Belt and Road Summit 2024: Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road
The ninth Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully on 12th September 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme “Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road,” the Summit marked the start of the next golden decade of the Belt and Road Initiative, bringing together over 90 key government and business leaders from Belt and Road countries. Attracting over 6,000 business participants from more than 70 countries and regions, the event facilitated a record-high 25 Memoranda of Understanding (4 G2G, 21 B2B), positioning Hong Kong as a “super value-adder” and key dealmaker. Over 280 investment projects were matched, with more than 800 one-to-one meetings, while over 110 exhibitors, including a dedicated zone with 50+ mainland enterprises, showcased opportunities in trade and services consultation. The tenth Belt and Road Summit will take place on 10 -11 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre — we look forward to welcoming you!
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit 2024 – Dr Sadeddine Mneimne, AGI Holding LLC
Dr Sadeddine Mneimne, Chairman of AGI Holding LLC, talks to the HKTDC at the Belt and Road Summit. The 9th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre place on 11-12 September 2024. Themed “Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road”, this year’s Summit brings together more than 90 key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions to engage in discussions on leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages to jointly explore Belt and Road markets and uncover cooperation opportunities.
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit 2024 – Allan Revote, the Philippines Consulate General in HK
Allan Revote, Vice Consul and Head of Economic Section of the Philippines Consulate General in Hong Kong, talks to the HKTDC at the Belt and Road Summit. The 9th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre place on 11-12 September 2024. Themed “Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road”, this year’s Summit brings together more than 90 key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions to engage in discussions on leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages to jointly explore Belt and Road markets and uncover cooperation opportunities.
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit 2024 – Clare Pearson, DLA Piper UK LLP
Clare Pearson, International Development Director (Asia) of DLA Piper UK LLP, talks to the HKTDC at the Belt and Road Summit. The 9th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre place on 11-12 September 2024. Themed “Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road”, this year’s Summit brings together more than 90 key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions to engage in discussions on leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages to jointly explore Belt and Road markets and uncover cooperation opportunities.
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit 2024 – Dr Shaikha AlSanad, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Dr Shaikha AlSanad of the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) talks to the HKTDC at the Belt and Road Summit. The 9th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre place on 11-12 September 2024. Themed “Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road”, this year’s Summit brings together more than 90 key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions to engage in discussions on leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages to jointly explore Belt and Road markets and uncover cooperation opportunities.
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit 2024 – Yosep Christian, Jakarta Investment Centre
Yosep Christian of Jakarta Investment Centre, Jakarta Provincial Government talks to the HKTDC at the Belt and Road Summit. The 9th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre place on 11-12 September 2024. Themed “Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road”, this year’s Summit brings together more than 90 key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions to engage in discussions on leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages to jointly explore Belt and Road markets and uncover cooperation opportunities.
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit 2023: Prospering on a Decade of Collaboration
The eighth edition of the Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council was successfully held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Marking the tenth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, the 2023 Summit brought together some 90 government officials and business leaders from more than 70 countries and regions along the Belt and Road. The event garnered significant attention, attracting some 6,000 participants from around the world. The ninth edition of Belt and Road Summit will be held on 11-12 September 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there.
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit 2023 – “one minute with” Ceylan Uren of the Waste Lab (UAE)
Ceylan Uren of the Waste Lab (UAE) talks to the HKTDC at the 8th Belt and Road Summit, held on 13-14 September 2023 at the HKCEC. Jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the HKTDC, this year’s summit marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. Under the theme “Prospering on a Decade of Collaboration”, the summit serves as a vital platform for fostering business and trade. It assembles more than 90 government officials and prominent business leaders from countries and regions along the Belt and Road, as well as other relevant countries and regions. With nearly 6,000 attendees registering from across the globe, the summit encompasses a range of discussion sessions and activities, including the Opening Session, Policy Dialogue, Keynote Luncheon, Business Plenary, Thematic Breakout Sessions, and Project Investment Sessions.
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit 2023 – “one minute with” Elie Jamil Armaly of Shurooq
Elie Jamil Armaly of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), UAE talks to the HKTDC at the 8th Belt and Road Summit, held on 13-14 September 2023 at the HKCEC. Jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the HKTDC, this year’s summit marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. Under the theme “Prospering on a Decade of Collaboration”, the summit serves as a vital platform for fostering business and trade. It assembles more than 90 government officials and prominent business leaders from countries and regions along the Belt and Road, as well as other relevant countries and regions. With nearly 6,000 attendees registering from across the globe, the summit encompasses a range of discussion sessions and activities, including the Opening Session, Policy Dialogue, Keynote Luncheon, Business Plenary, Thematic Breakout Sessions, and Project Investment Sessions.
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit 2022: Heralding a New Chapter: Collaborate and Innovate
The seventh Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close on the 1st of September 2022. The summit saw more than 80 senior government officials and business leaders from the Belt and Road region gathered to share their insights under the theme “Heralding a New Chapter: Collaborate and Innovate”. For the first time, the summit was held in a hybrid format, overcoming geographical boundaries by allowing those who were unable to attend in person to participate virtually. Close to 20,000 attendees representing over 80 countries and regions participated online or at the physical event. The eighth Belt and Road Summit will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there.
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit: Collaborate for a Bright New Era
Multilateral cooperation reinvigorating cross-border trade and investment is more important than ever to nurture Asia Pacific’s robust recovery. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest free trade agreement in history embracing 30% of global population and GDP, manifests resolve to build on the Belt and Road Initiative of more than 100 countries and regions by strengthening regional economic integration globally. Dr YK Pang from Jardine Matheson Holdings spoke at the business plenary session “Collaborate for a Bright New Era” at the Belt and Road Summit 2022 and shared his insights on how these powerful drivers of economic growth complement to empower cross-border collaboration for businesses of all sizes. The eighth Belt and Road Summit will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there.
Interviewee:
Dr YK Pang, GBS, JP
Deputy Managing Director & Chairman of Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit: Connecting the Belt and Road through Digitalisation
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned as an international financial and innovation hub. Hong Kong plays an important role and actively participate in digital infrastructure and fintech development in the region. Dr Pichet Durongkaveroj from Thailand attended the Belt and Road Summit 2022 in-person in Hong Kong and spoke at the session “How Digitalization is Driving the GBA and Belt & Road Development”.
The eighth Belt and Road Summit will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there.
Interviewee:
Dr Pichet Durongkaveroj
Executive Director, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit: Connecting the Belt and Road through e-Sports
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned as a hub for Belt and Road cultural exchange. This competitive edge is anchored by Hong Kong’s historic heritage as a bridge between East and West. Hong Kong plays an important role and actively participate in e-Sports development in the region. Mr Michael Liong from Malaysia attended the Belt and Road Summit 2022 in-person in Hong Kong and shared his views on regional cultural exchange and e-Sports development. The eighth Belt and Road Summit will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there.
Interviewee:
Mr Michael Liong
Director, International Business, FAME International Group
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit: Connecting the Belt and Road through Technology and Knowledge Exchange
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned as a hub for Belt and Road technology and knowledge exchange. Hong Kong possesses strong R&D capabilities and originality, with subversive and forward-looking R&D results. The National 14th Five-Year Plan set out the vision to develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and expressly supports Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T hub. Mr Mark Ivan Roblas from the Philippines attended the Belt and Road Summit 2022 in-person in Hong Kong and shared his views on regional technology and knowledge exchange. The eighth Belt and Road Summit will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there.
Interviewee:
Mr Mark Ivan Roblas
Supervising Science Research Specialist, The Department of Science and Technology, Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD)
Related links:
https://www.hktdc.com/
Belt and Road Summit:
https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal:
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/
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