Updates from Hong Kong: August 2023
From the Deputy Commercial Consul, Paul Frost.
I just returned from travels to the United States, where I had the opportunity to visit my hometown of Show Low, Arizona. I enjoyed attending my high school reunion, saw Show Low’s annual Independence Day parade and fireworks (photo above), and basked in some beautiful Arizona sunrises.
My visit reminded me of the many business and cultural connections that exist between the United States and Hong Kong. Below you will see a recap of our recent events and get a preview of our upcoming activities. Please reach out to us – our team is ready to assist you!
Upcoming Commercial Service Events
Virtual Education Fairs, September 6 & 12, 2023
The U.S. Commercial Service is organizing a Virtual Education Fair on September 6, 2023 to showcase 6 U.S. universities and colleges with strong undergraduate and graduate programs in health sciences.
Each participating institution is given a 10-minute slot to give an overview about their about their campus and programs, followed by a Q&A session. Additionally, we are also organizing a Virtual Education Fair on September 12, 2023 to showcase 6 U.S. boarding schools and high schools.
To register to attend the Virtual Education Fair for U.S. universities and colleges, click here. To register to attend the Virtual Education Fair for U.S. boarding schools and high schools, click here. For questions about education, please contact Maggie Lau, Commercial Specialist, at maggie.lau@trade.gov.
WEFTEC, September 30-October 4, 2023
There is nothing as essential as clean water. Between September 30- October 4, the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) is scheduled to take place in Chicago, Illinois. As the largest conference of its kind in North America, this event brings together more than 20,000 water quality specialists, thought leaders, and 1,000 exhibitors from various countries to deliver essential industry insights. This is a great opportunity to discover the latest technologies and solutions, connect with peers and key decision makers, and expand your media presence.
The 2023 expo and conference will feature innovative products, specialized equipment, and services. The exhibition section will host product pavilions, workshops, live demonstrations, and competitions like the Operations Challenge. The conference program will deliver insights through forums, interactive presentations, panel discussions and learning exchanges. If you would like more information about WEFTEC or are interested in attending, please contact Maggie Lau at maggie.lau@trade.gov.
CEATEC, Chiba, October 17-20, 2023
The U.S. Commercial Service is inviting U.S. and Hong Kong companies to consider attending CEATEC (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies), where a U.S. pavilion will be featured. CEATEC is an annual trade show in Japan that showcases the latest in IT and electronics. Regarded as the Japanese equivalent of CES, CEATEC is Japan’s largest IT and electronics exhibition and conference.
CEATEC 2023 is scheduled to take place from October 17-20 in Chiba, Japan. This year’s conference theme is “Society 5.0” across different industries and sectors. Witness the intersection of visions, concepts, and businesses of the future that thrive on cutting-edge technologies such as the adoption Web 3.0, Metaverse, robots, and artificial intelligence. Attending will create an opportunity to network with other industry professionals and to learn about new trends and developments in the field.
For more information about CEATEC, please contact Boris Meyer at boris.meyer@trade.gov.
Cosmoprof Asia, November 14-17, 2023
After a 3-year hiatus, Cosmoprof Asia is returning to Hong Kong, and the U.S. Commercial Service is recruiting qualified buyers in Asia to participate in the event’s Buyer Program and to exhibit under the U.S. Pavilion for participating U.S. companies.
Last year, Cosmoprof’s Buyer Program hosted 210 buyers from 30 countries and successfully conducted 1,300 meetings with exhibitors. The U.S. Commercial Service in Hong Kong is working with our colleagues from Australia, China, Dubai, India, Japan and South Korea to nominate key buyers from their respective markets to attend Cosmoprof.
For those who wish to join some of our Cosmoprof related activities, please contact Natalie Tong at natalie.tong@trade.gov.
Medica, Dusseldorf, November 13-16, 2023
Medica 2023 is one of the largest medical B2B fairs globally with 4,500 exhibitors and 81,000 attendees. The U.S. Commercial has developed the Corporate Executive Officer (CEO) Center Program, a turnkey program specific to this conference to help U.S. companies maximize business prospects.
Through this program, participating companies are given a shared or standalone exhibition booth, one-on-one counseling and market research with our healthcare specialists, business matchmaking, inclusion in the CEO Center Program brochure and access to the International Trade Center which includes translation services.
Attendees can expect to see the unleashing of a wide range of innovative products and services from the fields of medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health, and physiotherapy/orthopedics, and medical consumables.
For more information about Medica, please contact Natalie Tong at natalie.tong@trade.gov
 The Greater New York Dental Meeting, November 24-29,2023
The Greater New York Dental Meeting 2023 (GNYDM) is the biggest conference in dentistry that attracts more than 30,000 industry practitioners. The six-day conference will feature 1,600 exhibitors ready to unveil their latest equipment and innovations.
This year’s GNYDM has been expanded to include other industry related shows such as World Implant Expo, Annual Global Orthodontic Conference, 3D Printing Conference, Oral Health Symposium, Pediatric Summit, Women's Program, Public Health Program. Special Needs programs and Dental Laboratory Education.
Last year in 2022, the U.S. Commercial successfully recruited delegations from 8 countries and facilitated more than 70 business to government (B2G) counselling sessions. We are looking to repeat last year’s success.
If you are interested to attend GNYDM, please contact Natalie Tong at natalie.tong@trade.gov.
 CES 2024, Las Vegas, January 9-12, 2024
We are starting to recruit for the biggest consumer electronic shows globally, The Consumer Electronic Show (CES 2024). Happening from January 9 till 12, CES is deemed as the most influential event for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. The organizer has once again reaffirmed their partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service. Join our Hong Kong delegation and enjoy an elevated list of benefits that only our delegates get to enjoy.
If you are in the business of consumer electronic manufacturing, development, suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems, please contact Boris Meyer at boris.meyer@trade.gov for more information.
Recent Highlights
Future in Finance, July 6, 2023
The U.S. Commercial Service recently attended a Future in Finance event to learn about new trends in digital transformation and technology adoptions that retail banks and insurers are investing in to meet industry and client requirements. The event featured speakers from U.S. companies Citibank, Lexis Nexis, and Pure Storage.
We learned about generative AI, the usage of data to cope with increased regulation and improve cost reductions, and the development of new banking ecosystems using digital banking.
To learn more about fintech and digital finance opportunities for engagement, please contact Commercial Specialist Nicole Yan at nicole.yan@trade.gov.
AMCHAM HK Airport & HACTL Site Visit July 5, 2023
The U.S. Commercial Service Team recently joined AMCHAM Hong Kong’s Exploring the Airfreight Industry site visit to the Hong Kong International Airport and HACTL. Representatives from the Hong Kong Airport Authority gave participants an overview of the airport’s expansion plan highlighting various key development projects aimed at strengthening Hong Kong’s position as the world’s busiest cargo hub.
We had the opportunity to learn more about the airport’s new three-runway system, the development of Skycity (comprising of hotels, a shopping mall, the phase 2 of AsiaWorld Expo, and reconstruction of Terminal 2) and to visit the Area Control Centre, which monitors the entire airport’s operations.
After touring the airport, we went over to HACTL to learn how the company manages up to 3.5 million tons of cargo annually, and its automated cargo handling system. We encourage U.S. exporters to take advantage on the airport’s expansion plan and learn more about the current invitations to tender by the HK Airport Authority. Please contact Michael Wajntal to learn more at michael.wajntal@trade.gov.
The Food of Tomorrow, July 7, 2023
Recently, the U.S. Commercial Service participated in The Food of Tomorrow event by a culinary team from FAMA group, which is a restaurant group that focuses on organic and natural food in Hong Kong. The event gave us an opportunity to learn about the growing demand for organic food and the development of food technology. Our office sees opportunity for U.S. exporters to meet more partners in Hong Kong and take advantage of growing demand.
For more information, please contact Timothy Zee at timothy.zee@trade.gov.
Doing Business in Hong Kong in a Rapidly Changing World, July 11, 2023
The U.S. Commercial Service team joined the “Doing Business in Hong Kong in a Rapidly Changing World” forum organized by The Law Society of Hong Kong, where we met many new contacts in the legal sector.
Speakers discussed how Hong Kong maintains a strategic position in Asia and how it plays an important role for overseas enterprises and investors to enter China, especially the Greater Bay Area (GBA) market. Please contact our team at office.hongkong@trade.gov if you would like to learn more about the business environment in Hong Kong.
Industry News
2023-2024 U.S. Medical Devices Pitchbook
The U.S. Commercial Service Healthcare Team is looking to develop a brand-new Medical Device Pitchbook to help U.S. exporters launch or expand their products in Hong Kong. Last year, we introduced 11 new medical device companies to Hong Kong through our pilot initiative. We are currently looking to work with companies in three specific categories which are chronic disease management, geriatric care and physical therapy.
The population of persons aged 65 and above in Hong Kong is projected to increase from 20% in 2021 to 32% in 2041. While healthcare spending is projected to increase, the Hospital Authority and Hong Kong Health Bureau are widely looking for ways to adopt innovative solutions such as telehealth services and automations to meet workforce challenges.
For more information about the 2023-2024 Pitchbook, please contact Natalie Tong at natalie.tong@trade.gov.
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