Tag: Trade Shows

HKTDC launches brand-new exhibition model EXHIBITION+

HONG KONG, Jun 28, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – International trade fairs and sourcing modes have seen dramatic changes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the organisers of many physical exhibitions and seminars taking a new digitised or hybrid path. To assist enterprises in adapting to the new normal, and help them stay closely connected to international buyers, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is launching the brand-new hybrid exhibition model EXHIBITION+ to strengthen its exhibition platform. Meanwhile, the HKTDC International Sourcing Show runs from 5 to 8 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Exhibitors and buyers at the event will be among the first to enjoy the smart business-matching platform, Click2Match, to actively assist them in seizing business opportunities.
HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong introduced the newly launched exhibition model EXHIBITION+ at a press briefing today, while Zuri Jewelry Company Ltd Director Victor Yiu (L) and Chit Tat Clock & Watch Co Ltd General Manager Philip Lau (R) shared their successful experiences using the Click2Match platform.

The physical HKTDC International Sourcing Show will run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5 to 8 July. Exhibitors and buyers can use the smart business-matching platform, Click2Match, from 5 to 15 July to connect with global buyers. The photo shows the 2021 HKTDC Lifestyle Sourcing Show.


HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong said: "The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on Hong Kong's economy and particularly on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Amid the ongoing pandemic and geopolitical tensions, many enterprises have sought support from policies and aid packages to help them ride out the storm. From March 2020, the HKTDC adjusted quickly to the new reality, moving its various physical fairs, large-scale seminars and business-matching meetings to online platforms, striving to continue connecting local businesses with international buyers and offering various kinds of support. Now, the Council is launching EXHIBITION+ to help enterprises get better familiarised with digital platforms and capture online-to-offline international opportunities around the clock."

More than 90% of buyers have used online sourcing platforms

According to a recent buyer survey conducted by the HKTDC, which interviewed 600 international buyers from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, Australia, Europe, Mainland China and the United States, most respondents (93%) had used online sourcing platforms, and over 85% had participated in virtual fairs to meet their sourcing needs. The majority of respondents said they would be willing to conduct sourcing through physical fairs (63%) or hybrid fairs (59%) once travel restrictions are lifted. The survey findings revealed that in the future, physical and online-to-offline integrated fairs could complement each other. (Key survey findings are shown in the appendix below.)

EXHIBITION+ reinvents trade fairs to serve businesses anytime, anywhere

EXHIBITION+ comprises four key exhibition elements, including HKTDC-organised physical fairs, the smart business-matching platform Click2Match, online-to-offline seminars under the Intelligence Hub, and the hktdc.com Sourcing platform, to provide round-the-clock services that boost the flexibility and effectiveness of business promotion for SMEs and offer benefits such as extended fair periods, expanded platforms and enhanced opportunities. EXHIBITION+ extends face-to-face interactions from physical exhibitions to an online smart business-matching platform to help enterprises connect with business partners proactively. As always, the HKTDC's 50 global offices will actively recruit international buyers, while its business-matching specialists will match suitable exhibitors according to buyers' sourcing demands, and arrange online and offline meetings to facilitate business cooperation.

Experience a unique business journey

With EXHIBITION+, exhibitors can start displaying their products to buyers on the fair website one month before the physical fair, while buyers can browse for products and shortlist exhibitors. One week before the physical fair, both buyers and exhibitors can actively search for business targets through the Click2Match platform, check out AI-recommended leads and send meeting requests. During the physical fair, they can meet at the fairground or online via Click2Match, while further online meetings can be scheduled and conducted up to one week after the fair. Exhibitors can still receive sourcing enquiries from buyers up to one month after the fair.

Click2Match connects suppliers with global buyers in a click

Smart business-matching platform Click2Match is built on the HKTDC's extensive database to greatly enhance the accuracy of smart matching through AI and big data analytics. Compared to physical exhibitions, where exhibitors typically need to wait for buyers to visit their booths, Click2Match enables them to actively search for suitable buyers and arrange meetings with global buyers. The platform features meeting scheduling, video conferencing, instant messaging, message translation (up to 14 languages), and file-sharing functions to facilitate easy communication between buyers and suppliers.

Fair attendees need just one account to seamlessly connect to the various HKTDC online platforms, allowing them to navigate between fair websites, Click2Match, hktdc.com Sourcing and the HKTDC Marketplace App anytime and anywhere. In addition, a series of online and offline seminars and conferences will be hosted during exhibition periods, helping attendees tap into the latest market trends by attending activities in person or watching via livestreaming or playback.

Some exhibitors were given prior access to use the Click2Match platform in March. One of the exhibitors, Zuri Jewelry Company Ltd Director Victor Yiu, said the platform is very user-friendly. "We can even check buyers' information before the fair and understand their sourcing demands, allowing us to better prepare for meetings and select the right products for buyers," Mr Yiu said. Another exhibitor, Chit Tat Clock & Watch Co Ltd General Manager Philip Lau, said he is using Click2Match to actively search for overseas buyers. "We will keep track of AI-recommended leads, look at their sourcing demands and schedule meetings in advance, hoping to increase the chance of orders being placed."

hktdc.com Sourcing helps explore blue ocean opportunities

As an extension of the physical fairs, hktdc.com Sourcing provides a trusted year-round online promotional platform. In addition to connecting with buyers at physical fairs, exhibitors can also seek out potential buyers in unexplored blue ocean markets, such as those specialising in online sourcing and overseas buyers that are unable to visit fairs. The platform shows exhibitors' profiles, along with a comprehensive overview of their products and services, increasing their exposure to buyers. The HKTDC recently added a "Request for Quotation" (RFQ) service to the platform, collecting sourcing requests from quality and reliable buyers and helping suppliers to seize every opportunity.

Comprehensive support to help SMEs' transformation

To comprehensively facilitate SMEs to upgrade and transform their business, and to help them maintain their competitiveness, the HKTDC offers a series of platforms and services, including the Digital Academy and E-Tailing Academy, providing professional training related to e-commerce and digital business. The Council also collaborates with major technological enterprises to provide cost-effective e-commerce, digital marketing and enterprise resources planning for SMEs.

T-box helps SMEs create business opportunities

Transformation Sandbox (T-box) is a three-month programme initiated by the HKTDC to promote SMEs' business upgrading and transformation, catering to their needs in the areas of branding, e-commerce, manufacturing and supply chain solutions and exploring new markets. The programme provides advisory services, workshops and government-funding information, helping enterprises to navigate trends, enhance techniques and expand their business network. T-box has attracted more than 2,000 SMEs to join since its launch. The HKTDC will step up its efforts to assist Hong Kong's SMEs in further developing overseas markets through a series of activities. These include liaising with Hong Kong business associations around the world and providing training, group consultations and exchanges with trade committees from foreign chambers of commerce or consulates to join HKTDC's overseas events, helping to build commercial connections and arrange business matching.

The HKTDC also strives to support SMEs in exploring business opportunities in other mature or new markets, including continuous support for Hong Kong companies in developing business in the ASEAN bloc and reinforcing the HKTDC's flagship overseas promotional events. For example, the "Think Business, Think Hong Kong" event will be enhanced with online-to-offline promotional platforms, offering a continuous business matching service along with an SME support scheme and various training activities, helping Hong Kong companies to connect with global enterprises and seize business opportunities in a more effective way.

Physical International Sourcing Show runs in parallel with online Click2Match

The upcoming HKTDC International Sourcing Show brings together seven trade fairs, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronic Fair (Spring Edition), HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Hong Kong Houseware Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week, HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles & Furnishing Fair, and the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, attracting over 1,700 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions with more than 83,000 products. The physical edition will be held from 5 to 8 July in the format of display showcases. Exhibitors and buyers who cannot join due to international travel restrictions can stay connected through Click2Match, the smart business-matching platform of EXHIBITION+, from 5 to 15 July.

Four themed categories display a variety of products

Themed "Smarter Sourcing – Better Living", the International Sourcing Show will highlight a broad range of quality lifestyle products under four main categories, namely Healthy Living, Smart Living, Stylish Living and Sustainable Living. Highlighted products include the TiO2 table lamp, which features 24/7 antibacterial, antivirus, and air purification functions; smart cycling glasses that combine micro-lens, micro-display and thin-film encapsulation Internet of Things (IoT) technologies; and a wireless "lapstation" bag combining wireless charging and workstation, with heat ventilation and water-resistant design.

Seminars share marketing strategies and innovative technology applications

A host of seminars will be held during the show covering hot topics such as digital and social media marketing strategies, testing and qualification services for textiles and shoe production supply chains, the aesthetics of scientific design research, IoT innovation beyond the home, and an introduction to the government's Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund). There will also be networking sessions, assisting enterprises to stay connected and expand business opportunities.

Main survey findings from "B2B Online Sourcing: A Buyer Behaviour Study Towards Recovery"

Buyers who used online sourcing platforms in the past 12 months
– Yes 93%
– No 7%

Buyers who joined virtual fairs in the past 12 months
– Yes 85.5%
– No 14.5%

Buyers' sourcing preferences in post-COVID-19 era
– Physical fairs 63%
– Hybrid fairs 59%
– Virtual fairs 37%
– Online sourcing platforms 21%

2022 International Sourcing Show Details

Date and time (physical fair): 5-7 July (Tue to Thu) 10am-6pm, 8 July (Fri) 10am-5pm
Opening period for Click2Match platform: 5-15 July
Venue (physical fair): Hall 1C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Exhibition covered:
– Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition)
– Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition)
– Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair
– Hong Kong Houseware Fair
– Hong Kong Fashion Week
– Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair
– Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair (co-organised with CIEC Exhibition Company [HK) Limited)
International Sourcing Show website: https://isshow.hktdc.com/

Related website
– hktdc.com Sourcing: https://sourcing.hktdc.com/
– HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/
– Photo download: https://bit.ly/3HYyQUN

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

Media enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org
Agnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org

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32nd annual Hong Kong Book Fair returns on 20 July

HONG KONG, Jun 24, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 20 to 26 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Tickets will open for sale on 27 June while online registration for seminars opens today (24 June), offering a wide range of stimulating and thought-provoking events for Hong Kong's booklovers.
The 32nd annual HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair returns on 20 July. The theme of this year's fair is "History and City Literature", with the tagline "Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong". The HKTDC will introduce celebrated authors and their outstanding works to Hong Kong's booklovers, sharing the joy of reading with the public. The picture shows scenes from last year's Book Fair.


As one of the celebration events for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the HKTDC has invited renowned authors to host and participate in seminars and cultural events. The Book Fair will run in parallel with the 5th HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and 2nd HKTDC World of Snacks, giving visitors the chance to enjoy three very different experiences with a single ticket.

Theme of the year: "History and City Literature"

The theme of this year's Book Fair is "History and City Literature", with the tagline "Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong". The HKTDC will introduce celebrated authors and their outstanding works to booklovers, giving them a deeper understanding of Hong Kong's historical and cultural development and promoting the joy of reading among the public. Thematic exhibitions titled "History Writers" and "City Literature" will be featured at the Art Gallery, allowing visitors to savour Hong Kong's unique story through literature and arts. Two other exhibitions, "Tastes of Hong Kong" and "Hong Kong Architecture", will offer different perspectives on the city's lifestyle and culture through collections and artworks.

The "Eight Seminar Series" is one of the highlights at the Book Fair. This year's topics include "Stories of Hong Kong", "Renowned Writers", "English and International Reading", "World of Knowledge", "Children and Youth Reading", "Lifestyle", "Hong Kong Cultural and Historical", and "Personal Development and Spiritual Growth". Meanwhile, the always popular "Storytelling by Celebrities" series will invite star speakers to share inspirational stories with children.

Diverse experiences at Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks

This year's Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo will cover eight thematic zones and bring together a wide range of sports and leisure brands, products and experiences, along with a number of free trials for visitors to enjoy. World of Snacks, meanwhile, features six thematic zones and will offer more than 1,000 tasty treats from across the globe, including Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Germany, Australia, Greece and Spain.

Online registration for the Book Fair's seminars opens today and is free of charge on a first-come-first-served basis. Please visit www.hkbookfair.com to reserve a spot. Tickets for the fair will open for sale on 27 June – find more details in the appendix below.

The HKTDC's Cultural Salon Press Conference will be held in early July to provide more information on the Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks. Details of the Art Gallery thematic exhibitions will be provided with the author line-up for the "Eight Seminar Series" and other cultural activities. Featured events and activities from the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will also be covered. Meanwhile, the HKTDC Education & Career Expo will run alongside the three events from 21 to 24 July. Details will be announced in due course.

Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
* See https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en/pressrelease/detail/20358/

Photo Download: https://bit.ly/3QJpmkk

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

Media enquiries

Hong Kong Book Fair

HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Clementine Cheung, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.org
Sunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org
Sam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org

Yuan Tung Financial Relations:
Agnes Yiu, Tel: +852 3428 5690, Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hk
Hing-Fung Wong, Tel: +852 3428 3122, Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hk

Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of Snacks

HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Frankie Leung, Tel: +852 2584 4298, Email: frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.org

Yuan Tung Financial Relations:
Tiffany Leung, Tel: +852 3428 2361, Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hk

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SMEStreet GameChangers Forum 2022 to be Inaugurated on World MSME Day

SMEStreet Foundation with the support from MSME Ministry, Govt of India, EDII- Ahmedabad, NSIC is excited to introduce SMEStreet GameChangers Forum 2022 is set to start on Theme of Acknowledging Role of Indian MSMEs in 5 Trillion Dollar Economy Chase

NEW DELHI, June 22, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – While the nation is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav this year, this World MSME Day, We are excited to bring this year’s season of SMEStreet Game Changers Forum. As you know, we, at SMEStreet is working in the area of MSMEs’ upliftment and development since 2014. Our aim is to ensure an optimised contribution of MSMEs in developing the Economy. This year, the core theme of SMEStreet Game Changers Forum 2022 is acknowledging the Role of MSMEs in chasing the Target of 5 Trillion Dollar Economy.

In this bid, we are conducting the inaugural webinar of the SMEStreet GameChnagers Forum 2022 on June 27th 2022 at 4:30 PM. These webinars will focus on highlighting opportunities for MSMEs which can help MSMEs maximise their Contribution to the Chase of 5 Trillion Dollar Economy Target.

Chief Guest of the Inaugural Session of SMEStreet GameChangers Forum 2022 will be Shri BB Swain, Secretary, MSME Ministry, Government of India. He will speak on his ministry’s vision and plan for Indian MSMEs in achieving next-level economic growth and build a strong momentum towards PM Shri Narendra Modi’s Vision of India, which is an economic leader for the world and becoming a 5 Trillion Dollar Economy.

And we at SMEStreet are committed to making the best out of every single opportunity to recognise the MSMEs’ Potential and contribute in making the MSME ecosystem proactively for MSME Development through knowledge sharing.

“MSMEs in India are at a very critical period. We have witnessed which we never wanted to see in our lives in the COVID era. But, now, the demand of the time is to look beyond the challenges and move ahead. Explore opportunities and evaluate every single possibility which can make your business a better one. With this initiative we aim to highlight and acknowledge contemporary trends and opportunities that are existing for the MSME sector. The entire activity of SMEStreet Game Changers 2022 will add to the previous two-years of game changing activity for bringing a positive curve into MSMEs’ growth story,” says Faiz Askari, Founder and Editor of SMEStreet.

SMEStreet GameChangers Forum 2022

The Forum is aimed to highlight, showcase and recognize the potential of the Indian MSMEs and for the Indian MSMEs. An interactive showcase of knowledge and networking for MSMEs will emphasize opportunities and explain the roadmap to achieve those opportunities.

In this initiative, we will highlight and showcase opportunities for MSMEs to explore growth which will not just transform their respective businesses but also make their contribution in making India- A Truly a World Leading Nation from the perspective of MSMEs Landscape.

Key Supporting Agencies and Organizations

  • Ministry of MSME, Govt of India
  • NSIC
  • Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad
  • Lexcomply
  • SMEStreet Foundation
  • Almond-Virtex

Global Organizations Supporting SMEStreet GameChangers 2022

  • UNISMO, Bahrain
  • AASGON, Africa- Europe
  • United Nations Global Compact
  • GGIS, United Kingdom

Key Activities at SMEStreet GameChangers Forum 2022

  • Series of Webinars
  • SMEStreet Report: Industry 4.0 Among Indian MSMEs
  • Podcasts
  • Thought-Provoking Articles
  • MSME Success Stories
  • Opportunity Showcase for Startups

The Impact

Over 3.5 Million CXOs from MSMEs are expected to witness this event series through various digital media platforms including SMEStreet.in

Live Streaming on SMEStreet.in

Facebook – facebook.com/smestreet.in

Youtube – SMEStreet ViewPoint

Social Media Broadcast at 1600 Hrs (4:30 PM IST) on

Monday, June 27th 2022

About SMEStreet GameChangers Forum 2021

Started in 2020 after the COVID outbreak, SMEStreet GameChangers Forum is a campaign to recognise the influencers who contributed a strong, proactive and smart strategy in pursuit of growth. SMEStreet featured SMEStreet GameChangers 2020 List naming Union Minister MSME, Shri Nitin J Gadkari And UP’s MSME Minister Shri Siddharth Nath Singh among India’s key influencers (GameChangers) who contributed significantly in transforming the pandemic crisis into an opportunity for MSMEs to fightback from COVID.

The SMEStreet GameChangers Forum 2021 witnessed Union Minister, Hon’ble Shri Nitin J Gadkari as the Chief Guest and Governor of Kerala, Hon’ble Shri Arif Mohammad Khan as the Guest of Honour of the SMEStreet GameChangers Forum 2021 on June 19th 2021.

The list of personalities includes Shri Nitin Gadkari, MSME Minister, Govt. of India, Shri Siddharth Nath Singh, MSME Minister for Uttar Pradesh Govt., Mr. Vinai K Saxena Chairman of KVIC/ (Now Lt. Governor of Delhi), Shri Abhishek Singh, CEO MyGov, Mr. Nikhil Arora Managing Director of GoDaddy, Shri Arun Kumar Jha, DG NPC and Mr. Tejas Goenka of Tally Solutions are among top listed Game Changers of SMEStreet GameChanger 2020 List.

About the Inaugural of SMEStreet GameChangers Forum 2021

SMEStreet GameChangers Forum Inaugural Session on June 15 2021

Key Highlights of the Inaugural Session of SMEStreet GameChangers Forum

  • Union MSME Minister, Hon’ble Shri Nitin Gadkari delivered Special Keynote Session
  • Governor of Kerala, Hon’ble Shri Arif Mohammad Khan delivered a Special Inaugural Address on MSME Entrepreneur Motivation.
  • Shri BB Swain, Secretary MSME participated and delivered his vision & Plan for MSME development.
  • Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari made a remarkable Announcement of Easing out the MSME Registration Process at the SMEStreet GameChangers Forum.
  • Distinguished Industry Leaders Participated in the Event.

Youtube Link: youtu.be/2t99VxqGgyE

About SMEStreet

Started in 2014, SMEStreet is an ecosystem for MSMEs and Startups which are aiming to grow to the next level. This knowledge driven platform is beyond just a media, it aims to highlight opportunities that are existing for small businesses and it also provides a guided approach for MSMEs to chase and capitalize those opportunities.
For more information, contact:Faiz@smestreet.in
+91-9871762630



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DX Leaders Strategy Forum Goes Hybrid in PH

MANILA, Jun 21, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – EDX Pte. Ltd. will host DX Leaders Strategy Forum Philippines 2022, taking place at Diamond Hotel Philippines on August 24 and online on August 25, featuring 40+ international and local speakers and facilitators.


EDX Pte. Ltd. is proud to bring its DX Leaders Strategy Forum to the Philippines for the first time. DX Leaders Strategy Forum Philippines 2022 will open opportunities for collaborative discussions and effective learning and application of digital and operational strategies to uplift the digital landscape of the country. Initial list of speakers will be Francisco Castillo of Maynilad Water Services, Inc., LCol. Francel Margareth Padilla-Taborlupa of Philippine Army, Chito Jacinto of ISACA Manila, Marlon Sorongon of Maybank Philippines | Maybank NY, Dennis Crimen of Philippines Airasia, Paul John Pena of the Senate of the Philippines, and Lito Villanueva of RCBC.

EDXchange sessions on relevant subjects such as modern data technologies, hybrid IT, cloud migration, future-proofing IT infrastructures, cybersecurity in a hybrid environment, zero-trust security, and AI-driven automation in a hybrid workplace can be expected.

The two-day hybrid event is solely open to business decision makers and influencers who have been invited. EDX Pte. Ltd. is seeking CxOs, SVPs and VPs of Technology and Digital Transformation, as well as Heads of IT Operations from the top 100 firms in the Philippines. Invitations can be requested at https://philippines2022.edxevents.com/request-invitation/.

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ESI Singapore agenda and speakers revealed including PSG, Crypto.com Capital, ONE Esports and Mineski Global

Singapore, June 21, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – B2B esports events and media company Esports Insider is excited to reveal the agenda and full lineup of speakers for our international two-day esports business conference – ESI Singapore.

The event, which is co-hosted with Singapore-based Esports marketing agency, REDD+E, takes place on 6-7th July. As ESI’S first in-person event in the APAC region, the conference will provide delegates with two days of world leading sessions from industry leaders both within the region and from around the world, and valuable face to face networking opportunities.

Speakers from the likes of AFC Ajax, MOONTON, PSG, Crypto.com Capital, Mineski, GRID, Galaxy Racer, EVOS, Bayes, Ampverse and more will grace #ESISG with their presence and ensure the stage is chokablok with knowledge and insight across the two days.

“With more and more activities ramping up and more professional esports events taking place, the industry sentiment is certainly looking positive for Asia’s esport”, said Yip Ren Kai, Managing Director & Co-founder of Redd+E .

“As the co-host of this industry showcase, we’re really excited to be able to see top industry leaders coming together to share on the outlook of esports in Asia, and bring world-class actions to the growing vibrant esports community.”

Held at Singapore’s historic CHIJMES Hall, ESI Singapore will include a unique programme of content with over 40 biggest names in esports including C-Levels and executives who will be joining the panels to discuss a number of topics, on everything from commercialisation and partnerships, to esports’ unique place in the South East Asian ecosystem, crossover industries including blockchain and Web3; and many more.

The agenda, which can be viewed in full here, includes:

Day 1 – 6th July

  • Professional Esports Games In The Global Arena – A Successful Blueprint For The Future Of Events In Asia
    • Speakers
      • Mr Hung Do Viet – General Secretary – VIRESA (Vietnam National Esports Federation)
      • Mr Yip Renkai – MD and Co-founder – Redd+E
  • The Rise Of Mobile Esports In Asia
    • Speakers
      • Dylan Chia – Head of MPL Indonesia – MOONTON Games
      • Carlos Alimurung – CEO – ONE Esports
      • Stefan Chong – Business Development Manager – EVOS Esports
      • Moritz Maurer – CEO – GRID
      • Nick Vanzetti- MD – ESL Asia Pacific Japan
  • Digital Brand Exposure Meets Ai – The Importance Of Data Analytics For Brand Partnerships
    • Speakers
      • Arwin Fallah Shirazi – CEO – Shikenso
      • Masashi Yamazaki – COO & Head of Business Development – GamingD
  • Engaging With The SEA Audience
    • Speakers
      • Frank Sliwka – COO – Epulze
      • Allan Phang – CMO – Galaxy Racer
  • Esports & Sponsorship In Times Of Pre And Post Covid
    • Speakers
      • Kalvin Chung – CEO – MnM Gaming
      • Ringo Lung – Head of Partnerships – Talon Esports
  • Football Clubs In Esports: From Messi To Mirage
    • Speakers
      • Tim Slot – Esports Lead – AFC Ajax
      • Yassine Jaada – Chief Gaming Officer – PSG Esports
      • Mark Chew – Managing Director & Co-Founder – Redd+E

Day 2 – 7th July

  • Esports Teams And Revenue Streams – The Importance Of Diversification
  • From Web2 To Web3 – How Blockchain Games Changes The Landscape Of Esports
    • Speakers
      • Cholo Maputol – CEO – Play It Forward DAO
      • Charlie Baillie – Chief Strategy Officer – Ampverse
      • Martin Dachselt – CEO – Bayes
      • Nathan N – Co-Founder – Ancient8
  • Investing In Web3, Gaming And Esports In 2022
    • Speakers
      • Hong Qi Yu – CEO – Tokenize Exchange
      • Ben Wee – Vice President – Crypto.com Capital

The event is supported by Silver Sponsors Bayes Esports and Ampverse, Stage Sponsors GRID; sponsors Shikenso, SPORTFIVE and media and strategic partners ACN Newswire, Swipe Right PR and 80LV.

Alongside ESI Singapore, Esports Insider’s pitch investment competition The Clutch will also make its return in a physical format on 7th July, with applications still open, and closing on June 28th.

Sam Cooke, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Esports Insider, added: “We are delighted to bring back the physical format of The Clutch in 2022. This year we will host its fifth edition and showcase the most ground-breaking startups and first-rate pitches from small businesses based in and around Southeast Asia.

“Since its inception in 2019 at ESI London, we have continued to see more and more startups enter the esports space and here at Esports Insider, we are proud to continue providing a platform for those companies looking to stand out, and push boundaries.”

Singapore is ESI’s second Major conference in 2022, with the schedule including three Major global events; the 2022 events brochure is viewable here.

Next on the agenda, ESI will head back to London, for its biggest yet event taking place at BOXPARK Wembley over 5-7th September. Early Bird tickets are now available to purchase until 15th July.

ESI Singapore – Press Kit

– Logos | Graphics | Website

About Esports Insider

Based in London and founded in 2016, Esports Insider is an industry-focused esports news platform, B2B agency, media and events company.

ESI runs a world-leading and international esports industry news site, operates The Esports Journal magazine and has run more industry events than any other company globally, from London to Los Angeles. Other arms of the company include ESI Media, as well as ESI Connect, its agency arm which offers services across Brokerage, Consultancy and Campaign Activation.

General Enquiries:-info@esportsinsider.com

PRs & pitches:- news@esportsinsider.com

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About Redd+E

Redd+E, through its parent company Reddentes Sports is a marketing agency that delivers smart and impactful solutions in the areas of sport and esports.

Our services include media rights consulting, commercialisation development, event consulting, project management, organisational consultancy for sports associations, athlete management and marketing consultancy. Our goal is to provide services and value to transform organisations, businesses and communities by achieving their objectives through esports.

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CT Event Asia to host The 2nd Annual Clean Power & New Energy 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – This year, CT Event Asia is all set to bring you the 2nd Annual Clean Power & New Energy 2022, themed “Shaping the Future of Energy in Asia“. Happening at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on 20th-21st July 2022, this conference is the most efficient and targeted event for utility scale renewable companies. Bringing these industries together will create more value for participants by enhancing opportunities to network, broadening the scope of education and providing access to an exclusive audience.

Incorporating all renewable technologies will be more convenient and cost-effective for multi-tech businesses as well as companies specializing in wind, utility solar, artificial intelligence in the Energy sector, Green hydrogen energy, Bioenergy, Internet of energy and Engineering in renewable who will benefit from an efficient business development forum that attracts decision makers from large-scale developers, corporate buyers and utilities.

Attracting 500+ senior representatives from across the leading utility leaders, Government bodies, Renewable Energy companies, Engineering Procurement, Construction and Management, Economists, Financiers, Power Generation and Investors to discover how the Economic, Financial and Political framework for Energy is evolving, and to assess the implications of growing renewable deployment for the future shape of the Energy Industry. Here is our speaker list!

Join us now to get more insights from industry leaders on the future of Energy in Asia and meet our Sponsors and Partners as well with all of this to explore, our 2nd Annual Clean Power and New Energy 2022 is set out to be bigger than ever! Here’s our list of Sponsors and Partners.

The 2nd Annual Clean Power & New Energy 2022 website has full details about the program. Interested parties can visit the website here or request for the event brochure here.

To get in touch with our team for enquires relating to this event, feel free to reach out to:

Camara
Partnership Director
CT Event Asia
+60 16 283 2660 | +03 2710 7756
camara@cteventasia.com



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The 5th Brasil Investment Forum Brought Together Global Business Leaders, Actively Promotes the High-quality Investment Opportunities in Brazil

SHANGHAI, Jun 20, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The 5th Brasil Investment Forum ("BIF 2022"), the largest foreign investment forum in Latin America jointly organized by Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency ("ApexBrasil"), Inter-American Development Bank and the Federal Government of Brazil, concluded successfully on 15 June 2022. During the forum, heavyweight speakers shared views on a range of topics, discussed the business environment and opportunities in Brazil, and promoted numbers of high-quality investments.

BIF 2022 has achieved huge success with various record-breaking figures this year. The forum has attracted and presented 157 investment projects with an estimated investment value of USD66.4 billion, expecting to create 200,000 direct and indirect job opportunities in Brasil. The investment projects are mainly in transportation and infrastructure sectors, namely airports, railways, highways, ports, oil and gas, and energy. Among which, investors showed the strongest interest in railway market, 61 railway projects with a total investment value of US$31.81 billion were presented during the forum. The second most popular sector was road market. The contract value of the road projects reached USD 22.2 billion with the construction of 14,383 kilometers of roads. Moreover, 63 projects in airport sector worth UDS9.1 billion, 2 transmission auction projects in energy sector worth USD3.2 billion and 2 exploration projects in oil and gas sector worth USD246 million were presented during BIF 2022.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, BIF 2022 adopted the online-offline hybrid format for the first time, however, the number of attendees this year exceeded 5,000, beating its historical records. 800 entrepreneurs and executives from 61 countries participated the forum at the World Trade Center of Sao Paulo, and over 4,000 potential investors from 100 countries participated online, totaling more than 5,000 attendees. The forum brought together over 350 representatives of the Brazilian federal and state governments as well as the CEOs of leading multinationals for 19 keynote speeches and discussions over the two consecutive days, covering a variety of hot topics including the latest business environment in Brazil, innovative business models, equity investment initiatives, and movements in global value chains.

According to Augusto Pestana, president of ApexBrasil, the business environment in Brazil has been improving in an unprecedented magnitude, providing conditions for the entrepreneur to multiply his business, transforming the expansion into more goods and services, new products, and more jobs and income for millions of Brazilians.

"Brazil is a country that modernizes itself and opens itself to the world with pragmatism and courage, a country that seeks the best standards and practices, as is well demonstrated by the beginning of our OECD entry process," said Pestana.


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Asia’s Payments, E-Commerce & Banking Leaders to Gather Live Online in June, to Chart the Future of Commerce in the Region

Singapore, Jun 15, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Seamless Asia (www.terrapinn.com/virtual/seamless-asia/index.stm) returns live online this 22-23 June, gathering over 1,700 attendees virtually to explore the latest innovations in Asia across the payments, e-commerce and banking sectors.


"With digital payments in Asia forecast to exceed US$350 billion by 2026, e-commerce spending in Southeast Asia expected to reach US$180 billion by 2025 and more than 40 million new users joining the internet economy every year, there's never been a more exciting time in commerce," says Paul Clark, Managing Director – Asia for Terrapinn. "Over the last two years, these sectors have been at the forefront of innovation – now it's time to make sure they are positioning themselves for a post- pandemic era and securing their future growth. Seamless Asia offers them exactly that."

Seamless Asia will bring together over 100 expert speakers across six key content pillars: payments innovation, e-commerce strategy, online payments, e-commerce marketing, banking and financial inclusion. Attendees will enjoy free access to all sessions on the platform, and all sessions will be available for on-demand viewing for one month after the event, truly offering attendees a chance to fit the event around their own schedule. Speakers at the event include:

– Bonnie Mak, Head of eCommerce, Samsung
– Julian Foo, Head of Payments & Instore, ShopBack
– Theodora Lai, Chief Strategy Officer, Burpple
– Brad Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Wave Money
– Vrutika Mody, Head of Global Partnerships, GoPay
– Kannan Rajaratnam, Regional Director of Payments & Customer Operations, Zalora
– Jessica Lam, Chief Strategy Officer, WeLab
– Dmitry Bocharov, Chief Product Officer, BigPay
– Sarita Singh, Regional Head & Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Stripe
– Cecilia Chan, Head of Marketing Hong Kong, Carousell Group
– Dennis Valdes, President, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank
– Kristy Duncan, Founder & CEO, Women in Payments
– Arvie de Vera, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, UnionDigital
– Loek Berendsen, Global Platform Strategy Leader, IKEA
– Esel de Sagun-Madrid, Head of Data Science & Advanced Analytics, Metrobank
– Karthick Chandrasekar, Head of Product & Commercial, Digital Payments Group, DBS Bank
– Sonal Kapoor, Senior Director, Flipkart
– Kell Jay Lim, Head of Grab Financial Group (FinTech), Grab
– Jean Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer, Pomelo Fashion
– Debbie Watkins, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, LUCY

More than 30 sponsors, exhibitors & partners are supporting this year's virtual edition of Seamless Asia, including Title Sponsor Stripe, returning for the third year, Customer Retention Sponsor CleverTap and Platinum Sponsors Limelight Networks & Zendesk. All sponsors & exhibitors will be hosting a virtual booth on the platform for attendees to find out more about their products and services. Attendees will get a chance to interact directly with their teams.

Details of the two-days event are as follows:
Seamless Asia 2022
22-23 June 2022 | Virtual Free-to-Attend

About Terrapinn

Terrapinn has been sparking ideas, innovations and relationships that transform business for over 30 years. Using our global footprint, we bring innovators, disrupters and change agents together, discussing and demonstrating the technology, strategies and personalities that are changing the way the world does business. Whether you're looking to make new connections, introduce product or inspire change in your industry, we invite you to join us as agitators of change. Terrapinn – spark something.

Press attendance is complimentary. Enquiries should be directed to:
Jia Le Lim
Marketing Manager
Terrapinn Asia
jiale.lim@terrapinn.com

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SINGAPORE ANNUAL MEETING: DIA and CoRE Gathering Key Healthcare Experts in Neutral Forum to Discuss Regulatory News and Drug Development

Singapore, Jun 15, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered an increased speed of healthcare innovations with the hope of effectively managing this public health threat. This meeting offers a neutrally organized forum to discuss lessons learned and better prepare the healthcare system for the next challenges. From 12-13 July, representatives from Regulatory agencies, health authorities (Ali Al dalaan,[SFDA] Wen-Yi Hung[TFDA] Shin-ichi Okudaira [PMDA]) Jesusa Joyce N. CIRUNAY [Philippines FDA] and industry leaders (Serena Chan [Syneos Health], Daniela Caiazza [Novotech], Ralf Altenburger[Roche], Yu LIANG [MSD], and many more) meet in person for the first time in two years to foster positive changes in the healthcare environment in the Asia-Pacific. That includes emerging technologies, innovations in cancer care, digital health and improved patient access to novel therapies.


Sessions discussing Digital Health, Decentralized Clinical Trials, and access to Innovative Therapies

Connecting different perspectives and interests in a neutral forum allows an open dialogue and facilitates solutions and concrete action points for today's healthcare challenges, such as:

Fostering digital health adoption in the Asia-Pacific is highly dependent on regulatory frameworks. The session will discuss benefits of digital health, personalised care and what is necessary to improve application in the region.

The dynamics of decentralised clinical trials has the potential to improve patients' experience. Serena Chan (Syneos Health Singapore), Daniela Caiazza (Novotech), and Jerome Armellini (IQVIA Singapore) will discuss how decentralised trials can benefit patients, clinicians, trial sites and sponsors beyond the pandemic setting.

Novel approaches for managing cancer come from innovative cell and gene therapies. Challenges arise when it comes to country-specific regulations. Together with other specialists, Ralf Altenburger (Global Head Cell and Gene Therapy, F. Hoffmann La-Roche) will present where the field is going as an integral part of cancer care.

Building regulatory agility for improved patient access became more aware throughout the pandemic. Ali Al dalaan (SFDA) will present his view on regulatory convergence and discuss with industry leaders how to improve patient access through regulatory agility.

Empowering the ASEAN patients is subject of a townhall format, where all participants wrap up the conference and discuss the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare systems in ASEAN and identify next steps.

About DIA Singapore Annual Meeting
Date: 12-13 July 2022
Location: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
Havelock Road
Singapore 169663
Singapore

Registration information:
Register before the 30th of June and get a 25% discount using the following code: SAM2022
– Register online here: https://bit.ly/3aPsB9o
– Register with one of our Team member: kanchan.patel@DIAglobal.org

About DIA

DIA (founded as the Drug Information Association) is a global association that mobilizes life science professionals from across all areas of expertise to engage with patients, peers, and thought leaders in a neutral environment on the issues of today and the possibilities for tomorrow. As a member-driven, volunteer organization, professionals from 80 countries have affected healthcare outcomes, by engaging with DIA through an unparalleled network, educational offerings, and professional development opportunities.
DIA is based in Washington, DC (US) with regional offices representing the Americas (Horsham, PA, US); Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, (Basel, Switzerland); and Asia (Beijing and Shanghai, China; Mumbai, India; and Tokyo, Japan).

Connect with DIA:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrugInfoAssn
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/dia
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrugInformationAssociation/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/druginfoassn/

About Centre of Regulatory Excellence (CoRE):

Launched in 2014, CoRE at Duke-NUS Medical School, is the first dedicated Asian centre targeted at addressing the capacity development and policy innovation needs of national health regulators, the biomedical industry, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies. The Centre provides a neutral academic platform to establish regional platforms and networks to exchange knowledge, encourage innovation, promote thought leadership and collaboration in strengthening regulatory science and policy, and health systems frameworks, within and among national regulatory agencies, industry, health ministries and academia.

Contact:

CoRE
Sherna WADIA
Associate Director
Centre of Regulatory Excellence
Duke-NUS Medical School
Email: core@duke-nus.edu.sg

DIA
Kanchan PATEL,
DIA Associate Director, India-Singapore Operations
Email: kanchan.patel@DIAglobal.org

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FMC – Film Music Contest 2022: Now Open for Registration

LONDON, Jun 14, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – This year's unique international competition was officially launched for all music and film artists to enter their compositions and films featuring original scores.



FMC-Film Music Contest is the biggest international music competition and awards of its kind in Europe intended for composers of original music for Film, TV, Ads, Videogames. For sound designers, bands, musicians, instrumentalists, soloists, producers, filmmakers, and videographers, with no age limits and irrespective of nationality or country of origin.

The FMC 2022 organising team is excited to welcome all talented artists with their original music and audiovisual works and will be searching for them in all countries on all continents.

Along with the opening of the competition, FMC 2022's official video trailer was also un-veiled: https://youtu.be/ocMPxEYAioc

Registration for the four competition categories is now open and offers several ways to enter. Contestants may enter musical compositions, films or videos with original scores they have already prepared in the following categories: 1. Instrumental Music; or 2. Music for Film, TV, Ads, Video Games. Alternatively, contestants have a unique opportunity to work on a visually appealing film-based or video-game competition material specially made for this year in the following categories: 3. Film Scoring "Casino.sk" or 4. Video Game Scoring "Die by the Blade".

This year's Music Score for the Visual Media competition categories will once again feature visually engaging materials for entrants to get creative in their music composition and hone their compositional skills.

You can register for FMC 2022 and all competition categories online at the official competition website here: www.fmcontest.com

"These categories are definitely open to any musician or composer, so everyone is sure to find the category they identify with in terms of composition and musical arrangement. The entire process of registering for the competition, composing a new song, working on attractive visuals, and doing the final mixing and mastering in your studio before delivering entries is very interesting and highly creative. Judging from the responses of our contestants in previous years, it is also a way for many artists to have some fun and take a break from their everyday work, which we're very pleased about," said FMC director Vlado Zeleznak Jr.

Who will decide the winners?

The prestigious international jury in the FMC are composers, musicians from the EU, USA, Asia, Australia the professional elite in the music and film industry, working for Hollywood, Asian and European film studios, TV broadcasters, Netflix, etc.

Past and present FMC judges, complete with short bios, have been posted in the jury section of the official website here: https://www.fmcontest.com/jury/

During the 75th International Film Festival in Cannes, France, and its film market event, the Marche du Film, where the people behind FMC pitched the event to new partners, the competition's creators teamed up on a video call with the jury's chairman Vlado Meller. Fresh from working on the latest album by the legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers, Meller said, "I'm looking forward to FMC 2022 and all the contestants and their original compositions very much, especially in the instrumental music category since it will be very interesting to compare the level to previous years."

On the heels of its new media partnerships with SOS–Sound On Sound and Music Connection, the FMC-Film Music Contest is thrilled to welcome Universal Audio alongside its long-standing partners.

This new partner, one of the world's premier music companies, probably needs no special introduction to any musician. For many, the first things that spring to mind upon hearing that name are pioneering sound recording, innovative recording products since the company's very start, superlative product quality, cutting-edge design, and popular equipment and standards in recording studios around the world. We are honoured to welcome Universal Audio on board for FMC 2022: "The world's leader in Thunderbolt audio interfaces, analogue recording hardware, and UAD audio plug-ins." New high-value hardware from this partner will be included in the unique and highly desirable package of prizes for FMC 2022's winners.

Not only that, winners will also gain plenty of media attention and receive other interesting and attractive media prizes.

FMC would also like to thank all the long-standing partners who have been with us from the start, such as D16 Group Audio Software, PSPaudioware, Meze Audio, and others who have worked with FMC to reward the very best contestants with high-quality music software and hardware.
Information about all the prizes can be found on our new official website here: https://www.fmcontest.com/prizes/

All contestants have just a few months left to register for FMC 2022. The deadline for registration and submission of all entries is 12 September 2022.

Follow FMC-Film Music Contest on Social Media:
Facebook: facebook.com/FilmMusicContest
Instagram: instagram.com/fmcontest
YouTube: http://bit.ly/3oOaG48
#fmcfilmmusiccontest #fmcontest

Media Contact:
Mgr. Vlado Zeleznak JR.
Director FMC-Film Music Contest, PRESS FMC
E: press@fmcontest.com

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