HKSAR as an Innovation Hub To and From Greater China
with Mr. Jeremy Godfrey, HKSAR CIO

Wednesday 24 February 2010

We represent a diverse range of technology enterprises and therefore require continuous dialogue with the HKSAR government to help shape and influence Hong Kong as a leading digital city.

As a result, the Australian Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong and Macau together with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong are pleased to welcome Mr. Jeremy Godfrey, CIO of Hong Kong SAR Government to present insights into Hong Kong’s Digital Economy, discuss Hong Kong as a technology hub to and from China and present highlights from his trips to Australia and Canada in 2009.

This will be a great opportunity to discover the advantages of Hong Kong as a hub for technology innovation into and out of China , while also providing a platform for sharing your own views and experiences with Mr. Godfrey and fellow attendees.

About Our Speaker:

Mr. Jeremy Godfrey is the Chief Information Officer of Hong Kong SAR Government. Among his many responsibilities, Mr. Jeremy Godfrey is leading the government’s efforts to develop Hong Kong into a leading digital city. As part of this strategy, there are five key action areas for implementation between 2008 and 2010, including developing Hong Kong as a hub for technological cooperation and trade and enabling the next generation of public services.

Before taking on the role of CIO in Hong Kong, Mr. Godfrey’s extensive career has spanned both the private and public sector in Europe, Hong Kong and across various South and East Asian markets. He was in management positions in companies including the Cable & Wireless Group and Hong Kong Telecom, where he was responsible for developing regulatory strategies for the liberalisation of telecommunications in Hong Kong. Mr. Godfrey graduated from Cambridge University in 1984, and served in the UK government between 1984 and 1989.

Date:

Wednesday 24 February 2010

Time:

12:00 pm Registration, 12.30pm Lunch, 2.00pm Conclusion

Venue:

Rive Gauche Rive Droite (RDRG)
2/F Onfem Tower, 29 Wyndham Street , Central

Cost:

Member HK$250 Non-Member HK$350
(Includes a three course lunch)

Media:

Media enquiries to Nicole Lucas at communications@austcham.com.hk

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