Co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the 16th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum), together with the 18th HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), will be held from 19 to 20 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The two annual flagship events will gather global innovators, investors, professional service providers and policymakers to explore emerging trends in intellectual property (IP), innovation and technology, and entrepreneurship, promote the commercialisation of innovation and foster cross-sector collaboration to further strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an international platform connecting innovation, capital and markets.Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, the 16th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum) will take place on 19–20 November at the HKCEC. Picture shows last year's 15th edition.
Silas Chu, Associate Executive Director of the HKTDC said: "In alignment with the strategic priorities of Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan and the latest Policy Address, Hong Kong is actively developing as an International Innovation and Technology Centre and a Regional IP Trading Centre. The BIP Asia Forum acts as a catalyst for IP exchange and business collaboration, while E-Day brings together start-ups, investors and industry leaders to help translate innovation breakthroughs into real-world commercial opportunities. The two events will create strong synergies to boost the sustainable development of Hong Kong's innovation and technology and IP ecosystem, accelerating technology transfer, IP commercialisation, and market expansion into the Chinese Mainland and international markets through Hong Kong."
BIP Asia Forum drives IP value creation, unlocking new avenues for financing and growth
Under Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan, the development of "Finance + Intellectual Property (IP)" is a key focus to enhance capital support for innovative and technology enterprises, drive commercialisation and value transformation of IP, and foster new economic growth engines. Under the theme "Powering Commercial Success Through IP & Innovation", this year's BIP Asia Forum gathers close to 100 industry pioneers to discuss how businesses can leverage IP and innovation to build competitive advantages, attract capital investment, and generate sustainable long-term value. In the morning session on 19 November, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Paul Chan and HKTDC Executive Director Sophia Chong will officiate at the opening session and deliver remarks.
Aligning with this year’s theme, the Plenary Session I, "From Sandbox to Scale: Unlocking the Next Phase of IP Financing", will explore emerging opportunities in IP financing and how IP assets can move beyond pilot initiatives towards broader market adoption and commercialisation. Speakers include Adam Williams, Chief Executive and Comptroller General of the UK Intellectual Property Office, and Ying-ying Cheng, Head (Banking Supervision) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
The 18th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) brings together over 370 start-ups and innovation projects under the theme "Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight". The picture shows last year's turnout.
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