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In a free market economy, competition drives efficiency and innovation, and directs businesses to meet consumer demands by providing the right products at the right price and quality. The Competition Ordinance (Ordinance), which has been in full effect since December 2015, is designed to promote competition and prohibit anti-competitive practices in Hong Kong.

Organised by the Competition Commission, this webinar is specially designed for IT practitioners to better understand the Ordinance and related competition issues. Speakers will give an overview of the Ordinance as well as Hong Kong’s competition cases in relation to the IT industry.

The webinar is free-of-charge and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to register.

Details of the webinar:
Organiser: Competition Commission
Date: 8 October 2020 (Thursday)
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Format: Webinar using Zoom

Content:
– Overview of Competition Ordinance
– Dos and don’ts under the Ordinance
– Red flags of anti-competitive practices
– Leniency Policy and Cooperation Policy
– Competition Law case studies
– Q&A

Language: Cantonese
Cost: Free of charge

Asia Smart App Summit 2020- How to tackle COVID-19 with Apps and Technology

Don’t miss the most influential Asia Smart App Summit 2020 on web cast in which the representatives of the 14 regional partners from Cambodia, Israel, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam will share actionable insights and their experience on “How to tackle COVID-19 with Apps and Technology”.

Date: 17 September 2020 (Thursday)
Time: 14:30 to 17:30 (HKT)
Venue: Webcast
Language: English
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/asia-smart-app-summit-2020-registration-118267632673

Innopage x GreenTomato – UX/UI: More than You Think

User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) design is more than creating good looking products. You will explore the valuable insights and experience with which design techniques that can help developer to make better apps, with more human-centred, innovative and funny elements.

If you are planning to have your own mobile application, website, or custom web app or have any type of query or concern regarding its concept, technical know-how, the best way to get it done then don’t hesitate to join the Workshop.

Language: English
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/asia-smart-app-workshop-innopage-x-greentomato-tickets-118124590831

In support of the Hong Kong Design Centre’s Digital UX Hunt, HKITF together with 4 other Knowledge Partners shared last week some best UX practices in health tech, e-commerce, e-learning, e-financial services and remote work. You can review all the best practices via https://bit.ly/2PFpHGl%E2%81%A3

The Digital UX is now open for public voting. Vote for your favourite digital UX at https://bit.ly/31Uv62d ! The first 200 voters can each get a $50 food voucher good for takeaways. Participants who share their own favourite digital UX may also enjoy 50% discount on Hong Kong Design Centre Unleash! design thinking courses this year.

Cast your vote from now till 21 Aug. We need your voice to advocate the importance of good digital UX!

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The webinar for the morning events including AI Millionaire, Industry and Technology Sharing on current AI adoption and support, and the results of Project Cost DeCode Hackathon.

Date & Time : 19 August 2020, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon

Registration here

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This is a challenging 2020 for all industries.  Themed “Scaling Digital Transformation to Create New Value”, this year Summit will explore ways to integrate smart technologies, innovation and new business model that sharpen your edge, enhance collaboration, drive digital transformation in today’s competitive market and battered economy. You will meet over 500 brand owners, manufacturers, key distributors, retailers, e-commerce and logistics companies from a diverse industry, and gain practical know-how from industry leaders that will aid you maneuver through the recession.

Details and Registration: https://www.gs1hk.org/events/gs1hk-summit-2020

Registration for HKITF Members: https://forms.gle/RK9Kmowx7JDzHisn8

Covid-19 forces businesses and societies to Reset, Rethink and Re-invent. Good Design must be focused on human and user needs and what really matters. As we re-strategise in the new normal, Design Thinking matters more than ever.

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) gathers over 40 forward-thinking leaders and innovators to share insights and inspirations on how best to prepare for the new normal. In the digital era, creation of new possibilities needs new visions, a creative mindset and new knowledge for impactful and meaningful outcomes.

Learning across disciplines is vital. Be part of the KODW community and join the programme with over 15 virtual thematic sessions and interactive workshops.

Date: 26 – 29 Aug, 2020

Register Now: https://www.kodw.org/so0115

Date: 18 August 2020, Tuesday

Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm

Registration: https://www.marketingpulse.com.hk/2020/webinar4/assn/

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Medical & Healthcare (July 29 – Aug 4)   https://bit.ly/2P0TQ2t

Study & Work From Home (July 29 – Aug 4)   https://bit.ly/3g2BMBb

Home & Hardware (August 3-9)   https://bit.ly/2WY9OyV