 360-degree immersive experience into living more consciously and will gather over 70 brands, artists and change-makers who are doing good in the world.

Engaging WORKSHOPS will be held by experts sharing sustainable practices and improving your overall sense of health and wellness.

Please contact us at icc@icc.org.hk for further information.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to an exclusive private sale at Intimissimi store in the heart of Central.

On Friday, April 12^th, our guests will have the chance to discover the ultimate Italian lingerie brand’s new arrivals and to shop them at discounted prices while enjoying a glass of prosecco and live Dj Set music.

RSVP now to get 20% off the entire collection for one night only.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the first talk part of the series “The Future of Professions” given by Giovanna Melfi, founder and managing director of Metamorphosis Biz.

The development of automation and artificial intelligence brings the promise of higher productivity, increased efficiencies, safety, and convenience. However, these disruptive technologies are invalidating long-held assumptions about jobs, firms, industries, and whole economies.

Even though agility and adaptation are necessary for survival, they are not sufficient: we need to change our management thinking. In fact, in order to meet the innovation challenges of the digital age, business leaders will need to put in extra time understanding how to manage the increasingly sophisticated digital landscape as well as keeping their skills updated and relevant. They need to stay up on current emerging trends and be ready to quickly adapt as ubiquitous computing, automation, and ‘smart’ digital technologies continue to transform the workplace.

Join us to learn more about how technology will be the leading driver of the change in the future of professions.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Giovanna Melfi is the founder and managing director of Metamorphosis Biz, and she specializes in helping companies form talented and dynamic teams, transition into the digital world and provide an engaging customer journey.

Born in Italy and based in Hong Kong, Giovanna has more than 20 years’ management experience with top luxury brands around the world, such as Marc Jacobs, Ermenegildo Zegna, Burberry, Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Prada.

She holds a postgraduate diploma in Digital Business from Columbia Business School, certificates in Digital Communication from the MIT Sloan School of Management and in Orchestrating Winning Performance from IMD Business School, and now she serves as vice president of IMD’s Hong Kong alumni club.

Passing on her knowledge, she mentors entrepreneurs through various programs, such as Techstars’ Startup Weekend, and, at times, speaks at City University’s School of Creative Media and Career Centre Hong Kong Science & Technology University.

Since September 2018, Giovanna is also managing director Asia at BeThe1, an international boutique firm specialized in human resources consulting and recruitment in the Luxury sector.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to attend a business seminar on the change of Permanent Establishment meaning in Hong Kong and its tax implication.

Despite being first introduced in 1940s, the concept of permanent establishment (“PE”) has started to be widely mentioned in Hong Kong, and generally worldwide, after the launch of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project by the OECD in 2015. This program had the aim to tackle international tax avoidance by high-profile multinationals. Moreover, the enactment of Inland Revenue (Amendment No.6) Ordinance 2018 has brought a big change because it primarily implements the international standards of the BEPS package and codifies the transfer pricing principles into the Inland Revenue Ordinance (IRO).

Would this brand-new definition of PE bring more controversy or settlement of tax issues? That’s the main theme that this seminar will deepen.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Wilson Cheng, Partner, Hong Kong Business Tax Services / Tax Controversy Services, EY

Wilson is the Tax Controversy Leader in Hong Kong, with around 20 years of Hong Kong corporate tax advisory experiences. He provides a wide spectrum of tax controversy services to conglomerates, listed companies as well as the US and European-based multinational corporations.

He has extensive experiences in dealing with Hong Kong tax authorities, for example assisting corporations in settling pro-longed tax disputes on contentious tax issues in Hong Kong.  More recently, he advised his clients on new tax incentives scheme in Hong Kong and then assisted the client to obtain an advance ruling from the Hong Kong tax authorities.  His other tax experiences include group structure rationalization and restructuring, cross-border transaction planning and compliance, IPO review and restructuring.

Martin Richter, Partner, Transfer Pricing Services, EY

Martin is the Partner in charge of EY’s transfer pricing practice in Hong Kong, advising clients in both Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Martin advises on a full range of different transfer pricing project types, including policy design and implementation, tax aligned restructurings, audit defence, advanced pricing agreements, as well as general compliance and documentation.  He has deep experience in advising on a multitude of intercompany transaction types, including establishing and supporting unit prices for tangible goods; fees for services; royalties/licenses/ franchises for intangibles; and financing costs for financial transactions.

Cherry Lam, Partner, Hong Kong International Tax Services, EY

Cherry has extensive experience in advising multinationals corporations on international and Hong Kong tax matters and assisted her clients in numerous global and regional projects, including principal structure planning, operating model structuring, outbound investment planning, legal entity rationalization, licensing structure planning, tax health checks, IPO structure planning etc.

She is knowledgeable in serving clients in a wide range of industry including e-commerce, technology, industrial and consumer products, hospitality, logistics and transportation.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce proudly support the meeting of the Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong, Mr. Clemente Contestabile with the Italian community in Macao.

After the welcome speech, we will have the honor to share a unique networking event with the Consul General at Bene Italian Kitchen, a welcoming Italian trattoria located inside the elegant Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel.

This event is by invitation only.

“Ospitalità Italiana – Ristoranti Italiani nel Mondo” is a worldwide project conceived by the Italian Republic’s institution Unioncamere with the support of IS.NA.R.T. and the Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad.

Come to join us at Casa Don Alfonso to witness the announcement of 2019 Ospitalità Italiana awardees. We will have the honor to have the Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macao, Clemente Contestabile, and the President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce, Luca Cico, awarding the certificate to the best Italian restaurants in Macao.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to attend this business seminar helpful to tackle one of the main problems of the digital age.

Intellectual Property (IP) is a longstanding, critical concern for companies operating in China and its enforcement remains a major factor influencing their strategies and operations. Over the last 30 years, this country has made steady efforts to better protect and enforce IP rights, recording enormous progress in the improvement of its protection systems.

However, challenges remain. Infringements of IP rights especially persist due in part to the shifting of trade to online platforms which implies global reach, openness, versatility but also created fertile ground for trademark abuse. At the same time, creativity and aggressiveness of Chinese pirates are increasing and they are masters at staying one step ahead of the law and IP owners.

Our speakers will provide an overview of recent developments in Intellectual Property Protection in China and offer best practices focused on topics that range from addressing online infringements to protecting IP in the supply chain and dealing with registry pirates.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Joe Simone, Partner, SIPS

Joe Simone is the founder and a partner with SIPS and has worked on IP issues in China for over 30 years, mostly with major international law firms. Joe also contributes regularly to position papers on legislative reforms issued by trade groups and professional associations.

Yu Bo, Partner, SIPS

Yu Bo is a partner with SIPS and focuses on trademark prosecution and contentious work, including administrative, criminal and civil enforcement of clients’ IP rights in China. He also serves on the International Trademark Association’s Anti-Counterfeiting Committee.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Fogolar Furlan Hong Kong, is pleased to invite you to a Networking Cocktail evening that will improve your connections.

Join us at DiVino Patio in Wan Chai, a place where you can discover the tradition of old Italian grocery stores from the ’50s, and enjoy an evening of delicious drinks and tasty canapés while meeting and socializing with some new friends!

We look forward to seeing all of you, RSVP now to reserve your spot!

ABOUT FOGOLAR FURLAN HONG KONG

Fogolar Furlan Hong Kong is a non-profit association established in 2007 to promote the mutual knowledge and friendship between Hong Kong and Italy, as well as to contribute to worthy local and overseas causes through annual charitable donations. In 2018, the association directed an emergency donation to the Rigolato town which suffered from heavy flooding and provided assistance to the Asociación de Mujeres de Habla Hispana which has been used to support Cradle of Hope in Macau and St. Mary’s Home for Aged.

MIECF is the international gala and high-powered business matching platform in the environmental industry in East Asia. It will devote itself to the theme of “Promoting ecological civilization and green development” in 2019, to influentially promote solutions for a low carbon future. Key information about MIECF 2019 are listed below.

– Leading trade fair: one of the most influential exhibition and exchange forum for environmental industry in Asia with 12 years of history

– Visitors: around 8,000 professionals in 2018

– Industries: Renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, green building, green mobility, air quality, environmentally friendly products and services, soil recovery and old site decontamination, etc.

– Highlights: International focus in the “Belt & Road”, Pan-Pearl River Delta Region, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

– Business matching: Industry-specific networking and green matching platforms

EuroCham is organizing the European Pavilion at MIECF 2019. Participants will benefit from an exclusive package of booth and accommodation, speaking slots at the exhibition, round table discussions, and a strong presence under the collective image of European Pavilion.

Registrations are handled on a first-come, first served basis – so register early! Please contact Yanqing Jia at fsbc@eurocham.com.hk for registration and more Information.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to be our guest at an exclusive shopping night, in collaboration with one of the best-known Italian luxury brands.

On Wednesday 27th March, Roberto Cavalli’s Hong Kong pop-up store will open its doors to let you discover the iconic exotic graphics and animal-style prints Spring/Summer 2019 collection.

Join us in the heart of TST and don’t miss this special occasion to add signature Italian glamour to every look with Roberto Cavalli’s high-quality pieces of the latest collection, enjoying the 30% off for one night only.

The Infrastructure and Construction Focus Group (ICFG) together with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Inc. (ICCPI) are organizing an Infrastructure and Construction Business Mission to Manila and Clark which will include the following activities:

• participation in the 10th Asian Development Bank Business Opportunities Fair;
• participation in PHILCONSTRUCT Luzon 2019 at Clark, Philippines;
• participation in the Launching of the Construction Industry Roadmap 2022-2030.

ADB Business Opportunities Fair (BOF) is a one-stop forum for consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers looking to provide goods and services for ADB projects.

Touted as the biggest expo of its kind in the Philippines, PHILCONSTRUCT has been defining the landscape of building and construction in the country for over two decades. It now serves as the annual meeting place for the industry’s movers and shakers, gathering hundreds of the leading suppliers and thousands of trade buyers in one venue.

The Construction Industry Roadmap 2020-2030, which focuses on four pillars – Institutions, Globalization, Productivity, and Sustainability, will be launched on 28 March 2019 at the Aseana Convention Center, at the sidelines of PHILCONSTRUCT Luzon.

Please contact Chynna Louise Riego at chynna.riego@iccpi.org.ph for registration and more Information.

Understanding of tax and accounting implications is crucial for multinational companies investing in Hong Kong.

This interesting seminar will start with a discussion on the general aspects of the Italian anti-tax haven provisions and the recent changes in the Italian tax regulations that may have an impact on Italian and European companies investing in Hong Kong. A few examples will be analyzed that more frequently affects companies and individuals doing cross-border business.

The lecture will then move on to the accounting, financial reporting and intercompany transactions complexities for companies operating in multiple countries with a special focus on local regulations.

We are glad to invite you to attend this business seminar helpful to figure out how to manage the risks of non-compliance with regulatory bodies.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Marzio Morgante, Managing Partner, Asian Tax Advisory

Marzio is a member of the Tax Consultants Register of Milan and of the Italian Register of Statutory Auditors and he has been practising in Hong Kong since 2009 when he received an LL.M. in International Tax Law from Leiden University. His experience includes tax treaties, EC tax law, Italian tax law, Hong Kong tax law, corporate reorganizations, tax planning for corporations and individuals.

Erika Mingrino, Head of Finance, Accounting & Reporting, Asian Tax Advisory

Erika graduated in Economics and Management at Luigi Bocconi University (Milan, Italy) in 2011, and before joining ATA in Hong Kong, she worked as Senior Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Milan. Her area of expertise includes an operational and financial audit, understanding of business processes, general accounting, Italian GAAP, international Accounting standards and financial controlling.

Save the date, another round of our IYP Mondays is here! Come and join us this coming March 25th at Bella Lee.

Kick off the working week with the coolest after work in Hong Kong and don’t miss the chance to mingle with old and new friends.

Spend an evening enjoying good cocktails and Piadinas while exchanging thoughts and experiences!