2024 WTCA Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting Agenda

* As of August 20 and subject to change

8:00 AM
Registration
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
 
 
 
6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 
 
 
9:00 AM
Opening/Welcome
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
 
 
 
9:05 AM
APAC RAC Report
9:05 AM - 9:15 AM
 
 
 
9:15 AM
WTCA HQs Update
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
 
 
 
9:25 AM
WTCA APRO Services and Programs
9:25 AM - 9:35 AM
 
 
 
9:35 AM
New Member Introduction
9:35 AM - 9:45 AM
 
 
 
9:45 AM
Announcement of 2025 APRM Host
9:45 AM - 9:50 AM
 
 
 
9:50 AM
Group Picture
9:50 AM - 9:55 AM
 
 
 
9:55 AM
Coffee Break
9:55 AM - 10:10 AM
 
 
 
10:10 AM
Keynote Speech – WTC and Hainan FTP Development
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
 
 
 
10:30 AM
APAC Member Best Practice Sharing: Panel Discussion - Exhibition/Event Panel
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

 

Thrive in Post-Pandemic Era

i.    Boost industrial park development through trade events – HUỲNH ĐINH THÁI LINH, CEO, WTC Binh Duong New City (BDNC)
ii.    Cultural contents in trade shows - Catherine Lee, Managing Director, WTC Suzhou, WTCA Board Member
iii.    Grow trade by cross-border e-commerce trade show – Hongqi Zhu, Vice Chairman, WTC Xiamen
iv.    Moderator - Pamela Pascual, Chairman and CEO, WTC Metro Manila

 

 
 
11:00 AM
APAC Member Best Practice Sharing: Panel Discussion -Trade Services Panel
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

 

Extend the Footprint of WTC Trade Services

i.    Rise above poverty through trade - Peter Yap, CEO, WTC Yangon
ii.    Leverage global connectivity for market access – Jian Ren, Director, WTC Wuhan
iii.    Collaborate for brand promotion in Asia Pacific – Asano Kantaro, Chief, WTC Tokyo
iv.    Moderator - Xiaolan Zhu, Chief Rep, WTC Haikou

 

 
 
11:30 AM
APAC Member Best Practice Sharing: Panel Discussion - Real Estate/Facility Panel
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

 

Explore New Frontiers in Business Infrastructure

i.    Enable facility by WTC ecosystem – Mary Yu, Chairperson, WTC Chongqing 
ii.    WTC real estate management service – a third-party model – Kai Wei, Senior Advisor, Hotel and Property Management Co., China WTC
iii.    WTC connectivity and industry park development – Christina Shen, President, WTC Shenyang, WTCA Board Member
iv.    Moderator - Scott Wang

 

 
 
12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
 
 
2:30 PM
Opening Remarks from WTC Haikou
2:30 PM - 2:35 PM
 
 
 
2:35 PM
Welcome Remarks from WTCA
2:35 PM - 2:40 PM
 
 
 
2:40 PM
Welcome Remarks by Hainan Stateowned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission
2:40 PM - 2:45 PM
 
 
 
2:45 PM
Welcome Remarks by Hainan Enterprise Federation and Hainan Entrepreneurs Association
2:45 PM - 2:50 PM
 
 
 
2:50 PM
Keynote Speech: Open Creates the Future of Free Trade Port
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
 
 
 
3:10 PM
Keynote Speech: Hainan Free Trade Port Investment Guide
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
 
 
 
3:40 PM
Panel Discussion: FTP Trend, Oportunity and Service
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM

 

i. Global Value Chain Reconstruction, New Trend of International Trade

ii. What Are The Future Opportunities For The Free Trade Port After Closure

iii. How To Serve Global Enterprises and Corporate Globalization

 

 
 
4:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Connecting Market, Avoiding Risks and Embracing Opportunity
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM

 

i. How To Strengthen The Southeast Asian Market

ii. How To Make Strategies in Southeast Asia and Avoid Risks For Internationalization

iii. Methodology on Enterprise's Development of Globalization

 

 
 
5:40 PM
Project Cooperation and Achievement Announcement
5:40 PM - 6:30 PM
 
 
 
7:30 PM
Gala Dinner
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
 
 
 
8:00 AM
Meeting with Hainan Provincial Government (by Invitation Only)
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
 
 
Visit to Hainan FTP
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
 
 
11:30 AM
Networking lunch
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
 
 
1:00 PM
Optional Half-Day Haikou Tour (fee-based)
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Please click Half-Day Exploring Haikou for more information. 

 

 
 
Departure Support to Haikou Meilan International Airport
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
 
 
 
Time Zone: (UTC+08:00) Beijing, Hong Kong [Change Time Zone]