August 7, 2019
Office for Strategic Policy and ICT Promotion

Invest Tokyo Seminar to be Held in Hong Kong

In order to improve Tokyo’s international competitiveness and lead the way for further growth, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is working to actively attract foreign companies. In particular, TMG is seeking firms with cutting-edge technologies related to Industry 4.0, and firms involved with asset management and fintech in the finance industry.
We are pleased to announce that the “Invest Tokyo Seminar in Hong Kong,” for business people and others interested in expanding into Japan, will be held in Hong Kong. Please see below for details.

Event Name

Invest Tokyo Seminar in Hong Kong

Date and Time

Wednesday, August 28, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
(Local time; venue will open 30 minutes before)

Main Sponsor

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Co-sponsor

JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)

Supporter

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo),
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Venue

New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel Grand Ball Room
72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong）

Targets

• Hong Kong business leaders, investors, etc., who are interested in business with Tokyo
• Residents of Hong Kong interested in working in Tokyo, government-related agencies in Hong Kong, and business hub organizations such as chambers of commerce, etc.
• Approximately 80 attendees expected

Program (tentative)

• 5:30 PM Opening
• 6:00-6:10 Guest Remarks (TBD)
• 6:10-6:25 Video Message by Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo
  Keynote Speech by Masafumi Yonazu, Senior Director for Special Zone Promotion, Office for Strategic Policy and ICT Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
• 6:25-6:35 Presentation on Business Environment and Ecosystem in Tokyo for attracting foreign companies
• 6:35-6:45 FinCity. Tokyo’s initiatives for upgrading Tokyo’s financial ecosystem
• 6:45-7:00 Coffee break
• 7:00-7:20 Panel Discussion about doing business both in Tokyo and Hong Kong
• 7:20-7:30 Closing Remarks by JETRO
• 7:30-8:00 Networking

To participate

If you would to take part in the seminar, please contact AHQ_seminar(at)accenture.com with the following information:
1. Name, 2. Title, 3. Place of employment, and 4. Contact email address
* The above e-mail address has been arranged as an anti-spam measure. Please replace (at) with @.

About “Invest Tokyo”

“Invest Tokyo” is a set of initiatives by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) to attract foreign business. TMG is currently focusing on companies with cutting-edge technologies related to Industry 4.0 (AI, robotics, VR/AR, blockchain, etc.) and finance (asset management and fintech), providing support programs for businesses and entrepreneurs, and creating innovation ecosystems.

For details about TMG’s programs, please refer to following websites:

• Overseas Consulting Desks ”Access to Tokyo” (located in Singapore, London, Paris and San Francisco)
• Business Development Center Tokyo
• Tokyo One-Stop Business Establishment Center
• Global Financial City: Tokyo initiatives
• For other programs, please visit the “Invest Tokyo” website

Inquiries

Special Zone Strategic Projects Promotion Section, Strategic Projects Division, Office for Strategic Policy and ICT Promotion TEL:＋81-03-5388-2865 ml-office-ahq(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp * The above e-mail address has been arranged as an anti-spam measure. Please replace (at) with @.