HONG KONG: Turning China Into Opportunity

Breakfast seminar on doing business with Hong Kong and China

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

7:30am – 9:30am

Little America Hotel
500 Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

(From left: Tony Wong, Director, Los Angeles, Hong Kong Trade Development; David Hildebrandt, Senior Partner, Kirton & McConkie; Gavin Lee, CEO, Lynns Concepts; Lew Cramer, CEO/President, World Trade Center Utah; Robert Pinato, VP & GM, Premier Devices - A Sirenza Company; Nader Nemati, Global Director, Epicor Software; Stephen Wong, Regional Director, Americas, Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Brett Heimburger, Asia Director, State of Utah; Jason Golly, President, World Trade Association of Utah)

The pace of change in China is unprecedented. Long a major manufacturing center and exporter, China is now also a major importer with demand for technology, equipment and products growing at a blistering rate. To succeed in China, sufficient preparation is vital. The size and complexity of the China market require a commitment and a viable business strategy, particularly if you're a small or mid-sized enterprise. Many U.S. companies have chosen the Greater Pearl River Delta region - Hong Kong and the neighboring cities in southern China - as their entry point, and succeeded. You are invited to attend the above seminar and find out how to enter the China market using the Hong Kong platform from a panel of experts and leading business executives.

Program

7:30am - 8:00am Registration, Breakfast & Video Presentation
8:00am - 8:05am Welcome Remarks
  • Jason Golly
    President
    World Trade Association of Utah
8:05am - 8:25am “Hong Kong: Turning China Into Opportunity”
  • Stephen Wong
    Regional Director, Americas
    Hong Kong Trade Development Council
8:25am-9:10am

Panel Discussion: Business Opportunities and Experiences in Doing Business with Hong Kong and China

Moderator:

  • Brett Heimburger
    Director - Asia
    State of Utah International Trade & Development Office

Panelists:

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  • Robert Pinato
    Vice President & General Manager
    Premier Devices - A Sirenza Company
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  • Nader Nemati
    Global Director, Corporate Accounts
    Epicor Software Corp
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9:10am - 9:15am Presention of HKTDC Services
  • Tony Wong
    Director, Los Angeles
    Hong Kong Trade Development Council
9:15am - 9:25am Q&A Session
9:25am-9:30am

Closing Remarks

  • Lew Cramer
    CEO
    World Trade Center Salt Lake City

For questions, please contact:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
350 South Figueroa Street, Suite 139
Los Angeles CA 90071
Tel: 213-622-3194 x 218; Fax: 213-613-1490
Email: laevents@tdc.org.hk