Capital Link 2nd Annual Hong Kong Maritime Forum on December 1

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Capital Link 2nd Annual Hong Kong Maritime Forum on December 1

November 29, 2020

The Capital Link 2nd Annual Hong Kong Maritime Forum takes place on December 1. (Photo: Capital Link)

HONG KONG – In cooperation with the Hong Kong Government, Capital Link has organized the 2nd Annual Hong Kong Maritime Forum, titled “Hong Kong – Global Industry & Thought Leadership Building on Tradition & Innovation,” which will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2-8:10 PM (Hong Kong time) as a digital event. The event is also held in cooperation with InvestHK.

Mr. Chan Fan, Frank JP, Secretary for Transport & Housing – The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Chairman – Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, will honor the Forum by delivering the keynote opening address.

There are several initiatives under way aiming to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a major hub for the global shipping industry, which will be highlighted during the Forum and the Hong Kong Maritime Week (HKMW).

The Forum will discuss hot topics of critical significance for the industry and Hong Kong, featuring industry leaders from the global and the Hong Kong maritime communities. Discussions include: Hong Kong as a Global Maritime Hub, geopolitics and upcoming environmental regulations, the changing landscape in finance and capital markets, the significance of seafarers' welfare and training, and the future direction of the industry and its transformational impact on shipping.

The Forum will provide an overview of the developments and outlook of the various shipping markets and will discuss topics on the Greater Bay Area, including the challenges of technology and environmental regulations, and will conclude with high level discussions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Commercial and Investment Bankers, Charterers, Classification Societies, Commodity and Energy Traders, Finance Providers, Financial Advisors, Financial and Trade Media, Hedge Fund Managers, Institutional Investors, P&I Executives, Lawyers and Insurers, Market Analysts and Consultants, Private Equity Firms, Risk Advisors, Ship Managers, Ship Operators, Shipowners, Shipbrokers, Sovereign Wealth Funds, and Venture Capital Firms.

There is no participation fee.

Please register online: http://forums.capitallink.com/shipping/2020hongkong/index.html.

More information is available online: http://forums.capitallink.com/shipping/2020hongkong/.

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