Past HK Business Network Events
The list below reflects the speaker’s role(s) at the time of the event.
The list below reflects the speaker’s role(s) at the time of the event.
Online Lecture with Nigel Johnson-Hill:
‘From Hell, With Love’ The untold story of a love that survived the horrors of the infamous Burma Railway.
Date: Tuesday 9th April
Time: From 5.45pm
Date: Monday 11th March
Time: from 6.30pm
With war coverage dominating the news, it seems that China has been relegated to the sidelines, generally covered by the MSM in simplistic soundbites, lacking all nuance and depth. Yet ignoring the what’s happening in China and the UK’s bilateral relationship with the world’s second largest economy would be a mistake.
Iconic British brand meets Oscar-winning HK art director Tim Yip (of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon fame)
Date: Thursday 29th February 2024
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
We are delighted to announce that we have a date for our ever popular annual Chinese New Year Dinner.
Date: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Venue: China City
Time: 6:30pm Cash Bar, 7.00pm Dinner
On 10 February, the Rabbit moves over and gives pride of place to the powerful and auspicious Dragon, so what could be more appropriate than a return trip (for many of us) to The Golden Mountain Restaurant in Cheltenham – particularly as it worked exceptionally well back in April!?
Date: Wednesday 28th February
Date: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Time: 6 – 9pm (6.30-7.30pm seminar; 7.30-9pm networking canapés and drinks)
Venue: London
AI is set to impact the way we run businesses in ways we have yet to comprehend.
HK Business Network Seminar
Date: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Time: 6 – 9pm (6.30-7.30pm seminar; 7.30-9pm networking canapés and drinks)
Venue: Forsters LLP, 31 Hill Street, London, W1J 5LS
Please join us for the annual HK Society Polo afternoon.
Date: Sunday 10th September 2023
Time: 12 noon - 17.30
Date: Thursday 27th April
Location: Central London
We are delighted that long term HK and China resident, Dominic Johnson-Hill, has agreed to present stories and photos of his epic journey around rural China examining how the 3,000 year old Chinese solar calendar has impacted customs and traditions throughout China and how these are still celebrated in the country today.
Wednesday 22nd March 2023 from 6.30pm (Canary Wharf, London)
What do you think you know and understand of the Carbon Credit market? Our panel of experts from the industry will aim to demystify this crucially important $2bn market.
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Tuesday 21st February 2023, from 6pm.
Is Art for beauty, for profit, or both? The art market has proved a resilient diversifier in stock and bond market downturns - yet remains volatile. This seminar aims to give you a holistic overview of the art market with Chinese characteristics, from sourcing the art, protecting your investment, through to the end game of selling or inheriting renowned Asian art experts, Calvin Hui (co-founder of 3812 Gallery) and Colin Sheaf (former Deputy Chairman of Bonhams); and Holly Samuel of Forsters LLP, to discuss the opportunities and potential pitfalls faced by collectors.
This annual seminar is designed to provide an up-to-date picture of the current business scene in Hong Kong and prospects for the year ahead.
Speaker:
Mr. Jim Mellon, Visionary Entrepreneur & Investor.
Building on the success of previous years, the HK Society and HK Business Network welcome you to book tickets for the 2022 East Asia Cup, a thrilling battle on the polo pitch between the East Asia team of predominantly Hong Kongers and the British Royal Regiment of the Horse Guards.
Speakers
Fraser Bowen, Head of Capital - EMEA , JLL Europe
Chris Harvey, Partner Real Estate, Mayer Brown
Melissa Ng, Director , Real Estate , Alvarez & Marsal
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The digital landscape is changing at a far greater pace than most of us can keep up with (together with the regulators), making digital assets/ currencies and all innovative uses of blockchain technology the new Wild West of finance. Please join us for an evening focused on discussing the rapid developments in the technology, which we ignore at our peril and which has the potential to alter not only the way we do business but the global economic framework.
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Speakers:
Mr Peter Burnett, Chairman, BritCham HK
Mr David Graham, Executive Director, BritCham HK
Mr Gilford Law, Director-General, HKETO London
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Speaker:
Mr Nury Vittachi, Author and Journalist
Speakers:
Mr Edward Yau, Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development, HKSARG
Mr Peter Burnett, Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong / Managing Director, Standard Chartered Bank
Mr Lawrence Li SC, Chairman, Financial Services Development Council, Hong Kong
Speaker:
Dr. Christine Loh, SBS, JP, OBE, Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment, HKUST
Speakers:
Dr Lao Lixing, Professor in Integrative Medicine, Director of the School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Mr Julian Newman, Campaigns Director, Environmental Investigation Agency
Mr Aron White, China Specialist, Environmental Investigation Agency
Speakers including:
Mr Simon Gleeson, Partner, Financial Regulation Group, Clifford Chance LLP
Ms Samantha Ward, Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Clifford Chance LLP
Mr Geoffrey Yu, Head of UK Investment Office, UBS
Speakers including:
Mr Peter Burnett, Chairman, BritCham HK
Mr Andrew Seaton, Executive Director, BritCham HK
Ms Winky So, Director-General, HKETO
Mr Andrew Davis, Head of Investment Promotion, InvestHK
Mr Guy Salter, Chairman, London Craft Week
The inaugural HKS Business Network Chinese-wine tasting evening was held on Thu 21st November at the historic Oriental Club, Stratford House, 11 Stratford Place, W1C 1ES.
The aim of the evening was to indulge in some good old HK-style networking while challenging pre-conceived or out-dated perceptions of Chinese wine.
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