BIP Asia, World SME Expo, IDT Expo Open Next Week
Special Media Preview of Events on 3 December
27 November 2014 – The fourth edition of the Business of IP Asia (BIP Asia) Forum will run 4-5 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), bringing together more than 2,000 intellectual property owners, buyers and service providers, senior business players and government officials to explore IP opportunities in Asia.
Three Parallel Events
Alongside BIP Asia, the HKTDC World SME Expo and HKTDC Inno Design Tech Expo (IDT Expo) will open 4 December and continue through 6 December. The two expos will feature a range of products and services, latest market intelligence, creative ideas, networking sessions and business opportunities for SMEs.
BIP Asia
BIP Asia is co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government, HKTDC and Hong Kong Design Centre. CY Leung, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, will attend the opening ceremony. Over 80 prominent speakers will take part in plenary and 25 breakout sessions for IP-related business in Asia.
SME Expo
This year’s World SME Expo will focus on franchising opportunities with the Franchising Hall welcoming more than 60 franchise brands from different sectors. The expo also sees the return of the Opportunities Hall and the Solutions Hall. A total of 35 seminars and forums, including the Franchising Summit, are organised for industry leaders and experts from the region to share insights on topics ranging from finance and mobile commerce to global opportunities and mediation services.
Inno Design Tech Expo
At the IDT Expo, Sweden, this year’s Partner Country, will present unique Swedish design and technology excellence under the theme of LIVING DESIGN. The Hong Kong Creative Force Pavilion in the Inspiration Hall will spotlight the offerings of local designers. The event’s Trade Hall will present a wide range of exhibitors covering branding, upgrading strategies and applied technology solutions.
Press Preview
A special press preview of the World SME Expo and Inno Design Tech Expo will be held on 3 December. You or your media representatives are cordially invited to the Press Preview. Details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 3 December
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, HKTDC Media Centre
Host: HKTDC Assistant Executive Director, Raymond Yip
The media can also enjoy a dome projection, “Dome of Future Cities”, within an 11 meter geodesic dome, presented by Jardine Schindler.
Fair Schedule
BIP Asia Forum
Date: 4-5 December (Thursday to Friday)
Hours: 9:30am-6pm
Venue: Hall 5F-G, HKCEC, Wan Chai
World SME Expo & IDT Expo
Date: 4-6 December (Thursday to Saturday)
Hours: 4-5 December: 9:30am-7pm
6 December: 9:30am-6:30pm
Venue: World SME Expo – Hall 1C-E, HKCEC, Wan Chai
IDT Expo – Hall 1A-C and 3D-E, HKCEC, Wan Chai
*IDT Expo Inspiration Hall: Open to public, 4-6 Dec
Trade Hall: Open to trade visitors, 4-5 Dec, and open to public visitors 18 and over on 6 Dec
Press Registration Counter
BIP Asia: Outside Hall 5F-G, HKCEC
World SME Expo & IDT Expo: Harbour Road Entrance (on the way to Hall 1), HKCEC
Media Centre: Expo Entrance, HKCEC
Media may register at either the Press Registration Counter or the Media Centre; please bring working pass and name card.
Fair Websites
BIP Asia Forum: http://www.bipasiaforum.com
World SME Expo: http://www.hktdc.com/worldsmeexpo
IDT Expo: http://www.hktdc.com/innodesigntechexpo
Media Enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC's Corporate Communication Department:
Joe Kainz Tel: (852) 2584 4216 Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org