Watch This | Paul Chan begins visit to Madrid, Spain for more possibilities on new economic summit in HK

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in Madrid, Spain, yesterday (Sept. 22, Madrid time) and began his visit.

Mr Chan led a group of local tech startups to visit Spain's innovation organization, Spain Startup, and meet with its President, Ms Maria Benjumea, and representatives from its partner, IE University of Spain. Spain Startup is the organizer of the renowned innovation and entrepreneurship event South Summit, which has been running since 2012, bringing together startups, tech talents, investors, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Through a variety of programs, including startup competitions, networking events, and workshops, it offers startups opportunities to build global networks, exchange knowledge, and connect with investors. The South Summit event has now expanded to Brazil.

Spain Startup has indicated that it is actively considering organizing an Asian version of the South Summit. Mr Chan said Hong Kong welcomes the event to be hosted in Hong Kong to attract startups and investors from the Mainland, particularly the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as well as the broader Asian region, and he will instruct relevant departments to follow up actively.

Also joining the innovation and technology delegation on the visit to Europe are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Albert Wong, and the Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, Mr Eric Chan.

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