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13/08/2015

Digital Marketplace Seminar 2015

09:00-18:00
Function Room, Core F, Level 3, Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road
Cantonese
Summary

Latest development in online opportunities and threats for local business, P2P lending, social media sharing, online co-creation and collaboration, success case studies.


Enquiry : Sandy Zeng – (852) 2319 3828 / marketing@hkirc.hk

                Chloe Chan – (852) 2319 3839 / marketing@hkirc.hk

Website: www.hkirc.hk/DigitalMarketplaceSeminar2015

Overview

A FREE MUST-ATTEND full day seminar designed for SMEs!

Powered by the Internet, the Sharing Economy has recently become a significant innovative and economic force. New P2P (peer-to-peer/person-to-person) business models, driven by technology, the internet and innovative ideas have been embraced by the millennial generation, creating great business potential. Given the fact that the Sharing Economy is shaping our future faster than ever before, the big question is whether your company is prepared for the next wave of challenges?

Organised by HKIRC, the 7th Digital Marketplace Seminar (DMP) themed the “Sharing Economy – Opportunities and Threats”, provides an opportunity for local business, SMEs, industry pioneers and participants to exchange views and get first-hand market knowledge. This year, we will discuss the emerging trends of the Sharing Economy, its opportunities and threats and key technological developments driving the marketplace.

 

Topic :

Latest development in online opportunities and threats for local business, P2P lending, social media sharing, online co-creation and collaboration, success case studies. Talks, exhibitions and forums will be organised during the DMP seminar. It is a great opportunity for participants to get ahead of the pack and explore opportunities in the era of the Sharing Economy. 

Agenda

09:15 - 09:45 Reception and Registration
09:45 - 10:00 Opening Speech
  Government Chief Information Officer, OGCIO (TBC)
10:00 - 11:15

Innovations in Lending
Mr Simon LOONG - Founder and CEO, WeLab Ltd. Welend.hk

 

Export-Trade E-commerce Strategy for Sharing Economy
Mr Rick NG - Head of Sales, Alibaba.com Hong Kong Ltd. Alibaba.com.hk

 

Leverage Social Media Sharing to Spur Innovation
Mr Ken CHAN - Managing Director, ICGX Asia Ltd. Icgx.hk

11:15 - 11:40 Coffee Break
11:40 - 12:30

Is Sharing Economy relevant to SMEs?
Mr Antony WONG - Co-founder, Around Technology Ltd. Aroundhub.com.hk

 

Innovate or Adapt? New rules for SMEs to Secure Online Business
Mr Matthew KWAN - Principal Consultant, Adams Company Ltd. Adams.com.hk

12:30 - 13:00 Panel Discussion
13:00 - 14:15 Lunch
14:15 - 15:15

Secret Weapons in Building the Sharing Economy
Ms Xania WONG - Founder and CEO, Jobdoh.com.hk

 

Challenges of Running the Sharing Economy Company: Insider's View
Mr Elliot LEUNG - Founder and CEO, Gaifong (Hong Kong) Ltd.

15:15 - 15:45 Coffee Break
15:45-16:45

Car Sharing – What’s Next for the Sharing Economy?
Ms Joyce KAN - Founding Member, Carshare.hk

 

Creating a StoryWorld - Online Co-creation and Collaboration
Mr Kevin SUNG - Major Coder, Penana Ltd. Penana.com.hk

16:45-17:15

HKIRC New Development
Mr Jonathan SHEA - CEO, HKIRC

16:45-17:45 Panel Discussion
17:45-17:55 Presentation of Souvenirs and Lucky Draw
  (The above is tentative rundown)

 

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Function Room, Core F, Level 3, Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road
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