In face of evolving US-China relations and Washington's changing sentiment toward Hong Kong, AmCham will be reinstating the annual Doorknock to Washington DC this June, the first in-person doorknock since 2019. Delegates will meet with policy and law makers from the Biden administration, Congressional representatives, and think tank experts to gain on the ground perspective on Washington's trade policies toward Hong Kong and China. This year's advocacy mission will be an important opportunity to highlight the strategic role of Hong Kong, as well as American business interests and values in Asia.
Key Objectives
- To understand US global and regional trade policies and priorities under the Biden administration
- To gain a comprehensive knowledge of the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific economic strategy
- To emphasize Hong Kong's strategic role in sustaining US-China relations, and as a regional platform for tackling other important issues facing American and international business in the Asia-Pacific arena
- To underscore Hong Kong's value as a center of business excellence, the city's importance as a regional platform for tackling other important issues facing American and international businesses in the Indo Pacific region
- Other industry-specific issues covering financial services, tax, apparel and footwear, agriculture, and others (open to suggestions)
This high-level delegation will meet with interlocutors from:
- US Government (e.g. Dept's of State, Commerce, Treasury and US Trade Representative)
- Congressional offices (e.g. House/Senate Committee for Foreign Relations)
- Think tanks (e.g. Brookings Institution, CSIS, PIIE)
- Other important stakeholders (e.g. World Bank)
A Call for Delegates
All interested AmCham HK members are welcome to submit their name to be considered for the delegation. Delegates will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Ability to represent the chamber, as well as their own industry/sector
- Understanding of the issues that member companies face
- Ability to convey the experience of a US or international business in Hong Kong, China and the Asia-Pacific region
- Prior involvement or leadership in AmCham Hong Kong
Schedule and Fee
Date: June 7-9, 2023 (Wed-Fri)
Duration: 3 Full Days
*Administrative Fee: US$2,500
Suggested travel dates:
- Arrival on or before June 6 (A delegation dinner will be held in Washington DC in the evening)
- Departure: late afternoon of June 9 or after
*Note:
- Delegates will pay their own expenses including airfare and hotel.
- The administrative fee will cover meetings, breakfast, lunch and ground transportation between meetings
- Delegates will be required to participate in pre-Doorknock briefings and planning meetings at AmCham
- Please complete the Expression of Interest form and submit by clicking "Register/Buy Ticket" before Feb 28, 2023. A final shortlist of delegates will be announced as soon as possible. You will NOT be required to make any payment until your participation is confirmed
Sponsorship Opportunities
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, including on-the-ground transportation, venue and catering for breakfast, lunch, cocktail reception and/or dinner. Exposure will depend on the level of sponsorship. Please find general sponsorship entitlements below for your consideration:
- Acknowledgement by Chairman and President at Doorknock
- Speaking and Q&A opportunities at relevant briefings
- Company logo in communications and marketing materials
