Tech Talk details:
You are cordially invited to this FREE Tech Talk training:
Date: 13 Aug, 2009 (Thu)
Time: 19:00 - 20:30 (seminar)
Welcome Time: 18:30 - 19:00 (registration)
Venue: Suites 2305-9, 23/F, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Target audience: Developer
Fee: Free-of-charge
Overview:
Windows 7 has placed a strong focus on developer platform fundamentals such as security, performance, and compatibility. Windows 7 is also the premier platform for developers to create applications for the client and the cloud. Come and learn the best practices on how to write compatible applications for the Windows operating system and to migrate Windows XP applications to Windows 7 and Windows Vista. We will also discuss common application compatibility changes so you can effortlessly get your applications up and running and what application compatibility strategy you should be using today.
Speaker: Andy Cheung, Application Platform Architect, Microsoft Hong Kong
Andy is responsible for connecting Enterprises in Hong Kong to provide advice and guidance for software architecture and implementation using Microsoft Technologies. He is also actively involving in local developer communities, and has been awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for three consecutive years.
Registration:
please send your company name, participants' names, email and tel to training@cyberport.hk by August 7, 2009.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
TPG (Tokyo Project Gathering) 2009
TPG (Tokyo Project Gathering) 2009 will be held from October 19 to 22 along with the TIFFCOM – Marketplace for Film & TV in Asia, which is affiliated business market of Tokyo International Film Festival. Commercially and / or critically promising projects will be presented at the TPG2009.
TPG2009 is now open for the registration of all the interested participants. Please check http://www.tiffcom.jp/2009/e/tpg/index.html
TPG2009 is now open for the registration of all the interested participants. Please check http://www.tiffcom.jp/2009/e/tpg/index.html
HELP SHAPE the FUTURE of the INTERNET
You are invited to attend a Special Consultation Session held in Hong Kong on Friday, the 24th of July, 2009. ICANN (www.icann.org) is the global coordinator for the unique identifiers (including domain names and IP addresses) of the Internet. Hong Kong is 1 of 4 cities hosting this series of Global Consultation and Outreach Events ICANN is conducting for the New gTLD (generic Top-Level-Domain) Program, and is the first ever open official ICANN event to be held in Hong Kong. Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC HK) is proud to be bringing this event to Hong Kong alongside ICANN.
Your participation will help shape the future of the Internet’s addressing systems.
Date: 24 July 2009 (Friday)
Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Ballroom, Level 5, Island Shangri-La Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Language: English
FREE OF CHARGE including coffee break
ICANN Speakers/Representatives to Hong Kong and Agenda:
http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/hk-agenda-speakers-24jul09-en.pdf
Who Should Attend?
ICT industry management and professionals, trademark and intellectual property rights practitioners, businesses small and large, consumer and civil society groups, government officials, professional associations, investors and operators of domain names and TLDs, individuals concerned with Internet governance and interested to learn more about the ICANN process.
You may Pre-Register at:
http://www.registration123.com/ICANN/GTLD/ (FREE entry to event)
ICANN Invitation: http://www.isoc.hk/GlobalConsultations_Invitation_smsrev_9Jul09-1.pdf
Your participation will help shape the future of the Internet’s addressing systems.
Date: 24 July 2009 (Friday)
Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Ballroom, Level 5, Island Shangri-La Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Language: English
FREE OF CHARGE including coffee break
ICANN Speakers/Representatives to Hong Kong and Agenda:
http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/hk-agenda-speakers-24jul09-en.pdf
Who Should Attend?
ICT industry management and professionals, trademark and intellectual property rights practitioners, businesses small and large, consumer and civil society groups, government officials, professional associations, investors and operators of domain names and TLDs, individuals concerned with Internet governance and interested to learn more about the ICANN process.
You may Pre-Register at:
http://www.registration123.com/ICANN/GTLD/ (FREE entry to event)
ICANN Invitation: http://www.isoc.hk/GlobalConsultations_Invitation_smsrev_9Jul09-1.pdf
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Creativity turns into Real Business
Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
“Pre-Incubation Programme – Business Proposal Writing Techniques”
Free Enrollment. Welcome to Join!
“Pre-Incubation Programme – Business Proposal Writing Techniques”
Free Enrollment. Welcome to Join!
Cyberport IncuTrain Centre (“IncuTrain”) is now calling for a new round of applications of its incubation programme from start-up companies.
To facilitate the applications, a “Pre-Incubation Programme – Successful Business Proposal Writing” event will be organized by IncuTrain on August 4, 2009 for any interested parties to join.
Cyberport IncuTrain “Pre-Incubation Programme – Business Proposal Writing Techniques”
Date : August 4, 2009 (Tuesday)
Time : 12:00 to 17:30
Venue : Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
Unit 518, Level 5, Cyberport 3 (Core F), 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong.
Charge : Free
Rundown :
- An introduction to Cyberport Incubation Programme
- Experience-sharing by graduated incubatees
- Coaching on business proposal writing techniques
- Q & A session and a Cyberport tour
(Light lunch will be served)
To enroll, please email to training@cyberport.hk stating your name, contact number and email address by August 1, 2009. For enquiry, please contact 3166 3907. Seats are limited and on a first come first serve basis.
From now on until September 30, 2009, we welcome applications from any Hong Kong registered start-up companies. The scope of the incubation programme is now expanded to cover both Digital Entertainment Industry and Creative Lifestyle Content related areas.
Off-site Incubation
Application Deadline: August 10, 2009
Vetting : End of August 2009
On-site Incubation & Off-site Incubation
Application Deadline : September 30, 2009
Vetting : October 2009
For more information, please visit http://www.incutrain.hk/ or http://cyberportincutrain.blogspot.com/
To apply, please download application form and brochure from http://www.incutrain.hk/
For enquiry, please contact
Tel : +852-3166 3907
Fax : +852-3166 3027
Email : incutrain@cyberport.hk
Monday, July 13, 2009
Value of Cloud seminar by HP, Cyberport and InterGrid
"The Value of Cloud" seminarfree-of-charge at HP Solution Center.
Cloud computing represents entirely new value to consumers and large organizations. It offers a way for your organization to access highly scalable and flexible services over the internet via a usage-based business model. Together with Cyberport and InterGrid, HP is organizing this informative event to share with you how to take full advantage of Cloud computing to satisfy your demanding needs of IT resources in developing and deploying scientific research, digital media creation and enterprise applications. Our guest speaker Scott Houston from InterGrid, a New Zealand-based Cloud services provider, will share his visionary insights, valuable experience and frontline ideas on the new opportunities of Cloud.
To register, please send your name, company name and email to training@cyberport.hk by 3pm, July 10.
Cloud computing represents entirely new value to consumers and large organizations. It offers a way for your organization to access highly scalable and flexible services over the internet via a usage-based business model. Together with Cyberport and InterGrid, HP is organizing this informative event to share with you how to take full advantage of Cloud computing to satisfy your demanding needs of IT resources in developing and deploying scientific research, digital media creation and enterprise applications. Our guest speaker Scott Houston from InterGrid, a New Zealand-based Cloud services provider, will share his visionary insights, valuable experience and frontline ideas on the new opportunities of Cloud.
To register, please send your name, company name and email to training@cyberport.hk by 3pm, July 10.
Design and Building 21st Century Digital Media Infrastructure
InterGrid Seminar at City University of Hong Kong on 14/7/2009 (Tue) 3:30pm-5:30pm
Seminar by Mr Scott Houston, CEO of InterGrid & Founder of The New Zealand Supercomputing Centre
In this seminar Mr Houston will give a brief introduction of the establishment of The New Zealand Supercomputing Centre, and share his experience in built the world largest computer processing facility in the Southern Hemisphere for film making. Mr Houston will talk about his works at Weta Digital; and demonstrate “Green Button” – a new plugin for Blender and Geneious that builds the power of a supercomputer into the desktop applications. Mr Houston will present an overview of the New Zealand Digital infrastructure, job opportunities, and his views over the New Zealand and Hong Kong collaboration.
For enquiries, pleased contact Miss Vivien Chan, School of Creative Media at 2194 2767
Thanks and best regards,
Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
Seminar by Mr Scott Houston, CEO of InterGrid & Founder of The New Zealand Supercomputing Centre
In this seminar Mr Houston will give a brief introduction of the establishment of The New Zealand Supercomputing Centre, and share his experience in built the world largest computer processing facility in the Southern Hemisphere for film making. Mr Houston will talk about his works at Weta Digital; and demonstrate “Green Button” – a new plugin for Blender and Geneious that builds the power of a supercomputer into the desktop applications. Mr Houston will present an overview of the New Zealand Digital infrastructure, job opportunities, and his views over the New Zealand and Hong Kong collaboration.
For enquiries, pleased contact Miss Vivien Chan, School of Creative Media at 2194 2767
Thanks and best regards,
Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
Banff Venture Forum 2009
Banff Venture Forum 2009, October 1st & 2nd, is the premier company financing event in Canada. It will showcase early and growth stage companies in three streams: Information Technology, Energy Technology and Life Sciences Technology. Approximately 35 companies will be presenting before investors from across North America with the intention of securing the investment required to grow their businesses.
The Forum is designed to showcase the hottest hi-tech companies, offer insight into key issues within the industry, provide a premium networking opportunity and give companies a chance to learn from world-class professionals in the investment community. Banff Venture Forum 2009 is an event not to be missed!
Banff Centre is the official training partner of Cyberport IncuTrain Centre, we encourage incubatees to participate in Banff Ventrue Forum 2009 as presenting companies or general delegates.
Alumni could enjoy 50% training reimbursement from Cyberport IncuTrain Centre on registration fee, air ticket, accomodation and land transporation ( coach transportation between airport and Banff Centre only) .
To register, please send email with participant's name and company name to training@cyberport.hk by end of August. Thanks
For more info about Banff Venture Forum 2009, please visit http://www.banffventureforum.com/
For cost info, please visit https://criticalpath.gobigevent.com/
Regards,
Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
The Forum is designed to showcase the hottest hi-tech companies, offer insight into key issues within the industry, provide a premium networking opportunity and give companies a chance to learn from world-class professionals in the investment community. Banff Venture Forum 2009 is an event not to be missed!
Banff Centre is the official training partner of Cyberport IncuTrain Centre, we encourage incubatees to participate in Banff Ventrue Forum 2009 as presenting companies or general delegates.
Alumni could enjoy 50% training reimbursement from Cyberport IncuTrain Centre on registration fee, air ticket, accomodation and land transporation ( coach transportation between airport and Banff Centre only) .
To register, please send email with participant's name and company name to training@cyberport.hk by end of August. Thanks
For more info about Banff Venture Forum 2009, please visit http://www.banffventureforum.com/
For cost info, please visit https://criticalpath.gobigevent.com/
Regards,
Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
香港數碼娛樂業團到訪台北
TDC is organizing a digital entertainment industry delegation tour to Taipei during August 19 to 21.
As current incubatees, you could join this delegation with 75% training expense reimbursement. Also, you will be invited to share experience learnt during this delegation with other incubatees in the future.
To register, please send the following info to training@cyberport.hk by 12:00 noon, July 17, 2009. Thanks.
公司名稱:
地址:
聯絡人:
職位:
電話:
傳真號碼：
電郵:
業務性質:
Thanks and best regards,
Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
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香港數碼娛樂業團到訪台北－2009年8月19至21日
在金融海嘯下，數碼娛樂業尤其遊戲及動漫業是少數能夠逆境上揚，對抗海嘯的產業。台灣—單是網上遊戲業於2008年的總收益以達到30億港幣。到底他們有甚麼值得我們借鑒呢？港台兩地又有甚麼合作空間？我們怎樣才能打進台灣的內銷市場呢? 動漫及遊戲業盛行下，衍生產品(專利授權)的需求有著龐大的發展空間，我們該怎樣把握商機？貿發局將於8月19至21日組團到台灣考察，探討以上的問題。詳情如下：
活動包括：
- 拜會當地相關政府部門，了解台灣數碼娛樂及專利授權業的最新發展及外商投資狀況
- 參觀當地有關企業，認識並了解實際營商環境
- 於當地舉行研討會/推介會，推廣香港數碼娛樂和專利授權，讓代表團向當地業介自我介紹
- 交流晚宴，與當地公司建立聯繫，為未來洽談商貿作準備
此活動適合以下行業參與：
- 遊戲業 (網上遊戲, 手機遊戲等)
- 電腦/數碼動畫
-
專利授權
參加費用：港幣＄3,300
費用包括：
安排公司拜訪
舉辦研討/推介會
舉辦交流晚宴
來回台北機票連兩晚住宿
當地交通安排
*若1公司派2名代表參加(共佔1房)，第2位只須另加港幣$2,000即可參與**名額有限，香港貿易發展局擁有選取報名者參與資格之最後權利** 請遞交貴公司的簡介及欲面見的公司性質作商貿配對之用
As current incubatees, you could join this delegation with 75% training expense reimbursement. Also, you will be invited to share experience learnt during this delegation with other incubatees in the future.
To register, please send the following info to training@cyberport.hk by 12:00 noon, July 17, 2009. Thanks.
公司名稱:
地址:
聯絡人:
職位:
電話:
傳真號碼：
電郵:
業務性質:
Thanks and best regards,
Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
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香港數碼娛樂業團到訪台北－2009年8月19至21日
在金融海嘯下，數碼娛樂業尤其遊戲及動漫業是少數能夠逆境上揚，對抗海嘯的產業。台灣—單是網上遊戲業於2008年的總收益以達到30億港幣。到底他們有甚麼值得我們借鑒呢？港台兩地又有甚麼合作空間？我們怎樣才能打進台灣的內銷市場呢? 動漫及遊戲業盛行下，衍生產品(專利授權)的需求有著龐大的發展空間，我們該怎樣把握商機？貿發局將於8月19至21日組團到台灣考察，探討以上的問題。詳情如下：
活動包括：
- 拜會當地相關政府部門，了解台灣數碼娛樂及專利授權業的最新發展及外商投資狀況
- 參觀當地有關企業，認識並了解實際營商環境
- 於當地舉行研討會/推介會，推廣香港數碼娛樂和專利授權，讓代表團向當地業介自我介紹
- 交流晚宴，與當地公司建立聯繫，為未來洽談商貿作準備
此活動適合以下行業參與：
- 遊戲業 (網上遊戲, 手機遊戲等)
- 電腦/數碼動畫
-
專利授權
參加費用：港幣＄3,300
費用包括：
安排公司拜訪
舉辦研討/推介會
舉辦交流晚宴
來回台北機票連兩晚住宿
當地交通安排
*若1公司派2名代表參加(共佔1房)，第2位只須另加港幣$2,000即可參與**名額有限，香港貿易發展局擁有選取報名者參與資格之最後權利** 請遞交貴公司的簡介及欲面見的公司性質作商貿配對之用
Tokyo Game Show Sense of Wonder Night: Call for Submission
The SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT (SOWN) is an event to discover new game ideas that will catch people by surprise and give them a “Sense of Wonder” — a sense that something will change in their world — right at the instant of seeing or hearing the concept. It spotlights motivated game developers by providing them with an opportunity to present their ideas and prototypes.
Last year, it received 67 entries from 14 countries and regions. 11 titles were selected for presentation, including 4 from outside Japan. The audience of more than 500 people from 22 countries and regions gathered for the presentations as well as for the concurrently-held International Party. It was a truly international event and ended in a great success.
The SOWN 2009 office has begun inviting entries to SOWN 2009. Why don’t you show your idea to the Tokyo Game Show audiences who come from around the world? And we would like you to be inspired by other presenters and audiences and find new experience and network at SOWN.
Details:
Date September 25 (Fri.), 2009 (time TBD)
Venue Makuhari Messe - International Conference Halls (planned)
Qualification : Open to all individuals regardless of nationality, age, or occupation (students, game producers, etc.), and to all corporate bodies
Screening Entries will be screened fairly by the SOWN 2009 Screening Committee to select up to 10 works for presentations at SOWN 2009.
Results The selected applicants will be directly contacted by the Management Office around August 26 (Wed.), 2009.
For more info, please visit http://tgs.cesa.or.jp/english/
Application deadline : August 16 (Sun.), 2009 (Japan time)
It is a good chance to show case your game proposal. Don't miss the chance !
Regards,Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
Last year, it received 67 entries from 14 countries and regions. 11 titles were selected for presentation, including 4 from outside Japan. The audience of more than 500 people from 22 countries and regions gathered for the presentations as well as for the concurrently-held International Party. It was a truly international event and ended in a great success.
The SOWN 2009 office has begun inviting entries to SOWN 2009. Why don’t you show your idea to the Tokyo Game Show audiences who come from around the world? And we would like you to be inspired by other presenters and audiences and find new experience and network at SOWN.
Details:
Date September 25 (Fri.), 2009 (time TBD)
Venue Makuhari Messe - International Conference Halls (planned)
Qualification : Open to all individuals regardless of nationality, age, or occupation (students, game producers, etc.), and to all corporate bodies
Screening Entries will be screened fairly by the SOWN 2009 Screening Committee to select up to 10 works for presentations at SOWN 2009.
Results The selected applicants will be directly contacted by the Management Office around August 26 (Wed.), 2009.
For more info, please visit http://tgs.cesa.or.jp/english/
Application deadline : August 16 (Sun.), 2009 (Japan time)
It is a good chance to show case your game proposal. Don't miss the chance !
Regards,Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
How to Start Your Own Business?
創業起步: 如何開創自己的生意?
拍賣網站eBay聯同「數碼港數碼娛樂培育中心」（簡稱：IncuTrain），將於8月25日及28日舉辦「創業起步：如何開創自己的生意」免費證書課程，透過講座及工作坊，針對數碼娛樂、創意生活內容行業之產品，分享成功銷售經驗及技巧，如何在逆境創業；與此同時，IncuTrain 將介紹最新一期公開招募申請詳情，協助有志創業的人士，提供各項培育服務及資助，包括免租寫字樓、技術設施、市場推廣、培訓、法律顧問、招聘畢業生等，並協助各公司與相關海外及本港機構聯繫。
名額有限，有興趣創業的朋友，報名從速。
eBay and Cyberport IncuTrain Centre (IncuTrain) will organize "How to start Your Own Business" free-of-charge certification course on August 25 and 28. The course will include a seminar and a workshop to share successful sales skills and explore business opportunities for people, who are interested in developing digital entertainment and creative lifestyle content products. During the seminar, IncuTrain will introduce the details about its new round of application. Funded by the government, IncuTrain provides support and financial assistance including free office, technical equipment, marketing, training, legal advice, internship hiring and support in networking with overseas and local organizations to start-ups.
Register now, limited seats available!
How to Start Your Own Business Seminar
Date: Aug 25, 2009 (Tuesday)
Time: 14:00-17:00
Venue: Function Room 1&2, Level 3, Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
eBay Hands-on Training Workshop
Date: Aug 28, 2009 (Friday)
Time: 14:00-17:00
Venue: Function Room 1&2, Level 3, Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
First Day : How to Start Your Own Business Seminar
2:00-2:20pm Registration
2:20-2:25pm Welcome Remarks by Cyberport
2:25-3:00pm Global Ecommerce - Trends Involved in Ecommerce Business
3:00-3:30pm eBay Introduction: an additional channel to sell products worldwide
3:30-3:45pm Coffee Break
3:45-4:15pm PayPal Basics
4:15-4:45pm eBay Trust & Safety: promoting a trusted online marketplace
4:45-5:15pm Cyberport IncuTrain Programme
5:15-5:30pm Q&A
Day Two: eBay Hands-on Training Workshop
2:00-2:15pm Registration
2:15-2:30pm eBay Basics: Importance of Market Research
2:30-3:00pm How to source for eBay selling
3:00-3:30pm Get your First Listing Up
3:30-3:45pm Coffee Break
3:45-4:30pm eBay Selling Strategies
4:30-5:00pm Q&A
Free-of-charge !
Act now, while seats are available!
>>Register Now
Application Deadline: August 21, 2009 (Friday)
Enquiry Hotline : 3166 3907
Speakers:
拍賣網站eBay聯同「數碼港數碼娛樂培育中心」（簡稱：IncuTrain），將於8月25日及28日舉辦「創業起步：如何開創自己的生意」免費證書課程，透過講座及工作坊，針對數碼娛樂、創意生活內容行業之產品，分享成功銷售經驗及技巧，如何在逆境創業；與此同時，IncuTrain 將介紹最新一期公開招募申請詳情，協助有志創業的人士，提供各項培育服務及資助，包括免租寫字樓、技術設施、市場推廣、培訓、法律顧問、招聘畢業生等，並協助各公司與相關海外及本港機構聯繫。
名額有限，有興趣創業的朋友，報名從速。
eBay and Cyberport IncuTrain Centre (IncuTrain) will organize "How to start Your Own Business" free-of-charge certification course on August 25 and 28. The course will include a seminar and a workshop to share successful sales skills and explore business opportunities for people, who are interested in developing digital entertainment and creative lifestyle content products. During the seminar, IncuTrain will introduce the details about its new round of application. Funded by the government, IncuTrain provides support and financial assistance including free office, technical equipment, marketing, training, legal advice, internship hiring and support in networking with overseas and local organizations to start-ups.
Register now, limited seats available!
How to Start Your Own Business Seminar
Date: Aug 25, 2009 (Tuesday)
Time: 14:00-17:00
Venue: Function Room 1&2, Level 3, Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
eBay Hands-on Training Workshop
Date: Aug 28, 2009 (Friday)
Time: 14:00-17:00
Venue: Function Room 1&2, Level 3, Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
First Day : How to Start Your Own Business Seminar
2:00-2:20pm Registration
2:20-2:25pm Welcome Remarks by Cyberport
2:25-3:00pm Global Ecommerce - Trends Involved in Ecommerce Business
3:00-3:30pm eBay Introduction: an additional channel to sell products worldwide
3:30-3:45pm Coffee Break
3:45-4:15pm PayPal Basics
4:15-4:45pm eBay Trust & Safety: promoting a trusted online marketplace
4:45-5:15pm Cyberport IncuTrain Programme
5:15-5:30pm Q&A
Day Two: eBay Hands-on Training Workshop
2:00-2:15pm Registration
2:15-2:30pm eBay Basics: Importance of Market Research
2:30-3:00pm How to source for eBay selling
3:00-3:30pm Get your First Listing Up
3:30-3:45pm Coffee Break
3:45-4:30pm eBay Selling Strategies
4:30-5:00pm Q&A
Free-of-charge !
Act now, while seats are available!
>>Register Now
Application Deadline: August 21, 2009 (Friday)
Enquiry Hotline : 3166 3907
Speakers:
- Belle Liu, Founder, BeansBox Studio; Executive Committee Member, iProA
Belle founded BeansBox, a boutique web design studio based in Hong Kong, where she helps companies create user-friendly websites and market their businesses online since 2003. Prior to founding BeansBox, she was a law graduate and I.T. Officer at the University of Hong Kong.
She also sponsors and actively participates in the local technology scenes like BarCamp, Web Wednesday, iPhanatics and CocoaHeads.
- Albert Cheng, Centre Manager, Cyberport IncuTrain Centre
As IncuTrain Center Manager, Albert is responsible to run the IncuTrain programme to help the start-up companies in the digital entertainment industry and creative lifestyle content related areas.
Albert has 20 years of managerial experiences crossing different industries with latest 8 years in technology, media and telecommunication sector in greater China market. He also has soldid experiences in private equity investment and corporate M&A.
Albert graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor Degree of Social Sciences.
- Michelle Leung, Head of eBay Marketplace Hong Kong, eBay
As the Director of Hong Kong Marketplace Development for eBay Hong Kong, Michelle Leung is responsible primarily for driving eBay business in Hong Kong market in terms of gross merchandise volume and revenue.
Seeing the success of eBay Hong Kong as the overall triumph of eBay’s APAC CBT business, Michelle is also striving to develop new business opportunities by evangelizing the three key principles of eBay – Trust, Selection and Value and to attest eBay as the most secure and reliable online auction platform to sellers and buyers.
Prior to joining eBay, Michelle demonstrated her management and strategic skills as the head of Getty Images Hong Kong, where she was in-charge of the sales and marketing in Asia Pacific markets and achieved the highest revenue per employee in the whole region.
Michelle joined Getty Images from Google, where she was founding Senior Sales Manager for APAC. Prior to Google, Michelle spent three years at PCCW on global sales and pulled off over 220% of new business. Moreover, Michelle worked for Cisco in the USA and Ernest & Young in Canada before moving to Hong Kong.
Michelle is a Chartered Accountant of Canada; she graduated from the University of British Columbia, Canada with a Bachelor degree of Commerce. Michelle also participated in the EMBA program at Fudan University.
- Alice Chow, Manager, eBay Marketplace Hong Kong, eBay
- Ryan Lai, Specialized eBay Trading Consultant, AuctionForces
- Eric Lo, Head of Business Development, Hong Kong Merchant Services, PayPal
As Head of Business Development of PayPal Hong Kong, Eric is responsible for developing new business opportunities in Hong Kong, , and evangelizing the business value of the PayPal gateway as the most secure and reliable cross border and domestic business transaction platform to key business partners.
In this capacity, his duties primarily consist of overseeing negotiations on agreements with Hong Kong merchant acquisition, agencies and key business partnering. He is also responsible for developing relationships with transaction partners such as technology providers and financial institutions to help facilitate trading and transactions between users.
Eric has over 15 years of professional experience in financial and internet payment industry. Prior to joining PayPal, Eric put his strategic skills and experience in developing secure online platform for consumers, merchants and banks in Visa International.
Eric graduated from the York University on Administrative Studies and the University of Toronto on Computer Science.
- Egon Liu, experienced eCommerce practitioner
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