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RISE Conference Hong Kong (8-11 Jul)
The Summit gathers top-notch global and local tech heavyweights to draw insights on how today’s businesses can leverage data-driven innovations to capitalise on the unprecedented opportunities in the connected world.
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Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia (11-13 Jul)
Themed “A lasting Impact”, the Summit will bring together some 300 young leaders and entrepreneurs from across Asia for three days of motivating panels, tech demos, networking, food and music festival.
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Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (16 Jul)
Organised by Cyberport, DELF offers great insights of the thriving e-sports ecosystem from industry landscape, market trends, opportunities and challenges. In addition, Cyberport will launch its brand-new e-sports node at DELF. Visit delf.cyberport.hk for event details and click HERE to sign up for DELF main forum.
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Pocket Gamer & Blockchain Gamer Connects Hong Kong (17-18 Jul)
The largest international mobile games industry event from Europe is heading to Hong Kong for the first time.
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Esports and Music Festival (26-28 Jul)
The hugely popular e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong returns with international and local gamers competing at the 2019 League of Legends International College Cup, CS:GO World Invitational and more. Gaming fans can also try their hand at the latest games and products at the exhibitor booths together with a host of music and entertainment programmes.
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Innovation Summit Asia 2019 (5 Sep)
Organised by The Economist, the Summit will gather innovators, entrepreneurs and more for frank and forward-looking discussions about how and why to build companies that harness the potential of AI.
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Asia Contemporary Art Show (4-7 Oct)
This upcoming 15th edition will present a unique opportunity for art galleries and artists to participate in the largest and longest-running hotel art fair in Asia with more than 2,000 pieces of contemporary art.
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Fine Art Asia (4-7 Oct)
This year Fine Art Asia 2019 and Ink Asia 2019 will be held alongside each other. For the first time, Fine Art Asia collaborates with Masterpiece London, with The Masterpiece Pavilion, comprising exhibiting galleries which widens the scope of offerings on high-quality Western art to the Asian audience.
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NEWS UPDATES
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Expression of Interest in Tendering for WKCD - ACE (Art, Commerce and Exhibitions) Project
West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) is seeking EOIs for the ACE project, which is to include an exhibition centre set in a vibrant downtown art district, a hotel and rental offices together with embedded retail/dining/entertainment (RDE) facilities.
EOI closing date: 12 August 2019. More...
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The Box Opens at West Kowloon Cultural District
The long-awaited contemporary performance venue, The Box, opened in June at the new Freespace facility of the West Kowloon District. Freespace offers a dynamic space for arts and cultural events, and is a new platform for artistic experimentation and exploration with both indoor and outdoor performing venues. Apart from The Box, The Room and The Studio are two multi-purpose spaces designed to be used for creative exchange and artistic collaborations.
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BAFTA Launches Breakthrough Initiative
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is a global identifier and supporter of new talent. This year, BAFTA will support up to five outstanding breakthrough talents. Winners will receive a yearlong programme of support from BAFTA.
Deadline for applications: 5pm (CST), 16 August 2019. More...
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Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2019 – Call for Entries
APIDA is organised by Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA) since 1992. It aims to recognise outstanding interior design projects and designers, and promote professional standards and ethics among interior design practices. APIDA is open to design practices and individuals who have completed projects all over the world.
Submission deadline: 31 July 2019. More...
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HSBC launches GBA+ Technology Fund
HSBC is launching a US$880 million GBA+ Technology Fund focused on supporting fast-growing technology companies in the Greater Bay Area. The fund will provide senior debt financing to high-growth companies in sectors including e-commerce, FinTech, robotics, biotech and healthcare technology.
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Film Industry to be Bolstered
In April, the Government welcomed the Central Authorities’ five relaxation measures to further facilitate the entry of Hong Kong films and film practitioners into the Mainland market:
- remove the restriction on the number of Hong Kong people participating in Mainland film productions
- lift the limit on the percentage of Hong Kong artistes and requirement of Mainland-related plots in films jointly produced by the two places
- waive the fees for establishing co-production projects
- allow Hong Kong films and film practitioners to participate in Mainland film festivals
- allow Hong Kong film companies to apply for incentives for distributing and promoting outstanding Mainland motion pictures and Mainland-Hong Kong co-productions in Hong Kong, Macao and overseas.
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ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement Enters into Force
The ASEAN – Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) enters into force on 11 June 2019, for Hong Kong and five ASEAN Member States, namely, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
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Kai Tak Sports Ground Construction Began
Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie Lam hosted the groundbreaking ceremony on 23 April for the HK$30 billion project. The 28-hectare Kai Tak Sports Park – to be opened in 2023 boasts a 50,000-seat main stadium, a 10,000-seat indoor sports centre, a 5,000-seat public sports ground and other facilities such as a dining cove and retail areas.
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NEW COMPANIES IN TOWN
Adludio
Adludio is the premier advertising platform for delivering premium sensory creative mobile ads, using mobile-first technologies to help brands create memorable campaigns that are designed for the multi-screen generation. Adludio has offices in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore and now Hong Kong.
https://adludio.com/
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Blockchain.News
Blockchain.News is an online news platform not only to provide objective and unbiased news to readers, but also to highlight the impact and true value behind news. The company provides in-depth analysis on articles regarding the current innovations and events, particularly in the blockchain community.
www.blockchain.news
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Eat Creative Hong Kong
Eat Creative is a cross-culture branding and communications agency, providing creative strategy and execution. Born out of Tokyo, the company’s mission is to build immersive brands and craft compelling stories that increase client engagement to Hong Kong and Greater China.
www.eatcreative.jp
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Molzi
Molzi is a rapidly growing global startup based out of the UK and Hong Kong. It comprises e-commerce and marketing specialists enabling consumer brands to grow on Amazon, sell into retail and launch on global marketplaces.
https://molzi.com/
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Soluna Fine Art
A gallery which revitalises the concept of Eastern aesthetics by promoting works that bring traditional value with contemporary interpretations. It showcases established and emerging artists through art exhibitions, fairs, educational programs and multi-disciplinary collaborations.
https://www.solunafineart.com/
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Superstation
Superstation’s core competence is to produce and provide “new experience”, producing demonstration experiment projects, planning concept and business strategies, organising and operating events and international festivals.
https://www.superstation.co.jp/en
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UPCOMING HK EVENTS
International Arts Carnival
5 Jul-18 Aug
Various venues
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Asia Venture Capital Forum
8 Jul
HKEX Connect Hall
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Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer
8-11 Jul
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
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2019 World Choral Conducting Competition
11-15 Jul
Various venues
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International Children's and Youth Film Carnival 2019
12 Jul-11 Aug
Various venues
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2019 World Youth & Children’s Choir Festival – Hong Kong
15-19 Jul
Various venues
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Hong Kong Book Fair 2019
17-23 Jul
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo 2019
17-23 Jul
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong
26-30 Jul
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Beauty & Wellness Expo
15-19 Aug
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Home Delights Expo
15-19 Aug
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Food Expo
15-19 Aug
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong
3-5 Sep
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
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CENTRESTAGE
4-9 Sep
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Sundance Film Festival 2019 Hong Kong
9 Sep-1 Oct
The Metroplex, Kowloon Bay
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Belt and Road Summit
11-12 Sep
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
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CONTACT US
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