It gives me the greatest pleasure to invite you to join us at the eagerly anticipated Belt and Road Conference, organised by The Law Society of Hong Kong, and to be held in Hong Kong on Friday, 28 September 2018.

Hong Kong, a gateway to opportunities from the Belt and Road Initiative, is known for its expertise in providing top-notch legal, accounting and project development consultancy, as well as insurance, risk management and dispute resolution services. It also stands at the forefront of innovation and design. In view of the increasing convergence between I.T., legal industry and cross-border transactions under the Belt and Road Initiative, The Law Society hosts the second Belt and Road Conference entitled “The ABC to Building a Smart Belt and Road: Law and Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cloud”. As the title suggests, the Conference will offer a platform for professionals and businesses from all sectors around the world to take part in in-depth discussions on issues arising from the Initiative.

Participants will be able to examine the ethical and legal issues concerning advanced technologies, such as fintech, smart contracts and proptech. Our aim is to find out how the legal and technology industries handles convergence, and turn challenges into real opportunities.

In light of the very substantial positive impact of the Initiative on the international legal services market, the Conference will be an invaluable opportunity to share and collaborate in great ideas, and map the way forward with our fellow professionals from around the world. I look forward to welcoming you to our Conference on 28 September 2018!