The 14th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum) and the 16th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), jointly organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened Thursday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Featuring forums, exhibitions, workshops, and business matching sessions, these two flagship events highlight Hong Kong’s pivotal role in intellectual property (IP) and innovation.
BIP Asia Forum: Advancing IP for Global Growth
Under the theme “Reimagining IP for Impact and Growth,” the BIP Asia Forum brings together 160 global IP leaders to discuss cutting-edge topics, including:
- IP commercialization and valuation
- Cross-industry applications
- Emerging trends in AI and tech innovation
Key Highlights from Day One
- Policy Dialogue: Experts, including Wang Binying, Deputy Director General of WIPO, emphasized the importance of IP financing and promoting high-risk startups.
- Plenary Session: Leaders from Hong Kong Disneyland, Peninsula Merchandising, and Xiaomi shared insights on leveraging IP and branding for business growth.
- IP Financing Forum: Industry stalwarts explored innovative valuation methods and IP as a financing tool.
The Forum’s Innovation and IP Market showcases 20+ groundbreaking projects in smart healthcare, robotics, and AI, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a global IP hub.
E-Day 2024: Empowering Start-ups and Innovation
This year’s Entrepreneur Day, themed “Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight,” gathers over 340 start-ups from 13 countries, with exhibitions featuring healthcare, AI, and green tech innovations.
Global Showcases
- The first-ever Thailand Pavilion highlights 10 innovative start-ups.
- The Hong Kong Innovation Pavilion, debuting this year, presents over 30 award-winning local tech projects.
T-Chat and Rising Stars
- Experts like Martin Karafilis and Prof. Keith Jackson discussed AI strategies for scaling businesses.
- Tomorrow’s Rising Stars: Gen Z Entrepreneurs seminar will feature young visionaries like Ugochi Owo and Maurice Chang sharing success stories.
DesignInspire: Creativity Meets Innovation
Held alongside the Forum and E-Day, DesignInspire runs from 5–7 December, celebrating global creativity with interactive exhibits, award-winning projects, and next-gen design concepts.
Uniting Innovation, IP, and Entrepreneurship
The BIP Asia Forum and E-Day 2024 demonstrate Hong Kong’s dynamic role in fostering IP commercialization, technological innovation, and start-up success. As Hong Kong continues to lead the Greater Bay Area (GBA) in I&T development, these events set the stage for global collaboration and sustainable growth.
