The 14th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the 16th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the HKTDC, will be held from 5 to 6 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.Through forums, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and business matching sessions, BIP Asia Forum and E-Day combine to provide an ideal platform for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to discover the potential of intellectual property (IP) and explore business growth opportunities.
Under China's 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is positioned as a development centre for eight key areas, including an international innovation and technology hub and a regional intellectual property trading centre. The HKSAR’s Policy Address further proposes expanding the IP trading ecosystem for the innovation and technology and cultural and creative industries, creating favourable conditions for Hong Kong's development in these areas.
Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The HKTDC is dedicated to promoting the development of new quality productive forces in Hong Kong and exploring new engines for economic growth. BIP Asia Forum and E-Day play a vital role in transforming Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology hub and a regional IP trading centre. The two events bring together over 130 industry leaders and more than 360 exhibitors from the IP industry, innovation and technology sector, and start-up community helping participants seize opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, ASEAN, and beyond. A highlight this year will be the Global Tech Summit which will enable attendees to explore the impact of AI across industries with valuable insights and experiences from industry experts."
BIP Asia Forum Unlocks Potential of IP
The theme of this year's BIP Asia Forum is “Reimagining IP for Impact and Growth”. Featuring more than 90 speakers, the Forum will explore the immense potential of IP in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship and driving impactful economic and social development on a global scale. More than 40 exhibitors from some 10 countries and regions will showcase their solution and projects.
Dr Peter KN Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, and Hu Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), will speak at the opening ceremony, while Xaysomphet Norasingh, Chairman of the ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation, and Wang Binying, Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), will discuss the latest trends and developments in IP during the Policy Dialogue.
The Plenary Session, titled “Unlocking Business Success with IPs”, will feature Michael Moriarty, Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Guy Riddell, Managing Director of Peninsula Merchandising Limited, and Na Wei, Senior Director of IP Licensing at Xiaomi, sharing their insights on how to leverage effective branding and IP strategies, along with technological advancements, to unlock business potential and create opportunities.
This year's Global Tech Summit will feature dedicated sessions focusing on the impact of AI on various industries, including communications, food and agriculture, sports, and Web3.
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