Meet New People & Learn New Skills at these Hong Kong Networking Events
Looking to expand your network or gain valuable business skills? Check out these great networking and training events for entrepreneurs and other professionals! Please note: with the ongoing coronavirus situation in Hong Kong, events can be cancelled/postponed at the last minute so please check directly with event organisers before setting off to join an event.
Weave Workshop: Elevator Pitch
This workshop will help you make a great first impression as you work on preparing an impressive elevator pitch.
When: Â Â 10 February 2020
Where:Â Â Weave on Boundary, Prince Edward
For more information:Â Eventbrite
Try Out Tuesdays at The Hive
Every Tuesday the Hive welcomes anyone and everyone to co-work for the day for free! No sign-up, no commitment, just try it on for size.
When: Â Â Every Tuesday
Where:Â The Hive Co-working Spaces around Hong Kong
For more information:Â Facebook
Business Networking for HR Professionals
Hosted by Ms. Bernice Lee, Hong Kong’s Trusted Trainer in Emotional Intelligence and Business Etiquette, this event is a great way to mix and mingle in a casual environment and learn something new each time to enhance your professionalism.
When: Â Â 12 February, 11 March 2020
Where:Â Â Liberty Exchange Bar & Grill, Central
For more information:Â Eventbrite
Mind Your ‘Busyness’ Talk + Networking
Neha Sonney will lecture on the topic of Busyness and lead the group in a meditation. Afterwards, you can present your business and talk about any issues or goals and then mingle and connect with others.
When: Â Â 13 February 2020
Where:Â Â The Hive, Wan Chai
Tickets:Â $40, Facebook
Business Networking: BNI Attraction Chapter
BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. The BNI Attraction Chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. They welcome like-minded professionals to meet their members. Registration is required, contact President.
When:Â Â Â Every Thursday
Where:Â Â The Executive Centre, Central
For more information:Â www.bniattraction.com
Update & Refresh!
WEN’s Circle Events are designed so that you’ll have the opportunity to learn top tips from their specialist panel at the beginning of the event and receive individual advice in a small group circle afterwards. This month’s session is focused on increasing revenue and boosting sales through your online presence.
When: Â Â 18 February 2020
Where:Â Â Goldman Sachs, Central
Tickets:Â From $450, Facebook
Are You Stuck?
Be inspired by three savvy, successful women who never gave up! They’ll share their candid, cautionary tales of how they achieved their writing goals – and more!
When: Â Â 20 February 2020
Where:  The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Central
For more information: Event Website
Ladies Who Tech in Action x VISA HK
Ladies Who Tech Hong Kong is back in Action with VISA this February to discuss about navigating careers in the Fintech industries.
When: Â Â 20 February 2020
Where:Â Â VISA Hong Kong Ltd., Central
For more information:Â Eventbrite
Networking Lunch @ Africa Center
This will be a great opportunity to network, co-create and exchange value with Africans and non-Africans over an African lunch buffet.
When: Â Â 22 February 2020
Where:Â Â Africa Center Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui
For more information:Â Facebook
Transforming HR into Business Partners
This seminar targets those who are either existing heads of HR, training, learning and development who want to change their teams from transactional support into genuine business partners.
When: Â Â 24 February 2020
Where:Â Â HKIHRM, Causeway Bay
For more information:Â Facebook
The New Decade is Female
This event hosted by Rempower.tech is bringing together business leaders and influencers to debate, share and identify new approaches to enable a more balanced contribution of women in a society where still leadership is seen as a male quality.
When: Â Â 25 February 2020
Where:Â Â Colliers International Asia, Central Plaza
Tickets:Â Eventbrite
Podcast Exposed! Tell Your Story, Make It Matter!
Actuator Media and Events is presenting a new series exploring the world of self-publishing in Hong Kong. This first event in the series will breakdown the good, bad and ugly sides of creating these unique episodic series and then you can pick their brains at the networking after.
When: Â Â 26 February 2020
Where:Â Â The Aftermath Bar, Central
For more information:Â Facebook
Creative Public Speaking Skills to Increase Popularity
This is a visual and creative public speaking skills workshop for executives and KOLs to hone their distinct speaking style, thus increasing popularity!
When: Â Â 28 February 2020
Where:Â Â HKPC, Kowloon
For more information:Â Facebook
Sustainability Matters
This event aims to empower small businesses to lead a sustainable life.
When: Â Â 2 March 2020
Where:Â Â The Hive, Wan Chai
Tickets:Â Free, Eventbrite
Climate Change vs Economic Growth – A Zero Sum Game?
The Economic Club of Hong Kong is hosting this meeting to discuss issues surrounding global warming, policy, personal freedoms, the sharing economy and the future of work etc. with small group sessions to discuss topics.
When: Â Â 10 March 2020
Where:Â Â Salon 10, Central
For more information:Â Facebook
Talent Management Asia 2020
Talent Management Asia is designed to help HR leaders and practitioners navigate through challenges while being educated of the best practices and trends that will empower and add value to you as an individual and as an HR professional.
When: Â Â 11-12 March 2020
Where:Â Â The Mira Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui
For more information:Â Event Website
Escape the Rat Race: Manage Your Wealth in 2020 with AI
Learn more about how to make use of Artificial Intelligence to manage your wealth in 2020 at this free workshop.
When: Â Â 12 March 2020
Where:Â Â The Hive Sheung Wan
Tickets:Â Free, Eventbrite
Learn SEO in 2 Hours
In this 2 hour class you’ll learn the basics of SEO: how search engines work, the latests ranking factors, what to do first in any stage of your SEO campaign and much more.
When: Â Â 18 March 2020
Where:Â Â The HQ Cowork, Kennedy Town
Tickets:Â From $199, Eventbrite
Microsoft Ignite the Tour Hong Kong
After a successful run in 2019, Ignite The Tour is back in 2020! Go deep in code-first, expert-led sessions on all things Microsoft CLoud and find out more on how to build a scalable infrastructure for your applications.
When: Â Â 25 March 2020
Where:Â Â Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
Tickets:Â Free admission, RSVP requested, FacebookÂ
Hong Kong Tech & Startups Job Fair #13: Creating Impact
THe Hong Kong Tech & Startup Job Fair aims to connect talented job seekers with the best Hong Kong-based startups. This Job Fair #13 is part of the Startup Impact Summit 2020.
When: Â Â 10 July 2020
Where:Â Â Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
Tickets:Â Free, Eventbrite
Being Apologetic Can Kill Your Impactful Communication
This LOUDER workshop aims to fine tune each individuals’ unique written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills so they can find their best rhythm and rhyme and be able to convey messages and presentations in a more assertive and engaging way.
When: Â Â 9 April 2020
Where:Â Â Transcend, Central
Tickets:Â $264.98, Eventbrite
When it’s time to unwind, check out our roundup of the best events in Hong Kong here
