Hong Kong IP forum and entrepreneur day to boost tech commercialisation
Hong Kong will host the 16th Business of IP Asia Forum and 18th Entrepreneur Day from 19-20 November at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by HKTDC, the events aim to advance IP trading, innovation commercialisation and cross-sector collaboration, featuring nearly 100 speakers and over
Hong Kong is set to host the 16th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum) and the 18th Entrepreneur Day next week at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The two major events will gather innovative enterprises, investors, research institutions and professional service providers with the goal of advancing intellectual property (IP) trading, commercialisation of innovations and cross-sector collaboration.
The BIP Asia Forum and Entrepreneur Day together create a comprehensive innovation chain, linking research and development (R&D) to real-world market application. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the events from 19 to 20 November serve as a bridge connecting innovations with capital, markets and strategic partners, enabling enterprises to pursue licensing, financing and commercial opportunities.
Silas Chu, associate executive director of the HKTDC, said the council serves as a connector and facilitator, promoting collaboration across government, industry, academia and research sectors. Chu said the platforms are designed to unite stakeholders and resources, helping transform more innovations into products and services that deliver both market value and social impact.
The 16th BIP Asia Forum will feature nearly 100 speakers, exploring how businesses can leverage IP to attract investment, boost competitiveness and create commercial value. A new highlight this year is the introduction of a dedicated "Tech Chapter", which will offer in-depth discussions on IP commercialisation, technology transfer and innovative entrepreneurship.
The Innovation and IP Market will showcase the latest technologies from top universities and research institutions, including the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Education University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI). A new feature, the GoGlobal Connect Zone, will debut this year, bringing together legal, financial and corporate service providers to offer one-stop solutions. The initiative aims to help Chinese Mainland enterprises use Hong Kong as a springboard for global expansion and international growth.
Entrepreneur Day will host more than 370 startups, inventor projects and support organisations from 14 countries and regions. The event will focus on high-growth sectors such as AI, deep tech, green tech and health tech, with industry leaders sharing the latest trends, market insights and business opportunities to help ventures tap into the Greater Bay Area and international markets.