The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will be held on 24 and 25 January 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Jointly organised by the Government of Hong Kong SAR and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the AFF shall kick off the year as the first flagship finance event in Asia.
Since its reception in 2007, the AFF has gone from strength to strength in serving as Asia’s premier platform for thought leadership and deal-making. The 2023 edition featured 160 internationally renowned speakers, attracting over 2500 in-person and 4,500 virtual global leaders and elites in government, finance and business from 71 countries and regions to gather intelligence, establish connections, and explore investment opportunities in Hong Kong.
AFF 2024 will spotlight the global business community, policymakers and regulators joining hands in fostering multilateral cooperation for a shared future for mankind. The AFF 2024 will again feature some of the world’s most influential leaders, including:
- E. Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, President, Islamic Development Bank
- Her Excellency Yuriko Backes, Minister of Finance, The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
- Dr Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Société Générale
- Ms Jenny Johnson, President and CEO, Franklin Templeton
- Jeffrey D. Sachs, President, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
- Mr Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
- Mr Chairul Tanjung, Founder and Chairman, CT Corp
- Mr Anil Wadhwani, Chief Executive Officer, Prudential plc
… and many more.
A broad array of topical issues including the global economic outlook, asset & management, insurance & risk management, green finance, impact investing, family office ecosystem, etc. will be addressed. The dedicated session on opportunities in China will return while a brand new session CIO Insights is introduced where where regional chief investment officers or chief financial officers from banks, asset management firms and corporates will dive deep into issues that underpin investment decisions and drive sustainable outcomes.
Alongside the conference programme, the AFF Deal-making will continue facilitating project owners and investors around the world to explore investment opportunities via one-on-one meetings. The exhibition, consisting of the Global Investment Zone, Fintech Showcase and InnoVenture Salon, will gather prominent worldwide financial institutions, tech companies and start-ups to present technologies and innovative business ideas across various sectors, helping businesses from different parts of the world explore new opportunities.
Members of the global business community are most welcome to attend AFF 2024 to take advantage of this unparalleled thought leader networking opportunity. The Forum is pleased to offer additional incentives to registrants outside of Hong Kong, which include:
- 50% discount on Full Pass registration (originally priced at USD1,400) in a group of 5 or above;
- Flight and accommodation sponsorship for the delegation leader in a group of 15 or above.
For the group 50% discount, registrations must be made by 22 December 2023.
In the meantime, a 30% early bird discount is offered to individual registrations at this LINK on or before 30 November 2023. All incoming AFF participants will enjoy special rates on flight and hotel booking offered by event partners. HKTDC is also exploring different side programme for a total experience of Hong Kong during the visit.
For the most updated information about AFF 2024, please visit the official website at www.asianfinancialforum.com. Should you be interested in the abovementioned additional incentives, please contact Ms. Danny Tam, Section Head of Service Promotion from HKTDC, at [email protected] or (852) 2584 4093.