| Date |
Topic |
Member |
Non-Member |
Corporate Table |
Sep 9 (Thu) '10
12:30 pm
 |
AmCham Entrepreneurs/SME Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
*Topic: Finding and Retaining Talent in China for Entrepreneurs and SMEs
*Guest Speakers:
-Diana Chiu, Vice President of Talent Development, Next Horizon
-Larry Salibra, Founder and CEO, Attigo
Entrepreneurs Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Sep 9 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
AmCham Law Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Law Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Sep 8 (Wed) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham IT & Telecom Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
* Topic: The Latest Developments in Payment within the Online Retail Space
* Guest Speaker: Eric Lo, Head of Business Development, PayPal Hong Kong Merchant Services
Hosted by IT & Telecom Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Sep 8 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
AmCham China Business Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
* Topic: Updates from Washington on the US-China Commercial Relationship
* Guest Speaker: John Frisbie, President, U.S.-China Business Council
Hosted by China Business Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Sep 8 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
Update on Global Shipping Reform
Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., Chairman, U.S. Federal Maritime Commission
Transportation & Logistics Committee
and Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
HK$3,500 |
Sep 7 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
 |
What Price Hong Kong Government's Land Policy
Nicholas Brooke
Chairman, Professional Property Services
and Chairman, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks
Trade & Investment Committee
and
Real Estate Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
HK$3,500 |
Sep 6 (Mon) '10
6:30 pm
 |
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Sep 6 (Mon) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn Workshop:
Dealing with Difficult People
Eric Sampson, Executive Consultant, Connect Communication
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Sep 6 (Mon) '10
8:00 am
|
Where Should Expatriates Work and Live in Asia?
Cathy Loose
Principal and Asia Pacific Global Mobility Leader, Information Product Solutions
Mercer
Hosted by Human Resources Committee
|
|
Sep 2 (Thu) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Pharmaceutical Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
*Topic: Crisis Management - A "People" Perspective
*Guest Speaker: Dr. CK Lo, Chairman, AWTC (Lo & Lam) Consultancies Ltd.
Pharmaceutical Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Sep 1 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
Direct Marketing and the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance
Roderick Bun Woo, J.P.
Former Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), HKSAR Government
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Aug 31 (Tue) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Real Estate Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Real Estate Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 31 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
|
How Social Media Is Influencing the U.S. Mid-Term Elections
Jonathan Kopp
Global Director of Digital Media, Ketchum Public Relations
and Former Communications Strategist on the Obama Campaign National Media Team
Hosted by Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Aug 27 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn Workshop:
Using Your Whole Brain to Communicate
Pauline Wong, Director and Facilitator, SPONGE Consultancy
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Aug 26 (Thu) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Sports & Entertainment Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 25 (Wed) '10
7:00 pm
|
Golf Simulation Happy Hour
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Aug 25 (Wed) '10
7:00 pm
|
Young and Happy Hour
Young Professionals Committee
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
Aug 24 (Tue) '10
3:30 pm
|
AmCham Apparel & Footwear Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
* Topic: Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Rulemaking
* Guest Speakers:
• Laurie Hopkins, China and Hong Kong Manager, Office of International Programs and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
• Demar Granados, Office of Compliance & Field Operations, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Apparel and Footwear Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 24 (Tue) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham IT & Telecom Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
IT & Telecom Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 24 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
|
AmCham Transportation & Logistic Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
* Topic: Concepts in Increasing Supply Chain Speed
* Guest Speaker: Mark Lee, Managing Director, Center for Logistics Technologies and Supply Chain Optimization, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 20 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn Workshop:
Selling Strategies for the Service Industries
Guy Fraser, MDS Associate Director, Miller Heiman
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Aug 19 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
AmCham Health & Wellness Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
*Topic: Hormone Normalization and Corporate Wellness
*Guest Speaker: Dr. Steven Leung, MBBS, FRACS, Neurosurgeon and Anti-aging Medical Doctor
Health & Wellness Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 17 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn Workshop:
Stress: Responding to It and Winning Over It
Chan Cudennec, CEO and Founder, Corporate Wellness Company (CWC)
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Aug 17 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
|
AmCham Human Resources Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
*Topic: Best Practice in Promoting Workplace Equality for LGBT Employees
*Guest Speaker: Stephen Golden, Head of Asia Global Leadership & Diversity, Goldman Sachs
Human Resources Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 16 (Mon) '10
3:00 pm
|
Afternoon Coffee Break Workshop:
How to Win Cooperation and Influence People in Business
Daryl Perkins, Master Trainer, Dale Carnegie Training
|
HK$200 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Aug 16 (Mon) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Energy Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
* Topic: Development of a 100MW Off-shore Wind Farm
* Guest Speaker: Mr. Wan Chi-tin, Director of Engineering (Planning & Development), Hongkong Electric Holdings Ltd.
Energy Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 16 (Mon) '10
12:00 pm
|
Using Philanthropic Engagement to Strengthen Your Brand and Your Workforce
Jonathan T. M. Reckford
Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity International
Corporate Responsibility Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Aug 13 (Fri) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Women of Influence Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Women of Influence Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 12 (Thu) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Entrepreneurs/SME Committee and AmCham Trade & Investment Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
*Topic: Government Support for the Sustainable Growth of SMEs in Hong Kong
*Guest Speaker: Belinda Kwan, Assistant Director-General, Trade & Industry Department, HKSAR Government
Entrepreneurs Committee and
Trade & Investment Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 12 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
AmCham Law Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
*Topic: Roundtable Discussion - Recent Legal Developments in Hong Kong
*Guest speaker: Dennis Kwok, member, the Hong Kong Bar, and founding member, the Civic Party
Law Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 10 (Tue) '10
6:00 pm
|
43rd InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail
|
|
Aug 10 (Tue) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Corporate Responsibility Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
* Topic: Anti-corruption as Strategic Corporate Responsibility
* Guest Speaker: Benjamin P. Fishburne III, Resident Partner, Winston & Strawn's Hong Kong office
Corporate Responsibility Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 10 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
|
AmCham Apparel & Footwear Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Apparel and Footwear Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 9 (Mon) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Communications & Marketing Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 6 (Fri) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Young Professionals Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
* Topic: Entrepreneurial Finance ¡V How to Create Market Niches in a Sea of Titans
* Guest Speaker: Leland Sun, Managing Director, Pan Asian Mortgage Company and Director, Chongqing Gangyu Guaranty Company
Young Professionals Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 4 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
Investment Planning in an Era of Uncertainty
*John E. Oden, Principal, AllianceBernstein L.P.
*Stuart Rae, Chief Investment Officer, Pacific Basin Value Equities Services, AllianceBernstein L.P.
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Aug 2 (Mon) '10
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Aug 2 (Mon) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Intellectual Property Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Topic: Intellectual Property Issues: Legal and Political Developments in the United States
Guest Speakers:
*Sandra Aistars, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Time Warner
*Cameron Gilreath, Vice President, Global Public Policy, Time Warner
Intellectual Property Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 2 (Mon) '10
9:00 am
|
AmCham 3 Club Golf Challenge
at The Hong Kong Golf Club, Deep Water Bay
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Aug 2 (Mon) '10
8:00 am
|
AmCham China Business Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
*Topic: An Open Dialogue with the U.S./China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC)
*Guest Delegates: from the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC)
China Business Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 30 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Updates and Open Dialogue on the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
Commissioner Anne Meagher Northup
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Apparel and Footwear Committee
and
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Jul 29 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
Asking More of Business:
What China, America and the World Need to Understand About Business Ethics
Dr. Carolyn Yauyan Woo
Martin J. Gillen Dean and Ray and Milann Siegfried Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies
Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame
Corporate Responsibility Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jul 28 (Wed) '10
7:00 pm
|
Young and Happy Hour
Young Professionals Committee
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
Jul 28 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
Political Risk, Fraud and Corruption: The Real Deal in Asia
Steve Vickers
President and CEO
FTI-International Risk Ltd
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Jul 27 (Tue) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Real Estate Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Real Estate Committee
|
|
Jul 26 (Mon) '10
12:30 pm
|
AmCham Financial Services Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
* Topic: Hong Kong's Financial Sector: An Irreversible Decline into Irrelevance or the Dawn of a Golden Age?
* Guest Speaker: Mr. Tom Holland, Senior Writer, South China Morning Post
Financial Services Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 23 (Fri) '10
3:00 pm
|
Afternoon Coffee Break Workshop:
Using Drama-based Improvisation to Adapt to Changes in the Workforce
Sean Bilkey, Lead Trainer, Rite-Clik
|
HK$200 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Jul 23 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Insurance Like You¡¦ve Never Heard It Explained
Joseph W. Jordan
Senior Vice President
MetLife
Health & Wellness Committee
|
HK$360 |
HK$490 |
HK$4,320 |
Jul 22 (Thu) '10
6:30 pm
|
Hong Kong's Political Reforms: What Lies Ahead?
• Emily Lau, Lawmaker representing New Territories East and Vice Chairman of the Democratic Party.
• Audrey Eu, Lawmaker representing Hong Kong Island and Leader of the Civic Party
• Frank Ching, Journalist and commentator
Moderated by Zoher Abdoolcarim, Asia Editor, TIME International
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jul 22 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
Inside the Shanghai Expo
Frank Lavin
Chairman, Steering Committee, USA Pavilion (Shanghai Expo), and Chairman, Public Affairs Practice, Edelman Asia Pacific
Trade & Investment Committee
|
|
Jul 22 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
A Layman's Guide to Psychometrics:
Tests to Support Talent Acquisition and Retention
Alina A. von Davier, Ph.D.
Strategic Advisor and Director of Special Projects, Research & Development Division
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Jul 21 (Wed) '10
7:00 pm
|
Premium Wine Tasting and
Wine Investment Workshop
With Carly Lewis, Director and Chief Wine Events Officer, VinoCulture Concepts, Ltd.,
and guest speaker Gregory Bossard, Wine Director of Platinum Wines
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Jul 21 (Wed) '10
12:30 pm
|
Food & Beverage Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
-Bonnie Chan, Business Manager, Cook Easy
-Tracy Wong, Vocational Rehabilitation Project Officer, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Topic: A Fresh Business Model: Online Fresh Food Packs Ordering & Delivery Service
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 19 (Mon) '10
12:00 pm
|
The BP Oil Spill: Causes and Historic Facts
Professor Albert Kwong
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer
PetroAsian Energy (HKSE: 0850)
Energy Committee
|
HK$180 |
HK$260 |
-- |
Jul 16 (Fri) '10
12:30 pm
|
Women of Influence Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 15 (Thu) '10
12:30 pm
|
Entrepreneurs/SME Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Humfry Lam, CEO, Likeface Group Holdings Ltd.
Topic: From Business Concept to Business Realization
Entrepreneurs Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 15 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
Apparel & Footwear Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Topic: AmCham Washington Doorknock Debrief ¡V Special Focus on CPSC
Apparel and Footwear Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 14 (Wed) '10
12:30 pm
|
Information Technology & Telecom Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Ilan Oosting, CEO, JMango
Topic: The Key Growth Drivers and Trends in the Mobile Payment Industry
IT & Telecom Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 13 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
Hong Kong's Tourism Scene: Variety Is the Spice of Life
Anthony Lau
Executive Director
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)
Hospitality and Tourism Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
-- |
Jul 12 (Mon) '10
12:30 pm
|
Communications & Marketing Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Jerry Gelsomino, Principal, FutureBest
Topic: The Experience Is the Brand! First hand Observations of the Shanghai Expo 2010
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 12 (Mon) '10
8:00 am
|
Financial Services Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Sandra Pianalto, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Topic: The Federal Reserve and the Financial Crisis
Financial Services Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 9 (Fri) '10
12:30 pm
|
Young Professionals Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Raymond Roessel, Vice President, Golf East Asia of World Sport Group Ltd
Topic: Sports and Business - Turning a Passion into a Career
Young Professionals Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 9 (Fri) '10
8:00 am
|
New Investment Frontiers in China
Chris Torrens
Deputy Director of Global Client Services
Control Risks
China Business Committee
and
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jul 8 (Thu) '10
12:30 pm
|
Pharmaceutical Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Peter C H Tam, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Federation of Insurers
Topic: Healthcare Financing Reform ¡V Are We on the Right Track?
Pharmaceutical Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jul 6 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
Challenges and Opportunities from Hong Kong¡¦s Transition to a Low-carbon Economy
Richard Lancaster
Managing Director
CLP Power
Energy Committee and
Environment Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Jul 5 (Mon) '10
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jul 4 (Sun) '10
11:00 am
|
July 4th BBQ Buffet Brunch
|
|
Jun 30 (Wed) '10
12:30 pm
|
Sports & Entertainment Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Rhoda Chan, Head of Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Affairs, Hong Kong, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Topic: The Success Factors of a Hong Kong Marathon Sponsorship
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 29 (Tue) '10
12:30 pm
|
Real Estate Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Real Estate Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 25 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn Workshop:
How to Better Interview Job Candidates
MJ Jennings, Director of Training and Executive Coaching, Active Communication
Jane Strangward, Senior Consultant and Executive Coach, Active Communication
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jun 25 (Fri) '10
10:00 am
|
Food & Beverage Committee Special Lab Visit, hosted by SGS Hong Kong Ltd. (AmCham Members Only)
Food & Beverage Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 24 (Thu) '10
7:00 pm
|
Young Professionals Young & Happy Hour
Young Professionals Committee
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
Jun 24 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn Workshop:
Using Your Whole Brain to Think Creatively
Pauline Wong, Director and Facilitator, SPONGE Consultancy
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jun 23 (Wed) '10
12:30 pm
|
Food & Beverage Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Peter Johnston, General Manager, Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Retail Hong Kong, A.S. Watson Group (HK) Ltd.
Topic: Nutritional Labeling Update (Latest Developments Ahead of July 1st Implementation Date)
Food & Beverage Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 22 (Tue) '10
6:30 pm
|
InterCham Connecting People Cocktail
|
|
Jun 22 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
How Enterprise Risk Management Can Safeguard Your Company
¡E John French, Chief Executive Officer, ACE Hong Kong
¡E Geoff Trotter, Chief Knowledge Officer, KMPact
¡E Robert Grieves, Founder, Managing Director, Hamilton Advisors Limited
Corporate Responsibility Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
-- |
Jun 21 (Mon) '10
12:30 pm
|
Energy Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Energy Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 17 (Thu) '10
12:30 pm
|
Taxation Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Danny Po, Southern China M&A Tax Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Topic: PRC Corporate Restructuring Taxation Rules
Taxation Committee
|
|
Jun 17 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
AmCham Environment and Health & Wellness Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
James Pearson, CEO, Pacific Risk Advisors
Topic: Sustainable Risk and Asset Management - with a special focus on the recent WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Environment Committee
Health & Wellness Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 15 (Tue) '10
2:15 pm
|
Transportation & Logistics Committee Tour (AmCham Members Only)
A Visit to Hong Kong Airport¡¦s Baggage Handling System
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 15 (Tue) '10
12:30 pm
|
Intellectual Property Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Conrad W. Wong, Intellectual Property Rights Officer, US Consulate General, United States Patent & Trademark Office, Guangzhou, PRC
Intellectual Property Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 15 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
|
Human Resources Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Human Resources Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 14 (Mon) '10
12:30 pm
|
Communications & Marketing Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Jim Wong, Asia Business Development Director, Molson Coors Brewing Company
Topic: Building a Beer Brand in Asia: Lessons for Marketers Inside and Outside the Suds Business
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 14 (Mon) '10
8:00 am
|
Breakfast and Learn Workshop:
Building Optimism for You and Your Team
Dr. Bob Murray and Dr. Alicia Fortinberry, Founders of Fortinberry Murray Consulting
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Jun 11 (Fri) '10
6:45 pm
|
AmCham Movie Night:
Sex And The City II
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
HK$230 |
HK$230 |
-- |
Jun 11 (Fri) '10
8:00 am
|
19th AmCham Human Resources Conference:
HR's Role In Driving Business Performance
KEYNOTE TALKS
•Tony Tyler, Chief Executive, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
•Dr. Catherine KK Chan, Deputy Secretary for Education (Curriculum and Quality Assurance), Education Bureau, HKSAR Government
•Nury Vittachi, Journalist & Author of The Kama Sutra of Business: Management Secrets from Indian Classics
PANELS AND WORKSHOPS
•Tom Armstrong, Head of Human Resources, Asia/Japan, Aon Corporation
•Dr. Chris Chan, Associate Professor in Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business & Economics and Assistant Dean & Director of MBA Programs, The University of Hong Kong
*Harriet Holbrook-Lui, Senior Consultant, PDI Ninth House (Moderator)
•Moira Dickson, Senior Vice President-HR (Head of HR Risk), Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Asia Pacific
•Al Miyasato, Program Director, Finance Leadership Development, Intel Asia
*Anne-Marie Balfe, Associate Director, People, Far East Area, Ernst & Young (Moderator)
•Mahesh Pamnani and Honey Pamnani, Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor and teacher
•Neil Chowings, Managing Director, Work Group
•Sara Duckworth, Head of Organisational Development, Asia Pacific, BNY Mellon
*John Goff, Operations and Development Director, the alphaeight institute
*Bruce Stinson, Chairman, the alphaeight institute (Moderator)
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$1,200 |
HK$1,500 |
-- |
Jun 11 (Fri) '10
8:00 am
|
Apparel & Footwear/Trade & Investment Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Nick Robinson, National Leader, Financial Advisory ¡V Forensic & Dispute Services, Deloitte China
Topic: Supply Chain Integrity Risk
Textiles & Apparel Committee
Trade & Investment Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 10 (Thu) '10
12:30 pm
|
Entrepreneurs/SME Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Eric Crowley, Commercial Consul, American Consulate General
Updates from U.S. Commercial Service
Entrepreneurs Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 10 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
Taxation & Law Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Law Committee
Taxation Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 9 (Wed) '10
12:30 pm
|
Information Technology & Telecom Committee Meeting (AmCham Members Only)
Celina Luan, General Manager, International Payment Systems (iPS)
IT & Telecom Committee
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 9 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
Breakfast and Learn Workshop:
Leadership Through Laughter
Anand Chulani
Life and Laughter Coach, Laugh Out Loud (LOL) World
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Jun 7 (Mon) '10
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jun 3 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
When Bad Stuff Happens To Good Companies:
Navigating Through the Traditional, Digital, and Everything-in-Between Worlds
John Morgan
Regional Managing Director, Greater China, GolinHarris
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
May 31 (Mon) '10
8:00 pm
|
CHINA DELEGATION (with details)
Shanghai World EXPO and Jiaxing Add-on Trip
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)
|
|
May 31 (Mon) '10
12:00 pm
|
Cross-strait Relations ¡V and Their Impact on Hong Kong ¡V After Two Years of Ma Ying-Jeou
Jerome A. Cohen
Of Counsel, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
May 28 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Augmented Reality: The New World of Visionary Marketing and Entertainment
Philippe De Passorio
Head of Asia Pacific
Total Immersion
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
May 27 (Thu) '10
6:30 pm
|
Food and Wine Pairing
Carly Lewis, Director & Chief Wine Events Officer, VinoCulture Concepts, Ltd.
|
|
May 27 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn Workshop:
The Art of Persuasion - How to Influence Decisions
Mark Loasby, Managing Director, Connect Communication
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
May 27 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
Being a Successful Entrepreneur in Asia: Blood, Sweat, Tears and Glory
Stephen Hartwell Greer
Author of Starting from Scrap, and President, Hartwell Pacific Limited
Entrepreneurs Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
May 26 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
New Member Welcome Breakfast
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
May 25 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
|
Changes in the Practice and Delivery of Legal Services in Hong Kong
*Russell Coleman, Chairman, Hong Kong Bar, and Former President, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators
*Robert C. Sawhney, Managing Director, SRC Associates
*Huen Wong, Managing Partner, Asia, Fried Frank, and President, Law Society of Hong Kong
*Moderator: David Tiang, Vice President & General Counsel, Walmart Asia
Law Committee
|
HK$200 |
HK$280 |
-- |
May 24 (Mon) '10
12:00 pm
|
Workshop:
How Women Can Become More Successful Entrepreneurs
MJ Jennings
Director of Training and Executive Coaching
Active Communication
Women of Influence Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
May 24 (Mon) '10
8:00 am
|
Are You and Your Firm 'Customer Centric'?
Professor Ranjay Gulati
Jaime and Josefina Chua Tiampo Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
|
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May 19 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
Initial Reflections on U.S.-Hong Kong Relations
Stephen M. Young
The U.S. Consul General, Hong Kong and Macau
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
May 18 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
It's in the Mail:
How the Print and Mail Industry Can Remain Relevant for the Next 90 Years
Murray D. Martin
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Pitney Bowes Inc.
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
May 18 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
Workshop: Polish Up Your Soft Skills
Miranda Kaur, Director, Doing Hong Kong
Young Professionals Committee
|
HK$200 |
HK$300 |
-- |
May 17 (Mon) '10
11:45 am
|
U.S. Clean Energy Mission Luncheon
with Keynote by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke
Gary Locke, U.S. Commerce Secretary
|
|
May 17 (Mon) '10
8:00 am
|
Are You Hiring the Same Person as the One on the CV?
Wayne Tollemache
Executive Managing Director - Asia Pacific
First Advantage
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
May 14 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
The Island of Opportunities: Investing in Guam
The Honorable Felix P. Camacho
Governor of Guam
Trade & Investment Committee
|
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May 13 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
China: Positioning for Sustainable Recovery
Jing Ulrich
Managing Director
Chairman, China Equities and Commodities, J.P. Morgan
Financial Services Committee
and
China Business Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
May 12 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
Understanding Country Risk in the Asian Natural Resource Sector
• Daniel Wagner, Director of Risk Mitigation Products at PFC Global Risk and Managing Director of Country Risk Solutions
• Ben Cahill, Petroleum Risk Manager (PRM) Service Manager, Markets and Country Strategies Group, PFC Energy
Energy Committee
|
HK$200 |
HK$250 |
-- |
May 6 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
How China Policies Are Reshaping the Hong Kong Manufacturing Industries
Dennis Yau
Director-General
Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Trade & Investment Committee
and Apparel & Footwear Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
May 6 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
The Power of Asian Investors on Global Real Estate Investment Markets
Richard Price
CEO, Asia
ING Real Estate Investment Management
Real Estate Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
HK$3,500 |
May 5 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
To Eat Or Not To Eat?
How Food Blogs and Reviews Affect the Hong Kong Restaurant Business
*Guillermo «Willy» Trullás Moreno, Creator of the restaurant Fofo by El Willy (Hong Kong)
*Josh Tse, Hong Kong¡¦s First Food Blogger, Cha Xiu Bao
*Angie Wong, Food Editor and Restaurant Reviewer, Time Out Magazine
Food & Beverage Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
-- |
May 4 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
When Data Management Goes Digital: What's New, What Works and What Doesn't
Elton Potts
Group President and Chief Operating Officer
Recall Corporation
IT & Telecom Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
May 3 (Mon) '10
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
May 3 (Mon) '10
8:00 am
|
Gemstones: Know Your Gem and Investment Potentials in East Africa
Bruce Bridges
Gem Expert, and Director of Sales and Marketing
Bridges Tsavorite
Trade & Investment Committee and
Apparel & Footwear Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Apr 29 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn Workshop:
Using Humor to Make Your Presentation Stand Out
Jami Gong, Founder, TakeOut Comedy
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Apr 28 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
The Impact of Social Media on Public Affairs in China
Alan VanderMolen
President, Asia Pacific, Edelman
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Apr 27 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
The Changing Financial Landscape: Shifting from West to East
Michael Geoghegan CBE
Group Chief Executive, HSBC Holdings plc
Chairman, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Leadership Luncheon
|
HK$490 |
HK$580 |
HK$5,900 |
Apr 26 (Mon) '10
12:00 pm
|
The Way Forward in Corporate Responsibility and Philanthropy
Kimberly Davis
Managing Director, Global Philanthropy and President JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Corporate Responsibility Committee: Community Investment Sub-Committee
|
HK$410 |
HK$510 |
HK$5,100 |
Apr 24 (Sat) '10
6:45 pm
|
AmCham Ball 2010: JAZZ IT UP
|
HK$2500 |
HK$2500 |
-- |
Apr 22 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
Breakfast and Learn:
Tools for an Effective and Successful Sales Force
Guy Fraser, MDS Associate Director, Miller Heiman
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Apr 20 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn Workshop:
Building Effective Teams ¡V ¡§It¡¦s Up to Us!¡¨
MJ Jennings, Director of Training and Executive Coaching, Active Communication
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Apr 19 (Mon) '10
8:00 am
|
Building Career Resilience: What Any Career-minded Woman Should Know
Cheryl Liew-Chng
CEO
LifeWorkz
Women of Influence Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Apr 15 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
Managing your Reputation In Cyberspace: Legal Guideposts
*Thomas Crampton, Director, Asia-Pacific, 360 Digital Influence, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
*Anna Gamvros, Special Counsel, Technology Media and Telecommunications Group, Baker & McKenzie
*Jay Oatway, Hong Kong¡¦s most followed ¡§Twitterer¡¨ and Freelance Digital Journalist
Communications & Marketing Committee,
IT & Telecom Committee and
Law Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
-- |
Apr 14 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
The Ripple Effects of Dubai¡¦s Real Estate Crisis on Asia
Nicholas Maclean
Managing Director
CB Richard Ellis Middle East
Real Estate Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Apr 14 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
The Future of Private Equity and Venture Capital in the New Economy
Dan Schwartz
Chairman Emeritus, AVCJ Group, Ltd., President and CEO, Qiosk.com, and Author of
The Future of Finance: How Private Equity and Venture Capital Will Shape the Global Economy
Corporate Responsibility Committee
and
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Apr 13 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
The Role of Intellectual Property in Global Economics and Trade
David Kappos
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Intellectual Property Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Apr 12 (Mon) '10
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 30 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
Thoughts on the Current and Future State of the U.S. Economy
Charles L. Evans
President and Chief Executive Officer
the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Mar 30 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
|
Updates and Open Dialogue on the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
Nancy A. Nord
Commissioner, US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Apparel & Footwear Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
HK$3,500 |
Mar 29 (Mon) '10
8:00 am
|
Developments: China and the World Trade Organization
Stuart Harbinson
Advisor, Winston & Strawn LLP, and Former Senior WTO Official
China Business Committee
and
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 26 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Unleash the Power of Your Mind with Mind Mapping
Kristin Lowe, Founder and Managing Director, Organising Solutions
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 25 (Thu) '10
6:30 pm
|
Red Wine Tasting
|
|
Mar 25 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
Avoid Problems With US Customs: Structuring LDP (Landed, Duty Paid) / DDP (Delivered, Duty Paid) Sales
Roy Ian Delbyck
Principal, Law Offices of Roy Ian Delbyck
Apparel & Footwear Committee
and
Trade & Investment Committee
and
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 24 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
Policy Highlights: The National People¡¦s Congress¡¦ Government Work Report
Carson Wen
Partner, Jones Day; Deputy, National People¡¦s Congress; and Vice-Chairman, The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
China Business Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 23 (Tue) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Creating a ¡§Wow¡¨ with Your Presentation
Eric Sampson, Senior Executive Consultant, Connect Communication
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 22 (Mon) '10
12:00 pm
|
How Much Is Air Quality Really Costing Us?
Anthony J. Hedley, BBS, JP, MBChB, MD, FRCP
Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health
The University of Hong Kong
Environment Committee and
Health & Wellness Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 19 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Telco 2.0 Trends: The Convergence of IT and Telecom
Juni Yan
Industry Director, Oracle Communications Industry Solutions Group, Asia Pacific & Japan
IT & Telecom Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 19 (Fri) '10
8:00 am
|
Cambodia & Vietnam ¡V Apparel Sourcing in 2010 and Beyond
•Thomas Nelson, Vice President of VF Corporation - Global Product Procurement, and Managing Director, VF Asia
•Tuomo Poutiainen, Chief Technical Advisor, Better Factories Cambodia, International Labour Organization (ILO)
•Andrew Schroth, Partner, Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP
Moderator: Andre Leroy, Marketing Director, Modern Testing Services (Global) Ltd
Apparel & Footwear Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
-- |
Mar 18 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
EHealth in Hong Kong: The Future of Electronic Medical Records
Dr. NT Cheung
Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO)
Hong Kong Hospital Authority (HKHA)
Health & Wellness Committee and
IT & Telecom Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 18 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
The Rapidly Changing State of CSR Policy in China: Opportunities for Competitive Advantage
Joshua Wickerham
China Representative, AccountAbility
Corporate Responsibility Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 18 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
How U.S.-China Economic Relations Will Impact Global Businesses in 2010
Susan Schwab
Former US Trade Representative, and Strategic Advisor, Mayer Brown LLP, in association with JSM
Trade & Investment Committee
and
Apparel & Footwear Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 17 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
Global Implications of the US Financial Crisis
Robert C. Pozen
Chairman, MFS Investment Management (owned by Sun Life Financial Services of Canada)
Joint Luncheon with The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5300 |
Mar 12 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Joint Business Community Luncheon: 2010-2011 Budget
The Honourable John Tsang
Financial Secretary, Hong Kong Special Administration Region Government
|
|
Mar 12 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Integrating NGOs Into Your Business Plan and Maximizing the Financial Benefits
Brad Masterson
National Director of Corporate Development, GIK and US Programs, World Vision US Corporate Office
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 10 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
How to Get the Most Out of Your Consultant
Gordon Perchthold and Jenny Sutton
Founding Partners, The RFP Company, and Co-Authors of Extract Value from Consultants
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 1 (Mon) '10
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 1 (Mon) '10
12:00 pm
|
New in China Cross-border Taxation: Circulars 601 and 698
Ryan Chang
Tax Partner, Hong Kong
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Taxation Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Feb 24 (Wed) '10
6:30 pm
|
The 42nd InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail
At The Prive
|
|
Feb 24 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
New Member Breakfast
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Feb 23 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
|
Breakfast and Learn:
Tips for Winning Sales Strategies
Guy Fraser, MDS Associate Director - Miller Heiman
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Feb 9 (Tue) '10
12:30 pm
|
Now That China Matters More, Does It Care Less?
James McGregor
Senior Counselor, China, APCO Worldwide,
and Author of One Billion Customers: Lessons from the Front Lines of Doing Business in China
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Feb 9 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
|
Handling IRS Investigations of US Persons in Asia and the Voluntary Disclosure Program
* Scott Frewing, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP (San Francisco)
* Duane Webber, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP (Washington DC)
* Marnin Michaels, Tax Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP (Zurich)
Taxation Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Feb 4 (Thu) '10
6:30 pm
|
Sparkling Wine Tasting and Tutorial
Sample an array of sparkling wines and appetizers
|
|
Feb 4 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
Successful M&A and JV Transactions in China
Ben Wootliff
Director - Head of Corporate Investigations, China
Control Risks
(Change of Speaker)
China Business Committee, Trade & Investment Committee and
Law Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Feb 3 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Choosing the Right College in the US: Strategies for Success
Mark A. Montgomery, Ph.D., Independent College Consultant
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Feb 3 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
Asia's Importance to the Global Insurance Market
Kristian P. Moor
President and Chief Executive Officer, Chartis, Inc., General Insurance Companies of AIG
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,800 |
Feb 2 (Tue) '10
8:00 am
|
The US-China-Taiwan Connection
Richard C. Bush
Former Chairman and Managing Director, the American Institute in Taiwan
Senior Fellow, Director, Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies, and Michael H. Armacost Chair, The Brookings Institution
China Business Committee
and
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Feb 1 (Mon) '10
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Feb 1 (Mon) '10
12:00 pm
|
World Expo Shanghai 2010: A Chance for China and the World
Wang Jinzhen
Vice Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and Vice Chairman, China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC)
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¤¤国国际°Ó会国®a©e员会¯µ书长
China Business Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Jan 29 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
How to Make A Business Out of Blogging
*Leon Ho, Founder, Stepcase
*Casey Lau, Founder, Popcorn Media Network
Young Professionals Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jan 28 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Get Organized for 2010
Kristin Lowe, Founder and Managing Director, Organising Solutions
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jan 28 (Thu) '10
8:00 am
|
After COP 15: What's Next for Business?
*Simon Reddy, Executive Director, C40 Large Cities Climate Leadership Group
*Dr Glenn Frommer, Head of Sustainability, MTR Corporation
*Dr Jeanne Ng, Environmental Director - Group Affairs, CLP Holdings
*Christine Loh, Chief Executive, Civic Exchange
|
HK$300 |
HK$400 |
-- |
Jan 22 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
The Future of the Non-profit Sector in Asia
James Abruzzo
Managing Director, Executive Vice President, Nonprofit Practice, DHR International
|
HK$300 |
HK$390 |
HK$3,800 |
Jan 20 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
Manufacturing in China: Game or Gain?
Paul Midler
author of Poorly Made in China
China Business Committee
and
Apparel & Footwear Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jan 15 (Fri) '10
12:00 pm
|
Strategic Uses of Transaction Insurance for M&A Deals in China and Hong Kong
Andrew Stubbings
Vice President, Asia Pacific Mergers & Acquisitions Manager, Chartis Inc.
(Change of speaker)
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Jan 14 (Thu) '10
12:00 pm
|
Educating Women To Be Global Leaders
Dr. Joanne V. Creighton
President
Mount Holyoke College
Women in Influence Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jan 13 (Wed) '10
12:00 pm
|
We Can Make a Difference
Inaugural Address by
Michael S. Brown, 2010 AmCham Chairman
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
Jan 13 (Wed) '10
8:00 am
|
Developments and Trends in Consumer Product Safety: Implementing the U.S. CPSIA
Richard W. O'Brien
Director of International Programs and Intergovernmental Affairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(Change of speaker)
Apparel & Footwear Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
HK$3,200 |
Jan 11 (Mon) '10
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Dec 17 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Successfully Marketing to the New Financial Services Consumers
Julie Lyle
Chief Marketing Officer
Prudential Corporation Asia
Communications & Marketing Committee and
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 persons) |
Dec 17 (Thu) '09
8:00 am
|
Sustainability in the Manufacturing Supply Chain
Edwin Keh
Senior Vice President ¡V Chief Operating Officer, Global Procurement, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Apparel & Footwear Committee
and Corporate Responsibility Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
HK$3,000 |
Dec 14 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
Optimizing Industrial Building Use Under New Guidelines
C.K. Lau, International Director, Valuation Advisory Services, Jones Lang LaSalle, Hong Kong
Real Estate Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4800 (10-12pax) |
Dec 11 (Fri) '09
8:00 pm
|
CHINA DELEGATION
Weekend Visiting, Golfing & Power Networking in China - Haikou, Hainan Province
CCPIT, Hainan Provincial Government
|
|
Dec 11 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Personal Branding and Presentation for Professional Success
Jennifer Carson, Trainer and Marketing Manager, Stafford & Chan Pte Ltd
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Dec 10 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Global Energy Outlook
Kim Teck Neo
Chairman and Managing Director
ExxonMobil Energy Limited
Energy Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
Dec 9 (Wed) '09
9:00 am
|
China Town Hall: Issues in U.S.-China Relations
Exclusive Live Webcast with:
Kurt M. Campbell
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
|
HK$50 |
HK$80 |
-- |
Dec 7 (Mon) '09
6:00 pm
|
AmCham Christmas Cocktail
At The American Club
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Dec 7 (Mon) '09
8:00 am
|
Mongolia: Opportunities from a Near Neighbor
Michael Aldrich
Partner, Beijing, Corporate and Commercial
Lovells LLP
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Dec 4 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Building Government Relations into Today's Business Strategies
* Grace Lam, Vice President, Public & Government Affairs - HK & Southern China, ExxonMobil Hong Kong Limited
* Kevin C.W. Mulvey, Vice President, Government & Corporate Affairs, Asia-Pacific, AIA
* Alan R. Turley, Vice President - International Affairs, FedEx Express, Asia Pacific Division
Moderator: Mark Michelson, Senior Counselor, APCO Worldwide
Chamber-wide Lunch
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Dec 3 (Thu) '09
6:30 pm
|
Holiday Wine Tutored Tasting
Wines That Pair Well with Holiday Foods
|
HK$390 |
HK$460 |
-- |
Dec 3 (Thu) '09
8:00 am
|
Updates on Commercial Real Estate Leasing in the US and Asia Markets
Bill Concannon, President, Global Corporate Services, CB Richard Ellis
Phil Rowland, Executive Director, Global Corporate Services ¡V Asia,
CB Richard Ellis
Real Estate Committee
|
|
Nov 30 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
Changes in Asia's Financial Regulations
Martin Wheatley, JP
Chief Executive Officer
Securities and Futures Commission Hong Kong
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
Nov 27 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Promoting Innovative Entertainment at a Digital Hub
Mark O. Clift
Chief Operating Officer
Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Nov 26 (Thu) '09
12:15 pm
|
Thanksgiving Luncheon
At The Hong Kong Bankers Club
|
HK$400 |
HK$480 |
-- |
Nov 24 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
What's on Your Plate: How Well Do You Know Your Food?
* Professor Peter Chi-Keung Cheung, Director of Studies, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Chinese University of Hong Kong
* Dr. Anthony Edward James, Director, Laboratory Animal Services Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
* Peter Johnston, General Manager, Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Hutchison-Whampoa
* Professor Jonathan Wong, Professor, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University
Food and Beverage Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Nov 20 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Brand Hong Kong:
What's Next for Our Signature Sport Brand
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges
Chief Executive Officer
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
Nov 19 (Thu) '09
7:00 pm
|
A Social Evening of Fine Tasting
At Pacific Cigar Divan
|
HK$680 |
HK$780 |
-- |
Nov 19 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lessons Learned from Asia's Economic Transformation
Michael Schuman
Asia Business Correspondent, TIME Asia, and Author of The Miracle: The Epic Story of Asia's Quest for Wealth
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Nov 18 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Prospects and Challenges of the Renminbi's Continued Reforms and Developments
Guangbei He
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive
Bank of China Hong Kong
China Business Committee
|
HK$460 |
HK$560 |
HK$5,600 |
Nov 18 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
New Member Breakfast
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Nov 17 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Let¡¦s Get Intimate: An Inside Look at the Intimate Apparel Industry
Patricia Royak, Senior Vice President/ Managing Director-International, Maidenform
Apparel & Footwear Committee and Women of Influence Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Nov 17 (Tue) '09
8:00 am
|
Air Pollution from Ships: Drivers for Positive Change
Arthur Bowring, Managing Director, Hong Kong Shipowners Association
Dr. Laura Ediger, Environmental Manager, Business for Social Responsibility
Mike Kilburn, Environmental Programme Manager, Civic Exchange
Wai-chuen Mok, Assistant Director (Air Policy), Environmental Protection Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Moderator: Jon Zinke, Resident Partner, Keesal, Young & Logan, and past AmCham Chairman
Environment Committee and
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Nov 16 (Mon) '09
8:00 am
|
Buying from China and Selling to China
* Daniel Booth, Vice President, ICS Trust (Asia)
* Bruno Feltracco, Vice President/ Managing Director of Outdoor & Action Sports, VF Asia Ltd.
* Karen To, Partner, Commercial Litigation, Baker & McKenzie
* Andrew Wood, Regional Sales Director, New Era Cap Asia Pacific Ltd.
* David Zhou, Brand Director, Yue-Ming International (YY Sports)
Apparel & Footwear Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
-- |
Nov 13 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
China Overseas Direct Investment and Beyond
* W. John Hoffmann
Co-Founder and Principal, Exceptional Resources Group (XRG), and Co-Founder and Core Associate, China Dialogues Network (CDN)
* Peter Wood
China Strategy & Business Advisor, and XRG-CDN Core Associate
China Business Committee
and
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Nov 12 (Thu) '09
6:00 pm
|
Let¡¦s Talk About Art
An exclusive cocktail conversation with Sir David Tang, Founder, Shanghai Tang, and Henry Steiner, Brand Consultant, Steiner&Co.
|
HK$280 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Nov 12 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Doing It Right: Corporate Social Responsibility Programs for Financial Institutions
Richard W. Pearl
Vice President, CSR Officer, Community Affairs Department, State Street Corporation
Corporate Responsibility Committee
and
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$320 |
HK$390 |
-- |
Nov 11 (Wed) '09
6:00 pm
|
The 41st InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail
At The Mira Hong Kong
Young Professionals Committee
|
|
Nov 10 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Post-Crisis Imperatives for The Next Asia
Stephen S. Roach
Chairman, Morgan Stanley Asia
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$460 |
HK$560 |
HK$5,600 |
Nov 6 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Incentives for Investing in the US
Christopher Clement
International Investment Specialist, Invest in America
U.S. Department of Commerce
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Nov 6 (Fri) '09
8:00 am
|
Women of Influence Conference & Awards 2009
Vision, Strategy, Leadership in Challenging Times
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
*Sara Yang Bosco, President, Emerson Electric Asia-Pacific
*Wei Sun Christianson, China CEO, Morgan Stanley
*Silvia Ding, Senior Director, Maersk (China) Shipping Co. Ltd.
*Stephen Golden, Head, Asia Global Leadership & Diversity, Goldman Sachs
*Christine Greybe, President, DHR International
*Yu-San Kan, Board Member, Hong Kong Young Women¡¦s Christian Association
*Lindsey McAlister, OBE, Founder & Artistic Director, Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation
*Dr. Jeanne Ng, Director- Group Environmental Affairs, CLP Holdings Ltd.
*Fern Ngai, Head, Asia Governance & Strategic Initiatives, Standard Chartered Bank
*Brian Walker, Vice President- Human Resources, Walmart Asia
Women in Influence Committee
|
|
Nov 3 (Tue) '09
8:00 pm
|
CHINA DELEGATION
China Overseas Investment Fair in Beijing
China National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)
|
|
Nov 2 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Nov 2 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
Post-Policy Address Luncheon
The Honourable Donald Tsang
Chief Executive of the HKSAR
Joint Business Community Luncheon
|
HK$510 |
HK$610 |
HK$6,500 |
Nov 2 (Mon) '09
10:30 am
|
USG Briefing - Export Controls: Bureau of Industry & Security, US Department of Commerce
Daniel O. Hill
Acting Under Secretary
for Industry and Security
|
Complimentary to all |
-- |
-- |
Nov 2 (Mon) '09
8:00 am
|
The Shipping Industry's Road Ahead
Peter Tirschwell
Senior Vice President for Strategy, UBM Global Trade (Parent company of The Journal of Commerce and Piers Global Intelligence)
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Oct 30 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Managing Manufacturing Companies through the Downturn and Preparing for Recovery
David N. Farr
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Emerson
Chamber-Wide Luncheon
|
HK$410 |
HK$530 |
HK$5,000 |
Oct 29 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Strategic Business-to-Business Selling
Chris Parker, Head of Business Development, Management Development Services (MDS)
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Oct 29 (Thu) '09
8:00 am
|
Strategies for Investing in Vietnam
Hong-Phong Pho
Vietnam Desk Officer, Market Access and Compliance (MAC), International Trade Administration,
US Department of Commerce
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Oct 28 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
U.S. Education - Preparation for Life, Not Just a Career
Ann White, Director, Hong Kong-China, Institute of International Education
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Oct 23 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Embracing Cloud Computing for Your Business
Chris Capossela
Senior Vice President
Microsoft Information Worker Product Management Group
IT & Telecom Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Oct 22 (Thu) '09
6:30 pm
|
Cannes Advertising Festival Cocktail: A special screening of the world's most creative advertising from the 2009 Cannes Advertising Festival
Hosted by Creative Powerhouses:
Linda Kovarik, Regional Creative Director, Coca-Cola Asia-Pacific, and
Rob Campbell, Managing Partner/Strategist, Sunshine
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$290 |
-- |
Oct 21 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Personal Productivity - How to Work Smarter and Get More Done
Kristin Lowe, Founder and Managing Director, Organising Solutions
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Oct 20 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
The Changing Landscape of US Financial Regulation and Reforms
Lynn E. Turner
Former Chief Accountant, Securities and Exchange Commission, architect of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and Senior Advisor and Managing Director, LECG
Chamber-Wide Luncheon
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Oct 19 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
First Sale U.S. Duty Savings Program: Implementation Workshop with U.S. Attorneys
Harold M. Grunfeld
Managing Partner
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP
Apparel & Footwear Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Oct 19 (Mon) '09
8:00 am
|
CHINA DELEGATION
The Commercial Newspaper World Economic Forum 2009, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, P.R. China
|
|
Oct 16 (Fri) '09
8:00 am
|
A New Generation of Chinese Internet Users
Marine Ma Yun, Founder and Chairman, BabySpace Corp.
Moderator: Thomas Crampton, Director of 360 Digital Influence, Asia-Pacific, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
China Business Committee,
Corporate Responsibility Committee and
Young Professionals Committee
|
HK$200 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Oct 13 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Two Theme Park Attractions, One Tourist Destination
* Andrew Kam, Managing Director, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
* Tom Mehrmann, Chief Executive, Ocean Park Corporation
Moderator: Jim Thompson, Chairman, Crown Worldwide, and former AmCham Chairman
Chamber-Wide Luncheon
|
HK$460 |
HK$560 |
HK$5,600 |
Oct 12 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Oct 12 (Mon) '09
8:00 am
|
China, Carbon Trading and Copenhagen
Fareed Mohamedi
Partner, PFC Energy
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Oct 9 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
The Challenges of Evolving Media for Journalists and News Consumers
Mike Chinoy, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia, NewsCertified Exchange
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Oct 8 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
The Sustainability of Luxury Brands
Susan J. Helstab
Executive Vice President Marketing
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Communications & Marketing Committee and
WOI Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK4,800 |
Oct 5 (Mon) '09
10:30 am
|
AMCHAM HONG KONG OPEN
Discovery Bay Golf Club
Valley Road Discovery Bay Lautau Island
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Sep 30 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Asia's Financial Center: Shanghai or Hong Kong?
T.C. Chan, BBS, JP
Non-Executive Director, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, and Consultant, The Bank of East Asia
Jeff Walker
AmCham Board Member and Financial Services Committee Chair
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$460 |
HK$560 |
HK$5,600 |
Sep 29 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Attracting the New Asian Consumer
Charu Harish, Regional Planning Director, Asia Pacific, Grey Group
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$410 |
HK$530 |
HK$5,000 |
Sep 28 (Mon) '09
8:00 am
|
Breakfast and Learn:
Translate to Relate -
A Guide to Effective Business Communication in Different Languages
Martin Heimann, Managing Partner, Orange Translations
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Sep 24 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Networking - How to Build Rapport
MJ Jennings, Director, Training and Executive Coaching, Active Communication
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Sep 22 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Master the Art of Public Speaking
John Miers, Founder, Black Isle
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Sep 22 (Tue) '09
8:00 am
|
Breakfast and Learn:
Are You Stressed Out?
Anand Chulani, Inspirational Comedy Coach and Comedian, Laugh Out Loud (LOL) World
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Sep 18 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
§õ¹ç: ¤@¤Á¬Ò¦³¥i¯à
(Li Ning: Anything is Possible)
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(Zhang Zhi Yong, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Li Ning Co., Ltd)
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Sep 18 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
US Tax Voluntary Disclosure Process: Imminent Deadline and Future U.S. Compliance Issues For Offshore Assets
* Scott Frewing, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP (San Francisco)
* Duane Webber, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP (Washington DC)
Taxation Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Sep 16 (Wed) '09
3:30 pm
|
Truth About Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) Requirements and the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program
Chinchie Killfoil, Internal Revenue Service Tax Attaché, U.S. Embassy, Beijing, China
|
Conplimentary |
Complimentary |
-- |
Sep 15 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Ushering into a New Era of US-China Relationship
Tung Chee Hwa, GBM
Founding Chairman, China-United States Exchange Foundation, and Former Chief Executive of the HKSAR
THIS LUNCHEON IS STILL ON TODAY
|
HK$410 |
HK$530 |
HK$5,000 |
Sep 9 (Wed) '09
8:18 am
|
CHINA DELEGATION
2nd China International Financial Services Conference in Guangzhou
|
|
Sep 8 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Making Investment in Asia Socially Responsible
* Wai-Shin Chan, Executive Director, Association for Sustainable & Responsible Investment in Asia (ASrIA)
* Ben Ridley, Director of Sustainability Affairs Asia/Pacific, Credit Suisse
Corporate Responsibility Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Sep 7 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Sep 7 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
On Warren Buffett:
Investing In Times of Uncertainty and Why He Prefers Declining Markets
Robert P. Miles, Internationally Acclaimed Author and Distinguished Authority on Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway
Chamber-wide Luncheon
|
HK$410 |
HK$530 |
HK$5,000 |
Sep 7 (Mon) '09
8:00 am
|
Executive Workshop: Great Adaptability Makes Great Corporations
Amit Mukherjee, Founder, Ishan Advisors
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Sep 4 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
What You Need to Know about Estate Planning
Matthew Corbin, Director, Fiduciary Services, AFP Nerine Wealth Management
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Aug 27 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Leveraging a Hong Kong Location to do Business in Taiwan
* Eric Crowley, Commercial Consul, United States Consulate General Hong Kong
* Stephen Green, Principal Commercial Officer at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), Kaohsiung Branch Office
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Aug 26 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Back-to-School Special:
Maintaining Drug-free Schools in Hong Kong
Dr. Alman Siu-cheuk Chan
Principal
Christian Zheng Sheng College
Chamber-Wide
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Aug 26 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
New Members Breakfast
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
Aug 20 (Thu) '09
8:00 am
|
The Current Climate of US Footwear and Apparel Trade
Matt Priest, President, Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA)
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Aug 13 (Thu) '09
6:00 pm
|
The 40th InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail
At The Viceroy
Young Professionals Committee
|
HK$180 |
HK$180 |
-- |
Aug 7 (Fri) '09
9:00 am
|
The Tipping Point and Insights on The Financial Crisis
Malcolm Gladwell
Author of Outliers, Blink, and The Tipping Point
|
HK$5,200* Special Price Code: AmCham Malcolm
Group of 10: HK$52,000 |
HK$6,000 |
-- |
Aug 7 (Fri) '09
8:00 am
|
Today's Bangladesh Garment Industry
Mehdi Mahbub, CEO, Best Sourcing
Textiles & Apparel Committee and
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Aug 5 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Reach Your Fullest Leadership Potential through Self-Actualization
Dr. Michael L. Hall, Neuro-linguistic Programming Trainer
Chamber-Wide Luncheon
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Aug 3 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jul 30 (Thu) '09
8:00 am
|
US Consumer Product Safety Regulations' Effect on US-Asia Trade
Inez Moore Tenenbaum
Chairman
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Apparel & Footwear Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jul 29 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Grow Revenue and Improve Sales Forecast Accuracy
Joshua Lee, Business Partner and Certified Instructor, CustomerCentric Selling (CCS)
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jul 23 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Revitalizing Urban Development for Enhanced Livability
Tom Murphy
Senior Resident Fellow for Urban Development
ULI-the Urban Land Institute, Washington, DC
Former Mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Real Estate Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jul 21 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
PR for Professional Services in Asia
* Mary Devereux, International Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Asia, New York Life International, LLC
* Dr Anne Peirson-Smith, Assistant Professor, Department of English, City University of Hong Kong
Authors of Public Relations in Asia Pacific: Communicating Effectively Across Cultures
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jul 20 (Mon) '09
9:15 am
|
AMCHAM 3 CLUB GOLF CHALLENGE
at The Hong Kong Golf Club, Deep Water Bay
Sports & Entertainment
|
HK$740 |
HK$820 |
-- |
Jul 17 (Fri) '09
9:00 pm
|
ROCK ON!
Three Bands, One Cause: A Charity Rock Gig
|
HK$280
(Walk in: HK$300) |
HK$330
(Walk in: HK$350) |
-- |
Jul 10 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Sustaining Corporate Culture through Employee Engagement
* Rachel Catanach, Senior Vice President, General Manager and Partner, Fleishman-Hillard Hong Kong
* Chris Plowman, Regional Director, Bernard Hodes Group, Asia Pacific
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jul 8 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Twitter Power: Its Impact On Your World
*Jay Oatway, Hong Kong's No. 1 Ranked Twitterer, and Social Media Editor, Charged.mobi
*David Ko, Executive Vice President, APAC, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
Moderator: Eric Pong, Founder, Red Hare
Young Professionals Committee, IT & Telecom Committee
and Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jul 6 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jul 6 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
Designing Hong Kong ¡V What is Happening with Our City?
Paul Zimmerman
Founding Member
Designing Hong Kong Limited
Environment
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jul 4 (Sat) '09
11:00 am
|
AmCham Independence Day
Summertime Poolside Lunch Buffet and Swimming
|
HK$460 (Adult) |
HK$290 (Child) |
-- |
Jul 2 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
How Top Female Executives Are Changing the IT Landscape
Linda C. Brigance, Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Asia Pacific, FedEx Express
Joelle Woo, Director, Developer and Platform Group, Microsoft Hong Kong Limited
Jenny Zhang, Head, Asia Pacific, SAP Solutions and Services, Bayer Business Services
Amanda Green, Managing Partner, Effective Solutions, Strategic Change Consulting (Moderator)
Women of Influence Committee and IT & Telecom Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jun 25 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Asia: Solution to the Crisis?
Tom Plate
Internationally Syndicated Columnist, Author, and Founder,
Pacific Perspectives Media Center
and the UCLA Asia Pacific Media Network
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jun 24 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Residential Rebound: Sentiment- or Fundamental-based?
Craig Shute
Senior Managing Director
CBRE Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
Real Estate Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Jun 22 (Mon) '09
12:15 pm
|
Anti-Corruption Challenges Facing In-House Counsel: Recent Developments and Practical Advice for Common Scenarios and Compliance Programs
*Kelly S. Austin, Asia Compliance and Litigation Counsel, General Electric Company
*Eric A. Szweda, Managing Partner, Hong Kong, Troutman Sanders
*Yuet Ming Tham, Consultant, Hong Kong, DLA Piper
Law
and the Hong Kong Corporate Counsel Association (HKCCA)
|
HK$300 |
HK$390 |
-- |
Jun 19 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Who will Rule the Internet?
The Internet Governance Forum as a new governance model
Mr. Markus Kummer
Executive Coordinator of the Secretariat supporting the Internet Governance Forum, The United Nations
Joint IT & Telecom Committee Luncheon
|
HK$350 |
HK$450 |
-- |
Jun 18 (Thu) '09
6:30 pm
|
InterCham Summertime Connecting People Cocktail
|
HK$250 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Jun 17 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Where Does Our Plastic Go?
*Dominic Noel-Johnson, Fellow, Project Kaisei
*Lizette Smook, Managing Director, Innovasians
*Hans Buehr, Head of Purchasing Asia, Triumph International
*Pat Nie-Woo, Chairman, the Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium
CSR Introduction: Laura Barnes, Responsible Sourcing Manager, Early Learning Centre & Mothercare
Moderator: Judith Mackay, Asia Apparel and Licensee Compliance Manager, New Balance Athletic Shoes
Apparel & Footwear /
Corporate Responsibility /
Environment
|
HK$280 |
HK$380 |
-- |
Jun 16 (Tue) '09
8:00 am
|
18th AmCham Human Resources Conference -
High Impact Strategies and Effective Tools
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
¡PDavid Rossiter, Head of Human Resources, Hong Kong Hospital Authority
¡PJames Louey, Commercial Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd.
PROGRAM SPEAKERS
.Jacqui Algar, Vice President-HR Asia, VF Asia Ltd.
¡PLouisa Bench, VP, Human Resources, AP, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc.
¡PJeremy Bennett, General Counsel, Airport Authority Hong Kong
*Paul Clark, Group Director of HR, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
¡PTerry Endsor, Managing Director & Head of HR, Asia Pacific, Citi
.John Goff, Director, AsiaNet Consultants
¡PElizabeth Griffin, Director, People, Far East Area, Ernst & Young
¡PStephanie Keay, Managing Director, Head of HR, Asia Pacific, Nomura Securities Co. Ltd.
¡PWyn Li, Country Director, Hong Kong, PRD, Taiwan, Korea & Southeast Asia, Continental Airlines
¡PIstinna Lim, Head of HR, North Asia, Thomson Reuters
¡PJoe Logudic, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Pricoa Relocation HK Ltd.
¡PNilay, International Vice President, HR, Asia Region, New York Life International, LLC
¡PSabrina Yuan, HR Lead, Microsoft HK
PROGRAM MODERATORS
¡PJeremy Andrulis, Senior Consultant, Hewitt Associates
¡PDeirdre Lander, Head of Human Capital, HK & Director of Organization Measurement, Asia Pacific, Watson Wyatt Worldwide
¡PPeter Liu, Managing Director, AsiaNet Consultants (HK) Ltd
¡PPattie Walsh, Partner, Minter Ellison Lawyers
Human Resources/a>
|
HK$1,200 |
HK$1,500 |
-- |
Jun 15 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
Changes and Challenges for the New U.S. President
Michael Elliott
Editor, TIME International and
Deputy Managing Editor, TIME, U.S
Moderated by Leland Sun
Managing Director, Pan Asian Mortgage and
AmCham Executive Committee Board Member
|
|
Jun 12 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
The Future of Marketing in a Digital World
Sean A. Rach
Managing Director
OgilvyOne Worldwide, Hong Kong
Communications & Marketing
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jun 11 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
World Conservation Through Future Leadership
Dr. Jane Goodall
United Nations Messenger of Peace
and Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots
Corporate Responsibility and Environment
|
HK$300 |
HK$390 |
-- |
Jun 10 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
A New Era For Hong Kong? Urban Renewal and Environmental Sustainability
*Barry Cheung Chun-yuen, JP, Chairman of Urban Renewal Authority and Chairman of Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange
*KS Wong, Director and Director of Sustainable Design, Ronald Lu & Partners
Real Estate and Environment
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
Jun 8 (Mon) '09
8:00 am
|
The Impact of Recent China M&A Tax Rules on Companies and Investors
Evan Blanco
Principal, International Tax and M&A Services
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Taxation
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jun 5 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Investing and Doing Business in Vietnam
William Marshak
Principal Commercial Officer
U.S. Consulate General
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trade & Investment
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jun 4 (Thu) '09
8:00 am
|
New U.S. Administration:
Facing Global Financial Challenges
William Daley
Vice Chairman, JPMorgan Chase,
and Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce
|
HK$350 |
HK$450 |
HK$4,600 |
Jun 1 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
May 26 (Tue) '09
6:30 pm
|
Green and Sustainable Urban Planning
Phil Kim
Partner and Managing Director Asia
The Jerde Partnership Inc.
Young Professionals
|
HK$50 |
HK$90 |
-- |
May 25 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
Hong Kong as Asia's Sports Hub
Timothy T. T. Fok, GBS, JP
Member, Legislative Council, HKSAR (Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication)
Member, International Olympic Committee
President, Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
Chairman, The 2009 East Asian Games (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Sports & Entertainment
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
May 22 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Resolving Commercial Disputes
Facilitated by Lawrence C. Foster, Professor and Former Dean, University of Hawaii School of Law
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
|
May 21 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
China: Sustainable Recovery or False Dawn?
Jing Ulrich
Managing Director and Chairman
China Equities
J.P. Morgan
|
|
May 20 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Developing and Enhancing Direct Marketing
John A. Greco, Jr.
President & CEO
Direct Marketing Association
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
May 20 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
New Members' Breakfast
|
-- |
-- |
-- |
May 7 (Thu) '09
8:00 am
|
Aviation in Crisis: Difficult Decisions in Tough Times
Tony Tyler
Chief Executive
Cathay Pacific Airways
Moderated by Robert Chipman
Chief Executive Officer
Asian Tigers K C Dat and AmCham Treasurer
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,800 |
May 6 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
2009 Compensation Trends and Practices in Asia Pacific
Cathy Loose, Principal Consultant, Mercer, Japan
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
May 4 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
May 4 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
Future Value Growth In Asia Real Estate
Alastair Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Jones Lang LaSalle
Jeremy Sheldon, Managing Director, Markets Asia Pacific, Jones Lang LaSalle
Dr Jane Murray, Asia Pacific Head of Research, Jones Lang LaSalle
|
HK$470 |
HK$570 |
HK$6,100 |
May 4 (Mon) '09
8:00 am
|
Cloud Computing and the Shift in IT
John Engates
Chief Technology Officer
Rackspace
IT & Telecom Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Apr 30 (Thu) '09
9:30 pm
|
Special Movie Screening:
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
At the Grand Cinema
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
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Apr 28 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Revolutionize Time Management with Technology
Facilitated by Christine Petersen, Managing Director, Time Technology
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Apr 28 (Tue) '09
8:00 am
|
Breakfast and Learn:
Increasing Employee Productivity and Retention
Facilitated by Andrew "Flip" Filipowski, Executive Chairman and CEO, SilkRoad Technology
Breakfast and Learn Workshop
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Apr 23 (Thu) '09
7:00 pm
|
Trivia Night
At Bulldog's Bar and Grill
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
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Apr 23 (Thu) '09
8:00 am
|
Impact of the New Social Insurance Law in China
*Apo Leong, Director, Asia Monitor Resource Center of Hong Kong
*Willy Lin, SBS, MBE, JP, Vice-Chairman, Textile Council of Hong Kong
*Pattie Walsh, Partner, Minter Ellison Lawyers
*Judith Mackay, Social Compliance Manager, New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. (Moderator)
Joint Apparel & Footwear and Law Committees
|
HK$180 |
HK$230 |
-- |
Apr 22 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
Breakfast & Learn:
How Effective Are Your Media Initiatives?
Workshop facilitated by
Dr. David Rockland
Partner, Managing Director, Ketchum
|
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Apr 17 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Leveraging Digital Media in China
SY Lau
Executive Vice President, Online Media
Tencent
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Apr 16 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Brands:
Boom, Bust and Beyond
*Henry Steiner, Brand Consultant, Steiner&Co.
*Steve Marcopoto, President, Turner Broadcasting System
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Apr 15 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
Converging Accounting Standards in the Current US Economy
Colleen Cunningham
Global Managing Director
Resources Global Professionals
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Apr 7 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
How Blogging Changed the World
Matt Mullenweg
Founder, Wordpress.org
Moderated by Thomas Crampton
Regional Director, Digital Influence
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Hong Kong
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Apr 6 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Apr 3 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
China Companies Going Global
Terence Yap
Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Apr 2 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn: Maximizing Your Results by Working with Remote Teams
Facilitated by Robin Ball, Founder, Management Development Services
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
|
Apr 1 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
Are You Ready? New China Regulations on Transfer Pricing
*Karmen Yeung, Principal, Global Transfer Pricing Services, KPMG China, Hong Kong
*Kari Pahlman, Director, Global Transfer Pricing Services, KPMG China, Hong Kong
Taxation Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 26 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Public Speaking Made Easy
Facilitated by Eric Sampson
Executive Consultant
Connect Communication
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 26 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
A Closer Look at the Current Economy
Maurice R. Greenberg
Chairman and CEO, C. V. Starr and Company
and Former Chairman and CEO, AIG
|
HK$490 |
HK$590 |
-- |
Mar 26 (Thu) '09
8:00 am
|
Global Energy Security
Ambassador Carlos Pascual
Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy Studies
Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Studies
The Brookings Institution
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 25 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
A Special Luncheon in Honor of The USA Men's Rugby Sevens Team
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Mar 25 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Economic Giants of the East
Robyn Meredith
Author and Senior Editor, Asia, Forbes
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Mar 25 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
Future U.S.-China Trade Relations in China Textiles and Apparel
David M. Spooner
Of Counsel, Squire Sanders;
Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import Administration; and Former U.S. Apparel Trade Negotiator
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 23 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
Wine Tasting Evening
|
HK$280 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 23 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
Brand Hong Kong Series:
Hong Kong in the 21st Century
The Hon. Mrs. Anson Chan
GBM, GCMG, CBE, JP
Former Legislative Council Member and Former Chief Secretary for Administration
|
HK$460 |
HK$560 |
HK$6,000 |
Mar 19 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
U.S. Tax Planning: Today and Beyond
Robert Keys
Partner, International Assignment Solutions PricewaterhouseCoopers
Taxation Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 17 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Corporate Responsibility: Engaging Through Volunteerism
Jane Sadler
Director, Duncan Sadler
Corporate Responsibility Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 16 (Mon) '09
8:00 am
|
Investment Opportunities in the US Real Estate Market
Kevin A. Crummy, Managing Director, Wells Fargo Commercial-Investment Banking Eastdil Secured, LLC
Jeffrey N. Weber, Senior Managing Director, Wells Fargo Commercial-Investment Banking Eastdil Secured, LLC
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 14 (Sat) '09
6:45 pm
|
AmCham's 40th Anniversary Ruby Ball
Book now!
|
HK$2250 |
HK$2250 |
HK$28000 |
Mar 13 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Opportunities for the Hong Kong Securities Market in 2009 and Beyond
Paul Man Yiu Chow
Chief Executive
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx)
|
HK$460 |
HK$560 |
HK$6,000 |
Mar 11 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
U.S. Intellectual Property and Trade Policy: The Outlook for the Obama Years
*Bruce Lehman, Attorney, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston; former Assistant Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce; and former Commissioner, U.S. Patent Trademark Office
*Alexander Koff, Attorney & Chair of the Global Practice, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston
Intellectual Property Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 9 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
The 2009-2010 Budget
The Honorable John Tsang
Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region Government
|
|
Mar 6 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Human Rights and US-China Relations
John Kamm
Founder and Chairman, The Dui Hua Foundation and Past AmCham Chairman
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
Mar 2 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Mar 2 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
Hong Kong's Digital Strategy
Mr. Jeremy Godfrey
Chief Information Officer
Hong Kong SAR Government
IT & Telecom Committee
|
HK$360 |
HK$460 |
HK$4320 (10-12pax) |
Feb 27 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Eat, Drink and Be Entertained:
The Future of Hong Kong Tourism
Anthony Lau
Executive Director
Hong Kong Tourism Board
|
HK$360 |
HK$460 |
HK$4320 (10-12pax) |
Feb 26 (Thu) '09
8:30 am
|
Health & Wellness Seminar:
RETURN ON INVESTMENT THROUGH CORPORATE WELLNESS
*Sir David Akers-Jones,GBM, KBE, CMG, JP, President, Business & Professionals Federation of Hong Kong
*Elaine Chan, Vice President, Group & Credit Insurance, Health Services, AIA Co. (Bermuda) Ltd.
*Carrie Chau, General Manager, Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management
*Anthony Hedley, BBS, JP, Department of Community Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
*Herman Hu, JP, Chairman, Ryoden Development Ltd. (Moderator)
*Cheesan Lee, Associate Medical Director, Greater China, Japan & Korea, Procter & Gamble
*Michelle Leung, Asia Head of Wellness, Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC
*Geoffrey Lieu, Founder, Institute for Health Policy & Systems Research (Moderator)
*Judith Mackay, SBS, OBE, JP, Director, Asian Consultancy on Tobacco Control
*Edwin Poon, Respiratory Medicine Specialist
*Audrey Tsui, Head, Corporate Wellness Management Unit, Hong Kong Baptist University
*Kelvyn Young, Director, Client Markets Asia, Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.
Health & Wellness Committee
|
HK$750 |
HK$850 |
-- |
Feb 25 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
The Global Economic Crisis:
Opportunities for Hong Kong
Joseph R. Donovan Jr.
The U.S. Consul General
Hong Kong and Macau
|
HK$460 |
HK$560 |
HK$6,000 |
Feb 25 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
New Member Welcome Breakfast
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Feb 24 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Entrepreneurs Toolbox Series:
Angel Investing in Hong Kong
* Dr. Raymond Lee, Founder & President, IATOPIA.com Ltd
* Tom Reilly, CEO, Next Horizon
* Neil Orvay, CEO, Asia Spa & Wellness Ltd.
Entrepreneurs Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Feb 24 (Tue) '09
8:00 am
|
M&A and Restructuring in the Fashion Industry
Peter Shay
Managing Director, Hong Kong, MMG
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Feb 23 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
2009 Investment Outlook -
Hong Kong from a Global Perspective
Seton Lor
Chief Investment Officer
BOCI-Prudential Asset Management Limited
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Feb 20 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Gaining, Restoring and Sustaining Business Trust
Alan VanderMolen
President, Asia Pacific Region, Edelman
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Feb 19 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Reduce Costs and Recover Savings
Facilitated by Steven Parker, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Jefferson Wells
Lunch & Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Feb 18 (Wed) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Gearing Up for US Colleges:
Planning and Selecting with Your Children
Facilitated by Mark A. Montgomery, Ph.D., Independent College Consultant
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Feb 17 (Tue) '09
7:00 pm
|
AmCham Golf Coaching
At the City Golf Driving Range - venue change (Kowloon Station)
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Feb 13 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch & Learn:
Be More Assertive!
Facilitated by MJ Jennings
Director of Training and Executive Coaching, Active Communication
Lunch & Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Feb 12 (Thu) '09
6:00 pm
|
The 39th InterCham Young Professionals Valentine's Cocktail
At Dragon-I
|
|
Feb 10 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
How to Better Manage an Expatriate's Salary Package
Facilitated by Fred Schlomann, Managing Director, AIRINC Asia-Pacific Limited
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Feb 9 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$200 |
HK$260 |
-- |
Jan 22 (Thu) '09
12:00 pm
|
A Closer Look at AIG and the Current Economy
Maurice R. Greenberg
Chairman and CEO, C. V. Starr and Company
and Former Chairman and CEO, AIG
|
|
Jan 21 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008: How To Deal With Certificates of Compliance
Roy Delbyck
Law Offices of Roy Ian Delbyck
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jan 19 (Mon) '09
12:00 pm
|
Build Your Global Trade Compliance Program
Marianne Rowden
General Counsel and interim Executive
The American Association of Exporters and Importers
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jan 14 (Wed) '09
6:30 pm
|
AmCham Gourmet Cooking Party
At Go Gourmet Studio (aka Magnolia Restaurant)
|
HK$500 |
HK$600 |
-- |
Jan 14 (Wed) '09
8:00 am
|
Breakfast and Learn:
Estate Planning for U.S. Expatriates
Workshop facilitated by
Ronald P. Albert
Attorney at Law, The Albert Law Firm
Breakfast and Learn Workshop
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jan 13 (Tue) '09
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Communicating and Motivating the Workforce in a Time of Turmoil
Facilitated by Connie Tsui-Burchfield, Director - Strategy & Development, Lee Hecht Harrison
Lunch and Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jan 13 (Tue) '09
8:00 am
|
Land Reform and Rural China:
An Update from the Field
* Roy Prosterman, Founder and Chair Emeritus, Rural Development Institute, and Professor Emeritus, University of Washington School of Law
* Li Ping, Attorney and Beijing Office Chief Representative, Rural Development Institute
Law Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jan 12 (Mon) '09
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$200 |
HK$260 |
-- |
Jan 9 (Fri) '09
12:00 pm
|
Seizing Opportunities to Strengthen Hong Kong's
Future Competitiveness
Inaugural Address by
David L. Cunningham, Jr., 2009 AmCham Chairman
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4800 |
Jan 6 (Tue) '09
8:00 am
|
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Update
Richard W. O'Brien
Director of International Programs and
Intergovernmental Affairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Dec 19 (Fri) '08
8:00 am
|
China, Europe and the US: Current Issues in Competition Enforcement
Ted Henneberry
Partner
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe
Law Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Dec 16 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Which Career Is Right for You
Mike Game
CEO, Hudson
Lunch & Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Dec 11 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
AIG and The Economy - The Way Forward
Edward Liddy
Chairman and CEO
AIG
|
|
Dec 9 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Future of U.S. Economic Engagement in Asia
Senator Max Baucus
Chairman
U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
|
|
Dec 5 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
Leadership Creation:
Be an Animal!
Dr. Steven J. DeKrey
Senior Associate Dean at the HKUST Business School
Chamberwide Luncheon
|
HK$350 |
HK$450 |
HK$4200 |
Dec 3 (Wed) '08
8:00 am
|
30 Years On: Where is China¡¦s Legal System Heading?
Jerome A. Cohen
Of Counsel-Corporate Department
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, New York
Law Committee
|
|
Dec 2 (Tue) '08
8:00 am
|
Developments in U.S. Consumer Products Safety - Roundtable Discussions with U.S. Congress Senior Staff Members, CPSC Attorneys and Testing Laboratories
David Nelson - Professional Staff Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce
Krista Rosenthall - Investigative Counsel on Staff of the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$170 |
HK$220 |
-- |
Dec 1 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
200 |
260 |
-- |
Dec 1 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
Counterparty Risk to Insurers:
What You Should Know and How to Minimize It
Nicholas Clarke
Director, Aon Global Risk Consulting
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Dec 1 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
Economy and Internet Trends
Mary Meeker
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
|
HK$450 |
HK$550 |
HK$5,800 |
Nov 30 (Sun) '08
11:30 am
|
The First Annual Interchamber BEACH OLYMPICS
Ooh-la-la!, Pui O Beach, Lantau
Intercham outdoor event
|
|
Nov 26 (Wed) '08
12:15 pm
|
Thanksgiving Luncheon
|
HK$400 |
HK$480 |
-- |
Nov 21 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
The Art of Negotiation and Persuasion
Facilitated by Mark Loasby
Managing Director
Connect Communication
Lunch & Learn Series Workshop
|
|
Nov 19 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
Future Role Reversal: Will U.S. Prosperity Depend on Asia?
Dr. William H. Overholt
Senior Research Fellow
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Nov 19 (Wed) '08
8:00 am
|
New Member Welcome Breakfast
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Nov 18 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
CSR in China: Issues and Opportunities
* William Anderson, Vice President and Head of Social & Environmental Affairs, Asia Pacific, adidas Group
* Stephen Frost, Director, CSR Asia
* Kenth Kaerhoeg, Group Communications Director, Coca-Cola Asia
Moderator: Chris Deri, Executive Vice President, New York, Director of Global CSR Practice, Edelman
Chamberwide Lunch
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Nov 18 (Tue) '08
8:00 am
|
The Strength of Women in Executive Positions
Jacey Graham
Author, and Partner, Brook Graham LLP
Women of Influence Breakfast
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Nov 17 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
Strange Bedfellows in the Middle East - Emerging Trends in the Region
Robert W. Jordan
The former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Partner, Global Projects, Baker Botts L.L.P.
Energy Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Nov 14 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
China's Road to Globalization: Mega-Urban Regions
Andrew Ness
Executive Director
CBRE Research, Asia
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Nov 13 (Thu) '08
4:00 pm
|
Tour of the UPS Hong Kong Airport Gateway Hub
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
|
Nov 13 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
Hong Kong Competition Law: Where is it and Where is it Going?
*Mick Taylor, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin
*David Webb, Founder and Editor of Webb-site.com
*John Bradfield, Director of Compliance, Greater China and Asia, Nortel
*Stuart Chiron, Director of Regulatory Affairs, PCCW (moderator)
Entrepreneurs and Law Committees
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 (10-12pax) |
Nov 12 (Wed) '08
6:00 pm
|
The 38th InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail
At FINDS
|
|
Nov 12 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
Communicating and Connecting in an Economic Downturn
Jack Leslie
Chairman, Weber Shandwick
Chamber-wide Luncheon
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12pax) |
Nov 12 (Wed) '08
8:00 am
|
Nutritional Labeling Regulations:
More Restrictions, Fewer Imports
Peter Johnston
General Manager, Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs,
A.S. Watson Group (HK) Ltd.
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Nov 11 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Entrepreneurs Toolbox Series:
Branding and Promoting Your Company
* Charles Brian-Boys, Managing Partner, Eight Partnership
* David Ketchum, CEO, Upstream Asia
* Chris Lenz, Founder and CEO, Igor's Group
Entrepreneurs Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Nov 10 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
Lunch & Learn:
Measuring Your PR Efforts in the Age of Facebook and Twitter
Facilitated by David Ko
Executive Vice President
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
Lunch and Learn Series Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Nov 7 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
NGO Lunch & Learn:
Budgeting for Survival
Richard R. Vuylsteke, President, The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Lunch & Learn Series Workshop
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Nov 6 (Thu) '08
8:00 am
|
An Exclusive Conversation with Lord Chris Patten:
Who Is to Change the World and How?
Lord Chris Patten
Author and Last Governor of Hong Kong
Moderator: Tom Gorman, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Fortune China
Leadership Breakfast
|
HK$350 |
HK$450 |
HK$4,200 |
Nov 5 (Wed) '08
7:00 am
|
ELECTION CENTRAL 2008
|
COMPLIMENTARY TO ALL |
-- |
-- |
Nov 4 (Tue) '08
8:00 am
|
China¡¦s Manpower Movement:The Employment Contract Law and Unionization of MNCs
Dr. Andreas Lauffs
Head of Employment Law Group and Partner
Baker & McKenzie
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Nov 3 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$200 |
HK$260 |
-- |
Oct 31 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
China's Growing Power & America's Presidential Election
David M. Lampton
Dean of Faculty, George and Sadie Hyman Professor and Director of China Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Oct 30 (Thu) '08
6:30 pm
|
CANNES AD FESTIVAL COCKTAIL -- A Special Screening Of The World's Most Creative Television Advertising from the Cannes Advertising Festival!
Hosted by internationally applauded marketer and member of Ad Age's Global 100 Power Elite, Charles Brian-Boys
with co-hosts Charles Edwards and Linda Kovarik
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$290 |
HK$360 |
-- |
Oct 30 (Thu) '08
3:30 pm
|
USG Briefing-Export Controls; Bureau of Industry & Security Initiatives
Christopher R. Wall
Assistant Secretary of Commerce
for Export Administration
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Oct 29 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
The Downside to Data Mismanagement:
Emerging Financial Risks
* David Brickler, former CIO for Noble Group, Ltd.
* Henry Ng, Head of Professional Services Asia, Verizon Business
* Richard Williams, Head of Analytics and Technology Forensics, Deloitte & Touche
(Change of venue)
IT & Telecom Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Oct 28 (Tue) '08
8:30 am
|
AmCham/ SCMP Women of Influence Conference & Awards 2008
*VISION, STRATEGY, LEADERSHIP
* Jenny Bowen, Founder & Executive Director, Half the Sky Foundation
* Barbara Wong, Film Director, Diva Productions Ltd.
*Moderator: Winnie Chung, Features Editor, South China Morning Post
* Ka-shi Lau, Managing Director & CEO, Bank Consortium Trust Co. Ltd.
* Louisa Wong-Rousseau, Group Managing Director, Bo Le Associates
* Ying Yeh, Chairman & President, North Asia Region & President, Business Development, AP Region & Vice President, Eastman Kodak Co.
* Cammy Yiu, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, Culture Magazine
* Sue Rataj, President, Global Petrochemicals, BP p.l.c.
Women of Influence Committee
|
HK$1,150 |
HK$1,350 |
HK$14,000 (10-12 pax) |
Oct 27 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
Building the Skill Set of Global Leaders
Judy D. Olian, Ph.D.
Dean
UCLA Anderson School of Management, Los Angeles, CA
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Oct 24 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
Lunch & Learn:
Think Big - Creative and Innovative Marketing Strategies
A workshop facilitated by
Ferdi Stolzenberg, CEO, Stolzenberg & Associates
Lunch & Learn Series Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Oct 23 (Thu) '08
6:30 pm
|
Brand Hong Kong Annual Dinner:
Is Hong Kong Competitive?
(Followed by the Hong Kong Brands Awards)
* Barry Cheung, JP, Chairman, Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange, and Chairman, Urban Renewal Authority
* Hon. Regina Ip, GBS, JP, Legislative Council Member, Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Savantas Policy Institute
* Henry Steiner, Brand Consultant, Steiner & Co.
Moderator: Chris Graves, President, Asia Pacific, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
|
HK$800 |
HK$1,050 |
HK$10,000 (10-12pax) |
Oct 21 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Lunch & Learn:
Prioritize and Become a Focused Leader
A workshop facilitated by Chris Fuller of Maximum Impact / Amplify
Lunch & Learn Series Workshop
|
|
Oct 20 (Mon) '08
9:00 am
|
AmCham Hong Kong Open
at the Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
HK$2,000 |
HK$2,200 |
-- |
Oct 17 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
Post-Policy Address Luncheon
The Honourable Donald Tsang
Chief Executive of the HKSAR
|
HK$510 |
HK$610 |
HK$6,500 |
Oct 16 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
Lunch & Learn:
Recruiting Customer-focused Employees
A workshop facilitated by
Simon Gluyas, M.Sc
Account Director, Kenexa
Lunch & Learn Workshop Series
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Oct 14 (Tue) '08
7:00 pm
|
AmCham Golf Coaching
At the Island Golf Driving Range
|
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Oct 14 (Tue) '08
8:00 am
|
Trade, Economy, Power and the U.S. Elections
Jonathan Kaufman
Senior Editor, and Assistant Washington Bureau Chief,
The Wall Street Journal
(Replacing John Bussey)
|
HK$320 |
HK$400 |
HK$3,900 |
Oct 13 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$200 |
HK$260 |
-- |
Oct 10 (Fri) '08
8:00 am
|
Product Safety: Control Chemical Testing Costs under European Requirements
Dr. Dieter Sedlak
Managing Director, Modern Testing Services (Germany)
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Oct 8 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
U.S. Relationship with China
and North Korea
Mike Chinoy
Formerly CNN Senior Asia Correspondent
Edgerton Fellow of the Pacific Council
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Sep 30 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Lunch & Learn:
Transform Your Strategic Meetings with Mind Mapping
A workshop facilitated by
Chris Durkin, President of Q3global
Lunch & Learn Series Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Sep 26 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
China's Post-Olympic Economic, Social and Political Environment
Zoher Abdoolcarim, Asia Editor,
TIME International
Thomas Easton, Asia Business Editor,
The Economist Group
Peter Stein, Bureau Chief, Hong Kong,
The Wall Street Journal and Associate Editor,
The Wall Street Journal Asia
Moderator: Andrea Richey, Practice Development Manager, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and AmCham Board Member
|
HK$420 |
HK$520 |
HK$5,200 |
Sep 25 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
Mega Green, Mega Hi-Tech, Mega City
- POSTPONED
Chris Sausser, Executive Vice President, Gale International Korea
Real Estate Committee
|
|
Sep 24 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
Online Social Networking Series:
Protect Your Children from Internet Crime
Lorraine Cook
Co-Author of "A Survival Guide for Adolescence"
IT & Telecom Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Sep 23 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Protecting Hong Kong¡¦s Environment ¡V
Posing Dilemmas or Creating Dynamics?
The Honorable Edward Yau, JP
Secretary for the Environment
HKSAR Government
Environment Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Sep 18 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
How Well Do You Know Your Staff?
Wayne Tollemache
Executive Vice President and Regional Managing Director-APAC
First Advantage
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Sep 17 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
U.S. Foreign Policy in East Asia
Ambassador John D. Negroponte
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
|
HK$460 |
HK$590 |
HK$6,100 |
Sep 17 (Wed) '08
8:00 am
|
Healthcare Reform: What, Why and How
- NEW DATE (POSTPONED DUE TO TYPHOON)
Henry Wong
Managing Director, Mercer Hong Kong
Greater China Business Leader, Health & Benefits, Mercer
Margie Wong
Director, Health & Benefits Business, Mercer Hong Kong
Health & Wellness
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Sep 12 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
Coaching and Mentoring for Success
* Maura Fallon, CEO, Fallon International Ltd.
* Sheila Chuang, Senior Vice President, ExxonMobil China Petroleum & Petrochemical Co. Ltd.
* Carmen Ling, Managing Director, Head of Global Subsidiaries Group, Head of Global Transaction Services, Citi Hong Kong
* Michele Felder, Senior Director of Marketing, Asia Pacific, Juniper Networks
* Amanda Green, Managing Partner, Effective Solutions, Strategic Change Consulting (Panel Moderator)
Women of Influence Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Sep 11 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
Managing Business Excellence - Technology Innovation
Howard Charney
Senior Vice President,
Office of the President, Cisco
Chamber-wide Luncheon
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
Sep 10 (Wed) '08
2:30 pm
|
Doing Business in Emerging Markets
¡P Michael Bogdanov, Chairman, Consort Moscow
¡P Vivek Ahuja, Managing Partner, Confiar Global, New Delhi, India
¡P Jaap Hoekstra, Managing Director, Kilpatrick Romania
¡P Silvana Case, Managing Director, The Catho Group, Brazil
¡P Andrew Walker, Managing Director, Ashley Harvey Bulgaria
Moderator: Mark Geary, Managing Director, Asianet Consultants, Hong Kong
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
-- |
Sep 5 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
Lunch & Learn:
Email Efficiency and Etiquette
A workshop brought to you by
Kristin Lowe, Managing Director of Organising Solutions
Lunch & Learn Series Workshop
|
|
Sep 3 (Wed) '08
4:00 pm
|
Taxation Seminar: Estate and Trust Planning
Kurt Rademacher, Partner, Withers - Hong Kong
Taxation Committee
|
HK$200 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Sep 1 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HKD$200 |
HKD$260 |
-- |
Aug 28 (Thu) '08
6:00 pm
|
Art Connections
Featuring Nick Gleitzman
Come view Nick's latest collection while you mix and mingle with fellow art enthusiasts.
|
Compimentary |
Complimentary |
-- |
Aug 27 (Wed) '08
8:00 am
|
New Members' Breakfast
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Aug 26 (Tue) '08
7:00 pm
|
AmCham Golf Coaching
At Island Golf Driving Range
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Aug 22 (Fri) '08
8:00 am
|
Healthcare Reform: What, Why and How
- POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 17 (WED)
Henry Wong
Managing Director, Mercer Hong Kong
Greater China Business Leader, Health & Benefits, Mercer
Margie Wong
Director, Health & Benefits Business, Mercer Hong Kong
Health & Wellness
|
|
Aug 21 (Thu) '08
6:00 pm
|
The 37th InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail ---- NEW DATE!
Social Summer Splash
At CLIQ
InterCham Cocktail
|
HK$180 |
HK$180 |
-- |
Aug 15 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
The 2008 Presidential Campaign Trail: Where Does it Lead?
David Brooks, Columnist,
The New York Times
Charlie Cook, Publisher, The Cook Political Report and Political Analyst, National Journal Group
|
HK$390 |
HK$490 |
HK$4,680 |
Jul 30 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
WOI Series: World-class Women in Sports
Robyn Lamsam, Asian Games Silver and Bronze Medalist 1994 (Swimming)
Dr. Trisha Leahy, CEO, Hong Kong Sports Institute
Fenella Ng Gar Loc, Asian Games Silver Medalist 1994 (Swimming) and 1998 (Rowing)
Moderator: Stefanie Fischer, Vice Chair, AmCham Women of Influence Committee
Women of Influence
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 (10-12 pax) |
Jul 30 (Wed) '08
8:00 am
|
Producing the Perfect Fit for the Changing US Consumers
Jason Wang
Chief Operating Officer, Alvanon
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jul 28 (Mon) '08
9:30 am
|
AmCham Mid-Summer 3 Club Challenge
at The Hong Kong Golf Club, Deep Water Bay
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
HK$660 |
HK$800 |
-- |
Jul 25 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
Lunch & Learn:
Effective Interpersonal Communication Skills
A workshop brought to you by Mabel Ng, Director, Organizational Consulting,
Right Management HK Ltd.
Lunch & Learn Workshop
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jul 22 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Entrepreneurs Toolbox Series: Technology Tips to Save Time and Money
* Paul Chung, Solutions Consultant, iBase Technologies Limited
* Kenneth Tan, Vice President, PCCW Solutions Limited
Entrepreneurs Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jul 17 (Thu) '08
8:00 am
|
Homeland Security: Technology Transfer and Investment Opportunities
Thomas A. Cellucci, PhD, MBA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Science and Technology Directorate's Chief Commercialization Officer
|
Free |
-- |
-- |
Jul 16 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
China's Economic Transition:
A Challenging Juncture
Jing Ulrich
Chairman and Managing Director
China Equities, JPMorgan
Financial Services Committee and
China Business Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Jul 14 (Mon) '08
12:30 pm
|
Benefiting from the Sub-prime Crisis
Andrew Cainey
Head, Greater China Financial Services Practice
Booz & Company
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jul 11 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
An American View of
Hong Kong's Prospects
James B. Cunningham
Consul General of the U.S.,
Hong Kong & Macau
|
HK$490 |
HK$590 |
HK$5,900 |
Jul 10 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
Secrets to Winning in a Flat-World
Dr. William K Fung, OBE, JP.
Group Managing Director,
Li & Fung Limited
Dr. Yoram (Jerry) Wind
The Lauder Professor, Professor of Marketing, The University of Pennsylvania
|
|
Jul 8 (Tue) '08
8:00 am
|
Real Estate, Oil and Economy
Richard M. Rosan, President, Urban Land Institute (ULI) Worldwide
Real Estate Committee and
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jul 7 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$200 |
HK$260 |
-- |
Jul 3 (Thu) '08
8:00 am
|
Building Green, Green Buildings
* Peter Young, Head of Technical Services & Sustainability, Hongkong Land
* Max Chan, Senior Project Manager, Parsons Brinckerhoff (Asia) Ltd.
* Moderator: Kevin Edmunds, Chief Operating Officer, Business Environment Council
Environment Committee and
Real Estate Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Jun 25 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
China's Economic Transition:
A Challenging Juncture
Jing Ulrich
Chairman and Managing Director
China Equities, JPMorgan
Financial Services Committee and
China Business Committee
|
|
Jun 23 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
Lunch and Learn:
Engaging Public Speaking Through Storytelling
A workshop brought to you by Rixt Kuiper, Executive Coach and Owner of Executive Style Ltd.
Lunch and Learn Series
|
|
Jun 18 (Wed) '08
8:30 am
|
AmCham 17th Annual Human Resources Conference
THE EMPLOYEE LIFECYCLE:
Best Practices to Attract, Retain and Plan Succession of the Right Talent
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Colin Trussell, Vice President- HR, Alcatel-Lucent Asia Pacific
Robert Cutler, Staff Director, John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd.
PROGRAM SPEAKERS
RJ Asher, Executive Director, HR, Asia Pacific, Avon Asia Pacific
Cliff Davis, Senior Vice President-HR, Asia, Manulife Financial
Cathy Tomkins, Head of Campus Recruitment for Pac Rim & Vice President, HR, Merrill Lynch
Timothy Chan, Director of HR, Venetian Gaming & Cotai Development, Venetian Macau Ltd.
Amanda Hyndman, General Manager, The Excelsior, Hong Kong
Henrietta Summers, Director, Learning & Development, The Walt Disney Co (Asia Pacific) Ltd.
Grace Lam, VP, Public Affairs Shared Services-HK & S China, ExxonMobil HK Ltd.
Nancy Lee, Executive Director, Head of Asia Reward, Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC
Tracie Ang, Co-founder & Managing Director, Berrygood
Thomson Hui, Associate, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Ivy Leung, Director, Intellectual Capital and Quality, Langham Place Hotel
Eric Pong, Director, Red Hare Ltd, and AmCham Young Professional Committee Chair
Human Resources Committee
|
HKD1,200 |
HKD1,500 |
-- |
Jun 17 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
China Investors Must Know:
Labor Shift & Structural Inflation
Russell Napier
Consultant, CLSA
China Business Committee and
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Jun 16 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
True Cost of Bad Air
* Prof. Anthony J Hedley, Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, HKU
* Dr. Wong Chit Ming, Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, HKU
* Prof. Wong Tze Wai, Department of Community and Family Medicine, CUHK
* Prof. Alexis Lau, Manger of Institute for the Environment, HKUST
Moderator: Christine Loh, CEO of Civic Exchange
Environment Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
Jun 13 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
Corporate Reputation Management:
Steps to Safeguard and Recovery
Dr. Leslie Gaines-Ross
Chief Reputation Strategist, Weber Shandwick
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Jun 12 (Thu) '08
6:00 pm
|
Invest Hong Kong Presents the United States Community Program Cocktail
Mr. Mike Rowse
Invest Hong Kong
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jun 12 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
The Farewell Conversation with
Consul General Cunningham
James Cunningham
The U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong
A conversation with Professor Steve DeKrey
Chairman, American Chamber of Commerce,
Senior Associate Dean, Director of Masters Programs, Adjunct Professor of Management,
HKUST Business School
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Jun 11 (Wed) '08
6:00 pm
|
InterCham Connecting People Cocktail
at Club JJ's, Grand Hyatt
InterCham Cocktail
|
|
Jun 10 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Tightened Product Safety Guidelines: Impact on the Textiles Industry
* Judith MacKay, Asia Apparel and License Compliance Manager, New Balance
* Thomas Nelson, Managing Directing, VF Asia
* Tammy Rodriguez, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Esquel
* Christopher Tam, Regional Director, Modern Testing Services
Moderator: Andre Leroy, Marketing Director, Modern Testing Services
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5200 |
Jun 6 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
World Cities: Hong Kong, New York and London
Michael Elliott
Editor, TIME International
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Jun 6 (Fri) '08
8:00 am
|
US-China Relations Now & After the Election:
A View from Washington
Randy Shriver
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia & Pacific
|
Free |
-- |
-- |
Jun 5 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
Getting the Best from Your Marketing Partners
* David Croasdale, Chairman, Council of Public Relations Firms of Hong Kong; Managing Director, Newell Public Relations
* Clara Wong, Executive Committee Member, Association of Accredited Advertising Agents of Hong Kong (HK4As); Chief Executive Officer, BBDO Hong Kong Ltd.
* Darren Woolley, Founder, P3
* Sajin Varghese, Regional Director - Corporate Communications & Brand Management, Philips Electronics Asia Pacific
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jun 5 (Thu) '08
8:00 am
|
U.S. Federal Communications Commissioner Briefing
U.S. Federal Communications Commissioner Robert McDowell
|
Free |
-- |
-- |
Jun 3 (Tue) '08
8:00 am
|
US$3 trillion Sovereign Wealth Funds -- What's Next?
Jame DiBiasio
Founding Editor, AsianInvestor
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jun 2 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
Red, White and Blue Cocktail
At Goccia
|
HK$200 |
HK$260 |
-- |
May 28 (Wed) '08
8:00 am
|
New Members Breakfast
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
May 27 (Tue) '08
12:30 pm
|
Win in China or Lose Everywhere
Jonathan Woetzel
Director, McKinsey & Company
(updated 05/14/08)
China Business Committee
|
|
May 25 (Sun) '08
11:30 am
|
AmCham Memorial Family Day
At Hong Kong Disneyland
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
May 21 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
Reaching the Masses: Mobile Phone Advertising
Preston Lau, Head of Sales and Business Development, Google Hong Kong
Tanbir Rahman, Vice President, Asia Pacific, The Hyperfactory
Lindsay Servian, Managing Director, Advertising and Interactive Services, PCCW
IT & Telecom Committee and
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
May 20 (Tue) '08
12:30 pm
|
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: What's New on Enforcement
Stephen Best, Partner
Dewey & LeBoeuf, Washington, DC
Law Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
May 20 (Tue) '08
8:00 am
|
U.S. Consulate Open Briefing:
Consul General James Cunningham and staff
|
HK$300 |
-- |
-- |
May 19 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
How Environmental Law Affects the Environment
John Nagle, Professor, Notre Dame Law School, and Visiting Fulbright Scholar, The University of Hong Kong
An AmCham conversation with Christine Loh, founder and CEO, Civic Exchange
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
May 9 (Fri) '08
12:30 pm
|
U.S. Tax Considerations of Owning a Business Overseas
Connie Kwok, Tax Director, International Tax Services, Deloitte Hong Kong
Taxation Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
May 8 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
US Financial Turmoil and Implications for Asia
Nouriel Roubini
Chairman, RGE Monitor (former White House aide)
Real Estate Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK4,800 (10-12pax) |
May 5 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
Red, White and Blue Cocktail
At McSorley's
|
HK$200 |
HK$300 |
-- |
May 5 (Mon) '08
8:45 am
|
AmCham Spring Golf Challenge
TRY THE NEW EAST COURSE! AT THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
KAU SAI CHAU PUBLIC GOLF COURSE
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
HK$1,100 |
HK$1,300 |
-- |
Apr 25 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
Protecting Your Company Information in the Electronic Age: Balancing Access and Limiting Risk
*Peter Li, Manager, Group Infrastructure and Strategy, Group Information Services Dept., Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.
*Elizabeth Steans, Corporate Initiatives & Transactions Counsel, GE Corporate Japan
*Charles Caldwell, HR Director, Asia Pacific, Citrix Systems, Inc
Moderator: Eric Szweda, Head of Office, Troutman Sanders
Human Resources Committee,
IT & Telecom Committee and
Law Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
Apr 24 (Thu) '08
6:00 pm
|
Art Connections
Featuring Anat Givon
|
Complimentary |
HK$50 |
-- |
Apr 22 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Crowning Success: Hong Kong as a Home for Global Business
Jim Thompson, GBS
Chairman, Crown Worldwide Group
Past Chairman, American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
An AmCham conversation with Professor Steve DeKrey
Chairman, American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Senior Associate Dean, Director of Masters Programs, Adjunct Professor of Management, HKUST Business School
|
HK$420 |
HK$520 |
HK$5,200 |
Apr 21 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
Art as an Asset Class: Investment or Indulgence?
Stephen S. Lash
Chairman, Christie's Americas
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Apr 20 (Sun) '08
12:30 pm
|
YPC Outdoor Explorer Series
Maclehose Trail
Young Professionals Committee
|
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
-- |
Apr 16 (Wed) '08
8:00 am
|
Just In! Exclusive Meeting with General Counsel of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission
William Blumenthal, General Counsel at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Apr 11 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
China's Macro-Economic Control Measures and The Effect on Banking and Industry
David Kiang
Vice President, Shenzhen Ping An Bank
An AmCham conversation with James Sun,
AmCham China Business Committee Co-Chair
China Business Committee and
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Apr 7 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
Red White & Blue Cocktail Hour
|
HK$200 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Apr 7 (Mon) '08
12:30 pm
|
From Consultation to Civic Engagement: The Road to Better Policy-making and Governance in Hong Kong
Joseph C. W. Chan
Professor of Politics and Public Administration, Director of the Centre for Civil Society and Governance,
The University of Hong Kong
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Apr 2 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
An Analysis of U.S. Market Dislocations
Tim Ryan
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA)
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
Apr 2 (Wed) '08
8:00 am
|
Export and Investment Opportunities in Laos
Ravic R. Huso
U.S. Ambassador to the Lao People's Democratic Republic
|
HK$225 |
HK$325 |
-- |
Mar 31 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
U.S. Textile and Apparel Trade Policy in a Post-Quota World
R. Matthew Priest
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textiles Agreements (CITA), and Deputy Assistant Secretary
International Trade Administration
U.S Department of Commerce
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Mar 31 (Mon) '08
8:00 am
|
From the Trenches: The Latest Product Safety Initiative from AAFA
* Kevin M. Burke, President and CEO
* Stephen Lamar, Senior Vice President
The American Apparel & Footwear Association
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$100 |
HK$150 |
-- |
Mar 28 (Fri) '08
12:30 pm
|
Five Years After SARS: Pandemic Planning for Businesses
A Report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dr. Lisa Koonin
Senior Advisor, Influenza Coordination Unit
Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta
Health & Wellness and Human Resources Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 26 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
A Special Luncheon in Honor of
The USA Men's Rugby Sevens Team
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 19 (Wed) '08
12:30 pm
|
Internet Piracy: A Technical Perspective
Michael Kwan
Council Member
Information Security and Forensics Society
Intellectual Property Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Mar 17 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
How China Changed the Landscape of Luxury
Dana Thomas
Author
Deluxe - How Luxury Lost its Luster
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12pax) |
Mar 10 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
The 2008-2009 Budget
The Honourable John Tsang, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region Government
Joint Business Community Luncheon
|
|
Mar 7 (Fri) '08
8:00 am
|
Delivering a Differentiated Business Model - and Commitment to Customers
Graham Atkinson, Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, United Airlines, Inc.
*A conversation with AmCham Governor Rob Chipman
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
HK$225 |
HK$325 |
-- |
Mar 6 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
Best Company Practices to Promote Women of Influence
* Teresa Au, HSBC's Head of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Asia Pacific Region
* Catherine Loui, Executive Director and Deputy Head of Human Resources, Morgan Stanley Asia
Women of Influence
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
Mar 3 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
Red, White and Blue Cocktail Hour
At Soho Soho
|
HK$200 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Feb 29 (Fri) '08
8:00 am
|
Comments on Financial Budget 2008/2009
Kenneth Leung
Vice President
The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$275 |
HK$400 |
HK$3,800 |
Feb 28 (Thu) '08
12:30 pm
|
America and the World: The Challenges Ahead
Michael E. Brown
Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs
The George Washington University
China Business Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Feb 27 (Wed) '08
12:00 pm
|
Coping with a Different Recession
Stephen S. Roach, Chairman, Morgan Stanley Asia
* A conversation with Jack Maisano, President, The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Leadership Luncheon
|
|
Feb 27 (Wed) '08
8:00 am
|
New Member Welcome Breakfast
At the AmCham Center
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Feb 25 (Mon) '08
8:30 am
|
AmCham Spring Golf Challenge
At Mission Hills
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Feb 21 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
P&G Wellness: A Strategy for Peak Performance
Dr. Cheesan Lee, Associate Medical Director, Greater China and NEA, Procter & Gamble Company
Health and Wellness Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800(10-12 pax) |
Feb 19 (Tue) '08
6:00 pm
|
The 36th InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail
At Prive
|
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Feb 13 (Wed) '08
12:30 pm
|
Strengthening the Role of Hong Kong as an International Financial Centre - an IPO perspective
Mr. Lawrence Fok
Executive Vice President, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$250 (buffet, coffee and tea) |
-- |
-- |
Feb 11 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
AmCham SuperBowling Night - Now with a Special Viewing of the Super Bowl XLII!
At the Ladies Recreation Club
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Feb 1 (Fri) '08
12:30 pm
|
U.S.-China Relations and the 2008 Elections in the U.S.
Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, Principal, The Albright Group
* A conversation with Jeff Blount, Resident Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP and AmCham Government Relations Committee Chair
China Business Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Jan 29 (Tue) '08
6:30 pm
|
CANNES AD FESTIVAL COCKTAIL: A Special Screening Of The World's Most Creative Television Advertising from the Cannes Ad Festival!
Hosted by internationally applauded marketer and member of Ad Age's Global 100 Power Elite, Charles Brian-Boys, with co-hosts Charles Edwards and Jimmy Lam
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$290 |
HK$360 |
-- |
Jan 29 (Tue) '08
8:00 am
|
The Years Ahead in China Textiles
Dr. John Cheh, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Esquel Group
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
-- |
Jan 29 (Tue) '08
8:00 am
|
The Source of Breakthrough Performance: Taking a Stand Beyond Business as Usual - An Interactive Leadership Workshop at AmCham
David Brock, Managing Director, Asia,
Insigniam Performance
Breakfast Breakthrough
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jan 24 (Thu) '08
6:00 pm
|
The AmCham Gallery with Celia Ko
At the AmCham Office
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Jan 24 (Thu) '08
12:00 pm
|
The State of Entrepreneurship in Hong Kong
* Prof. Kevin Au, Associate Director, Chinese University HK Center for Entrepreneurship
* Gary Crestejo, Business Director, Demiurge Unit LED Experience Design & Consultancy
* Alvin Ho, Director, CLSA Private Equity
* Charles Mok, Chairman, Internet Society Hong Kong
* Prof. Hugh Thomas, Director, Chinese University HK Center for Entrepreneurship
* Other panelists soon TBC
Moderated by Dr. Florence Ho, Senior Lecturer, HK Polytechnic University
Entrepreneurs Committee
|
HK$195 |
HK$265 |
Corporate Row (10 persons): HK$2,000 |
Jan 22 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Evolving Trends and New Developments in International Dispute Resolution
* Richard Naimark, Sr. Vice President, American Arbitration Association
* Jun Bautista, Director, International Centre for Dispute Resolution, Singapore, a division of the AAA and the SIAC
Law Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Jan 22 (Tue) '08
8:00 am
|
U.S. Consulate Open Briefing: Consul General James Cunningham and staff
|
HK$300 |
-- |
-- |
Jan 21 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
AmCham SuperBowling Night - POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 11 - PLEASE SEE BELOW
At the Ladies Recreation Club
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Jan 21 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
Prospecting for Profits in China: The Case for Venturing West
Jeffrey S. Muir, CEO, EMB Citrus Company Ltd., General Manager, EMB Citrus (Chongqing) Company Ltd
A conversation with Tom Gorman, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Fortune China
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 (10-12 pax) |
Jan 18 (Fri) '08
12:00 pm
|
Anti-Money Laundering: Think Global, Act Local
* Raymond Chan, Division Head, Banking Policy Department, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
* Michael Phillips, Partner, Heller Ehrman
* Samuel Santiago, Assistant General Counsel, Legal Department, Bank of America
* Peter Gallo, Due Diligence Investigation & Consulting, Pacific Risk Ltd. (moderator)
Financial Services Committee and
Law Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200(10-12 pax) |
Jan 16 (Wed) '08
11:30 am
|
Roundtable Discussion on FIN 48: The New U.S. Accounting Principle
Mark Fisher, Lead Technical Partner, FIN 48/ FAS 109, Deloitte US
Taxation Committee
|
HK$200 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Jan 15 (Tue) '08
12:00 pm
|
Global Economic Turmoil: the Outlook for Asia
* Simon Ogus, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, DSGAsiaLtd.
* Yuwa Hedrick-Wong, Ph.D., Group Chief Economist, Southern Capital Group, Economic Advisor (Asia/Pacific), MasterCard Worldwide
China Business Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 (10-12 pax) |
Jan 14 (Mon) '08
6:30 pm
|
Red, White and Blue Cocktail Hour
At the HKUST Business Center in Central
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Jan 14 (Mon) '08
12:00 pm
|
Face to Face with AmCham:
40 Years in Asia's Business Capital
Inaugural Address by
Professor Steve DeKrey
2008 AmCham Chairman
Inaugural Address Luncheon
|
HK$390 |
HK$550 |
HK$5,100 for 10-12 pax |
Dec 13 (Thu) '07
12:30 pm
|
China and the United States: Global Partners or Rivals?
Professor Robert Z. Lawrence
Professor of International Trade and Investment
John F. Kennedy School of Government
Harvard University
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Dec 11 (Tue) '07
12:00 pm
|
The Future of Hong Kong and Investment in Hong Kong:
A Conversation with Mark Clifford, Executive Director, Asia Business Council
Mike Rowse
Director-General, Invest Hong Kong
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
Dec 7 (Fri) '07
12:30 pm
|
The Outlook for U.S. - China Trade Talks - a round-table discussion
Warren Maruyama
General Counsel
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
|
HK$250 |
HK$350 |
-- |
Dec 6 (Thu) '07
8:00 am
|
Investing in South-East Asian Infrastructure:
Dealing with the Government
Andrew Kinloch
Founder and Chief Executive
Logie Group Limited
Trade & Investment Committee,
Energy Committee and
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600 |
Dec 5 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
|
The Source of Breakthrough Performance: Taking a Stand Beyond Business as Usual -
An Interactive Leadership Workshop at AmCham
David Brock
Managing Director, Asia,
Insigniam Performance
Breakfast Breakthrough
|
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Dec 3 (Mon) '07
6:30 pm
|
Red, Green and Gold Cocktail:
A Special Toy Drive Initiative
At Soda
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Nov 30 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
|
China's Media: Firewall or Frontier?
Is there a business case for investors in Chinese media?
Thomas D. Gorman
Chairman and Editor-in-Chief
FORTUNE China
A Conversation with Mary Kissel, Editor of the Editorial Page, The Wall Street Journal Asia
China Business Committee and
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Nov 28 (Wed) '07
6:30 pm
|
A Night of Laughter and Charity
At TakeOut Comedy, with Jami Gong
Young Professionals Committee
|
HK$160 |
HK$190 |
-- |
Nov 28 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
|
New Member Welcome Breakfast
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Nov 26 (Mon) '07
12:00 pm
|
Maxximising What Exists: Renovating and Refurbing Hong Kong's Older Buildings
David Clayton
Senior Associate, Aedas Architects
Real Estate Committee and
Environment Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Nov 23 (Fri) '07
8:00 am
|
Consumer Products Manufacturing: Improving Safeguards and Product Confidence
David Horlock
Vice President
Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Limited
Consumer Products Services Division
Textiles & Apparel Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600 (10-12pax) |
Nov 21 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
|
Try/Buy/Pass:
How to Pick a Winning Technology
* Linda Brigance, Vice President, IT Division, and CIO, Asia Pacific, FedEx
* Noble Coker, Vice President, Park Operations and Operations Development, Hong Kong Disneyland
* Geoff McClelland, VP Technology, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Moderator: Dave Werner, Managing Director, Asia First Technology
IT & Telecom Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
Nov 20 (Tue) '07
12:15 pm
|
Thanksgiving Luncheon
At Azure Restaurant, Hotel LKF
Chamber-wide
|
HK$390 |
HK$450 |
-- |
Nov 16 (Fri) '07
8:00 am
|
U.S. Product Safety Policy and China
Richard W. O'Brien
Director of International Programs and Intergovernmental Affairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600(10-12 pax) |
Nov 10 (Sat) '07
10:30 am
|
AmCham Hiking Day
on Dragon's Back
Young Professionals Committee
|
Free |
Free |
-- |
Nov 8 (Thu) '07
6:30 pm
|
Brand Hong Kong:
Shifting Gears for the Next 10 Years
* Winston Chu, Founder, Society for Protection of the Harbour
* Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO, Hong Kong Jockey Club
* Tisa Ho, Executive Director, Hong Kong Arts Festival
* James Riley, Group Finance Director, Jardine Matheson Holdings
* David Tang, OBE, Founder, Shanghai Tang
Moderator: Zoher Abdoolcarim, Senior Editor, Time International
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$800 |
HK$1,050 |
HK$10,000(10-12pax) |
Nov 8 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
|
Food and Nutrition Trends in an Age of Wellness
Cathy Kapica, PhD, RD, FACN, CFCS, Vice President, Ketchum, Global Health and Wellness
Health & Wellness Committee and Corporate Responsibility Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Nov 6 (Tue) '07
6:00 pm
|
35th InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail
At Dragon-I
|
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Nov 5 (Mon) '07
6:30 pm
|
Red, White & Blue Cocktail
At Prive
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Nov 2 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
|
Richard Quest:
Up Close and Personal
Richard Quest
CNN Anchor and Correspondent
Chamber-wide Luncheon
|
HK$420 |
HK$550 |
HK$5,500 |
Nov 2 (Fri) '07
8:00 am
|
China's New Labor Law: Five Things Your Company Needs to Do Now
* Andreas Lauffs, Head of Employment Law Group and Partner, Baker & McKenzie,
* Joseph Yip, Chief Consultant, Actuary, Head of PRC Employee Benefits and Actuarial Practice, Watson Wyatt Worldwide
Human Resources Committee and
Law Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600 (10-12pax) |
Oct 31 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
|
Toolbox Series: Business Structuring, Accounting and Legal Solutions for SMEs
* Ada Chung, Hong Kong Registrar of Companies
* Suzanne Liu Duddek, CPA (Hong Kong) and Chartered Accountant (Australia)
* Elizabeth Thomson, Owner, ICS Trust (Asia) Limited
Entrepreneurs Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Oct 26 (Fri) '07
12:30 pm
|
The Role of Hedge Funds in the Financial Markets and for Investors
* Timothy Rainsford, Regional Managing Director, Man Investments
* David Gray, Managing Director and Asia-Pacific Head of Prime Broking, UBS AG
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$280 |
-- |
Oct 25 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
|
The Value of News Editing In A World Where Everyone Is A Reporter
John Squires
Executive Vice President, Time Inc.
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12pax) |
Oct 24 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
|
Global Trade Made Local: Tennessee's Trade and Investment Links with Asia
Governor Phil Bredesen (D)
State of Tennessee
|
HK$360 |
HK$430 |
HK$4,500 (10-12pax) |
Oct 23 (Tue) '07
12:00 pm
|
Entrepreneurship in China - Innovation with Chinese Characteristics
Bo Shao
Co-Founder and Chairman, NovaMed Pharmaceuticals,
and Co-Founder, BabyTree
China Business Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
Oct 22 (Mon) '07
11:00 am
|
The AmCham Golf Open
At the Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
|
Oct 18 (Thu) '07
8:00 am
|
Action Learning to Develop Leaders, Solve Problems, Build Teams and Transform Organizations
Dr. Michael Marquardt
Professor of Human Resource Development and International Affairs, George Washington University
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Oct 17 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
|
Post-Policy Address Luncheon
The Honourable Donald Tsang
Chief Executive of the HKSAR
Joint Business Community Luncheon
|
HK$440 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,300 |
Oct 10 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
|
Going Green, Being Sustainable: Today's Hot Topic for Real Estate Occupiers, Companies and Investors
* Ron Herbst, Global Director Energy & Sustainability, CB Richard Ellis, USA
* Wang Hong, General Manager, China Operations, EMSI
Real Estate Committee
|
HK$100 |
HK$150 |
-- |
Oct 8 (Mon) '07
6:30 pm
|
Red, White & Blue Cocktail
At Philia
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Oct 8 (Mon) '07
12:00 pm
|
Green Technology and Economic Growth: Opportunities and Pathways to Sustainability for China, Hong Kong and the U.S.
California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi
Joint Luncheon with the HKGCC
|
HK$430 |
HK$530 |
HK$5,200 (10-12 pax) |
Oct 5 (Fri) '07
8:00 am
|
AmCham and the South China Morning Post present:
Women of Influence Conference & Awards 2007
Vision, Strategy, Leadership
|
HK$950 |
HK$1150 |
HK$12,000 |
Oct 4 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
|
Air Quality in the Workplace - Pollution and the Costs Involved
Dr. Richard Straube
Head of Internal Medicine/Environmental - Medical Consultant of INUS Medical Center GmbH
Joint luncheon with EFHK
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,600 (10-12pax) |
Oct 4 (Thu) '07
8:00 am
|
The Role of the Criminal Process in Business Disputes in China
Jerome A. Cohen
*Professor and Co-Director, NYU US/Asia Law Institute
*Adjunct Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
*Of Counsel, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Law Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600 (10-12 pax) |
Sep 28 (Fri) '07
8:00 am
|
The Outlook for the Hong Kong Dollar: Whither the Peg?
Tony Latter
Professor of Economics, University of Hong Kong
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600(10-12pax) |
Sep 27 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
|
China's Banking Sector - En Route to a Two-Way Street
Peter Wong Tung Shun, JP.
Group General Manager and Executive Director, Hong Kong and Mainland China, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Leadership Luncheon
|
HK$420 |
HK$520 |
HK$5,200 (10-12 pax) |
Sep 20 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
|
Building Strong Customer Relationships via New Media Channels
Robert Pietsch
Group Advertising Director, Western and Asia Pacific Regions
Forbes.com
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
-- |
Sep 20 (Thu) '07
8:00 am
|
Washington Update
Michael J. Stein
Global Head, Government Relations
Morgan Stanley
Chamber-wide
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600(10-12pax) |
Sep 19 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
|
A Pure Experience: From Local to Regional in Just Five Years
Bruce Rockowitz
Chairman, Pure Group
Communications & Marketing Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12pax) |
Sep 19 (Wed) '07
9:00 am
|
Seminar on India Outsourcing Case and Current Tax Issues
* Hiresh Wadhwani, Partner, Ernst & Young India
* Keyur Shah, Partner, Ernst & Young India
* Nishith Desai, Founder and Member, Nishith Desai Associates
* Bijal Ajinkya, Member, Nishith Desai Associates
* David Sutherland, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
* Satish Savla, Vice President, Morgan Stanley
Taxation Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$500 |
-- |
Sep 19 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
|
Transforming Transport: What Can We Learn from China?
U.S. Federal and State Transportation Officials
Co-Chair and Delegation Speaker:
Tony Furst, Director of the Office of Freight Management and Operations, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
HK$220 (continental breakfast) |
-- |
-- |
Sep 18 (Tue) '07
12:00 pm
|
The Climate Imperative: Power UP, Emissions DOWN
Gail Kendall
Director - Group Environmental Affairs
CLP Holdings
Energy Committee and
Environment Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
Sep 14 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
|
On Becoming a Third Age Sage and Living the Good Life
Po Yang Chung, SBS, OBE, JP
Chairman Emeritus, DHL Express (HK) Ltd.
Entrepreneurs Group
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12pax) |
Sep 13 (Thu) '07
6:00 pm
|
The AmCham Gallery
With artist Jane Mason
|
Complimentary |
-- |
-- |
Sep 11 (Tue) '07
8:00 am
|
U.S. Consulate Open Briefing:
Consul General James Cunningham and staff
|
HK$300 |
-- |
-- |
Sep 7 (Fri) '07
8:00 am
|
State Priorities for a Global Economy
Governor Dave Heineman
State of Nebraska
Chamber-wide breakfast
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600 (10-12 pax) |
Sep 6 (Thu) '07
6:30 pm
|
MBA Cocktail Workshop
* Jason Kam, Fuqua School of Business Interviewer
* Susan-Joan Mauriello, Director, Apply Ivy
* Vicky Moy, Director of Test Prep and Admissions, Kaplan
* Philip Leung, Board Director, Harvard Business School Association of Hong Kong
* Kyle Shaw, President, Wharton Club of Hong Kong
* Leland Sun, Anderson School of Business Interviewer
* Chris Tsang, Associate Director of MBA Programs, HKUST
Young Professionals Committee
|
|
Sep 4 (Tue) '07
12:00 pm
|
Beyond Classroom Learning: Inspiring Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Honorable Sophie Leung Lau Yau-fun, GBS, JP
Chairman, Young Entrepreneurs Development Council (YDC)
Women of Influence Chamber-wide Luncheon
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
Sep 3 (Mon) '07
6:30 pm
|
Red, White and Blue Cocktail Hour
JJ's, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Aug 31 (Fri) '07
12:15 pm
|
Toolbox Series: Credit Card Financing
* Rebecca Cheung, Head of Merchant Sales, Citibank
* John Lam, Executive Director, Dah Sing Bank
* William Tong, Head of Cards Product and Marketing, Citibank
* Gene Wong, Head of Asia Merchant Services, Paypal
Entrepreneurs Group
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
-- |
Aug 30 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
|
U.S.-China Relations: Challenges and Opportunities
John S. Chen
Chairman, CEO and President
Sybase, Inc.
Chamber-wide
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
Aug 30 (Thu) '07
8:00 am
|
ICC Arbitration in China: Projects and Perspectives
Professor Pierre Tercier
Chairman, International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce
Law Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600 (10-12 pax) |
Aug 29 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
|
New Member Welcome Breakfast
|
Complimentary for all new members |
-- |
-- |
Aug 27 (Mon) '07
12:00 pm
|
Investing In Our Future with a High Return
Jack Kosakowski
EVP and COO, Junior Achievement Worldwide
Corporate Responsibility Committee
|
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Aug 20 (Mon) '07
12:00 pm
|
Addressing the Risk of Climate Change
Sherri Stuewer
Vice President - Safety, Health and Environment
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Chamber-Wide Luncehon
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Aug 14 (Tue) '07
6:00 pm
|
InterCham 34th Young Professionals Cocktail
At Tribeca
InterCham Event
|
|
Aug 9 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
|
Hong Kong as a Global Financial Center:
New Challenges and Opportunities
He Guangbei
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive
The Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
|
HK$420 |
HK$520 |
HK$5,200 |
Aug 6 (Mon) '07
9:30 am
|
AMCHAM MID-SUMMER 3 CLUB CHALLENGE
at The Hong Kong Golf Club, Deep Water Bay
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
HK$680 |
HK$800 |
-- |
Aug 3 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
|
The Future of the Express and Logistics Business
Michael L. Eskew, Chairman & CEO
UPS
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
Aug 1 (Wed) '07
12:30 pm
|
U.S.-China Relations: The Outlook for Business
John Frisbie, President, The US-China Business Council
China Business Committee,
Trade & Investment Committee,
Financial Services Committee,
Energy Committee an
|
HK$250 (Light buffet lunch) |
-- |
-- |
Jul 18 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
|
The Long Reach of U.S. Regulations and Sanctions on Anti-Money Laundering
Carol Beaumier, Managing Director, Global Financial Services & Regulatory Risk Consulting Practices, Protiviti
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$150 |
HK$200 |
-- |
Jul 13 (Fri) '07
12:30 pm
|
21st Century Entrepreneurs: Making it Big with On-line Auction Sites
* Rene Chu, Director, Drop and Earn
* Hades Kong and Kam Law, Business Managers, Asian Innovatives Enterprise Limited
* Ryan Lai, Director, Kitson Trading
* Eric Pong, Director, Red Hare Limited
Entrepreneurs Group
|
HK$250 (light buffet lunch) |
-- |
-- |
Jul 12 (Thu) '07
8:00 am
|
Hong Kong and the U.S. Navy:
An Enduring Partnership
Rear Admiral James D. Kelly
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600 |
Jul 11 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
|
What the Future Holds for Media in Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai, Chairman, Next Media (Apple Daily and Next Magazine)
* Moderator: Mark Clifford, Executive Director, Asia Business Council
Chamber-wide Luncheon
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12pax) |
Jul 11 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
|
Saving Hong Kong's Logistics Sector: Cutting Cross-Border Trucking Costs
Dr. Saimond Ip
CEO, OnePort Limited
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
HK$180 |
-- |
-- |
Jul 10 (Tue) '07
8:00 am
|
Globalization and Leadership:
Developing a 'Dream Team' to Deliver on China's Promise
Gary Burnison, CEO
Korn/Ferry International
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600 |
Jul 9 (Mon) '07
6:30 pm
|
Red, White & Blue Cocktail Hour
At Classified
|
HK$150 |
HK$250 |
-- |
Jul 1 (Sun) '07
10:30 am
|
AmCham Independence Family Day
At Hong Kong Disneyland
Sports & Entertainment Committee, with Supporting Organization, The American Women's Association
|
* Adult: HK$600 /
* Child (age 3 and above): HK$400 |
* Adult: HK$600 /
* Child (age 3 and above): HK$400 |
-- |
Jun 29 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
|
The Renminbi's Appreciation: Ramifications for Hong Kong, China and the United States
Paul Tang Sai On, Chief Economist
The Bank of East Asia, Limited
Trade & Investment Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12pax) |
Jun 27 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
|
A Look Back to 1997 and Beyond: Former AmCham Chairs
Roundtable on Hong Kong with Former AmCham Chairs
* Moderator: Zoher Abdoolcarim, Senior Editor, Time Magazine
|
HK$420 |
HK$500 |
HK$5,200 (10-12 pax) |
Jun 26 (Tue) '07
8:00 am
|
U.S. Consulate General Staff Open Briefing
|
HK$300 |
-- |
-- |
Jun 20 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
|
Greening the Fleet: How to Reduce Air Emissions from Ship to Shore
L. Robert Pedersen, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Technical Organisation, A.P. Moller - Maersk
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800(10-12pax) |
Jun 15 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
|
The Six Megatrends Shaping China
Jing Ulrich, Managing Director and Chairman, China Equities
JPMorgan
Financial Services Committee and
China Business Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
Jun 13 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
|
China Consumer Series:
The Chinese Middle Class - Miracle or Myth?
* Arthur R. Kroeber, Co-editor, China Economic Quarterly and Director
Dragonomics Research
* Paul French, Founder and Chief China Representative
Access Asia
Moderator: Phillip Yin, Associate Director Portfolio Management
Schwab Private Client Group
China Business Committee
|
HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 (10-12 pax) |
Jun 13 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
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Of MICE and Hong Kong
Wolfram Diener, Vice President, Conventions & Exhibitions, Venetian Macau Ltd.
Peter Sutton, President and CEO, CMP Asia
Cliff Wallace, CEO and MD, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Moderator: Paul Woodward, Principal, Business Strategies Group
Trade & Investment Committee and
Communications & Marketing Committee
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HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200(10-12pax) |
Jun 12 (Tue) '07
8:30 am
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16TH ANNUAL HUMAN RESOURCES CONFERENCE
Building the Organization: Managing Talent for Change
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
* Andrew Miles, CEO, Health & Beauty Asia
A.S. Watson & Co. Ltd.
* Patrick Siewert, Senior Director, The Carlyle Group & AmCham Governor
* Nury Vittachi, Author of The Kama Sutra of Business: Management Secrets from Indian Classics
- Superhuman Resources: The Lighter Side of HR in Asia
PROGRAM
- Managing Change Panel
* Francis Mok, Group HR Director
Jebsen & Co Ltd
* Fernando Moreira, Head of Business Transformation Group Insurance
HSBC Insurance (Asia Pacific) Holdings Ltd
* Frank Sauceda, SVP of Corporate HR
Luen Thai International Group Ltd
* Eddie Ng, JP, Chairman
Human Capital Management Consulting Ltd. (Moderator)
- Managing Talent Panel
* Charles Caldwell, HR Director, A-Pac
Citrix Systems HK Ltd.
* Lindsay Underwood, Director, Regional COE Talent Management HR
ABN AMRO Bank NV
* Paul Choi, Executive Director
Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC
* Dr. Paul Van Katwyk, Vice President & Managing Director, Personnel Decisions Int'l Greater China Corporation (Moderator)
CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
A) Getting the Measure of HR: Using Metrics and Business Analytics in HR
Cliff Taylor, Human Resources Director, Asian Operations
Eli Lilly Asian Operations, Ltd.
B) China's Emerging Labor Law
Pattie Walsh, Head of Employment & HR Practice ¡V Greater China
Minter Ellison Lawyers
Human Resources Committee
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HK$1,200 |
HK$1,500 |
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Jun 11 (Mon) '07
12:00 pm
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Branding in China: Lessons Learned from the Cola Campaigns
Wah-Hui Chu, Non-Executive Chairman, Asia Pacific, PepsiCo International
Communications & Marketing Committee and
China Business Committee
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HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12pax) |
Jun 7 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
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China and the Olympics: Implications for Human Rights and US-China Relations
John Kamm, Founder
The Dui Hua Foundation
China Business Committee
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HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800(10-12pax) |
Jun 7 (Thu) '07
8:00 am
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Trends in Asia Pacific's Energy Sector: the Forces Driving Growth
Jerre L. Stead
Executive Chairman, IHS
Energy Committee
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HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600(10-12 pax) |
Jun 1 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
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Structuring Buy-Sell Arrangements to Lower Dutiable Value
Roy Ian Delbyck
Law Office of Roy Ian Delbyck
Textiles & Apparel Committee
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HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
May 31 (Thu) '07
8:00 am
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Trade and Security: New Frontiers in the U.S. and China
Governor Tom Ridge, Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and Former Governor of Pennsylvania
Chamber-wide breakfast
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HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600 (10-12pax) |
May 30 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
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New Members Welcome Breakfast
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Complimentary for all new members |
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May 28 (Mon) '07
12:00 pm
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China Under Hu Jintao: Prospects for Political and Legal Reform and the Outlook for Business
Dr. Willy Wo-Lap Lam
Political Analyst and Journalist
Trade & Investment Committee and
Law Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 |
May 22 (Tue) '07
12:00 pm
|
China Consumer Series:
China's Emerging Middle Class Spenders - What They Want, and How to Attract Them
* Dariusz Kowalczyk, Chief Investment Strategist, CFC Seymour
* Normandy Madden, Editor & Managing Director, AdAgeChina
* Susan Tomsett, Managing Director, The Hoffman Agency Asia Pacific
Moderator: Phillip Yin, Associate Director Portfolio Management, Schwab Private Client Group
China Business Committee
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HK$420 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,200 |
May 21 (Mon) '07
12:00 pm
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U.S. Intellectual Property Litigation
& ITC Actions - Tips and Pointers for Plaintiffs and Defendants
* Charlotte Lane, Commissioner, International Trade Commission (ITC), Washington D.C.
* Walter Kelley, Federal District Judge, Eastern District of Virginia
* Steven Adkins, Partner, Jones Day, Washington D.C.
China Business Committee,
Intellectual Property Committee, and
Law Committee
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800(10-12pax) |
May 17 (Thu) '07
9:00 am
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AmCham Golf Tour 2007
At the Xili Golf and Country Club, Shenzhen
Sports & Entertainment Committee
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HK$1,300 |
HK$1,300 |
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May 15 (Tue) '07
12:30 pm
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Permanent Establishments: Tax Dangers from Cross-Border Activities
Richard Stuart Collier, Partner, Banking and Capital Markets, PricewaterhouseCoopers (London)
Taxation Committee
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HK$250 |
HK$300 |
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May 11 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
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The Implications of Washington's New Political Landscape on U.S.-China Trade
Brenda A. Jacobs, Attorney, Sidley Austin LLP, Washington D.C.
Trade & Investment Committee
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HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12 pax) |
May 9 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
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The Art of Innovation
Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures
IT & Telecom Committee
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HK$370 |
HK$490 |
HK$4,500(10-12pax) |
May 9 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
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Maritime Security - Where Are We Heading?
Rob Grool, Group Managing Director, Wallem Group
Transportation & Logistics Committee
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HK$180 (Continental Breakfast) |
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May 8 (Tue) '07
12:00 pm
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Financial Services: Hong Kong's Key Role in China's Future Development
Dr. David K.P. Li, Chairman and Chief Executive, The Bank of East Asia, Ltd.
Leadership Series Luncheon
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HK$420 |
HK$520 |
HK$5,200(10-12pax) |
May 7 (Mon) '07
6:30 pm
|
Red, White and Blue Cocktail Hour
At 82 Republic
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HK$150 |
HK$250 |
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May 4 (Fri) '07
8:00 am
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Developing Talent from Within - Lessons from a Leader
Jill Dodwell-Groves, Head of Executive Development, Jardine Matheson Limited
Human Resources Committee
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HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600(10-12 pax) |
Apr 26 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
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In-House Counsel: Value-added... or Not?
* Donald Hess, Partner, Allens Arthur Robinson
* Stephen Maloy, General Counsel - Asia Pacific, General Electric Company
* Greg Terry, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Asia, Morgan Stanley
* Moderator: Jonathan Palmer, Regional Manager-Asia, Heller Ehrman (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Law Committee with the Hong Kong Corporate Counsel Association (HKCCA)
|
HK$370 |
HK$490 |
HK$4,500(10-12pax) |
Apr 26 (Thu) '07
8:00 am
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Going Green: the Golden State's Story
Linda Adams, Secretary for Environmental Protection, California Environmental Protection Agency
Environment Committee
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HK$100 |
HK$150 |
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Apr 25 (Wed) '07
6:30 pm
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AmCham Gallery
Please join us for the opening of AmCham's first art exhibit
**With appreciation and support from Hanart TZ Gallery and YY9 Gallery
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HK$100 |
HK$150 |
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Apr 25 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
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Best Work/Life Practices to Boost Employee Satisfaction and Company Productivity
* Thomas Nelson, Managing Director, VF Asia Ltd.
* Fern Ngai, Head of Human Resources, Hong Kong, Standard Chartered Bank
* Anny Tse, Director, HR, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Hong Kong
Moderator: Ji-Ye Hwang, Senior Consultant, Hewitt Associates LLC
Corporate Responsibility Committee and
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,600(10-12 pax) |
Apr 24 (Tue) '07
6:00 pm
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InterCham Connecting People Cocktail
At the Hong Kong Club
InterCham Cocktail
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Apr 23 (Mon) '07
12:00 pm
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Eye on Asia: What and Why Do Asians Consume?
Chris D. Beaumont, Chief Strategy Officer, Grey Global Group / Asia Pacific, and President & CEO, Grey Global Group / Japan
Communications & Marketing Committee
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HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800(10-12pax) |
Apr 20 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
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Innovation in Government: How Virginia Gained its Competitive Edge in the Global Environment
Timothy M. Kaine, Governor, the Commonwealth of Virginia
Chamber-Wide Luncheon
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Apr 20 (Fri) '07
8:00 am
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Growing Accountability, Finding Opportunity: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Supply Chain
Aron Cramer, President & CEO, Business for Social Responsibility
Textiles & Apparel Committee and
Corporate Responsibility Committee
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HK$300 (American Breakfast) |
HK$380 |
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Apr 19 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
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China's Tax Reform - The Shifting Tax Landscape
Ryan Chang, Tax Partner, Deloitte
Taxation Committee
|
HK$370 |
HK$490 |
HK$4,500(10-12pax) |
Apr 18 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
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How Social Media Affects Your Business
Philip M. Gomes, Vice President, Senior Counsel, Online Communications, Edelman
Communications & Marketing Committee
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Apr 13 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
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The New Frontier in Mobile Entertainment
* Ringo Chan, Vice President, Wireless Development, Asia Pacific and Vice President Greater China, Turner International Asia Pacific Ltd.
* Mike McCabe, Director, Mobile and Third Party Content, Electronic Arts Asia
* Stefan Rust, Director, Strategy and Business Development, Sun Microsystems
Moderator: John Tanner, Global Technology Editor, Questex Asia Limited
IT & Telecom Committee
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HK$420 |
HK$520 |
HK$5,100 (10-12pax) |
Apr 13 (Fri) '07
9:30 am
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Visiting Congressional Delegation
* John Conyers (D-Mich)
* Diane Watson (D-Calif.)
* Eni Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa)
Chamber-wide Breakfast
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HK$100 |
HK$150 |
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Apr 11 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
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South China Port and Infrastructure Development - "Field of Dreams or Fatal Attraction?"
Dr. Jonathan Beard, Managing Director, GHK (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Transportation & Logistics Committee
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HK$180 (Continental Breakfast) |
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Apr 3 (Tue) '07
8:00 am
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How Hong Kong Justifies Spending on Infrastructure...and do we really need it?
Jake van der Kamp, Columnist, South China Morning Post
Trade & Investment Committee
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HK$100 (Light Breakfast) |
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Apr 2 (Mon) '07
6:30 pm
|
Red, White & Blue Cocktail Hour
At M1NT
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HK$150 |
HK$200 |
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Mar 30 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
|
Tax Competitiveness Issues
* Dan Mitchell, Senior Fellow, the Cato Institute
* Andrew Quinlan, President and Co-founder, the Center for Freedom and Prosperity
Taxation Committee
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HK$370 |
HK$490 |
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Mar 29 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
|
A Special Luncheon in Honor of
The USA Men's Rugby Sevens Team
Sports & Entertainment Committee
|
HK$300 |
HK$350 |
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Mar 28 (Wed) '07
12:00 pm
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Breaking The Mold - The New Face of Long-Haul Air Travel
Rev. Dr. Raymond C. Lee, Co-Founder and Chairman, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines
Chamber-wide Luncheon
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HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12pax) |
Mar 28 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
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U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigation Threats
Brenda A. Jacobs, Attorney, Sidley Austin LLP, Washington D.C.
Textiles & Apparel Committee
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HK$250 |
HK300 |
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Mar 26 (Mon) '07
12:00 pm
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The Future of U.S. China Relations: An American Business Perspective
Maurice "Hank" R. Greenberg, Chairman & CEO, C.V. Starr and Company
Chamber-wide Luncheon
|
HK$390 |
HK$510 |
HK$4,800 (10-12pax) |
Mar 23 (Fri) '07
12:00 pm
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Emissions Trading: Using Markets to Bring Back Blue Skies
Christine Loh, OBE, CEO of Civic Exchange
Environment Committee
Financial Services Committee
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HK$370 |
HK$490 |
HK$4,500 (10-12pax) |
Mar 22 (Thu) '07
12:30 pm
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Pearl River Delta Integration and the Hong Kong Office Property Market
Andrew Ness, Executive Director, CBRE Research, Asia
Real Estate Committee
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HK$250 |
HK$300 |
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Mar 21 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
|
U.S. Consulate General Staff Open Briefing
Members Only
|
HK$300 |
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Mar 14 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
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RFID in the Logistics Arena
Larry Trebesch, General Manager, China, Savi Networks
Transportation & Logistics Committee
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HK$180 (Continental Breakfast) |
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Mar 13 (Tue) '07
8:00 am
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Maneuvers in a Minefield: Confronting Corruption and Kickbacks in China
- Susan Munro, Counsel, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Shanghai
- Nathan Bush, Counsel, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Beijing
Law Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$300 |
HK$3,200 |
Mar 9 (Fri) '07
11:00 am
|
AMCHAM SPRING GOLF CHALLENGE
At the Hong Kong Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course
Sports & Entertainment Committee
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HK$1,000 |
HK$1,200 |
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Mar 8 (Thu) '07
12:00 pm
|
The 2007-2008 Budget
The Honourable Henry Tang, Financial Secretary of the HKSARG
Joint Business Community Luncheon
|
HK$440 |
HK$540 |
HK$5,300 |
Mar 8 (Thu) '07
8:00 am
|
Building a Career with a Lasting Legacy
- Linda Hui, Managing Director, F5 Networks Hong Kong Ltd.
- Deborah Mei, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
- Elizabeth Thomson, President, ICS Trust (Asia) Ltd.
- Moderator: Maura Fallon, CEO, Fallon International Ltd and chair of the AmCham Women of Influence Committee
Women of Influence in conjunction with the
Human Resources Committee
|
HK$310 |
HK$380 |
HK$3,800 |
Mar 6 (Tue) '07
8:00 am
|
Comments on Financial Budget 2007/2008
Kenneth Leung, Vice President, The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong
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HK$180 (Continental Breakfast) |
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Mar 5 (Mon) '07
6:30 pm
|
Red, White and Blue Cocktail Hour
At LUX
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HK$150 |
HK$200 |
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Mar 2 (Fri) '07
12:30 pm
|
An Update on Korea's Investment and Legal Climate
Tom Pinansky, Senior Foreign Attorney, Barun Law, Seoul
Financial Services Committee
|
HK$250 |
HK$280 |
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Feb 28 (Wed) '07
8:00 am
|
New Member Welcome Breakfast
Complimentary to all new members
|
FREE |
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Feb 27 (Tue) '07
12:30 pm
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The Heat is On: How Climate Change Will Affect Your Business and the Greater Pearl River Delta!
Christine Loh, OBE, CEO of Civic Exchange, and Alexandra Tracy, Lead Author
Joint InterCham Pearl River Delta Committee Luncheon
|
$420 |
$530 |
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Feb 14 (Wed) '07
8:00 pm
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The Issue of Marine Air Emissions - is it as black as it seems?
Arthur Bowring, Managing Director, Hong Kong Shipowners Association
Transportation & Logistics Committee
|
HK$180
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Feb 13 (Tue) '07
6:00 pm
|
33rd InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail
A Valentine's Day Special
At Armani Bar HK
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HK$140 |
HK$170 |
NO WALK-INS |
Jan 1 (Thu) '70
7:59 am
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RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
|
HK$200 |
HK$260 |
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Jan 1 (Thu) '70
7:59 am
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RED WHITE & BLUE Monday Happy Hour
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HK$200 |
HK$260 |
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