The fourth Asia Summit on Global Health on 16-17 May 2024 in Hong Kong, an event focused on health innovation and investment in Asia jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

In recent years, global health issues such as ageing population, novel infectious diseases and climate-related health threats have led to increased awareness and greater emphasis on concerted efforts in enhancing healthcare and the need for innovation to build a more healthy and sustainable future. In Asia, the tremendous demand for healthcare, coupled with its emerging role as an innovation hub, points to the region’s growing significance in the global health landscape.

Since its launch in 2021, the Summit has developed into a signature event for the healthcare industry in the region. The Summit in May 2023 brought together more than 90 internationally renowned speakers and 2,500 participants from 40 countries and regions. More than 300 one-on-one deal-making meetings were arranged during the Summit and discussions on potential deals are being followed up by the HKTDC team.

The third International Healthcare Week organised from 15-31 May 2024 to solidify Hong Kong’s role as an innovation and investment hub for global healthcare. As anchor events under the Week, the Asia Summit on Global Health and HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair will be staged concurrently highlighting Hong Kong's strengths in the healthcare sector.

Themed “Innovation．Inclusion．Impact”, the 2024 Summit will bring together policy makers, healthcare experts, business leaders, start-ups and investors from around the world to exchange insights and explore opportunities for collaboration. It will comprise a high-level symposium covering a wide range of topics on global health, healthcare innovations and investment opportunities in healthcare in Asia. A series of thematic sessions focusing on the latest trends in different medical sectors, project pitching and deal-making meetings will also be organised to facilitate business discussions and investment partnerships. InnoHealth Showcase, a dedicated exhibition area for start-ups featuring global healthcare projects and technologies will be staged alongside the Summit.

To showcase and promote the attractiveness and opportunities of Hong Kong as a talent hub to the international community, and bolster the exchanges and cooperation in recruiting talents in the Greater Bay Area, the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region organized the Global Talent Summit • Hong Kong (the Summit) at Hall 3F-3G at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre during 7- 8 May 2024 (Tue – Wed).

Date: 7 - 8 May 2024 (Tue – Wed)

Time: 9:00 - 17:30

Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre，Hall 3F-3G 

The two-day Summit consists of three key components:

• 7 May - The International Talent Forum
• 8 May - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-quality Talent Development Conference
• 7- 8 May - The CareerConnect Expo (The Expo)

The Summit serves as a strategic platform to position Hong Kong as a Global Talent Hub and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience among global experts in the areas of talent attraction and retention. In parallel with the forum and conferences, the Expo highlights Hong Kong's dynamic business landscape, and more than 80 companies, organizations and leading enterprises presented their business aspirations, talent needs and acquisition strategies and connect the talents from varied backgrounds.  For detailed programs, please refer to the Summit’s official webpage: https://events.hkengage.gov.hk/home.

Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) invited our members to attend the HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) and Asian Licensing Conference (ALC), which held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 27-29 April 2024.

HKILS is a flagship licensing event in Asia. It provides a one-stop platform for global licensors and brands to explore business opportunities with licensees, licensing agents and traders from all over the world, while ALC is a thought leadership event for keeping the industry players updated with the latest development of the licensing market, topical trends and opportunities.

In the HKILS and ALC, you would be able to:

• Meet with the representatives from over 500 properties and brands covering various IP categories including arts and culture, animation, character, corporate, entertainment, gaming, lifestyle, sports, etc. under a one-stop platform
• Visit regional pavilions including Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macau, Mainland China, Taiwan and Thailand
• Explore business collaboration with renowned properties and brands including Coca-Cola, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba, GUNDAM, FORMULA 1, League of Legends, McMug & McDull Family, Miffy, Moomin, Monopoly, Netflix, Paddington Bear, Peppa Pig, Porsche, Sesame Street, SPYxFAMILY, Sprite, Tamagotchi, TEKKEN, Transformers, Usagyuuun!!, ULTRAMAN, Palace Museum, National Museum of China and more …
• Gain access to the latest market intelligence by attending the highly anticipated 13th ALC, bringing together licensing professionals from across the globe to share their expertise, insights and innovative strategies with the audience.  The conference will feature a wide array of trending topics, including Beauty in Licensing, Sustainability in Licensing, The Power of New IP Creators and more.

Concurrently held with the HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, you will locate a rich source of business opportunities through cross-sectoral synergies.

Belt and Road Office invited our members to attend the Discover NEOM Hong Kong - Belt and Road Office Talk, which held at The Grand Stair and Exhibition Space, M+, West Kowloon Cultural District, 38 Museum Drive, Kowloon on 20 April 2024.

The theme of the Talk is “Future City Development – Green and Digital”, to be illustrated by NEOM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  We  also invited high-level business executives of Hong Kong enterprises to share their experience in collaboration with NEOM or in the market development in Saudi Arabia.