During the event, various Hong Kong talent admission schemes will be presented. Attendees will also learn about the comprehensive one-stop support services available to incoming talent, aimed at facilitating settlement, integration, and long-term professional development in Hong Kong.
Event Details
Date: Monday, 13 April 2026
Time: 10:00 – 13:30
Venue: The Royal Industrial Club
Address: Dam 27, 1012 JS Amsterdam
This is a complimentary, invitation-only event with limited seating.
Keynote speakers
Mr Felix Chan – Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage will share Hong Kong’s advantages, various talent admission schemes and the comprehensive support services available to incoming talent, aimed at facilitating settlement, integration, and long-term professional development in Hong Kong. Felix possesses extensive experience in promoting Hong Kong and business management, and having been based for extended periods in the Chinese Mainland and overseas during his tenure at Hong Kong Tourism Board and Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
Mr Chris Wright – Executive Manager, Talent Acquisition, The Hong Kong Jockey Club will share HKJC’s people development and transformation approach with a focus in technology, in building a future ready digital platform to better serve its customers. Chris is an experienced recruitment professional who specializes in global talent acquisition and has previously worked in the financial services sector.
Ir Eric Chan – Chief Public Mission Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport has over 30 years of experience in the ICT industry and in charge of the public mission operation at Cyberport, building the ecosystem of nurturing start-ups from inspiring the next generation, through nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit, to empowering global ambition, through comprehensive entrepreneurship programmes with funding and other value-added services.
Mr Wouter Knecht – Head of Commercial Development of Transamerica Life Bermuda (TLB), a CEFA holder, will share his own relocation and integration story in Hong Kong. Wouter has lived in Hong Kong for 6.5 years and has been part of shaping and driving TLB’s global High-Net-Worth (HNW) growth strategy since 2023. Before joining TLB, Wouter has accumulated around 10 years of experience in the insurance industry at TLB’s parent company Aegon, an international financial services group.
Ms Paula Kant – Head of Business and Talent Attraction / Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong based in Brussels, as part of the unit attracting of talents and investment promotions. Born in the Netherlands, she will share her unique professional experiences from over a decade representing a Hong Kong organization, building on an international career spanning Spain, Singapore, Taiwan, New Zealand, Libya, and other countries.
The perspectives of the speaker offers valuable, practical insights for professionals and businesses considering expansion into the region.
Purpose of the Event
This luncheon seminar is designed to attract:
- Highly Skilled Young Professionals
- Entrepreneurs interested in expanding into Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area (GBA), China, and Southeast Asia
About the NHKBA
The Netherlands Hong Kong Business Association (NHKBA) is a non-profit membership organization with a global network of over 11,000 business professionals across 38 countries.
Our mission is to strengthen bilateral relations between the Netherlands and Hong Kong/GBA/China by promoting business interests, facilitating knowledge exchange, and creating opportunities for collaboration.
Why Hong Kong?
Hong Kong offers exceptional advantages across multiple sectors, including:
- Smart Cities & Green Technology
- Financial Services, FinTech & Business and Professional Services (BPS)
- AI & Data Science
- Life & Health Technologies
- Trading, Port & Transport
- Legal Services and Startups
Hong Kong has 16.5% profit tax and for the first 2 Million HKD the percentage is 8.25%. Further Hong Kong has zero capital gain tax. Historically, the Port of Rotterdam has served as a hinterland for Europe, while the Port of Hong Kong plays a similar role for China.
In August 2025, Hong Kong became one of the first jurisdictions worldwide to introduce a stablecoin regulatory framework. The Hong Kong Dollar has been pegged to the US Dollar at approximately 7.8 for decades, offering currency stability.
Hong Kong operates under Common Law (similar to the UK), while Mainland China follows a Civil Law system, comparable to the Netherlands. Hong Kong is the only jurisdiction where both English and Chinese (Traditional Chinese/Cantonese) are mandatory legal languages.
In 2025, Hong Kong was the global leader in IPOs, completing 80 IPOs, with 300+ listings currently in the pipeline.
Quality of Life & Culture
Hong Kong is renowned for its unique combination of urban life and nature:
- Over 40% of its land is protected country park
- Beaches, hiking trails, and country parks are accessible within minutes from the city
- Weekend junk boat tours are a popular way to explore surrounding islands and waters
Hong Kong has also developed a world-class cultural hub in the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring:
- M+ Museum – a global museum for contemporary visual culture, design, architecture, and moving image
- Hong Kong Palace Museum – showcasing priceless cultural treasures
- Xiqu Centre – dedicated to traditional Chinese opera and performing arts
The city enjoys a subtropical climate, with mild winters and an average winter temperature of approximately 23°C.
Kindly apply for registration by email to theo.wit@nhkba.nl