20-Oct-2026

IP Symposium: Unlocking the Value of Intellectual Property, Pioneering New Commercial Paradigms

As Hong Kong continues to develop as a regional intellectual property (IP) trading centre, initiatives such as the proposed IP Financing Sandbox, the forthcoming Pilot Patent Valuation Support Scheme (PVSS) and the Qualitative Patent Evaluation Service are creating new opportunities to strengthen the IP financing ecosystem and unlock the value of intangible assets. This IP Symposium aims to facilitate dialogue on emerging opportunities, practical challenges and future developments in this evolving landscape. The event will also feature a discussion by the Government’s representative and other stakeholders on the implementation details of PVSS and the Qualitative Patent Evaluation Service.

Under the theme "Unlocking the Value of Intellectual Property, Pioneering New Commercial Paradigms", the Symposium is a good opportunity to provide a platform for policymakers, financial institutions, enterprises, intellectual property professionals, valuation practitioners and other stakeholders to exchange insights on the latest developments in IP valuation and financing.

Event Details:

Date: 20 October 2026 (Tuesday)

Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (Reception starts at 14:30)

Venue: Future Manufacturing Hall, LG1, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon

Language: Cantonese

Target: Individuals interested in IP valuation and financing
Fee: Free (Limited availability, first-come, first-served)

Officiating Guests:

Miss CHUNG Chi Ching, Helen
Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development 2, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau

Miss CHENG Ying Ying

Head (Banking Supervision) (Credit Risk), Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Mr Leslie SHAY

Assistant Director of Intellectual Property (Patents & Designs), Intellectual Property Department

Tentative Programme:

14:30 – 15:00	Registration and Networking
15:00 – 15:05	Welcome Remarks HKPC Representative
15:05 – 15:10	Opening Remarks Miss Helen CHUNG Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, CEDB
15:10 – 15:15	Opening Remarks Miss CHENG Ying Ying Head (Banking Supervision) (Credit Risk), HKMA
15:15 – 15:20	Opening Remarks Mr Leslie SHAY Assistant Director of Intellectual Property (Patents & Designs), IPD
15:20 – 15:25	Group Photo Session
15:25 – 15:55	Panel Discussion 1: Building High-Quality Patents as the Foundation for Valuation and Financing
15:55 – 16:25	Panel Discussion 2: From Innovation to Capital: Practices and Prospects in IP Value Commercialisation
16:25 – 16:40	Policy Overview: Introduction to PVSS and the Qualitative Patent Evaluation Service Mr Joseph YEUNG Senior Solicitor, IPD
16:40 – 17:00	Keynote Speech: Intellectual Property Financing (Topic to be confirmed) Mr Aero WONG Chairperson of HKAB Commercial Banking Committee Deputy General Manager, Commercial Banking Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
17:00	End of Event

Funding Organisation:
Intellectual Property Department

Supporting Organisations:

Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Association of Banks
The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce
The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
Federation of Hong Kong Industries
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business
Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Standard Chartered Bank (HK) Limited
CHFT Advisory and Appraisal Limited
Grant Thornton Hong Kong Limited
Moore Transaction Services Limited