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Playful energy at toys, baby fairs marks bright start to Hong Kong’s trade calendar.

Buyers and public converge at vibrant IP showcase

BIP Asia Forum and Entrepreneur Day position Hong Kong as global business gateway.

Start-ups and IP leaders gather to drive innovation and market expansion

BIP Asia and E-Day will spotlight IP financing, start-up growth and more.

Flagship events to gather innovators and investors in December

City to host International Licensing Show, Asian Licensing Conference in April

Flagship events to gather licensing industry in Hong Kong

Successful IP, innovation events strengthen Hong Kong’s trading hub status

More than 400 exhibitors attend BIP Asia, E-Day

Seminar highlights Hong Kong’s IP expertise for Mainland enterprises expanding overseas.

IP protection powers global growth

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Jointly organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the HKSAR Government, the 15th edition of Business of IP Asia Forum was held on 4-5 December 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, showcasing the immense potential of IP in nurturing innovation as well as exploring how IP drives business growth and investment. The Forum explored topics including IP Valuation and Financing, Propelling Sustainability with IP, IP Economy as well as IP and investment opportunities in AI innovations. Featuring over 100 international IP experts sharing their insights, the Forum attracted more than 3,300 participants from 38 countries and region. The next edition will be held on 19-20 November 2026. For more information, please visit: Business of IP Asia Forum https://bipasia.hktdc.com #ip #innovation #technology #marketopportunities

Business of IP Asia Forum 2025 – Leverage IP to Finance Business Growth

The 17th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, was held on 4-5 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, bringing together stakeholders, startups and industry leaders from various sectors to explore global opportunities. The event provided a platform for startups to showcase their innovative solutions. The 2025's edition featured over 360 startups, invention projects and support services from 11 countries and regions, more than 80 industry leaders participated in seminars, and facilitated more than 320 business matching meetings. The next edition will be held on 19-20 November 2026. For more information, please visit: Entrepreneur Day (E-DAY) https://www.hktdc.com/event/eday/en

Entrepreneur Day (#EDAY) 2025 - Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight

The HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show serves as a one-stop platform for global licensors and brands to explore business opportunities with licensees, licensing agents and traders from all over the world. A wide array of international brands, IPs, licensors and licensing agencies from arts and culture, characters and animation, gaming and lifestyle sectors will be engaged to highlight Hong Kong&rsquo;s position as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. Running in parallel, the Asian Licensing Conference brings together top-notch global licensing executives to keep the industry players updated with market intelligence, trends and opportunities.

HKTDC HKILS & ALC: Must-Attend Annual Events for Licensing Professionals

The 35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 8th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 5th HKTDC World of Snacks are running concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) for seven days (16 to 22 July). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the three events offer a one-stop experience encompassing literature, shopping, leisure and sports for residents and tourists alike. As a Hong Kong spotlight event and a feature of the Hong Kong Summer Viva promotion in July, this year&rsquo;s Book Fair has &ldquo;Food Culture･Future Living&rdquo; as its theme of the year. The event features more than 620 cultural activities, both inside and outside the venue, inviting prominent authors from the culinary literature realm to explore themes of cultural identity, lifestyle philosophy and food innovation through writing. #bookfair2025 #BookFair #HKTDC Related links: HKTDC: https://home.hktdc.com/ Hong Kong Book Fair 2025 https://hkbookfair.hktdc.com/en/index... Hong Kong Book Fair Playlist: &bull; Hong Kong Book Fair Follow HKTDC: Facebook / hktdc.hk LinkedIn / mycompany Twitter / hktdc Weibo https://www.weibo.com/hktdc

Book Fair 2025: IP Roundtable 2025

Onmadee Purapati (Cherry) of Mimi worldwild x Xhabition talks to the HKTDC at the Hong Kong International Licensing Show.
The Hong Kong Gifts &amp; Premium Fair, Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 27-30 April 2025, and the Hong Kong International Printing &amp; Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong, held concurrently at Asia World-Expo, bring together some 6,000 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions, including Mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United States. Also held on 28-30 April 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and the Asian Licensing Conference showcase more than 600 brands and intellectual properties (IPs) spanning arts and museum licensing, animation character licensing, brand extension licensing, lifestyle licensing and entertainment licensing alongside more than 70 popular local brands, and bring together industry leaders to explore key topics including the latest developments in global licensing. The events serve as a bridge connecting Hong Kong's creative industries with Mainland China and international markets while reinforcing the city&rsquo;s positioning as a regional creative hub.

Here we get feedback that help shape our characters: Thai exhibitor at HK Int’l Licensing Show

Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 14th edition of Business of IP Asia Forum was held on 5-6 December 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, showcasing the immense potential of IP in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship as well as driving impactful economic and social development on a global scale.
The Forum explored topics including IP Management and Enforcement, IP Financing and Valuation, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship, and IP Commercialisation and Industry Collaboration. Featuring over 100 international IP experts sharing their insights, the Forum attracted more than 3,000 participants from 36 countries and region.
The next edition will be held on 4-5 December 2025.
For more information, please visit: Business of IP Asia Forum <a href="https://bipasia.hktdc.com">https://bipasia.hktdc.com</a>&nbsp;

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