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The Annual
Venture Capital/Private Equity Partnership Conference, organised by the
Hong Kong Venture Capital Association, in association with the Hong Kong
General Chamber of Commerce, has grown in size and scope over the past 4
years. It has become a major event in the industry's calendar. The
conference targets investors, corporations and growing businesses. The
gathering in 2002 has drawn more than 340 participants drawn from a wide
range of organisations and geographies including Hong Kong, US, Europe,
PRC, Taiwan, Singapore and other Asian countries.
The turmoil of
2002/3, brought on by the Middle East war and unforseen SARS outbreak,
prolonged the period of weak global business spending and investments. Yet
many firms have survived, reinventing themselves with new skills founded
on restructurings and buyouts, continued opportunities and confidence in
the China market, and with experience that comes from living through tough
times. The venture capital/private equity/buyout industry is now better
placed to service its investors with a maturity borne out of adversity - a
resilience which will be demonstrated by longer term strategies and a
commitment to value creation.
The aim of
this year's conference is to further develop the theme on how private
equity can play a productive role particularly in the face of
uncertainties in the global economy, to revaluate the essential elements
of building businesses and to add value to businesses in positioning for a
rebound in the economy.
Program of
Venture Capital / Private Equity Partnership
Conference:
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Morning
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0830 |
Registration
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0900 |
Opening
remarks from the chair
Anthony
Wu, Vice Chairman, HKGCC
Kevin Yip, Chairman,
HKVCA
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0910 |
Supportive
regulatory regime
Keynote:
Fred Ma, Secretary of Financial Services and the
Treasury
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0915 |
Weathering
the Elements
Lessons
from other markets - what can Hong Kong learn from other
countries that have adapted to a changing environment? Global
climate and the China factor.
Moderator:
Eden Woon, CEO, HKGCC
Speakers:
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Herbert
Hui, Chairman, Hong Kong Institute of
Directors
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Michael
Kwee, Chairman, PAMA Group
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Anthony
Wu, Vice Chairman, HKGCC
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1015 |
The
Survival Challenge
Sustaining
Business Growth Overcoming crisis. Is it all about Back to
Basics? Lessons learnt and shared
wisdom.
Moderator:
Jamie Paton, Director, 3i Asia Pacific
Speakers:
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Robert
Yung, Chief Technology Officer, Intel Corporation. Enterprise
Processors
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Yat
Siu, CEO, Outblaze
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1110 |
Coffee
break
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1130 |
The
Steady Helmsman
Adding
Value-Fact or Fiction. The role of the PE/VC in Growing
Business. Can VC's help you succeed, or are they just another
source of capital? How do VC's add value beyond simple cash?
How can they help you build your business and achieve your
goals?
Moderator:
Allan Homeming, Director, PPM Ventures
Speakers:
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Weijian
Shan, Managing Director, Newbridge
Capital
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Simon
Murray, Chairman, GEMS
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Josephine
Price, Managing Director, CLSA Private
Equity
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1230 |
Lunch
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Speaker:
Martin Gagen,
Director of the Board, 3i Group
Sponsored
by:
3i Asia Pacific, Richards
Butler |
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Afternoon
session |
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1415 |
The
Reward Challenge
The
industry is alive and well. What's working? Case studies of 3
venture capital / private equity/buyout
transactions.
Moderator:
KO Chia, Managing Director, Walden
Speakers:
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Marcus
Thompson, CIO, HSBC Private Equity
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Jean
Salata, Managing Partner, Baring Private
Equity
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Gabriel
Li, Managing Director, Carlyle Group
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1515 |
Fighting
Fit
The
Changing Role of the CFO How does the CFO operate today? What
makes their role so special - and sought after? Post
investment, what does the company have to do to build
strength?
Moderator:
Chester Hoang, Senior Manager, Deloitte Touche
Tohmatsu
Speakers:
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Frank
Lai, CFO, CSMC
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Mark
Qiu, CFO, CNOOC
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Joe
Yuen, CFO, MediaNation
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1600 |
Coffee
break
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1630 |
Becoming
the Ultimate Survivor
Venturing
in China.1 year on from WTO - what's changed? How can we
manage it? What can Hong Kong businesses to do access this
activity?
Moderator:
Janine Canham, Partner, DLA
Speakers:
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Ye
Feng Ping, Executive Director, China
Unicom
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Jim
Walker, Chief Economist, CLSA
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Andrew
Yan, President, Softbank
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1730 |
Closing
discussion
Observations
from the panel
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Kevin
Yip, Executive Director, GEMS
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Vincent
Chan, Director, JAFCO Investment
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Hanson
Cheah, Managing Partner, AsiaTech
Ventures
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1800 |
Programme
concludes
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1815 |
Cocktail
Sponsored
by:
Morrison
& Foerster |
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