Canadian delegation @ Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024
Date: October 28 to October 29, 2024
Venue: Asia-World Expo
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR
Target Audience: Canadian business entities in the fintech sector that are clients of the Trade Commissioner Service. Priority will be given to innovative solutions in wealthtech, insurtech, regtech, and green fintech, particularly artificial intelligence and data analytics, blockchain and cybersecurity.
Sector: Financial and insurance services, Information and communications technologies
Event Description:
The Canadian fintech delegation aims to provide delegates with a platform to learn the market trends and opportunities, connect with potential customers, and explore partnership prospects in Hong Kong and Asia. Successful applicants will receive a complimentary participation package, which includes:
- A complimentary admission to the Hong Kong FinTech Week (HKFTW) Conference with searchable attendee list and ability to set up meetings face-to-face or virtually.
- An information counter in the Canadian Pavilion at HKFTW.
- A personalized pre-arranged meeting program with potential technology partners and customers in Hong Kong, for companies whose technologies fall into the areas identified above and are new to the Hong Kong market.
Why Hong Kong?
- One of the world’s leading financial centres with a world-class banking system, stock exchange and payment networks. Companies benefit from seamless cross-border transactions, access to capital markets, a robust regulatory framework and a deep pool of financial talents.
- A well-established legal and regulatory framework that supports financial services. Regulators maintain high standards and promote innovation while ensuring consumer protection. Virtual banking and insurance license, regulatory sandbox, open banking initiatives, digital identity solutions, cryptocurrency and virtual asset, and blockchain adoption are driving innovation and creating opportunities for fintech companies.
- A gateway between Mainland China and the rest of the world making it an attractive location for fintech companies looking to access the massive Chinese market and the ASEAN market.
- With direct flights from Vancouver and Toronto, Hong Kong and Canada maintain a long-standing bilateral relationship. The Canadian community in Hong Kong, approximately 300,000 Canadians ─ the largest Canadian community outside of Canada ─ helps to solidify commercial ties between the two regions and to foster business opportunities for Canadian SMEs.
Read more about the Hong Kong FinTech Ecosystem and the Hong Kong Fintech Market Trend.
Register to attend
Please fill in the application form with an email notification to Eunice Wong (eunice.wong@international.gc.ca), Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao, no later than 23:59 EST August 30, 2024 (Friday). You will be contacted within 7 working days after the application deadline.
Applicants will be selected based on their technology’s innovativeness and market potential in the Hong Kong and Macao markets.
Why your organization should participate
- Compare your product/service with international competitors
- Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
- Gain insights and market intelligence
- Increase visibility of your product or service
- Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
- Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Trade Commissioner(s) involvement
Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service
- Business-to-business meetings
- Pavilion/exhibit
- Site visits
The Trade Commissioner, Eunice Wong (eunice.wong@international.gc.ca), specializes in the information and communications technologies (ICT) sector for the Hong Kong and Macao markets and can provide information on this event and other local events that you are considering, as well as advice on business development in the region. The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers services free of charge to Canadian exporters and companies that meet our client criteria.
