HKBAH SIG Expo — A Night of Food, Drinks & Networking! Wednesday, 28 October (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm) at Central Union Church, Honolulu
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We’re excited to welcome you to the HKBAH SIG Expo, a cross‑sector networking event featuring Hawai‘i’s 11 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Come enjoy great food, drinks, and meaningful connections — all in one evening.
🍖 Featured Menu (Included with your ticket!)
- Heavy pūpū
- Hosted refreshments
🤝 Explore 11 SIG Sectors
Meet Sector Ambassadors, Community Partners at their tables, learn about opportunities, and connect with professionals across:
Real Estate • Women in Business • Food & Agriculture • Trade & Supply Chain • Sustainability • Technology • Creative Industries • Tourism • Finance • SMEs • Professional Services
🎯 Fun Activities
- SIG Passport Game
- Prize drawings
- Photo moments
- Cross‑Pacific networking
🎟 Ticket Pricing
- HKBAH Members: $35
- Non‑Members: $40
- Group Rate (3+): $35 each
- Reserved Table (8 seats): Available
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Seats are limited and expected to fill quickly. Bring friends, and enjoy a great night out with Hawai‘i’s business community.
Online Registration: https://www.hkbah.us/2026
| | Explore the SIG Sectors — Find Your Industry Community | | Choose from eleven sector‑specific SIG communities — each guided by industry experts, Honorary Chairs, HKBAH SIG Ambassadors, and Community Partners. Every SIG gathering is designed to address real challenges, emerging trends, and Hawai‘i–Hong Kong–GBA cross‑border opportunities specific to your field. | |
1. Real Estate, Development, & Property Market
Dive into how Hawai‘i’s real estate landscape connects with global trends from Hong Kong and the GBA — including development strategies, housing innovation, market cycles, and capital movement.
You should attend if… you work in real estate, development, architecture, brokerage, or finance and want fresh, global‑to‑local insight that helps you understand where Hawai‘i’s property market is heading.
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2. Professional Services
Focused on legal, accounting, consulting, and advisory professionals, this SIG explores how Hawai‘i‑based service firms can build and scale cross‑border client relationships in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
You should attend if… you are a lawyer, CPA, consultant, or business advisor looking to expand your practice or client base into Hong Kong and the GBA.
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3. Women in Business & Leadership
This empowering SIG amplifies the voices of women entrepreneurs and executives navigating leadership across Hawai‘i, Hong Kong, and the GBA — sharing strategies for growth, advocacy, and building influential cross‑border networks.
You should attend if… you are a woman in business at any stage — professional, founder, executive, or emerging leader — seeking meaningful connections with peers across Hawai‘i–HK–GBA.
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4. SME & Entrepreneurship
Designed for SME owners and startup founders, this SIG unpacks the practical realities of growing a business across Hawai‘i–Hong Kong–GBA markets, including capital access, regulatory navigation, and partnership development.
You should attend if… you run or are building a small to mid‑sized business and want actionable strategies for scaling, funding, and forging Hawai‘i–HK–GBA partnerships.
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5. Technology & Innovation
From AI and fintech to deep tech and smart city solutions, this SIG connects Hawai‘i’s tech ecosystem with innovators and investors in Hong Kong and the GBA who are shaping the region’s digital future.
You should attend if… you work in technology, software, cybersecurity, AI, or digital innovation and want to explore collaboration, investment, and market‑entry opportunities in Hong Kong and the GBA.
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6. Food & Agriculture
Celebrating Hawai‘i’s agricultural heritage and its growing demand in Hong Kong and GBA markets, this SIG explores farm‑to‑market pathways, agri‑tech, and the rising appetite for premium Hawaiian products.
You should attend if… you are a farmer, food producer, agri‑tech innovator, distributor, or retail buyer interested in Hawai‘i’s agricultural opportunities in Hong Kong and the GBA.
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7. Export, Trade & Supply Chain
This SIG explores Hawai‘i–Hong Kong–GBA trade dynamics — from export compliance and logistics pathways to supply chain resilience and Hong Kong’s role as a global logistics hub. It also highlights practical tools to help Hawai‘i SMEs enter the Hong Kong–GBA–China market, including financing options and real‑world logistics solutions.
You should attend if… you’re an exporter, importer, SME owner, logistics professional, or trade consultant seeking cross‑border supply
chain solutions, financial support, and new Hawai‘i–HK–GBA trade opportunities.
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8. Tourism, Hospitality & Retail
This SIG explores how Hawai‘i’s hospitality and retail sectors can better attract, serve, and build loyalty with Hong Kong and GBA travelers. It also highlights how both regions can learn from each other — sharing visitor trends, marketing strategies, and insights to boost tourism traffic from wider markets.
You should attend if… you operate a hotel, restaurant, retail
brand, tour company, or visitor attraction and want stronger connections with
Hong Kong and GBA travelers plus fresh ideas to elevate your overall tourism
strategy.
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9. Finance, Banking & Investment
This SIG brings together banking professionals, investment managers, and capital allocators to discuss cross‑border investment flows, regulatory frameworks, and the complementary financial ecosystems of Hawai‘i, Hong Kong, and the GBA.
You should attend if… you work in banking, wealth management, venture capital, private equity, or financial advisory and want intelligence on Hawai‘i–HK–GBA capital markets.
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10. Creative Industries & Media
From film and music to design, advertising, and digital content, this SIG spotlights how Hawai‘i’s creative talent can collaborate with Hong Kong and GBA platforms to reach global audiences.
You should attend if… you work in media, entertainment, design, marketing, or the arts and want to explore creative collaboration, distribution, and commercial opportunities in Hong Kong and the GBA.
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11. Sustainability, Energy & Ocean Tech
At the frontier of Hawai‘i’s clean energy transition and blue economy, this SIG connects sustainability leaders and ocean‑tech innovators with Hong Kong and GBA partners advancing environmental solutions.
You should attend if… you work in renewable energy, ocean technology, environmental consulting, climate finance, or sustainable business and want to build Hawai‘i–HK–GBA alliances in the green economy.
| | | Why HKBAH Created the SIG Initiative | | |
HKBAH launched the SIG Initiative to strengthen Hawai‘i’s economic and professional ties with Hong Kong and the GBA. As Hong Kong remains a global gateway and the GBA continues to grow as an innovation powerhouse, Hawai‘i businesses benefit from structured, sector‑based engagement.
The SIG Initiative helps:
- Build long‑term Hawai‘i–HK–GBA partnerships
- Support Hawai‘i professionals with cross‑border insights
- Create a pipeline of speakers, partners, and sponsors for HK‑GBACON
- Attract new members through clear industry communities
- Provide a sustainable structure for HKBAH’s future growth
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SIG Expo Venue: Central Union Church - Parish Hall 1660 S Beretania St, Hon, HI 96826 (free parking onsite) | | |
Thank you to Our Event Sponsors & Partners |
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Among our 11 SIGs, the Creative Industry & Media SIG holds special relevance for this Expo. The event aligns with Hong Kong’s cultural presence at HIFF, where HKETO has championed Hong Kong cinema in Hawai‘i for many years.
This SIG highlights film, media, storytelling, and creative collaboration — creating a natural bridge between Hong Kong’s creative legacy and Hawai‘i’s growing innovation and cultural sectors.
We are also honored that the HKETO Director will be present at our SIG Expo. Attendees are encouraged to meet him, learn more about Hong Kong’s creative initiatives, and explore opportunities for cross‑regional collaboration.
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HIFF46 - Spotlight On Hong Kong
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Spotlight On Hong Kong Program at Hawaiʻi International Film Festival: https://hiff.org/hiff46-hongkong/
HIFF “Spotlight on Hong Kong” VIP Reception (by Invitation Only)
Featuring Hong Kong Filmmaker In Profile: Stephy Tang (鄧麗欣) and Guest of Honor: Josie Ho (何超儀)
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Expected filmmaker/celebrity attendance: Stephy Tang, Josie Ho, Conroy Chan, Iman Taheri
Screening of “The Mage”
*North America Premiere*
Josie Ho will be in attendance for a special Q&A after the screening
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 8:30 pm
Venue: Consolidated Theatres Kahala
Address: 4211 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Screening of “Spare Queens”
*Hawai’I Premiere*
Stephy Tang will be in attendance for a special Q&A after the screening
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 8 pm
Venue: Consolidated Theatres Kahala
Address: 4211 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
About the filmmakers:
| | Stephy Tang is one of Hong Kong’s most versatile actresses and recording artists. She first rose to prominence as a member of the Cantopop girl group Cookies before launching a successful solo music career. She soon became a leading romantic-comedy star before earning critical acclaim for increasingly adventurous dramatic roles. Her performance in THE EMPTY HANDS (2017) won Best Actress from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society. | | A true multi-hyphenate, Josie Ho is an award-winning actress, producer, rockstar, and Hong Kong culture icon. She received a Best Supporting Actress award for NAKED AMBITION (2003) at the Hong Kong Film Awards. She is also a prolific producer and has worked on international productions. Celebrating her contributions to film industries in Asia and Hollywood, Ho was accredited Spotlight on Hong Kong Honoree at HIFF42. | |
Don’t miss the 2026 Hong Kong Forum
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Hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Forum is the annual flagship event of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, a unique network of 49 Hong Kong Business Associations in 38 countries and regions with close to 11,000 individual business executives and professionals from around the world as member associates.
The Hong Kong Forum is an exclusive event for members of the Federation. Every year, Federation members gather in Hong Kong for a two-day forum to exchange insights, strengthen business connections and explore new opportunities. The event provides attendees with the latest information on doing business in Hong Kong and Mainland China through keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking sessions and face-to-face interactions with senior executives from Hong Kong and around the world. Additionally, member associates have the opportunity to participate in a visit programme to learn about the latest developments in the city's infrastructure and business landscape.
Online Registration: https://hkforum.hktdc.com/conference/hkforum/en
| | What's Happening In Our Community | | | |
The 101 st Mandarin Ball & Scholarship Fundraiser Gala
The annual gala, hosted by the Hawai‘i Chinese Civic Association (HCCA), will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Ala Moana Hotel, beginning at 5:00 PM. This cherished tradition celebrates unity, heritage, and community impact.
This year’s Mandarin Award Recipient,
Pamela Young, will be honored. Pamela is a longtime supporter of HKBAH and a
respected leader in our community.
If you would like to support or participate in this event, please refer to the attached event flyer.
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SAVE THE DATES: HK-GBACON Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area Cross-Pacific Conference May 19-21, 2027 in Honolulu, HI
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