Tour Gartner Symposium/ITxpo

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Trade and Industry, Mr CHAU Tak Hay, at the International Symposium on Intellectual Property and Information Technology today (Thursday):
Dr Ho, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
This Symposium provides a valuable opportunity for experts and practitioners in the intellectual property and
information technology fields to share their views and experiences.
As we enter a new century, we are faced with the challenges presented by the knowledge economy. If Hong Kong is to become a centre of innovation and technology in the region, we must provide a conducive environment for high value-added economic activities to flourish. To this end, we are putting in place the necessary infrastructure and support facilities. For example, we have established a $5 billion Innovation and Technology Fund to finance projects that contribute to the upgrading of innovation and technology of our industry. We are also planning for the establishment of a mid-stream research institute. But this environment would not have been complete unless we could offer the best protection for intellectual property rights. Investors will be attracted here only if they are confident that the fruits of their creative talents will be protected.
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Tags: Intellectual Property

Symposium/ITxpo 2009 is organized according to nine IT leadership roles. Each track includes targeted sessions and networking opportunities to transform your organization’s IT strategies.

For Security & Risk Management Leaders, Symposium/ITxpo 2009 will answer:

• How do I create clear links between risk management initiatives and business performance?
• How much security is enough security, particularly with ever-tightening budgets?
• What are the elements of an effective proactive program to address reasonably anticipated threats?
• In the absence of a breach or disaster, how do I drive executive support and funding for a proactive approach to security, risk management and business continuity?

How much security is enough, particularly with ever-tightening budgets? The irony of great security, risk management, and business continuity programs is that they’re only appreciated when something goes wrong or, ideally, a great wrong is averted. Part of this is the immature treatment of these disciplines, but part of it lies in security leaders’ failure to clearly define and articulate the business value of what they do. This track will help you create a program that addresses risk, meets compliance requirements, and is directly linked to business performance.

Tags: Security & Risk Management

Symposium/ITxpo 2009 is organized according to nine IT leadership roles. Each track includes targeted sessions and networking opportunities to transform your organization’s IT strategies.

For Program & Portfolio Management Leaders, Symposium/ITxpo 2009 will answer:

• How can I create an optimal portfolio of programs and projects that deliver the most value at the least cost?
• What new approaches to valuing and prioritizing projects do I need to use to ensure I am delivering the right mix for the business?
• How can I build flexibility and agility into my programs, so that my enterprise can capitalize on, or mitigate the risk of, today’s volatile and fast-changing business environment?

Program and portfolio management leaders have extraordinary influence over what actually gets done in business technology – or at least you should. After all, it’s your job to value, prioritize, and then see through your enterprise’s key initiatives. In today’s tough economy, it can be more challenging than ever, and requires new approaches. This track focuses on how to create an optimal portfolio, new approaches to valuing and prioritizing projects, and building flexibility and agility into programs to mitigate risk and increase opportunity.

Tags: Program & Portfolio Management