On behalf of the Law Society of Hong Kong, I have great pleasure to announce that the 2023 Annual Conference of In-House Lawyers will be held in hybrid format on Wednesday, 16 August 2023 (Hong Kong time), under the theme “From In-HouseConnector To Super-Connector”. We cordially invite members of your esteemed organisation to participate in this major annual event with priority given to in-house lawyers.The Conference this year will explore how in-house lawyers can seize the opportunities brought by Hong Kong’s distinct advantages. Topics that will be covered include the impacts of China’s national development plans, the emergence of Mainland enterprises, cross-border dispute resolutions, intellectual property development, IPO market revival and more. Details of the 2023 Conference are as follows: Date : Wednesday, 16 August 2023 (Hong Kong time) Time : Morning Session 9:00 am to 12:00 noonAfternoon Session 2:00 pm to 5:35 pm Format : Hybrid (In person at the venue below or via Zoom Webinar) Venue : Meeting Rooms S221-S223, Hong Kong Convention andExhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong Language : English and Mandarin, supported by simultaneous interpretation in the two languages Fee : Free of charge for participants joining via Zoom Webinar?The Conference is the flagship event organised by the In-House Lawyers Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong, aiming to provide a platform for in-house legal professionals to address key issues facing the industry. The Conference last year attracted a record-breaking registration of almost 1,000 participants from the Greater China region joining online and in person. This year, to mark Hong Kong’s return to the international arena and step towards normalcy, we are pleased to extend our invitation to participants and delegates from overseas jurisdictions.If there are any queries regarding this invitation, please contact our Member Services Department at +852 2846 8803 or inhouselawyers@hklawsoc.org.hk.