MIAMI, FL, Nov 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, brought together global supply chain executives, technology innovators, and strategic partners at the OMP REAL Conference 2025 in Miami. Held on November 18-19, the event showcased how agentic AI, decision-centric planning, and human-AI collaboration are reshaping the future of supply chain planning. A key highlight was UnisonIQ, OMP's advanced AI orchestration framework, designed to support faster and smarter decisions across global supply chains.Panel discussion at OMP ConferenceTransforming supply chain vision into REAL impact with human-AI synergyFortune 500 leaders share real-world transformation storiesSupply chain leaders from Arxada,AstraZeneca, Beiersdorf, Eastman, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Heinz, Land O'Lakes, and Visy shared compelling case studies demonstrating tangible results:AstraZeneca outlined how they scaled Unison Planning™ across global operations, implementing decision-centric planning to improve agility and decision confidence in volatile markets.Beiersdorf revealed how AI-driven insights empower planners to make more informed, impactful decisions across their supply chain.Eastman showcased the integration of sustainability into core planning processes, demonstrating how they balance business performance with environmental goals.Participants from Kraft Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, and Land O'Lakes emphasized the growing importance of collaboration and shared innovation as companies work to make supply chains more resilient and adaptive.Agentic AI takes center stageUnder the conference theme ‘REAL - Real expertise. Real solutions. Real results.', attendees explored how AI is transforming supply chain planning. Keynote speaker Kevin O'Marah, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer at Zero100, delivered bold insights on how agentic and autonomous AI are transforming planner roles and redefining supply chain resilience.The Unison Plaza served as an innovation hub where OMP experts showcased Unison Planning™, including UnisonIQ, the AI orchestration framework, and Unison Companion, its AI assistant. Live demos highlighted how AI-powered decision intelligence delivers always-on visibility, agility, and collaboration across end-to-end supply chains. Strategic alliance partners including Microsoft Azure, Rulex, Nulogy, EY, Deloitte, and Bluecrux showcased ecosystem innovations that accelerate digital transformation across industries.A community united by progress"Our customers are at the forefront of supply chain innovation," said Paul Vanvuchelen, CEO at OMP. "Through human-AI synergy, they are redefining global supply chains with measurable impact across efficiency, service, and resilience. This conference brought our community together and reaffirmed our shared commitment to shaping the future of supply chain planning."About OMPOMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries - spanning consumer goods, life sciences, chemicals, metals, paper and packaging - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™.Contact InformationPhilip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723SOURCE: OMPRelated Images Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - November 20, 2025) - Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) ("Doubleview" or the "Company"), is a leading Canadian exploration company that is currently finalizing a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) and updated Preliminary Resource Estimate (MRE) at its Hat Critical and Strategic Metals deposit in the so-called Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia. This News Release discusses the importance of Scandium, an important component of the Hat deposit.The Hat deposit hosts significant scandium potential estimated at 300 to 500 million tonnes at an average grade of 40 ppm (0.004%) Sc2O3, representing one of the world's largest undeveloped scandium deposits. Doubleview anticipates releasing results from its 2-year metallurgical analysis program in the immediate future when details are received from its metallurgical consultants and laboratories. The Company anticipates the analysis will confirm high scandium recovery rates and enable its inclusion in the upcoming updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) and Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), both of which are expected to be finalized before the end of 2025. As the global shift toward electrification accelerates, scandium emerges as a vital material for enhancing energy efficiency and supporting clean technologies. The Hat Project, with its unique polymetallic profile including copper, gold, cobalt, silver, and scandium, positions Doubleview to contribute significantly to this transition.What is Scandium?Scandium (Sc), (atomic weight 45.10, density 2.5), a close relative of the Rare Earth elements, possesses exceptional properties when alloyed with other metals, particularly aluminum. It is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and as an alloy is capable of dramatically improving strength, heat resistance, and weldability without adding significant weight. When combined with aluminum, scandium forms alloys that achieve the strength of steel while maintaining the light weight of aluminum, enabling revolutionary applications in transportation, aerospace, and clean energy. Scandium's scarcity, produced in limited quantities globally, primarily as a byproduct, makes it a high-value critical mineral, with prices often exceeding $5,000 per kilogram. Its applications span aerospace, defense, and increasingly, the clean energy sector, where it plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable technologies. Global scandium resources are dominated by projects in Australia and northern Europe. Canadian deposits potentially can allow diversity of supply within a stable and mature mining jurisdiction.The Hat Project: A Significant Scandium DepositAt Doubleview's Hat Project scandium is hosted by a large scale alkalic porphyry system that is one of the world's very few scandium-bearing deposits. Recent drilling and resource updates, including the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate released in July 2024 and subsequent expansions announced in October 2025, have confirmed an increased footprint and potential volume for the polymetallic deposit. The Hat Deposit is distinguished by its robust mineralization, with scandium occurring with what the Company anticipates being economically viable concentrations of copper, gold, cobalt, and silver. Doubleview's exploration, including mapping and geophysical and geochemical surveys and more than 100 drill holes, has outlined shallow and deep mineralized horizons, that confirm the deposit's scale and its potential to become a leading source of base and precious metals, including not only copper and gold but also cobalt, silver and scandium.Advanced Metallurgy and High Recovery RatesDoubleview has made significant investment in metallurgical test work in support of its Hat Project with the objective of optimizing the efficient extraction and recovery of its component metals. High recoveries will enhance project economics by maximizing value from the ore. Notably, the Company's ongoing metallurgical studies, as highlighted in recent progress updates, will refine these techniques further, ensuring environmentally responsible and cost-effective production.Doubleview believes its Hat deposit's polymetallic nature and physical characteristics offer a unique and very valuable advantage as scandium can be recovered as a secondary product alongside primary gold and copper production. The by-product concept minimizes incremental costs, leveraging the same mining and milling operations to unlock scandium's value. By treating scandium as an enhancement to the core copper-gold operation, Doubleview can achieve diversified revenue streams while maintaining operational efficiency, transforming what could be a standalone challenge into a synergistic opportunity.Scandium's Value in the Electrification EconomyIn the rapidly growing electrification economy, scandium may play a transformative role by enabling lighter, more efficient, and durable materials essential for electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy systems, and advanced power generation. When alloyed with aluminum, scandium creates super-strong, lightweight composites that reduce vehicle weight by up to 20-30%, extend EV battery range, and improve overall energy efficiency. Outstandingly this is critical for the transportation industry's push toward zero-emission where every gram saved translates to greater sustainability and cost savings.Beyond EVs, scandium as a catalyst is a key component in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), which generate clean electricity from hydrogen or natural gas with high efficiency and low emissions. Scandium-stabilized zirconia electrolytes in SOFCs enhance ionic conductivity, lower operating temperatures, and increase cell lifespan, making them ideal for distributed power generation in data centers, industrial facilities, and microgrids. As governments worldwide invest in hydrogen infrastructure and fuel cell technologies to meet net-zero goals, demand for scandium is projected to surge, potentially outstripping current global supply of around 15-20 tons annually. The Hat Project's scandium resources align perfectly with this demand, offering a secure, domestic source to support the world's clean energy ambitions."Scandium represents a game-changer for Doubleview and the broader electrification landscape," said Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview Gold Corp. "Our Hat Project not only bolsters Canada's critical minerals strategy but also positions us to deliver high-value materials that drive innovation in clean energy and transportation."Doubleview continues to advance the Hat Project through drilling, metallurgical optimization, and resource expansion, with plans for more updates in the coming weeks. Our metallurgical consultants will provide further progress reports that we will share in new releases.About Doubleview Gold CorpDoubleview Gold Corp (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) is a Canadian resource company advancing the 100%-owned Hat Polymetallic Project, located in the prolific Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia. The Hat hosts a large copper-gold-cobalt-scandium porphyry system with significant critical metal potential. Doubleview is dedicated to responsible exploration, Indigenous engagement, and sustainable development that benefits both shareholders and local communities.Doubleview's success is deeply rooted in the unwavering support of its long-term shareholders, supporters, and institutional investors. Their ongoing commitment has been instrumental in advancing the company's strategic initiatives. Doubleview looks forward to further collaborative growth and development and continues to welcome active participation from its valued stakeholders as the company expands its portfolio and strengthens its position in the critical minerals sector.For more information, please visit: www.doubleview.ca.Qualified Persons:Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., a consulting geologist, and Doubleview's Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed, and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is not independent of Doubleview as he is a shareholder in the company.About the Hat Polymetallic DepositThe Hat Deposit, located in northwestern British Columbia, is a polymetallic porphyry project with major resources of copper, gold, cobalt, and the potential for scandium. As one of the region's significant sources of critical minerals, the Hat deposit has undergone targeted exploration and development. The 0.2% CuEq cut-off resource estimate, as of the recently completed Mineral Resource Estimate and the Company's July 25, 2024, news release, is summarized below:   Average GradeMetal ContentOpen Pit Model HatResource CategoryTonnageCuEqCuCoAuAgCuEqCuCoAuAgMt%%%g/tg/tmillion lbmillion lbmillion lbthousand ozthousand ozIn PitIndicated1500.4080.2210.0080.190.421,353733289292,045Inferred4770.3440.1850.0090.150.493,6191,945912,3287,575 Scandium potential for the Hat Deposit is estimated to be 300 to 500 million tonnes at an average grade of 40 ppm (0.004%) Sc2O3.For further details of the MRE, please refer to the Company's July 25, 2024 news release.On behalf of the Board of Directors,Farshad Shirvani, President & Chief Executive OfficerFor further information please contact:Doubleview Gold CorpVancouver, BC Farshad ShirvaniPresident & CEOT: (604) 678-9587E: corporate@doubleview.caNEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.The information contained herein contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements relate to information that is based on assumptions of management, forecasts of future results, and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives and assumptions made as of the date of this news release, including without limitation: the size of the Private Placement and other statements concerning the Private Placement; the anticipated use of proceeds from the Private Placement; the renunciation to the purchasers of FT Shares and timing thereof; the tax treatment of the FT Shares and the Company's plans regarding exploring its mineral exploration properties; anticipated results of geophysical drilling programs, geological interpretations and potential mineral recovery. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks related to failure to obtain adequate funding on a timely basis and on acceptable terms; risks related to the outcome of legal proceedings; political and regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration; risks related to the maintenance of stock exchange listings; risks related to environmental regulation and liability; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; risks related to the gold price and other commodity price fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to the Company's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in the Company's disclosure record. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty or reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law, to reflect new information, events or circumstances, or changes in management's estimates, projections or opinions. Actual events or results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements or from the Company's expectations or projections.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/275302 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Belem, Brazil, Nov 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT PLN (Persero) reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating a just and equitable energy transition through concrete measures and strengthened global partnerships. During the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, on Monday (11/10), PLN took part in the CEO Talk titled "Corporate Climate Leadership for Indonesia's Net Zero Action through High Integrity Carbon."Asahan 3 Hydroelectric Power Plant (PLTA) with a capacity of 2x87 megawatts (MW) in Toba Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This renewable energy–based power plant utilizes the potential of the Asahan River flow to produce reliable and sustainable electricity for the Sumatra power system.Evy Haryadi, PLN's Director of Technology, Engineering & Sustainability, emphasized that the 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Plan (RUPTL) marks a major shift toward a greener energy pathway compared to its predecessor. "While the previous RUPTL outlined the development of around 21 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy, the current plan increases this capacity to approximately 52.9 GW (including storage) for the 2025–2034 period," Haryadi said.In addition, PLN is taking steps to lower emissions from its existing power plants. A key initiative is its active involvement in Indonesia's carbon trading scheme, which serves as a strategic mechanism to support the gradual and sustainable decarbonization of the power sector."Beyond emission trading for existing plants, PLN is also developing various carbon financing mechanisms as innovative funding sources to accelerate the energy transition. These mechanisms are expected to attract more green investment and help establish a low-carbon power system," Haryadi added.These efforts are complemented by PLN's development of a national Smart Grid, which will enable renewable energy to be integrated into the power system more efficiently and reliably. Haryadi emphasized that the Smart Grid is a critical foundation for expanding the integration of variable renewable energy (VRE) across the national grid.Indonesia's energy transition strategy goes beyond simply increasing renewable capacity — it also prioritizes preparing the power system to absorb, distribute, and balance a rising share of clean electricity. This approach, known as Complementing Renewable Expansion, ensures that renewable growth is supported by the necessary infrastructure.Through this strategy, PLN will scale up investments in energy storage systems, flexible power generation, and robust inter-regional transmission networks. The aim is to integrate renewable energy efficiently while maintaining system reliability and affordability. This approach also paves the way for Indonesia's renewable capacity to exceed 75% within the next decade.Haryadi highlighted that PLN's renewable expansion has the potential to generate up to 250 million tons of emissions-reduction certificates. He noted that this effort goes beyond regulatory compliance, representing a significant opportunity to accelerate the national energy transition."This green-attribute potential reflects not only PLN's technical readiness to grow clean energy, but also its role in driving Indonesia's green economy. Every ton of reduced emissions should translate into real value for the nation, investors, and society," he said.PLN also aims to surpass regulatory requirements by maximizing the added value of its decarbonization initiatives, while strengthening cross-sector partnerships and innovative financing to support its transition agenda."Support from international financiers, technology transfer, and high-integrity carbon market mechanisms is essential to ensure the energy transition progresses in an inclusive and equitable manner," Haryadi concluded.About PLNPT PLN (Persero) is Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, committed to continuous innovation and delivering the best service to its customers. PLN drives its Transformation 2.0 agenda with the vision of becoming a Top 500 Global Company and the No. 1 choice for energy solutions. This is achieved through sustainable business growth, end-to-end digitalization, energy transition initiatives supporting Net Zero Emissions (NZE), and the development of world-class human capital. www.pln.co.id ContactGregorius Adi TriantoExecutive Vice President, Corporate Communications & CSR, PLNTel. +62 21 7261122Fax. +62 21 7227059Source: Antara for PLN ( https://web.pln.co.id/en/sustainability/sustainability ) Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

West Palm Beach, FL, Nov 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - USPA Global today announced that U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has been recognized for several prestigious international awards recognizing the brand's excellence across sports, fashion, retail, media, and digital categories.U.S. Polo Assn./Brand Machine U.K. Team, Daniel Windross (L), Mathew Guinchard (M), Boo Jalil (R), accepting the Drapers Award for ‘International Excellence’ at the Awards Ceremony at The HAC in London, EnglandThe globally celebrated, sport-inspired brand was named a double finalist at the 2025 Drapers Awards, one of the United Kingdom's most respected fashion industry honors. U.S. Polo Assn. received the ‘International Excellence' Award and was named a finalist in the ‘Menswear Brand of the Year' category, acknowledging its remarkable growth and global retail performances across more than 190 countries. The Drapers Awards spotlighted brands, retailers, and designers shaping the future of the fashion industry, and celebrated with an elegant gala event at The HAC in London, England, on November 12, attended by Brand Machine, U.S. Polo Assn.'s strategic partner in the region. U.S. Polo Assn. won alongside other high-profile winners from the night, including Barbour, Primark, and Marks & Spencer, to name a few.Additionally, U.S. Polo Assn.'s global magazine, Field X Fashion, Issue 2, has been shortlisted for "Best Use of Print" at the International Content Marketing Awards (ICMA), recognizing its creative storytelling and design excellence. The annual, global publication, presented by U.S. Polo Assn., showcases the intersection of sport, fashion, philanthropy, and influencer events through compelling photography, editorial features, and highlights from the 2025 global campaign that captures the essence of U.S. Polo Assn.'s 135-year heritage. The ICMA winners will be announced in January 2026.Further demonstrating its growing digital influence, U.S. Polo Assn. has also received YouTube's coveted Gold Creator Award for surpassing one million subscribers on the brand's official channel. This milestone marks U.S. Polo Assn.'s commitment to engaging sports fans and consumers worldwide through high-quality video content, comprehensive global sports event coverage, and compelling brand storytelling.Earlier in 2025, U.S. Polo Assn. was also honored across several respected global and regional award platforms for its creativity, innovation, and brand-building momentum. The brand earned two Stevie® International Business Awards, winning Gold for ‘Achievement in International Expansion' and Silver for 'Celebration Event' for the 2024 Paris Games Polo Challenge. In India, one of the brand's top global markets, U.S. Polo Assn. received multiple distinctions at top industry programs, including ‘Excellence in Marketing Campaign' at the ET Now Business Conclave Awards, and two IReC Awards, ‘Video Marketing Masters' and ‘Kids eRetailers of the Year.' The brand additionally received recognition from Images Group for ‘Most Admired Marketing Campaign of the Year: Celebrity Endorsement' for U.S. Polo Assn.'s Womenswear collaboration with Palak Tiwari."Being recognized across such diverse global awards platforms, from fashion and retail to sport and digital engagement, reinforces U.S. Polo Assn.'s authentic connection to sport, fashion, and storytelling," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "These accolades are a testament to our Global Team and strategic partners who continue to elevate our brand through creativity, innovation, and purpose-driven growth.""We are incredibly proud of the many awards and recognitions that USPA Global and U.S. Polo Assn. have earned in 2025 and look forward to an award-winning 2026," Prince added.With more than 1,200 retail stores, 60-plus e-commerce sites in 20 languages, and distribution in over 190 countries, U.S. Polo Assn. continues to expand its global growth while maintaining its authentic connection to the sport of polo. Together, all the accolades underscore the brand's continued worldwide strength and its ability to resonate with consumers through compelling storytelling, strategic marketing, and consistent retail expansion, making it one of the world's most dynamic and accessible sports brands.Photo Captions:1. U.S. Polo Assn./Brand Machine U.K. Team, Daniel Windross (L), Mathew Guinchard (M), Boo Jalil (R), accepting the Drapers Award for ‘International Excellence' at the Awards Ceremony at The HAC in London, England2. U.S. Polo Assn. Awarded ‘International Excellence' at the 2025 Drapers AwardsAbout U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.Contact InformationStacey KovalskyVP, Global PR and Communicationsskovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036Kaela DrakePR & Communications Specialistkdrake@uspagl.com+001.561.461.8596SOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn.Related ImagesU.S. Polo Assn. Awarded ‘International Excellence’ at the 2025 Drapers Awards Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Nov 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the 15th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum), together with the 17th HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), will be held from 4 to 5 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The two flagship annual events will bring together innovators, investors, professionals, and policymakers from around the world. Through a series of activities, the two events will foster cross-sector collaboration, and help strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a regional intellectual property (IP) trading centre, and an international innovation and technology hub.Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director said, “Hong Kong is the ideal platform for IP trading, backed by its sound legal system, deep capital markets, and robust IP protection regime. With the BIP Asia Forum, the HKTDC continues to drive IP commercialisation, facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration, and reinforce Hong Kong as a regional IP trading centre. Held concurrently, E-Day continues to adopt the theme ‘Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight’ which focuses on start-up growth and innovation and provides a networking and matching platform for entrepreneurs and investors. Together, the two events create strong synergy – from supporting start-ups to facilitating the commercialisation of IP – help translating innovation into real-world applications, thus further advance Hong Kong’s innovation and technology, and IP development.”BIP Asia Forum spotlights IP financingIn recent years, IP has become a strategic asset leveraged by businesses to scale up and expand. Under the theme “Leverage IP to Finance Business Growth”, this year’s BIP Asia Forum brings together more than 100 speakers to explore IP’s potential for corporate development and financing.Sophia Chong, HKTDC Executive Director and David Wong, Director of Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Department of the HKSAR Government will officiate at the opening ceremony of the two-day forum. A keynote session on “IP Valuation and Financing” will examine how IP can be converted into a viable source of capital. Speakers include Ying-ying Cheng, Head (Banking Supervision), Banking Supervision Department of Hong Kong Monetary Authority; Winnie Tung, Chairperson, Commercial Banking Committee of the Hong Kong Association of Banks; Lewis C Lee, Founder and CEO of Moat Metrics, Inc.; Terence Koh, Managing Director and Head of Telecommunications, Media and Technology at United Overseas Bank Limited; and Sung-tae Ha, Director of IP, Valuation and Management Center of Korea Invention Promotion Association. They will share insights from multiple perspectives, including market developments, policy support, valuation practices, cross-sector collaboration, as well as strategies to integrate IP financing into the broader financial ecosystem, unlocking the growth potential of innovation-driven enterprises.The theme of IP-driven investment shapes the first session of this year’s Global Tech Summit, titled “Unlocking Value: Intellectual Property and Investment Opportunities in AI Innovations” – investors will share key AI investment trends and explore the future landscape of IP within AI Innovation. Speakers include Lucas Shia, Associate Director (Investment) at Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited; Teddy Lui, Chief Commercial Officer of the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund; Warren Li, Head of VC and Startups, North Asia at Google Cloud; and representatives from Aberdeen Investments, Eastspring Investments, Invesco, and Fidelity International.In the special address on the afternoon of 4 December, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, John Lee, and Li Shengjun, Deputy Head of the Patent Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration will deliver keynote remarks.Diverse thematic sessions push forward creativity and innovationThe plenary session, titled “Propelling Sustainability with IP”, will focus on IP’s strategic role in accelerating sustainability and elevating industry standards. Speakers include Dr Lorenz Kaiser, Senior Legal Counsel at GE Aerospace; Krishna Singhania, Senior IP Counsel at Maersk; and Dr Pratheeba Vimalnath, Lecturer in Innovation, Intellectual Property and Sustainability, University of Exeter Business School, UK. The breakout session “Opportunities and Risks of Data Licensing” will touch on data copyrights, privacy compliance, cross-border data flows, and regulatory environment. Speakers include Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at Penn State Dickinson Law, and Shun Cheng, Director of AI & Cloud Technology Intellectual Property Rights Department at HUAWEI Technologies.The “IP Economy” is another highlight, featuring Mark Kingston, CEO and Co-founder of Libertas Brands (holding exclusive global rights of “Fuggler”), and Perry Chung, Executive Director, Strategic Development and Commercial Operations of Ocean Park. They will share how to leverage online-to-offline IP closed loop to boost revenue, expand customer reach through IP collaboration, and integrate cultural elements to enhance IP sustainability.Another breakout session “IP-driven Transformation of Hong Kong Brands” will examine how local brands leverage IP to transform their business models, enhance brand identity, market penetration, and diversify into new business streams.  Speakers include Raymond Leung, CEO of Camel Vacuum Flasks; Steve Ng, Founder of TINY; and Crystal Wong, Deputy Head of Commercial and Brand of Hong Kong Tramways.The ASEAN Session, co-organised by the ASEAN Secretariat and the Intellectual Property Department of the HKSAR Government, will focus on patent commercialisation, discuss how to accelerate the translation of research outcomes, promote innovation collaboration and advance technology transfer between ASEAN economies and Hong Kong.E-Day ignites innovation momentumAs the HKTDC’s flagship start-up event, E-Day continues under the theme “Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight”, with a strong commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and providing tailored support and development opportunities for start-ups. E-Day combines an exhibition with business matching and a series of seminars, and serves as a dynamic platform that brings together innovators, investors and ecosystem partners, helping start-ups expand networks, exchange knowledge, explore collaboration opportunities and accelerate business growth globally.E-Day will spotlight six technology verticals – Artificial Intelligence, Health Tech, Cyber Security, Construction and Logistics, Spatial Computing and Sustainability. The event will feature more than 350 start-ups, innovation projects and start-up support organisations. The Digital Policy Office will set up the “Innovation Hong Kong Pavilion”, showcasing 30 award-winning projects from the Hong Kong ICT Awards (HKICTA). The pavilion hosted by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau will feature over 40 start-ups supported by the HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as well as members of the Alliance of Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurial Bases in the Greater Bay Area. In addition, the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association will once again co-organise the annual Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions with Geneva Palexpo, featuring more than 130 innovative projects from across Asia. Nine universities in Hong Kong will also exhibit their latest research outcomes and start-up ventures, fostering collaboration between academic and industry.E-Day’s seminar programme will cover four main tracks: Inspirational Masterclass, Start-up 101, Uncovering Hidden Gems and Global Tech Summit, with discussions spanning hot topics such as artificial intelligence, green energy, deeptech, sustainable fashion and youth entrepreneurship. A highlight on the first day, “T-Chat: From Labs to Battlefield: Navigating Deep Tech Commercialisation and Global Scale”, will present Yeye Xiao, Innovation Consultant Manager & Central Asia Lead at Hello Tomorrow, the world’s largest deeptech start-up community based in France; Dr Paul Wang, Director of the Techno-Entrepreneurship Core at The University of Hong Kong; Edith Yeung, General Partner at Race Capital; and Kenny Oktavius, Co-founder and CEO of Point-Fit Technology. The speakers will discuss how scientific research can be effectively translated from the laboratory to the marketplace, driving commercialisation and accelerating global expansion.To fully leverage Hong Kong’s unique role as a bridge between the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and overseas markets, a roundtable titled “Empowering GBA Startups to Expand into ASEAN with Hong Kong as a Super-connector and Super Value-adder” will focus on opportunities for GBA start-ups to expand into ASEAN and international markets. The speakers, including Intan Zalani, the Consul (Trade) of Malaysia in Hong Kong; Peter Mok, General Managers of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub; and Stephen Chan, Partner of Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, will analyse how the city’s financial strength, legal expertise and strategic support can facilitate cross-border collaboration in innovation and technology.The HKSAR Government and industry organisations are joining forces to support youth and SME development. A dedicated session, “Launch of HKICTA Winner Circle cum Winners Sharing Session”, hosted by the Digital Policy Office will focus on innovation leadership. Outstanding winners of the Hong Kong ICT Awards will discuss how technology can promote the development of smart city. A fireside chat titled “Crafting the Next-Gen Wardrobe: Innovation for a Sustainable Future”, will explore how new technologies are reshaping sustainable fashion, driving the integration of aesthetics and environmental responsibility and transforming the future of the fashion industry.“Start-up Express International” will return this year and continue to attract promising overseas start-ups to establish a presence in Hong Kong and use the city as a springboard to access regional markets. The programme is supported by partners from Australia, Chinese Mainland, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, the United Kingdom and other economies, and 10 outstanding start-ups were selected earlier this year. The winning start-ups will join a sharing and networking session on 4 December, the first day of E-Day, to present their entrepreneurial journeys.DesignInspire will be held concurrently with BIP Asia Forum and E-Day from 3 to 6 December at the HKCEC. The event will bring together numerous local and international design superstars and provide an exciting design experience for the industry and the public. The three events aim to create synergy and generate more business opportunities for the industry.Websites:Business of IP Asia Forum: https://bipasia.hktdc.com/en/Entrepreneur Day: https://portal.hktdc.com/eday/enStart-up Express International: https://portal.hktdc.com/startupexpress/en/s/start-up-express-internationalFor media interviews with conference speakers, please email the interviewee and questions to raconteurhk@gmail.hk by 26 November.Photo Download: https://bit.ly/49u4f1bJointly organised by the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 15th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum) will be held on 4–5 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The photo shows last year’s event(From left) At the first day’s keynote session “IP Valuation and Financing”, Ying-ying Cheng, Head (Banking Supervision), Banking Supervision Department of Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Winnie Tung, Chairperson, Commercial Banking Committee of Hong Kong Association of Banks, Lewis C Lee, Founder and CEO of Moat Metrics, Inc.; Terence Koh, Managing Director and Head of Telecommunications, Media and Technology at United Overseas Bank Limited; and Sung-tae Ha, Director of IP, Valuation and Management Center of Korea Invention Promotion Association, will explore how IP can be transformed into financial capital, advancing IP financing and strengthening the innovation-driven financial ecosystem to unlock growth potential for emerging enterprises(From left) The plenary session titled “Propelling Sustainability with IP” will feature Dr Lorenz Kaiser, Senior Legal Counsel at GE Aerospace, Krishna Singhania, Senior IP Counsel at Maersk, and Dr Pratheeba Vimalnath, Lecturer in Innovation, Intellectual Property and Sustainability, University of Exeter Business School, UK, who will discuss how organisations can strategically apply IP to accelerate progress towards sustainability goals and advance related industry standardsThe 17th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) continues under the theme “Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight”, bringing together more than 350 start-ups, inventor projects and start-up support services to help entrepreneurs and SMEs stay ahead of market trends. The photo shows last year’s 16th  E-Day(From left) On the first day of E-Day, the session “T-Chat: From Labs to Battlefield: Navigating Deep Tech Commercialisation and Global Scale” will feature Yeye Xiao, Innovation Consultant Manager & Central Asia Lead at Hello Tomorrow, the world’s largest deeptech start-up community based in France; Dr Paul Wang, Director of the Techno-Entrepreneurship Core at the University of Hong Kong; Edith Yeung, General Partner at Race Capital; and Kenny Oktavius, Co-founder and CEO of PointFit Technology. The speakers will discuss how to bring research breakthroughs from the laboratory into the market, accelerating commercialisation and global scale-upMedia EnquiriesFor enquiries, please contact:Raconteur PR Agency:Molisa Lau             Tel: (852) 6187 7786   Email: molisalau@raconteur.hkChilie Chang           Tel: (852) 6910 6607   Email: chiliechang@raconteur.hkHKTDC's Communication & Public Affairs Department:Navin Law            Tel: (852) 2584 4525   Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgClayton Lauw          Tel: (852) 2584 4472     Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout the HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com