“Hong Kong: America’s Bridge to Asian Growth” Business Seminar
October 4, 2012

The Carter Center, Atlanta

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

8:15 – 09:00 Registration - http://info.hktdc.com/dm/CP1070585/index_en.html

09:00 – 09:10 Opening Remarks
Mr Kwanza Hall
City Councilman

09:10 – 09:30 Keynote Speech
Ms Margaret Fong
Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
“Think Asia, Think Hong Kong”
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)

09:30 – 09:45

09:45 – 09:55 RMB International Settlement – Opportunities and Challenges
Mr Sam Xu
Executive Director, J.P. Morgan Treasury Services, New York

10:05 – 10:20 Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderated by: Mr Henry Yu
Managing Director & Regional Manager-Asia Global Financial Institutions, Fifth Third Bank

10:20 – 10:30 Coffee Break

09:30-10:30 Panel Discussion I – Financial Services

09:55 – 10:05 Hong Kong as an International Financial Center
Ms Lori Clos Fisher
Senior Vice President, Product Training & Communications, Bank of America

10:30– 10:40 Hong Kong: An Optimal Distribution Solution for Asia business
Mr Fred Ruggiero
Vice-President, Cargo Americas, Cathay Pacific

10:40 – 10:50 Panalpina: From Huntsville to Hong Kong
Mr Michael Wills
Regional Head of Marketing and Sales for the America’s (North and South America), Panalpina Inc.

11:00– 11:25 Panel Discussion and Q&A
Mr Trevor Williams
Editor, Global Atlanta
Moderated by:

10:30-11:25 Panel Discussion II – Logistics Services
Mr Mark Michaels
Chief Commercial Officer - Damco North America

10:50 – 11:00 Hong Kong: A Key in Your Supply Chain
Hong Kong as a Technology Hub for Entering the Chinese Market
Dr Jack Lau
Chairman and CEO, Perception Digital Ltd

11:25 – 11:45

11:45 – 11:55 Intellectual Property Protection in China and Hong Kong
Mr Richard Rimer
Associate, Intellectual Property Group, Troutman Sanders
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderated by:

11:55 – 12:15
Mr Trevor Williams
Editor, Global Atlanta
12:15 – 12:25 Helping Companies in Hong Kong and Beyond
Mr Donald Nay
Director, Atlanta Export Assistance Center, U.S. Commercial Service

12:25 – 12:30 Closing Remarks
Mr William Ramsey
President, Hong Kong Association of Atlanta

11:25 – 12:30 Panel Discussion III – Technology and Innovation
Date October 4, 2012 (Thursday)

8:15am (Registration)

9:00am - 2:00pm (Seminar + Luncheon)
Time

The Carter Center
One Copenhill
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307
Venue
Inquiries HKTDC – New York Office
Tel: 212-8388688
Fax: 212-8388941
Email: new.york.office@hktdc.org
Website: www.hktdc.com
Supporting
Organizations
Media Partner
Event Details

Organizer
Special Address by
Mr Michael Bryan
Vice President and Senior Economist, Research Department, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
13:15 – 13:30
12:30 – 14:00 Luncheon with Special Address