EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The 4th TransPacific Entrepreneurial Conference Preparing for the Asia of 2025: How Do We Fit In? December 4, 2017 The Conference offered a broad range of discussions focusing on how businesses are set up and succeed in, Canada, Asia and Hong Kong. Panel discussions also included resources available to help Canadian companies to do business in Hong Kong. Sponsors
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McMillan
Co-Sponsors
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Anthony Behan Foundation InvestHK Velocity Vistra
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Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong & Macao Alberta HKTDC University of Waterloo
Leadership Series: Canadian Institutional Perspectives on Generating Investment Returns February 8, 2018
Launching and Operating a Business Effectively: Understanding the Key Basics at the Early Stage January 30, 2018
The Leadership Series Panel with Canadian Financial Institutions featured insights from Alison Nankivell of BDC Capital, Ted Lee of CPPIB, Iggy Chong of RBC Wealth Management, Olivia Ouyang of OTPP, and Chris Marschall of the Financial Services Committee. A special thank you goes out to PwC for hosting the event.
Jeffrey Broer from the Founder Institute and Xania Wong, founder of JOBDOH talked about how founders or aspiring founders of companies can learn to shape their business concept and start their businesses. Hosted by
The Entrepreneur and Small Business Committee
Canadian Chamber Luncheon with John McCallum, Canadian Ambassador to China Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Attendees heard directly from Ambassador McCallum as he gave an update on the state of Canada-China relations and the latest outcomes following the December 3-7 visit of the Prime Minister Trudeau to China. Sponsors
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Bank of China Bank of Montreal CIBC McMillan
Successful Canadian Women Series: Women in Education February 6, 2018 The Women’s Network with the Education Committee is proud to present the third annual “Our Successful Canadian Women Series”, celebrating Women in Education featuring Dr. Margaret Burnett, Tammie McGee and Annie Ho. Come join us to hear how these Canadian women have contributed to the education scene in Hong Kong over the years, along with a discussion on education. Hosted by
The Women’s Network with the Education Committee Volume 19
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