TDC expects over 3k participants at annual IP forum

The Trade Development Council (TDC) anticipates more than 3,000 attendees for its annual Business of IP Asia Forum. The event will take place at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on November 19 and 20. The theme for this year's forum is "Powering Commercial Success Through IP and Innovation." Silas Chu, the associate executive director of the TDC, explained that nearly 100 speakers will discuss how intellectual property (IP) and innovation can create competitive advantages and attract capital investments.

For the first time, the forum will feature a new chapter focused on IP commercialization, aimed at assisting enterprises in managing their IP more effectively. Chu notes that while earlier editions of the BIP Asia forum mainly addressed creative IP, the shift towards becoming a global I&T (Information and Technology) hub highlights growing interest in AI, life sciences, and other advanced technologies.

This surge in demand is a key topic of discussion for the forum. Among the participants is a startup from the Education University, which has developed an AI-enabled robot designed to assist students in learning. Hades Ho, the director of the startup, expressed interest in connecting with potential clients and experts to explore the broader applications of their technology, such as its potential use with the elderly population.

The forum will also coincide with the Entrepreneur Day, which will bring together over 370 startups and innovation projects from 14 countries and regions. This allows newly established companies to engage in business matchmaking and receive support in expanding their operations.