HKTDC Education & Careers Expo opens this week
Star speakers guide visitors to unlock new opportunities
18 July 2022 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 31st HKTDC Education & Careers Expo will be held from 21 to 24 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), running in parallel with the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks. The four-day expo has attracted more than 780 organisations from 18 countries and regions, including local and foreign educational institutions, consulate general offices from various countries, public organisations and private companies to offer the latest information on education and career prospects. Entry to the event is open to the public free of charge.
More than 90 informative events will be held during the expo, including seminars on further education, career opportunities and working holidays. Various star speakers and industry experts will share their valuable insights and experiences, including Wong Kim-fung, founder of threezero and Chairman of the Hong Kong Brand Toy Association, and two vice chairmen, Howard Chan, founder of Hot Toys, and Kenny Wong, designer of brand toy “Molly” and creative director of Kennyswork. Also appearing are Pinky and Tammy, members of the construction industry’s key opinion leader (KOL) team “Dream Girls”, and Tsang Yip-kiu (Siu Mai) from the popular local TV programme King Maker IV. Education expert and one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons, Principal Chu Tsz-wing, will share on how he brought experiential learning to Hong Kong and offer advice on career planning for students, while Samuel Chan, an expert on education in the United Kingdom, will introduce the British educational system and strategies for applying for schools there.
The expo offers designated zones under two major categories, Education and Careers, giving the public information related to further education and opportunities in the workplace. The Education Zone connects visitors to openings offered by local and international universities and higher education institutions, while consulate general offices will provide information on foreign education. The Careers Zone is organised in collaboration with various recruitment platforms, public organisations and private companies, offering around 2,700 job opportunities with some exhibitors even recruiting onsite. There is also a youth career path planning centre where visitors can get useful advice.
One of the expo’s participating organisations, Y.Elites Association Limited, has invited Qianhai International Liaison Services Limited to introduce Qianhai’s preferential policies for Hong Kong people, covering housing, starting a business, financial support, innovation and technology backing, and household registration. Young people interested in working in cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, especially Qianhai, should not miss this seminar.
Catering to the demand of different industries, the expo will feature a range of career theme days. For the Skilling for the Future: New Technology and New Talents theme day (21 July), co-organiser the Vocational Training Council (VTC) will introduce new technologies and skills, such as geospatial data, Chinese medicine research and art technologies, highlighting more choices for further study, while Electrical & Mechanical Engineering (22 July) has invited industry professionals to share current and future prospects. Professional Development for the Future (23 July) will enrich participants’ knowledge on gerontechnology and digital marketing through a seminar series and Exploring the Construction Industry (24 July) will invite construction professionals to share the career pathway and requirements for working in this field.
The expo will also feature several emerging study hotspots in thematic Education Days, focusing on the European Union, Japan, France and Germany. A series of seminars will present details and characteristics of the education systems in hotspots such as the United States, the UK, Canada and Mainland China.
We cordially invite you or your representative to cover the expo. Details are as follows:
HKTDC Education & Careers Expo Opening Ceremony
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21 July 2022 (Thursday) |
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11am |
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Open Forum (Hall 5FG), Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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Guest of Honour: |
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun |
HKTDC Education & Careers Expo
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21-23 July 2022 (Thursday to Saturday) |
10am-7pm |
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24 July 2022 (Sunday) |
10am-6pm |
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Hall 5FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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Press Registration & Media Centre |
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Media representatives can register for access to the event at the HKTDC Media Centre (G/F, Expo Drive Entrance, HKCEC) by presenting a business card or media identification. |
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Website: https://event.hktdc.com/fair/hkeducationexpo-en/
Event schedule: https://hkeducationexpo.hktdc.com/pdf/2022/events/ECE2022JulyDailyProgram.pdf
Media enquiries
Please contact Impact Communications Company:
Kristi Yim Tel: (852) 9559 9651 Email: kristi.yim@impact-cc.com
Cindy Chung Tel: (852) 9166 0827 Email: cindy.chung@impact-cc.com
HKTDC's Corporate Communication Department:
Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.org
Sam Ho Tel: (852) 2584 4569 Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org