| Stated topics and speakers | |
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| 8:30-9:00 |
Registration
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| 9:00-9:20 |
Welcome remarks
Teresa Cheng, Chairperson, HKIAC
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| 9:20-9:30 |
Opening remarks
Consul-General Alexander Kozlov, Consulate General of Russia, Hong Kong (confirmed)
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| 9:30-9:50 |
The Role of Government in Economic Development
Wesley Wong, Solicitor General, Department of Justice (confirmed)
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| 9:50-10:50 |
1st Session: Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on Russia and Hong Kong
Panel of experts will share insights into the opportunities brought about by the Belt and Road Initiative and what this means for businesses looking to cooperate across sectors along the Belt and Road. Moderator: Speakers: Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research, HKTDC Hannah Cao, Deputy General Counsel, Silk Road Fund |
| 10:50-11:10 |
Refreshment break
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| 11:10-12:10 |
2nd Session: Operating Business In a New Economic Order
The external environment of a business is hard to predict: what will the economy do, how will technology change, what impact will new laws have on business? In this session, leading professionals will examine practical tools businesses need to put in place to navigate in a new economic order.
Moderator - Speakers: Daifeng Chen, Partner, Han Kun Law Offices
Philip Kung, Head of Business & Professional Services, Invest HK Joanna Li, Vice President, Asia and Pacific of AirBridgeCargo Airlines (tbc) |
| 12:10-13:10 |
Lunch
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| 13:10-14:15 |
3rd Session: Russia – China Dialogue on Infrastructure and Energy: Getting the Deal Done
Leading experts from Russian and China will examine key foreign policy interests of the two countries, their trade and economic bilateral relations including investments, infrastructure, mining and energy projects.
Moderator: Paul Starr, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons Speakers: John Yeap, Partner, Pinsent Masons Libin Zhang, Attorney at law, Broad & Bright Felix Tse, Head of Legal, Gazprom Marketing & Trading Singapore Pte Ltd |
| 14:15-15:00 |
4th Session: Inside views of GCs and Investment Bankers (a Fireside Chat)
Moderator: Frances van Eupen, Partner, Allen & Overy
Speakers Shaun Ansell, Head of Legal and Compliance, Gazprombank |
| 15:00-15:20 |
Refreshment break
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| 15:20-16:20 |
5th Session: Planning Ahead : Effective Strategies for Mitigating Risks
Dispute resolution experts will examine possible disputes between Russian and Asian companies and provide insights on how best to strike a deal and mitigate risk with Chinese, Russian and other CIS counterparties in various sectors. Moderator: Olga Boltenko, Counsel, CMS Hasche Sigle Speakers: Sarah Grimmer, Secretary General, HKIAC Anatole Boute, Associate Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 16:20-16:30 |
Closing Remarks
Vladimir Khvalei, Chairman of Board, RAA
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