Marc Horn's Hong Kong Itinerary

Flight Information

Arrival in Hong Kong

Date: May 25, 2025 (Sunday)

Flight: MU5017

Arrival Time: 11:50

Departure from Hong Kong

Date: May 27, 2025 (Tuesday)

Flight: MU8630

Departure Time: 18:50

Accommodation

Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel

Address: 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Special Feature: Directly connected to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

The hotel offers spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and amenities including multiple restaurants, a pool, and fitness center.

Conference Details

Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH)

Dates: May 26-27, 2025

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Detailed Schedule - May 26, 2025

09:30 AM - Morning Meeting with Virginia

Location: Hotel Lobby (Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel)

Note: Virginia will meet you in the hotel lobby

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - ASGH Opening Session

Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM - Merck Group Photo Taking

Location: Merck Booth

12:45 PM - 02:15 PM - ASGH Speaker Lunch

Venue: Dynasty Club

Address: 7/F, South West Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

Walking distance: Approximately 4 minutes (300m) from the hotel

Note: The Dynasty Club is a prestigious private club with excellent Cantonese cuisine

14:15 PM - Speaker Arrival

Venue: Main Forum, Hall 5FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

14:45 PM - Panel Discussion

Venue: Main Forum, Hall 5FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

18:00 PM - Merck Internal Dinner - with 5 Merck HK colleagues

Gathering Time: 5:30pm hotel lobby

Venue: Lei Yu Mun Seafood

Detailed Schedule - May 27, 2025

8:15 AM - Meeting OASES Maggie

Location: Hotel Lobby

Maggie will escort Marc to the breakfast place

8:30 AM - 9:30AM Breakfast with OASES

Representatives from OASES:Peter Yan, Bryan Peng, Maggie Lo

Location: Salisterra, Level 49, The Upper House

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Cyberport - AI Focused

Activity: Discuss AI policy initiatives and opportunities

Representative from Cyberport: Georgina Chu, Chief Corporate Development Officer

Location: OASES Office, Room 801, CITI Tower, 1 Tim Mei Road

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Hospital Authority - Data Focused

Activities: Hospital Authority briefing on their patient data platform https://ehpdigital.com/

Representative from Hospital Authority: Dr. NT Cheung, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Hospital Authority and Dennis Lee, Business Development Manager

Location: OASES Office, Room 801, CITI Tower, 1 Tim Mei Road

12:00pm - 2:00pm - HK Genome Institute

Activities: Lunch Meeting for Discussing Precision drug development

Representative from HK Genome Institute: Chief Executive Office Dr Su-Vui Lo & Chief Scientific Office Dr Brian Chung

Location: HK Yacht Club, 5 mins travel time

2:30pm - 3:00pm -Debrief and next steps

Representatives from OASES:Peter Yan, Bryan Peng, Maggie Lo

Venue: Mirage Bar & Restaurant, Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour

4:00pm - Depart to Airport from Hotel

Local Merck Contacts

Ms. Virginia Hsieh

Position: Business Unit Director - Innovative Medicine

Mobile: +852 9018 3902

Mr. Stephen Lee

Position: Business Unit Director - Core Franchises

Mobile: +852 9650 8756

Transportation Information

Airport to Hotel

Transportation options from Hong Kong International Airport to Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel:

Travelling Time: Approximately 33 minutes, distance about 39.4 km
Remark: Merck HK team will arrange limo after confirming the flights with Becky

Hotel to Convention Center

The Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel is directly connected to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre:

Walking distance from hotel to convention center is only 300 meters
Connected via Fleming Road and Expo Drive East
Fully air-conditioned indoor pathway for convenient access even in inclement weather

Hotel to Dynasty Club

Walking distance: Approximately 4 minutes (300 meters)
Route: Exit the hotel, turn right onto Fleming Road, then right onto Harbour Road. The Dynasty Club is located in the South West Tower of Convention Plaza.
Alternative route: Through Convention Avenue, which may offer more indoor walking paths.

Additional Notes

The Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel is well-regarded for business travelers, with a club lounge available for enhanced amenities.
Exhibition Centre MTR Station is connected to the convention center, providing convenient access to public transportation.
The hotel and convention center are surrounded by numerous dining options and amenities.
The walk between your hotel and the convention venue is entirely indoors and air-conditioned, making it convenient regardless of weather.
The Dynasty Club is a members-only establishment known for its excellent Chinese cuisine and panoramic harbor views. HKTDC will have colleagues in the conference for esscorting speakers to restaurant. Merck colleagues will also stand-by in the booth for escorting Marc

Please feel free to contact either Ms. Virginia Hsieh or Mr. Stephen Lee if you need any assistance during your stay in Hong Kong.