The Innovation Imperative" International Innovation Forum

I am one of the speakers of "The Innovation Imperative" International Innovation Forum Organized by the Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre (智經研究中心).
John Tsang, the Financial Secretary, is the keynote speaker while the worldwide experts and Raymond will share their experience and know-how.‏ it is honor to me.

Speakers:
Raymond Choy - Founder and President of Toy2R (Holdings) Company Limited

Ali Farhoomand - Professor of Innovation and Information Management, Founding Director of Asia Case Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong

Steve Diller - Director of Innovation Practice at Cheskin

Alan Hills - Cirque du Soleil¡¦s Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific Resident Show Division.

Cecilia Leung - Managing Director of Cathay Holidays Ltd

Costas Markides - Chair of Strategic and International Management Faculty of the London Business School.

Roger Martin - Dean of the Rotman School of Management , University of Totonto

Douglas Mcdavid - Executive Research Consultant from IBM Global Business Services and the Almaden Services Research lab

Hans Muller Pedersen - Deputy Director General of the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (DASTI).

Almon Yu - Head of Sales (North Asia Pacific) of DHL Global Forwarding

Facilitator : Rachel Chan - Founder and Chief Catalyst of InnoFoco

Turtle - Bossy BEAR best friend

Qee Shop in Shanghai, China

I found time to visit the Qee shop. here is some photo. you can have more info visit www.id2r.com

IEA Meeting

so I am back to Hong Kong and Busy of new meeting with IEA....

Gala Dinner

2009 China Advertising and Brand Conference

It is my honor to become one of the speakers of " China Advertising and Brand Conference" Organized by the China Advertising magazine, China. I will share my freshest insights and cases with peers for China Advertising industry that show our established reputation and tremendous attribution to Marketing and creative business.

Date: 27-28 March 2009
Location: Shanghai Jc Mandarin - Mandarin Ballroom, 3rd Floor

2.5" China AD Qee will be given as Gift to the Honor Guest in the Conference!



Toy2R x China Advertising Wood Grain 2.5 inch Qee series
http://www.toy2r.com/news/022_March_2009/2009_03_19.html

HKAI Grand Award winners Tour

HKAI Grand Award Tour exhibition in Hong Kong, Schdule as below:

Hong Kong City Hall
16 March : 1pm to 8pm
17-18 March : 9am to 8pm
19 March : 9am to 6pm

Hong Kong Cultural Centre
23 March : 1pm to 8pm
24-28 March : 9am to 8pm
29 March : 9am to 6pm

Shatin Town Hall
14 April : 1pm to 8pm
15-24 April : 9am to 8pm
25 April : 9am to 6pm

Central Library
1 June : 1pm to 8pm
2-16 June : 9am to 8pm
17 June : 9am to 6pm

Hong Kong Industry Award website:
http://www.hkindustryaward.org/chinese/index.html

The HKAI is the only one of its kind that is championed by the Government to recognise various aspects of excellence in enterprises in both the manufacturing and services sectors. the award winners were no doubt the trendsetters in their respective categories. The award covers seven categories - the consumer product design category organised by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries; machinery and machine tools design category organised by the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong; customer service category organised by the Hong Kong Retail Management Association; environmental performance category organised by the Business Environment Council; innovation and creativity category organised by the Hong Kong Genegral Chamber of Commerce; productivity and quality category organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council; and technological achievement category organised by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.

The Grand Award winners of the 2008 HKAI were:

C Enterprise Ltd. (consumer product design),
Automatic Manufacturing Limited (machinery and machine tools design),
Sino Estate Management Ltd - Pacific Palisades (customer service),
Leo Paper Group (Hong Kong) Ltd (environmental performance),
Toy2R (Holdings) Company Limited (innovation and creativity),
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (productivity and quality) and
Dunwell Engineering Company Limited (technological achievement).

Earth Hour 2009

Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.

For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.

In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

http://www.earthhour.org/about/

FnC Kolon 1st Force Sneaker and Qee Collaboration

FnC KOLON has released a new line of fashion sneakers called 1st Force. This new brand is meant to call upon the forces of nature for its inspiration. The main concept centers upon the 4 elemental forces: Earth, Lighting, Storm and Tornado, each featuring a powerful and energetic image. These fashion forward sneakers are targeted toward the consumers between 24-32 who are sensible about fashion and who have a serious take on design and originality. The "maze" pattern creates a slim looking tennis style fashion sneaker while the color palette is bold yet contemporary.

Adding to the appeal of the fashionable sneakers, FnC KOLON has partnered with TOY2R to develop matching 2.5 inch QEE figures packaged with each pair of shoes. FnC Kolon identified the artistic nature of the QEE figures and proudly offers these collectibles with their new line for a limited time as a gift. Each Qee figure mimics the "maze" pattern and includes the 1st Force logo. Larger 8inch Qees will be used for promoting the brand in stores as well as being including in the marketing and signage materials.

1st Force launches the TORNADO design first followed by the EARTH line, which will present itself as a lightweight basketball sneaker. Available in sizes 5.5 through 10.5, the sneakers have a US SRP of $110-$150 per pair. The line is debuting in major department stores in Korea, currently in more than 30 locations but will quickly become available in sneaker multi shops, online boutiques and other locations within the coming months.

The 1st Force website: www.1stforce.net , will open on the 1st of April but currently has a very cool teaser animation featuring the TOY2R QEE figure, so go check it out! Plans are proceeding to open an online shop by the 1st of May.

Busy March

Busy days in march!

3/5 uonlive www.uonlive.com/pro/iea - I made interview to Frank from Home of swallows, check uonlive for review



3/13 TDC product promotion meeting with IEA - Jackson & Lee Lik Chi , so make nice plan for 2009



3/20 TDC China 1-day Trip China

3/24 HKAI/Trade and Industry Department SUCCESS Forum

3/27 2009 China Advertising and Brand Conference in Shanghai

3/31 "The Innovation Imperative" International Innovation Forum

Alice Cherry Blossom Qee - signing session

The doll artist Charles Stephan of Charles' Creature Cabinet - to make first ball-jointed doll maker of the Netherlands - will be shown in a solo exhibition. The upcoming exhibition in Rotterdam City at the designer toy store Fa Nieuwenhuyzen from February 28th 2009 to March 28th 2009. All his ball-jointed dolls & designer toys will be displayed and there will be a “Meet & Greet the artist” and an Alice Cherry Blossom Qee/Toy2R signing session on Saturday February 28th at 2PM.

more photo will post soon.