Seminar on “Tips for managing project in GBA (Greater Bay Area)”
| Date: | 29 June 2023 (Thursday) |
| Time: | 19:00 – 21:00 |
| PDU: | 2 |
| Speaker: | Mr. John Poon |
| Language: | English |
| Fee: | PMI HK Member: HKD 180 Non PMI HK Member: HKD 280 |
| Status: | Closed |
| Remarks: | As a prevention measure against the spread of COVID-19, The seminar will be delivered online with Zoom (Guideline). Please contact PMI HK admin at admin@pmi.org.hk or 2784 1880 |
About the Topic:
Join us for an enlightening seminar focused on the unique challenges and strategies for effectively managing projects in the dynamic business landscape of the Greater Bay Area. This region, encompassing major cities such as Hong Kong, Macau, and several thriving cities in Guangdong Province, has emerged as a hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.
In this seminar, we will explore key insights and practical tips to successfully navigate the intricacies of project management within this vibrant ecosystem. Drawing on the speaker’s experience, he will share his insights ton the knowledge and skills required to manage projects in the Greater Bay Area.
About the Speaker:
Mr. John Poon
John Poon is a accomplished project management professional with a focus on the vibrant Greater Bay Area. As the former Public Affairs Manager for the Greater Bay Area at Tencent, John fostered strategic relationships with key stakeholders including the governments of HKSAR and the Chinese Mainland, as well as prominent public institutions and community groups. Notably, John coordinated impactful projects including the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme and Tencent’s donation to combat the Hong Kong pandemic. Before his role at Tencent, John served as an Assistant Manager of Business Policy at the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. Here, he successfully organized projects that facilitated connections between business leaders and tech giants in the Greater Bay Area, such as Huawei, Tencent, and WeBank. John founded “Greater Bay Area Quick Charge”, a platform that has successfully brought together and supported thousands of ambitious young individuals within the Greater Bay Area, providing them with valuable resources and guidance.
John’s exceptional expertise in project management have garnered recognition, including receiving the Best Project award at the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) Conference, where he competed against top public policy schools worldwide. Media outlets such as Xinhua News, People’s Daily, TVB, and i-Cable News have also highlighted his professional experience and insights within the Greater Bay Area.
