HKECIA Annual Conference and Annual Dinner 2024 on 31 May 2024
11 March 2024
Thanks for joining the HKECIA Annual Conference and Annual Dinner to celebrate an early Global Exhibitions Day and longstanding connections in the exhibition communities at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai. Hope you enjoy the stellar occasion to catch up with old friends, network, hear from our thought leaders, enjoy the wine and dine night!
Please find the programme rundown as follows. You can also download the live photos by scanning the QR code at the back of your badge.
| Time | Tentative Programme Rundown |
| 14:45-15:15 | Annual General Meeting (Full Members Only)* |
| 14:15-15:45 | Executive Committee Meeting (Executive Committee Members only) |
| 15:30 | Conference Registration |
| 15:30-16:00 | Admission into Meeting Room N106-N108, Level 1, HKCEC |
| 16:00-16:05 | Welcome Remarks – Mr Stuart Bailey, Chairman of HKECIA |
| 16:05-16:35 | Hong Kong’s Economy and Trade – Opportunities for the Exhibition and Tourism Industry – Mr Patrick Yeung, Chief Executive Officer, The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce – Q&A session |
| 16:35-17:05 | Swire Pacific’s Ongoing Journey Towards Sustainability – Mr Mark Harper, Group Head of Sustainability,John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited – Q&A session |
| 17:05-17:35 | Digital Economy as a New Source of Growth for Belt and Road – The Honourable Duncan CHIU, Legislative Council Member, Technology & Innovation Constituency – Q&A session |
| 17:35-18:00 | The Next Frontier: Generative AI-Driven Innovations in the Convention Industry – Prof. Andy Chun, Adjunct Professor, City University of Hong Kong – Q&A session |
| 18:00-19:00 | Cocktail Reception (Foyer) |
| 18:00 | Dinner Registration (Reception, N101) |
| 18:40-18:55 | Guest Admission into Meeting Room N101 |
| 19:00-19:02 | Welcome Note by Mr Stuart Bailey, Chairman of HKECIA |
| 19:02-19:07 | Opening Speech by Guest of Honour – Mr YAU Ying Wah, Algernon, JP Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, HKSAR Government |
| 19:07-19:17 | Toasting & Group Photo with Mr Algernon Yau, JP (Executive Committee Members) |
| 19:17-19:20 | HKTB “Hong Kong, Where You Can Achieve More” Video |
| 19:20-19:30 | Chairman’s Report by Mr Stuart Bailey, Chairman of HKECIA |
| 19:30 | Dinner Starts (buffet style) |
| 20:00-20:10 | Performance |
| 20:45 | Games |
| 21:00 | Lucky Draw |
| 21:30 | Program Ends |
Organiser:
HKECIA Annual Conference & Annual Dinner 2024 Organising Committee (by alphabetical order)
