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HKTDC - INVITATION TO ASIAN FINANCIAL FORUM 2023 (11-12 JAN, 2023)
The 16th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), which is Co-organized by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council under the theme of Accelerating Transformation: Impact ∙ Inclusion ∙ Innovation will be scheduled on 11th and 12th January 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The next AFF will introduce a brand-new series Global Spectrum, which focuses action-oriented discussions to address topical issues from the aspect of the financial services industry, such as energy transition, healthcare investment, trade and supply chain etc.
The revamped Dialogues for Tomorrow series now targets the most innovative thought leaders, mapping out visionary business ideas and futuristic technological development roadmap with focuses on food-tech, metaverse and aerospace exploration.
The key focus areas include:
- Global Economic Outlook
- RCEP Opportunities (NEW!)
- Asset & Wealth Management
- Insurance & Risk Management
- ESG & Sustainability (such as Green finance)
- Philanthropy & Impact Investing
- Family Office Ecosystem
- Cloud & Sustainability
- DeFi & Digital Assets
A variety of innovations and next-gen business ideas from financial institutions, technology firms and startups will be on display as online exhibitions, covering fintech, blockchain and many more.
AFF Deal Flow and InnoVenture Salon will return for you to arrange virtual meetings with worldwide investors, project owners and startup founders according to your business needs, obtain in-depth understanding of selected opportunities through presentation and pitching sessions, and understand the latest industry trends through startup clinics and meetups with regulators.
The details of the meeting sessions are follows:
- Date: 11 - 12 January 2023 (Wed - Thu): On-site
13 (Friday) , 16 – 17 January 2023 (Mon-Tue): Online (Remote)
- Format: Hybrid format / Physical at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Language: English
• Online Registration: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en
For physical attendance: please kindly contact us to get complimentary pass F.I.F.S
DEAL FLOW Registration: https://www.affdealflow.hk/ (For uploading your projects to call for investment)
• For inbound persons’ arrangements, please visit: https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html and contact Ms. Jennifer Giang [email protected] for the complimentary code to attend in person.
• Deadline for registration: 23 December, 2023
Should you need further information please feel free to contact HKTDC_Ms. Jennifer Giang email: [email protected] and Cc email: HKBAV Secretariat at [email protected]
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