Are you curious about launching your career in Asia? Interested in working in a global financial centre, a fast-growing innovation ecosystem, or an international business environment that connects East and West?

This seminar offers a unique opportunity to explore what it takes to build a career in Hong Kong — one of Asia’s most dynamic and globally connected cities.

Programme Highlights

Keynote Address

• Why Hong Kong is a hotspot for global talent
  Learn how Hong Kong attracts international professionals and graduates, and what kind of skills and profiles are in demand, directly from Felix Chan, Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage.

• Inside Hong Kong’s tech & startup ecosystem
  Get practical insights into how innovation and entrepreneurship work in Hong Kong. Ir Eric Chan from Hong Kong Cyberport shares how startups are supported, how funding works, and what opportunities exist for young talent interested in tech, IT, and innovation.

• Real-life international career journey
  Hear from Wouter Knecht, Head of Commercial Development at Transamerica Life Bermuda, as he shares his personal experience of relocating to Hong Kong — the challenges, opportunities, and what he wishes he had known as a graduate starting an international career.

What you will gain:

• Insights into career opportunities in finance, business development, IT, and startups

• First-hand perspectives from Hong Kong-based leaders and employers

• Practical advice on navigating cultural differences and building a cross-border career

• The opportunity to ask questions and expand your international network

About the Organiser – Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE)

Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) is an office under the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. HKTE is dedicated to promoting Hong Kong’s advantages, opportunities, and diverse talent admission schemes across global markets.

Beyond attracting talent, HKTE provides comprehensive one-stop support services to facilitate the settlement and long-term development of incoming professionals, helping them integrate smoothly into Hong Kong’s business and social environment.