AUSTRIA CONNECT China 2024

AUSTRIA CONNECT China is the largest Sino-Austrian business event in the Greater China region (China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan) and the annual flagship event of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, Austria’s official foreign trade promotion organization. Every year, one of our five ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA in China offices takes the lead and brings this top-class event to a Chinese hotspot city. The event is supported by go-international, a joint initiative of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Labor and Economy, and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. AUSTRIA CONNECT Greater China provides participants and sponsors alike with great networking opportunities and serves as an excellent information platform.

The next AUSTRIA CONNECT China event will be held from October 24-26, 2024 in Hong Kong. We have given this year’s conference the motto

“Navigating New Horizons – Unleashing Opportunities in Hong Kong and The Greater Bay Area & Beyond”

TARGET AUDIENCE

We are expecting around 150 CEOs, managing directors and local representatives of Austrian companies in Hong Kong/China as well as Austrian Trade Commissioners from our offices in Greater China and representatives from the Austrian Embassy and the Consulates General in China to this high-profile event.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Thursday, 24 October

• Business Environment Workshop 
  
• Welcome Cocktail Networking Reception at The Murray Rooftop Bar Popinjays

Friday, 25 October

• Full-day Conference with keynotes by international experts at The Murray Hotel conference room
• Workshops and panels with a special focus on the Greater Bay Area
• Plenty of time for individual exchanges during coffee breaks and a networking lunch on the terrace
• Evening Reception in celebration of the Austrian National Day at Marco Polo Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui

Saturday, 26 October

Optional leisure side program:

• Ride with the iconic Peak Tram
• Visit of the Observatory Deck & small hike around the Peak
• Austrian - Hong Kong Picknick on the Peak
  
  

  For more details, please download the conference program. Details will be updated regulary. 

The conference topics and discussions are relevant to those with plenty of experience in China, as well as those looking to enter the Chinese market for the first time. Participants will gain exceptional insights into the current and future developments of China’s economy with a special focus on topics including the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong’s role in the fast-changing economic landscape of both China and the region. Even more importantly, we will look at the impact that these changes will have on international companies doing business in China. We will also be looking at opportunities in the service sector (tourism, fintech).

REGISTRATION

Register to secure your spot.

SPONSORING

AUSTRIA CONNECT China is a non-profit event. Therefore we depend on sponsoring partners. Want to become a sponor? Check out our Sponsorship Packages.

Any Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us

ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong

T +852 2522 2388
E hongkong@advantageaustria.org

In the run-up to AUSTRIA CONNECT China 2024, the ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Guangzhou is planning to guide interested companies on a trip to the hi-tech region of the Greater Bay Area around Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Take the opportunity to get first-hand information about the state of the South Chinese technology landscape, including areas such as drones & air taxis, autonomous driving, and the use of artificial intelligence as well as new materials. More information about this trip will follow soon.