HKIAC Supporting Events

HKTDC is piloting a new SME support initiative called “T-box”, short for Transformation Sandbox, a free 3-month programme that helps SMEs upgrade and transform their businesses. Any HK-registered company can apply and choose from our 4 transformation goals: branding, e-commerce, manufacturing/supply chain relocation or new market development. TDC support staff will recommend relevant training workshops, individual advisors, provide market and funding info and help companies access business opportunities.

For registration and more details, please click here.

Join Neil Kaplan CBE QC SBS, virtually, in Melbourne, as he interviews leading figures in international arbitration and beyond, from around the world, with Chiann Bao as the master of ceremonies.

The live webinars explore the careers and personal stories of Neil Kaplan's guests. Expect light banter and searching questions, against the backdrop of some of the most pressing issues of the day.

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• Prof. Doug Jones, on 4 May
• Justin D'Agostino, on 18 May
• Discssion with Prof. Doug Jones, John Lancaster, Wendy MacLaughlin, Ian Mclntyre and Jon Prudhoe, on 25 May

For more information and registration, please click here.

The webinar will be focusing on Hong Kong's preponderant role as a leading global financial centre and international legal hub, 'Why Invest in Hong Kong: Current Opportunities' sets out to examine the strengths and challenges of Hong Kong is and will continue to be a hub for internaional inbound and out bound investments.

Eminent experts in the legal and business fields will bring to the fore the core strenfths of Hong Kong such as its legal and regulatory framework and the free flow of captial. Speakers will also delierate on opportunities in direct investment and capital markets coupled with Hong Kong's unique position in the Greater Bay Area that make Hong Kong an attractive investment hub in the region.

For more information and registration, please click here.

On 25-26 May 2021, CIS Arbitration Forum will bring together leading practitioners, academics and arbitrators to discuss some of the most challenging problems which lawyers face in disputes related to Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other countries of the CIS region. Baiju Vasani from Ivanyan and Partners and Ekaterina Kudelich from Ministry of Justice of Russia will deliver keynotes.

Four panels will feature recognised experts presenting their views and answering questions from the audience.

• The first panel will feature practitioners from several jurisdictions who will give an update on the most recent legislative changes and trends related to commercial and investor-state arbitration and court practice involving foreign parties.
• The second panel will examine Soviet and intra-CIS BITs, an often unexplored opportunity which the parties are increasingly using to establish jurisdiction of tribunals.
• The topics discussed will include the application of Soviet BITs to former Soviet Republics, arbitration under Eurasian Economic Community treaties, the applicability of the Energy Charter Treaty to intra-CIS disputes.
• The third panel will focus on sanctions how they affect dispute resolution in international arbitration and domestic proceedings.
• The fourth panel will discuss law and practice related to the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and judgments in key jurisdictions.

The conference is an opportunity to stay on top of the most recent developments related to the region, to establish new connections and demonstrate expertise.

For registration and more details, please click here.

MFP 2021 will be held virtually on 28 May 2021 (Friday). This year, the theme is "Mediate First: Anchoring the Future". The event comprises a full day forum ("Forum") and our "Mediate First" Pledge Ceremony ("Ceremony").

The three thematic panel sessions of the Forum will focus on the use of mediation to resolve disputes arising from private wealth management, healthcare and employees' compensation claims. We hope to attract audience, particularly from these three sectors, who wish to learn about the latest development of mediation to join the Forum to exchange views on these subject. The tentative programme for the MFP 2021 is attached for your information.

The Forum will be followed by the "Mediate First" Pledge Ceremony with a virtual networking session for representatives of businesses and organisations as well as mediation stakeholders to meet and network online. The Ceremony will include the "Mediate First" Pledge Star Logo Award Presentation Ceremony for existing pledgees and the Signing Ceremony of the "Mediate First" Pledge for our new pledgees.

Date: 28 May 2021 (Friday)

Venue: Former French Mission Building

Language: English, Cantonese and Putonghua

For registration and more details, please click here.

HKICS 22nd Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (Online Conference)

The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS) is delighted to present the 22nd Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU 2021) on Friday 11 June 2021. This signature event of the Institute provides a compelling forum on a myriad of governance-related issues, encompassing a well-curated mix of talks that aim to address the latest corporate and regulatory developments. These talks are led by industry professionals and representatives from the HKSAR Government and the regulatory bodies, including the Companies Registry, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong and the Securities and Futures Commission.

Date: 11 June 2021 (Friday)

Time: 09:15 -17:45 (Hong Kong Time)

Platform: Zoom

For registration and more details, please click here.

Increasing international investment, the proliferation of international investment treaties and contracts have contributed to the development of international law that defines obligations between host States and foreign investors and refers to internationalized arbitration procedures for resolving related disputes. The FDI Moot addresses such investment disputes.

For registration and other details, please click here. For any additional enquiries, please email to: fdimoot@kcab.or.kr.