HONG KONG – Ready for the showtime? Clockenflap, Hong Kong's biggest and most iconic outdoor music and arts festival, returns to the Central Harbourfront on Friday.

This year's Clockenflap music festival, which runs through Dec 1, once again offers world-class music festival experience, featuring a spectacular outdoor setting with multiple stages, tantalizing top-tier dining options, and a lineup of must-see local, regional, and international performances.

British hip-hop sensation Central Cee will headline the festival on Saturday night. Other highlights include alternative R&B songstress Jillian Rose Banks AKA BANKS, Hong Kong singer-songwriter Serrini, and South Korean indie rock act The Black Skirts.

Business of IP Asia Forum

The 14th edition of the Business of IP Asia Forum will begin on Dec 5 in Hong Kong.

The two-day forum will gather intellectual property professionals and business leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest trends in IP and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Last year’s forum – held in person at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center – featured insights from over 90 distinguished speakers, hosting more than 2,500 participants.

Future of insurance

Insurtech Insights Asia 2024, scheduled to take place on Dec 4-5 in Hong Kong, is set to offer an opportunity to explore groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of insurance.

Attendees will gain valuable insights from more than 300 experts on key topics like artificial intelligence, data utilization, cybersecurity advancements, customer engagement strategies, and fostering partnerships within the insurtech ecosystem.

The event will feature an impressive lineup of industry leaders, including Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers Selina Lau and CEO of Global Insurance at HSBC Edward Moncreiffe.