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11th Global Residence and Citizenship Conference JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong

14–16 November 2017

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“Henley & Partners’ conferences are always such a success

and this one was no exception!”

Laura Austin

BDO Consulting, New York

“Congratulations. The event has a superb lineup

of topics and speakers!”

Anna Ho

Bank of Singapore, Singapore

“All speakers presented relevant and concise information,

providing an interesting conference overall. The conference was

structured in an excellent and interesting manner.”

Keith Laferla

Laferla Insurance Agency Ltd., Malta

Henley & Partners is pleased to host its 11th annual Global Residence and Citizenship

Conference in Hong Kong in November 2017.

The annual event has become the world’s largest and most significant conference

on investment migration, attracting nearly 500 delegates from over 40 countries,

and brings together presidents, prime ministers, senior government officials, leading

academics and industry professionals, as well as top-tier financial and business media.

The consistently premium delegate profile and event exclusivity provides unrivaled

networking opportunities with the industry elite, as well as highly focused content

on the latest developments and trends in residence and citizenship planning.

Introduction

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Global Migration Trends Influencing Asia

Tax Transparency / Automatic Exchange of Information

Inheritance Planning and Building a Family Legacy

Protecting Assets Against Political Risk and Economic Change

Tax and Estate Planning Opportunities in Malta for Wealthy Asian Families

Residence Opportunities Offered by the UK, Portugal and Switzerland

US Programs for Chinese Private Clients

Compliance for Investment Migration Programs

Program Highlights

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Key Speakers 2017

Jim RogersChairman, Rogers Holdings and Beeland Interests Inc. Singapore

Natasa Pilides ICAEW, ICPAC, CIPADirector General, CIPA, Cyprus*

Heyrick Bond GunningCEO, S-RM, London

Zac LucasPartner, Gowling WLG (UK) LLP Singapore

Andreas M. AntonopoulosSecurity Expert, Entrepreneur and Author of Mastering Bitcoin, USA*

Michael OlesnickySpecial Tax Advisor KPMG, China

Peter S. VincentGeneral CounselThomson Reuters Special ServicesLLC, Washington D.C.

Joanna CaenSenior ConsultantHead of Private WealthHerbert Smith Freehills, China

The Hon. Dr. Joseph MuscatPrime Minister of the Republic of Malta

The Hon. Gaston BrownePrime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda*

Rupert HoogewerfPublisher, The Hurun Report China*

Pruet BoobphakamPresident, Thailand Elite Residence ProgramGovernment of Thailand

Wei DuForeign CorrespondentChannel NewsAsia, Hong Kong*

Professor Dr. Dimitry KochenovChair in EU Constitutional and Citizenship Law, University of Groningen, Netherlands Chairman, Investment Migration Council, Geneva

Nestor AlfredCEO, Citizenship by Investment Unit Government of St. Lucia

Tammy WooExecutive Director, Ark Trust (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong

H.E. Kobkarn WattanavrangkulMinister of Tourism Government of Thailand*

The Hon. Allen ChastanetPrime Minister of St. Lucia*

Jonathan CardonaCEO, Identity Malta Government of Malta

Laura AustinHead of Investor Immigration Due Diligence BDO Consulting, New York

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Jim Rogers is a globally recognized author, financial commentator, adventurer, and

international investor.

After attending Yale and Oxford University, Rogers co-founded the Quantum Fund,

a global investment partnership. After retiring at age 37, he served as a professor of

finance at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business and as the moderator

of the Financial News Network’s ‘The Profit Motive with Jim Rogers’.

In 1990–1992, Rogers traveled 100,000 miles across six continents on his motorcycle,

landing him in the Guinness Book of World Records. He analyzed the countries through

which he traveled for investment ideas and chronicled his journey in Investment

Biker: On the Road with Jim Rogers. In 1999, Rogers embarked on another adventure,

traveling around the world for three years, claiming his third Guinness Record. He

covered more than 150,000 miles through 116 countries, which he recounted in his

book Adventure Capitalist: The Ultimate Road Trip. His other books include Hot

Commodities: How Anyone Can Invest Profitably in the World’s Best Market; A Bull

in China; A Gift to My Children and most recently Street Smarts: Adventures on the

Road and in the Markets.

Jim Rogers · Investment Legend and Author

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10:10 ‘Now is the Winter of our Discontent’: Using Alternative Investments to Hedge Against Political and Economic Risk

• Wealth protection for UHNWIs in Northeast Asia• Insurance and family trusts for protecting

financial assets • Diversifying investment portfolios to hedge against

investment risk

Leon MaoHead of Family Business and Wealth SolutionsTMF Group, Hong Kong*

Donny LamCEO, Donglin Family Office, Hong Kong*

Tammy WooExecutive Director, Ark Trust (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong

10:30 Coffee Break

11:20 The Population Bomb: Migration, Global Population and Environmental Trends, and What They Mean for Asia

• The economic impact of population growth in Asia• Global automatic exchange of information policies• Migration trends for the world’s UHNWIs

Jim Rogers Chairman, Rogers Holdings and Beeland Interests Inc., Singapore

11:40 Tax Transparency and the Automatic Exchange of Information: Focus on Asia — Panel Discussion

• The impact of FATCA on US and non-US citizenship• Legal tax minimization and protection of privacy

through mobility• Implications for UHNWIs

Moderated by Michael OlesnickySpecial Tax Advisor, KPMG, China

Kevin Lee Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Hong Kong

Simon WangPartner, China Tax and Business Advisory Services and Private Client Services Leader for Greater ChinaErnst & Young, Hong Kong

Zac LucasPartner, Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, Singapore

Tuesday, 14 NovemberFish Bar, JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong

18:00 Cocktail ReceptionFish Bar, JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong

18:30 Welcome NoteDr. Christian H. Kälin TEP, IMCMGroup Chairman, Henley & Partners

18:50 Guest Speaker Introduction Prof. Dr. Alexander Betts Director, Leopold Muller Professor of Forced Migration

and International Affairs and Director of the Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford, United Kingdom*

20:45 End of Cocktail Reception

Wednesday, 15 NovemberBallroom, JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong

08:30 Registration

09:00 Welcome Note and IntroductionWei DuForeign Correspondent, Channel NewsAsiaHong Kong*

09:10 Where East Meets West: The Advantages of Malta for Asian Investors

• The vision for Malta • Increasing multiculturalism and integration in Malta • Opportunities for Asian families with EU citizenship

The Hon. Dr. Joseph Muscat Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta

09:30 The Rise of Global Citizenship and What it Means for High Net Worth Asian Families

• Socio-cultural intimations in today’s globalized world • How identity and self-concept have shifted in

relation to birth nationality in the modern era

Rupert Hoogewerf Publisher, the Hurun Report, China*

09:50 Why Increasing the Quality of Your Nationality Increases Your Business and Talent Potential

• Henley & Partners – Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index

• What constitutes a powerful nationality?• Access to global living, travel, study or business

Professor Dr. Dimitry Kochenov Chair in EU Constitutional and Citizenship Law University of Groningen, NetherlandsChairman, Investment Migration Council, Geneva

12:00 Global Citizenship in the Age of Big Data and Bitcoins: The Perils and Promises of the Technological Revolution

• Digital tools for wealth advice• Demonetization and dematerialization of banking

in the age of cryptocurrencies• Asia: A leading force in telepresence, virtual and

augmented reality

Andreas M. Antonopoulos Security Expert, Entrepreneur and Author of

Mastering Bitcoin, USA*

12:20 Citizenship in the Age of Brexit and Trump: Fighting for Fiscal Transparency and Global Mobility

• The precarious position of citizens, non-citizens and dual citizens in the US and UK after Trump and Brexit

• The growing need for dual citizenship in a time of tightening immigration laws

Nick JacobPartner, Private Client, Forsters LLP, London*

12:40 Lunch

14:00 The Commodification of Citizenship: A Sociological Perspective

• The growing legal acceptance of dual citizenship• Emergence of citizenship strategies• Case studies of strategically acquiring citizenship

Professor Yossi HarpazSociology Lecturer, University of Tel-Aviv, Israel

14:20 Building a Sustainable Legacy through Alternative Residence and Citizenship for the Multinational Family — Panel Discussion

• Education and career opportunities in Europe • Securing the future for generations to come • Succession planning for Asian families

Moderated by Jennifer Lai Managing Partner, Henley & Partners Hong Kong

Dr. Tony Gao Hao Director, Global Family Business Center PBC School of Finance, Tsinghua University, Hong Kong

Angela BowHead of Emerging Asia, Julius Baer, Hong Kong*

Sunny LiewLegal Director, Stephenson Harwood, Shanghai

14:40 Due Diligence, Tax and Estate Planning Opportunities in Malta for Wealthy Asian Families

• Malta as an attractive tax residence • An overview of the Maltese tax system• Non-domiciled tax status for individuals

Kenneth Farrugia Chairman, FinanceMalta, Malta*

Jonathan CardonaCEO, Identity Malta, Government of Malta

Chris CurmiDirector and Global Employer Services LeaderDeloitte, Malta*

15:00 Coffee Break

15:40 Cyprus Citizenship-by-Investment: The Most Efficient Route to Gaining EU Citizenship

• Real estate options in Cyprus • Long-term return on contribution• EU access as a result of Cypriot citizenship

Yiannos Trisokkas IMCMManaging Partner, Henley & Partners Cyprus

Natasa Pilides ICAEW, ICPAC, CIPADirector General, CIPA, Cyprus*

16:00 Spotlight on Austria: Citizenship-by-Investment in One of the Most Stable Countries on Earth

• The beneficial relationship between Austria and Switzerland

• The right to reside in any of the 28 EU member states• The application process and time frame

Dr. Juerg Steffen IMCMGroup Chief Operating Officer, Henley & Partners

16:20 How Asian High Net Worth Families Structure for the Future

• Wealth and succession planning within Asian families• How to avoid the structural and institutional risk in

the succession progress• Family constitution and other institutional safeguards

Joanna CaenSenior Consultant, Head of Private WealthHerbert Smith Freehills, China

16:40 Concluding NoteWei DuForeign Correspondent, Channel NewsAsiaHong Kong*

17:00 End of First Conference Day

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11:20 St Lucia’s Citizenship-by-Investment Program: What This Remarkable Island Nation Has to Offer

• The most cost-effective option in the Caribbean for a single applicant

• Visa-free access to 127 countries worldwide

The Hon. Allen Chastanet Prime Minister of St. Lucia*

11:40 The Antigua and Barbuda Option: Visa-Free Travel to 136 Countries

• Antigua citizenship through luxury real estate• Growth and sustainable development of the leading

Caribbean program• Easy and efficient application

The Hon. Gaston BrownePrime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda*

12:00 Citizen of Paradise, Citizen of the World: The Freedom of Global Travel Offered by a Caribbean Passport — Panel Discussion

• Antigua and Barbuda• Grenada• St. Kitts and Nevis• St. Lucia

Moderated by Gaye Hechme IMCMManaging Partner, Henley & PartnersAntigua and Barbuda

Charmaine Quinland-DonovanCEO, Citizenship by Investment UnitGovernment of Antigua and Barbuda*

Nestor AlfredCEO, Citizenship by Investment UnitGovernment of St. Lucia

Les KhanCEO, Citizenship by Investment Unit Government of St. Kitts and Nevis*

Andrea St BernardManaging Partner, Henley & Partners Grenada

12:20 Lunch

14:00 Residence in Thailand • Privileges and benefits of Thai residence • Tax benefits of residence in Thailand

H.E. Kobkarn WattanavrangkulMinister of Tourism and SportsGovernment of Thailand*

Thursday, 16 NovemberBallroom, JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong

08:00 Breakfast Briefings: The Leading Citizenship-by-Investment Programs

• Antigua and Barbuda• Cyprus• Grenada• Malta

09:00 Welcome NoteWei DuForeign Correspondent, Channel NewsAsiaHong Kong*

09:20 An Island Unto Itself? Why the UK Residence-by-Investment Program Remains Attractive Despite Brexit

• Where is the program going, post-Brexit?• Education opportunities with the UK

residence program• Tax implications for non-domiciled

residents in the UK

Hakan Cortelek IMCMManaging Partner, Henley & Partners UK

Geoffrey CookCEO, Jersey Finance, Jersey*

09:40 The Golden Ticket: How Portugal is Attracting Asian Investors With Its Golden Residence

Permit Program• Gaining access to the EU through the Portugal

Golden Residence Permit Program• Current status of the Portuguese real estate market • Real estate acquisition in Portugal

Luis Infante Managing Director, Henley & Partners Portugal

10:00 Swiss Tailoring: The Bespoke Residence Option in Switzerland

• Tax privileges for foreign investors• Small to medium enterprises operating in Switzerland

Dr. Peter Krummenacher IMCMPartner, Henley & Partners Switzerland

10:20 The Malta Residence and Visa Program as an Attractive Option to Reside in the EU

Roderick Cutajar CEO, Residence and Visa Program, Identity Malta

Agency, Government of Malta*

10:40 Coffee Break

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14:20 Requirements to Apply for the Leading Residence-by-Investment Programs in Asia

• Hong Kong• Malaysia• Singapore • Thailand

Pruet BoobphakamPresident, Thailand Elite Residence ProgramGovernment of Thailand

Jennifer Lai Managing Partner, Henley & Partners Hong Kong

Charles NgAssociate Director General of Investment PromotionInvestHK, Hong Kong

14:40 US EB-5 Projects for Chinese Private Clients — Panel Discussion

• Which programs does the US offer?• Why the US remains the global investment

destination of choice• Tax considerations for investors

Moderated by H. Ronald Klasko IMCMManaging Partner, Klasko Immigration Law PartnersNew York

Devin WilliamsPresident, EB-5 Global, USA*

Linda LauPresident, Global Law Group, Hong Kong

Reaz JafriHead of Immigration, Withers Worldwide, New York*

15:00 Coffee Break

15:40 Assuring Strict Compliance and Due Diligence for Programs in the Investment Migration Industry — Panel Discussion

• Reputational risks in the investment migration industry

• Fraud and the need for regulation in the application process

• Managing compliance for high-profile programs

Moderated by Professor Dr. Dimitry KochenovChair in EU Constitutional and Citizenship LawUniversity of Groningen, NetherlandsChairman, Investment Migration Council, Geneva

Peter S. Vincent General Counsel, Thomson Reuters Special ServicesLLC, Washington D.C.

Laura AustinHead of Investor Immigration Due Diligence BDO Consulting, New York

Heyrick Bond GunningCEO, S-RM, London

16:00 Tax Planning for Chinese Private Clients Under the Automatic Exchange of Information

• International residence options for Asian nationals• The restrictions on foreign real estate ownership• Tax transparency for global citizens

John WongPrivate Client Services Leader, PwC, Hong Kong

16:20 Conclusion and OutlookWei DuForeign Correspondent, Channel NewsAsiaHong Kong*

16:30 Conference Prize DrawNamira SalimGlobal Citizen, Explorer and ArtistMember of the Henley & PartnersBoard of Advisors, Monaco*

16:40 End of Conference

19:30 Henley & Partners Conference DinnerBallroom, JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong

21:00 Global Citizen Award CeremonyOnce a year, Henley & Partners honors an inspirational global citizen who has made extraordinary achievements that improve our global community.

The annual laureate is chosen by the Award Committee, an independent body of distinguished individuals, through a majority decision.

Presented by Kirsten MagasdiAward-Winning Broadcast News Journalist andTelevision Presenter

H.E. Marie-Louise Coleiro PrecaPresident of Malta*

Leigh FosterChief of Events, Campaigns and GoodwillAmbassadors, UNHCR, Geneva*

Namira SalimGlobal Citizen, Explorer and ArtistMember of the Henley & PartnersBoard of Advisors, Monaco*

Jim RogersChairman, Rogers Holdings and BeelandInterests Inc., Singapore

Paola De LeoHead of Group Philanthropy and CSRHenley & Partners

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Selected Speaker Biographies

Wei Du is a renowned business news presenter at Singapore’s Channel NewsAsia, where she reports on leading current affairs topics and presents features that are broadcast across Northeast and Central Asia. She previously anchored the channel’s flagship news bulletin, Asia Connect, and hosted the highly rated reality show Invest in Me. Wei also has experience as a news associate for CNBC in New York as well as a reporter for Bloomberg TV in Hong Kong. She is a graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism (New York, US) and Renmin University of China.

Wei DuForeign Correspondent Channel NewsAsia, Hong Kong*

Peter Vincent is a global security, counter-terrorism, and international affairs expert who formerly served as a high-ranking government official at both the US Department of Justice and the US Department of Homeland Security. Vincent has extensive international experience in both policy and operational matters and is a frequent guest analyst on national and international television programs, including CBS’s 60 Minutes, CNN, NBC News, CBS This Morning, MSNBC, CCTV, CGTN, and the History and Science Channels. His editorials have appeared in newspapers worldwide, including The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, The International New York Times and The Houston Chronicle.

Peter S. VincentGeneral CounselThomson Reuters Special ServicesLLC, Washington D.C.

Michael Olesnicky is a Senior Advisor at KPMG in Hong Kong. He has more than 25 years’ experience advising on corporate tax, wealth management, trust planning and estate succession matters. Since 1986, he has been the Chairman of the Joint Liaison Committee on Taxation, a quasi-governmental committee interfacing between tax practitioners and the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department. Olesnicky is also the vice-chair of STEP in Hong Kong and chairs its China sub-committee. He also previously served as a member of the Law Faculty at Hong Kong University where he remains an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Professional Legal Education.

Michael OlesnickySpecial Tax Advisor KPMG, China

After completing her high school education in Thailand, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul attended Wellesley College, as well as Rhode Island School of Design in the US, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture. Prior to her current post as the Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, Wattanavrangkul, was Chairperson of Toshiba Thailand Co. Ltd. and held numerous positions such as President of the Thai-Japanese Association, President of the Self Sufficient Economy Committee (Thai Chamber of Commerce), and Head of the Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World Committee — Thailand. She is currently dedicated to developing the Thai tourism industry and for it to grow sustainably in the years to come as well as for Thailand to become a top tourist destination in all aspects.

H.E. Kobkarn WattanavrangkulMinister of Tourism Government of Thailand*

The Hon. Allen Michael Chastanet has been Prime Minister of St. Lucia since 2016. A businessman and politician, Prime Minister Chastanet is also the leader of the United Workers Party, as well as the parliamentary representative for the Micoud South constituency. He previously served as Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation. Prime Minister Chastanet holds a B.A. degree from Bishop’s University and a M.Sc. degree from American University. He won the parliamentary seat for the Micoud South constituency in the 2016 general election and was sworn in as Prime Minister on 7 June 2016.

The Hon. Allen ChastanetPrime Minister of St. Lucia*

The Hon. Gaston Browne is the fourth and current Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and has been in office since 2014. He served as Commercial Banking Manager in the Swiss American Banking Group, a major banking consortium in Antigua and Barbuda, comprising of offshore and onshore banks and a trust company. In 1999, Browne was appointed as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency of St. John’s City West. Prime Minister Browne attended the City Banking College in the United Kingdom, where he gained a first degree in banking and later pursued studies at the University of Manchester, earning an MBA in Finance.

The Hon. Gaston BrownePrime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda*

Dr. Joseph Muscat graduated with honors from the University of Malta in Public Policy and later as Master of European Studies. In 2007, he attained a Doctorate of Philosophy in Management Research from the University of Bristol (UK). From 1992 to 1997 he was a journalist and eventually Assistant Head of News with a national private radio station. He was elected member to the National Executive of the Partit Laburista at the age of 21 and later nominated as Education Secretary of the Party. He successfully contested the first European Parliamentary elections in Malta in 2004. In 2006, he was the recipient of the Outstanding Young Person of the Year Award. In June 2008, he was elected as the leader of the Partit Laburista. Dr. Muscat took office as Prime Minister of Malta on 11 March 2013.

The Hon. Dr. Joseph MuscatPrime Minister of the Republic of Malta

Professor Kochenov holds a Chair in EU Constitutional Law at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. He is also the Chairman of the Investment Migration Council in Switzerland. He has held numerous fellowships and visiting professorships worldwide, including at Princeton University, NYU Law School, Boston College Law School, Osaka Graduate School of Law, the University of Turin, and the University of Basel. He publishes widely on different aspects of comparative and European citizenship law and migration regulation, and consults for governments and international organizations on EU constitutional law and citizenship issues. His latest publication is an edited volume entitled EU Citizenship and Federalism: The Role of Rights, published by Cambridge University Press in April this year.

Professor Dr. Dimitry KochenovChair in EU Constitutional and Citizenship Law, University of Groningen, Netherlands Chairman, Investment Migration Council, Geneva

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Global Residence and Citizenship Conferences at a Glance

Regional Delegate Representation: 2014–2016

Comparative regional attendance: 2014–2016Low High

Regional Delegate Representation: 2014–2016

Comparative regional attendance: 2014–2016Low High

40% Europe

18% Middle East

4% Africa

10% Caribbean

8% Americas

20% Asia

Media Attendees

The top 5 English Publications with the Highest Potential Viewership

Conference Attendance · Per Event

8th GRCC Singapore

10th GRCC London

Delegate Profile: 2014–2016

Non-Profit

Tax and Trust

Residence and Citizenship Planning

Ultra High Net Worth Individuals

Financial Advisory

Wealth and Investment Management

Government

Property

Law

Event Statistics · 10th GRCC London

USD 200,000Raised in support of the UNHCR

17Prime Ministers, Ministers and Government Officials in attendance

481Registered delegates

42Media attendees

255Published articles across 39 countries

1%Asia

13%Middle East

4%Africa

11%Americas

14%Caribbean

57%Europe

4%Middle East

4%Africa

50%Asia7%

Americas

6%Caribbean

29%Europe

9th GRCC Dubai

36%Middle

East

10%Asia

5%Africa7%

Americas

9%Caribbean

33%Europe

INTERNATIONAL EDITION

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Conference Dinner · Global Citizen Award

Once a year, Henley & Partners honors an inspirational global citizen who has

worked towards significantly improving and supporting the global community, and

whose actions or thinking has in some way contributed to a more just, peaceful,

and tolerant world. The annual laureate is chosen by the Award Committee, an

independent body of distinguished individuals, through a majority decision.

The laureate will be presented with this year’s award on 16 November 2017 at the

Global Citizen Award Ceremony during Henley & Partners’ Conference Dinner, in

the presence of several of the Award Committee members.

The Global Citizen Award consists of a specially made commemorative medal, a

certificate, and a USD 50,000 monetary prize. USD 25,000 of the prize is donated

to help the laureate continue their excellent work and an equal share is committed

to support the longstanding partnership between Henley & Partners and the United

Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

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The most comprehensive, systematic analysis and benchmarking of the world’s most

relevant residence- and citizenship-by-investment programs. Two indexes created

by independent expert immigration and citizenship lawyers, economists, country

risk specialists, academic researchers and other specialists reflect the relative worth

of residence and citizenship programs around the world, and are complemented

by expert analysis of factors such as immigration law, tax, quality of living, as well

as transparency, risk and compliance issues. An indispensable tool for all those

interested in alternative immigration options, industry professionals, private client

advisors and governments of countries who operate such programs.

Every attendee of the 11th Global Residence and Citizenship Conference will receive

a complimentary advance copy of the latest edition.

Global Residence and Citizenship Programs 2017

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GOVERNMENT OF GREECECyprus

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Henley & Partners’ annual Global Residence and Citizenship Conference has become the world’s largest and most significant

conference on investment migration. In its 11th successful year, we again expect well over 400 attendees, a multitude of industry

leaders, top-tier international service providers and senior government officials who will present first-hand information on

the latest developments in residence and citizenship planning. Attendees will meet the people that drive the important global

trend of increasing mobility, transnational thinking, and the acceptance of multiple citizenship — contributing to a more

understanding and interconnected world.

• Hear first-hand from the world’s most respectedprofessionals in the field as well as esteemedgovernment representatives and thought leaders

• Network with industry professionals, conferenceexhibitors, clients and their advisors in one of HongKong’s most renowned hotels, the JW Marriott

• Meet senior government officials of the leading countriesoffering investment migration programs

• Socialize with leading experts over lunch, coffee breaks,receptions and dinner

• Attend the annual Global Citizen Award Ceremonyduring Henley & Partners’ Conference Dinner

Why Attend this Conference?

How to Register

The Conference Ticket fee includes admission to the opening cocktail reception (open bar and canapés) on 14 November 2017,

and admission to the two-day conference and industry exhibition on 15 and 16 November 2017. There are also several breakfast

briefings taking place on 16 November 2017.

Early-bird Conference Ticket: USD 1,000 (extended until 16 October 2017)

Regular Conference Ticket: USD 1,500

To attend the annual Global Citizen Award Ceremony during Henley & Partners’ Conference Dinner, a separate ticket and

registration is required. The Dinner Ticket fee includes admission to the Conference Dinner and the Global Citizen Award

Ceremony on the evening of 16 November 2017.

Conference Dinner Ticket: USD 320

To register for the conference and dinner, visit henleyglobal.com/hongkong2017 or e-mail [email protected]

Venue and Accommodation

The 11th Global Residence and Citizenship Conference will be held at the JW Marriott Hotel, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway,

Central, Hong Kong, +852 2810 8366.

henleyglobal.com/hongkong2017

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