This week, the world’s financial leaders descend on Hong Kong for the 16th time. Asian Financial Forum (AFF) Following the city’s ax for most of the Covid restrictions.
organizer Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), AFF will be held on January 11th and 12th.
This will be the first large-scale business exchange event in 2023, with 17 business delegations and over 200 global delegates participating.
Keynote speakers include: Ban Ki-moon8th Secretary General United Nations; Helen Clark Former Prime Minister of New Zealand.When Christina Figueres co-founder of global optimism Former Executive Director of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC), AFF 2023 The theme is “Accelerating Transformation: Impact, Inclusion, and Innovation.” Spotlight the current state of the global economy and explore key issues through over 40 panel discussions and workshops.
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“With the resumption of quarantine-free travel between the mainland and Hong Kong and the lifting of international travel restrictions in Hong Kong, we are pleased to see the great interest in participating in the AFF, including in person in Hong Kong. I am happy. Dr. Patrick Lau, Deputy Secretary General of HKTDC.

Mary Hune Chairman of AFF Steering Committee and Cluster CEO of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau Standard chartered“For Hong Kong, 2023 will be the year of recovery and the year of returning to normalcy.
“The imminent and orderly resumption of travel to and from mainland China will help stimulate our economy, improve market sentiment and strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a super-connector between mainland and international markets. .
At this year’s Asian Financial Forum, I am pleased to see world leaders physically gathering here to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the financial industry, strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international financial center.
In the exhibition zone, fintech showcase, Inno Venture Salon, Fintech HK Startup Salon and the Global Investment Zone.
Over 120 domestic and international financial institutions, technology companies, start-ups, investors and sponsors, including: PwC, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of China, HSBC, UBS, China International Capital Corporation, Huatai International, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited also gather on forums.
AFF is Hong Kong– The border with mainland China. The city, a special administrative region of China, has resumed quarantine-free travel for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Guests from overseas can also receive benefits such as travel experiences, meals and accommodation discounts.