Be sure to join us for this unique gathering of Atlanta business leaders and entrepreneurs. Gain fresh insight into the world’s fastest growing markets. Learn how to leverage Hong Kong’s numerous advantages to tap into new markets and seize opportunities.Whether you run a small or mid-size company; whether you are in the consumer products or services industry; whether you export or import, or do both; we will offer you important, up-to-the-minute, pertinent information for your business success in Asia!This program spotlights opportunities offered by the Pacific Bridge Initiative, a US-Hong Kong Business Partnership Program. For more information, visit: www.hktdc.com/pacificbridge
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| 09:30 – 09:45 | Hong Kong as an Offshore Renminbi Center – How Does It Help Your China Business?Mr He Guangbei Vice Chairman and Chief Executive, Bank of China (Hong Kong) |
| 09:45 – 10:00 | RMB International Settlement – Opportunities and ChallengesMr Sam Xu Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Ms Geri Thomas State President of Georgia, Atlanta Market President, Bank of America |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Panel Discussion and Q&A |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Coffee Break |
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| 10:30– 10:45 | Hong Kong: An Optimal Distribution Solution for Asia business |
| 10:45 – 11:10 | Presentation byMr Fred Ruggiero Vice-President, Cargo Americas, Cathay PacificMr Gerald Allison (invited) Chairman & CEO, AJC Foods International Representative from Panalpina Group (invited) |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Panel Discussion and Q&A |
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| 11:30 – 11:50 | Hong Kong as a Technology Hub for Entering the Chinese MarketDr Jack Lau Chairman and CEO, Perception Digital Ltd |
| 11:50 – 12:10 | Presentation byMr Ryan A. Schneider Partner, Practice Group Co-Leader, Intellectual Property Troutman Sanders |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion and Q&A |
| 12:30 – 12:35 | U.S. Commercial Service: Helping Companies in Hong Kong and BeyondMr Donald Nay Director, Atlanta Export Assistance Center, U.S. Commercial Service |
| 12:35 – 12:40 | Closing Remarks by the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta |
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| 13:30 – 13:50 | Special Address by Mr Michael Bryan Vice President and Senior Economist, Research Department, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta |
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8:15am (Registration) 9:00am – 2:00pm (Seminar + Luncheon) |
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The Carter Center One Copenhill 453 Freedom Parkway Atlanta, GA 30307 |
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HKTDC – New York Office
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