Event Details
Exploring Investment Opportunities with China in the Innovation Sectors and How Hong Kong can help
Chinese overseas investment has risen exponentially since the mid-2000s and has also become much more diversified both in terms of targeted industries (from natural resources to other sectors such as technology) and of capital origins (from mainly SOEs to private capital).
The new momentum behind Chinese investment in developed economies is spurred by a growth model shift in China that is pushing Chinese firms to upgrade their technology, pursue higher levels of the value chain, and augment managerial skills and staffing to remain globally competitive. What are the implications of these investments for the National Capital Region and our vibrant innovation cluster? What opportunities and challenges do they present for both the public and private sectors here in Ottawa? How can Canadian governments and industries be better prepared to realize benefits from the investment flow from China?
On June 27, 2017, HKCBA Ottawa in partnership with Grafoid Inc. will host a Seminar on Chinese Investment in Canada’s Innovation Sectors and How Hong Kong Can Help to facilitate a timely discussion by policy makers, industry leaders and venture capitalists on key emerging topics including:
- The changing landscape of Chinese outward investment and the role of Hong Kong in facilitating Chinese investment
- The general trends and sectoral breakdown of Chinese investment in Canada and how Canada is being promoted
- Successful investment projects in the National Capital Region and the secrets to their success
- Services and organizations available in the National Capital Region to facilitate and support these investments
Presented by the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Ottawa Chapter partnering with Grafoid Inc.
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4:00 – 4:30 Registration and Networking
4:30 – 4:40 Welcome and the Role of Hong Kong as a facilitator of outward
Chinese Investment
-- Marvin Hough, HKCBA Ottawa President
4:40 – 4:55 The Changing Landscape of Chinese Outward Investment and the interests
of Chinese Investors
-- Andre Philippe Chenail, Director, Quebec Chapter CCBC
4:55 – 5:10 General Trends in Chinese investment in Canada and their impact
-- Sarah Taylor, Director General, Global Affairs Canada
5:10 – 5:15 James Nguyen, Chief Investment Officer, Grafoid Inc.
5:15 – 5:45 Panel 1: Investment opportunities from China - company cases
and investors insights
Moderator: Sophie Chen, Market Director, Invest Ottawa
Panellists:
- James Nguyen, Chief Investment Officer, Grafoid Inc.
- Marc Zhu, President, Greenbank Investments Ltd.
- David Adderley, Partner, Celtic House
- Ruby Williams, Senior Manager, M&A Advisory, Deloitte LLP
5:45 – 6:15 Panel 2: Discussion on Services for Chinese Investment in the
National Capital Region
Moderator: James Nguyen, Chief Investment Officer, Grafoid Inc.
Panellists:
- Andre Philippe Chenail, Director, Quebec Chapter CCBC
- Sophie Chen, Market Director, Invest Ottawa
- Marti Falcone, Regional Manager Asia, Export Development Canada (EDC)
- Alexandre Belisle, Director Corporate Banking, HSBC Bank Canada
- Patrick Bilodeau, Partner, Deloitte LLP
6:15 – 6:30 Q & A Session for Panel 1 and 2
6:30 – 6:35 Wrap-up and Thanks - Marvin Hough, HKCBA Ottawa President
6:35 – 7:30 Reception and Networking
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Chief Investment Officer |
James Nguyen is the Chief Investment Officer for Grafoid Inc. and Grafoid's subsidiaries and affiliated companies. James majored in Economics at Carleton University and prior to joining Grafoid Inc. James enjoyed a 10 year successful banking career at one of the largest Banks in North America. During this time James has worked in the Retail, SMEs, Public Sector, Cultural and Commercial Banking markets. James as the Chief Investment Officer of Grafoid Inc. is responsible for business development, financing solutions (cash-flow, debt, and equity), public offerings, banking solutions, strategic partnerships, joint-ventures, mergers and acquisitions for the group. James had been recognized numerous times for his business accomplishments as well as for his contributions in the community as a volunteer, fund raiser and mentor with organizations such as the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre and In-Tac. |
Sophie Chen Market Director, Invest Ottawa
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Currently working as the Market Director, Asia at Invest Ottawa, Sophie has been leading the development of trade, investment and partnerships opportunities for the Ottawa region in the Asian market. She also sits on the board of the Ottawa Health and Life Sciences Cluster(OHLSC) and the Advisory Committee of La Cite College to provide strategic support.
Over the past decade, Sophie has built extensive knowledge and expertise through her experiences working in areas such as international trade and investment, international government relations, and international partnerships. Prior to Invest Ottawa, Sophie has held various positions at the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation including Director of Data Research and China Program.
Sophie holds an MBA degree in International Business from University of Ottawa and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. |
When
Location
- Marshes Club - Buckthorne Room (320 Terry Fox Dr., Kanata)