Asia-Pacific
Economic Cooperation
FAQ
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What is the relationship between the event and APEC?
ABIA and the APEC EBCA Digital Trade Innovation Committee co-hosted this event on the occasion of the 2025 APEC Leaders' Informal Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea. Focusing on the 2025 APEC theme of "Connect, Innovate, Prosper," the forum aimed to foster collaboration among businesses in the Asia-Pacific region and provide a platform for communication and cooperation for Chinese smart manufacturing companies expanding globally. Key topics included digital trade, AI applications, RWA, big health, and ESG compliance.
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What are the core highlights of the event? As the inaugural edition, how will its impact be ensured?
Highlights of the inaugural event include: the dual celebrations of the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and South Korea and the "China-Korea Cultural Year," an official reception from the Jeju Provincial Government, direct connections to over 10 international organizations, including the United Nations Center for Global Leadership and the KBIZ Small and Medium Enterprises Association; and ongoing support for APEC program docking and Korean industry visits for 12 months following the event, ensuring the long-term value of the inaugural event.
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Which companies are suitable to participate in the forum?
Planning to expand overseas: SMEs seeking to expand into the Asia-Pacific market and understand multinational policies; Already expanding overseas: Companies seeking brand upgrades, marketing, or financing support; Key sectors: Digital technology/fintech, AI applications, healthcare, consumer goods/cultural and creative industries, ESG/sustainable trade
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What industries does the forum focus on?
The forum revolves around the digital innovation and integration of "culture + business", specifically including: digital trade, the application of AI technology in industry, financial technology (RWA/cross-border compliance), big health, consumer product overseas expansion, ESG and sustainable investment.
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What are the benefits of registration?
Early Bird Price: Buy before September 30, 2025, and enjoy a discount. Group Benefit: Register 5 or more people and receive two additional international dinner tickets.
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How do I apply for a visa?
Jeju Island implements a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens.
Basic information
Description of institutions and partners
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What role does the Asia-Pacific Business Innovation Association (ABIA) play in the event?
ABIA, as a co-organizer of this event, is responsible for coordinating resource integration and international collaboration: designing the agenda in collaboration with organizations such as APEC-ECBA and the Korea Small and Medium Enterprises Association (KBIZ); screening over 600 participating companies (focusing on sectors such as digital trade, AIGC, and big health); and leading post-conference open member services (such as monthly closed-door matchmaking meetings and APEC).
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What is SG Capital? What specific tasks does it undertake in this event?
SG Capital (Hong Kong) is one of the organizers of this event. Its core responsibilities include: executing the entire event process (venue construction, guest reception, and schedule management); leveraging its global investment network to invite more than 20 cross-border investment institutions (such as South Korea's SM Brand Marketing and Hong Kong's InvestHK) to participate in project matching; and being responsible for sponsor rights and the construction period.
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What is the APEC-ECBA Digital Trade Innovation Committee? What resources will it provide?
The APEC ECBA is one of APEC's 13 international cooperation mechanisms, established at the APEC Ministerial Meeting in 2001. The APEC ECBA Digital Trade Innovation Committee is an official committee within the APEC framework focused on digital trade. Its core support for this event included leading a presentation on "Digital Trade Policy Pilots" and arranging closed-door discussions between committee members and participating businesses.
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What is the specific cooperation content of the Korea KIBZ SME Association in the event?
The KIBZ Small and Medium Business Council (KIBZ) is a government-led organization representing the interests of South Korean SMEs and promoting their development and internationalization. This event will bring together over 30 local buyers (covering the healthcare, digital healthcare, and consumer goods sectors) to participate in a one-on-one product selection meeting. Following the meeting, the association will assist member companies in connecting with local government industrial parks in South Korea.
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What aspects will the United Nations Global Leadership and ESG Development Center be involved in?
As a supporting organization, the Center will: Co-organize the "ESG Leadership Community" closed-door salon (only for Diamond sponsors and special guests);
Recommend two UN sustainability experts to speak at the keynote forum.
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How to become a member of the Asia-Pacific Business Innovation Association (ABIA)?
Diamond/Platinum/Gold Sponsors automatically become founding members; other participating companies: please contact the conference affairs team after the meeting to learn about the membership plan.
Sponsor Core Concerns
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How will brand exposure be ensured for the inaugural event? Are there specific data points regarding the communication matrix?
The communication matrix covers three channels: International Media: Press releases were released by over 15 authoritative media outlets, including the APEC official website, Korea's JoongAng Ilbo, China's People's Daily, People's Daily Online, and Xinhua News Agency, with an expected reach of over 2 million people; Industry Channels: The China Small and Medium Enterprises Association's China and Long-Term Network and the KBIZ Korea Center's Community Clubhouse; Social Media: 100,000+ Chinese and Korean Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) with over 100,000 followers (such as Jeju travel bloggers and cross-border trade experts) published site visits and event reports, with short videos expected to receive over 1 million views.
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What are the differences in resource matching benefits between different sponsorship levels? How to ensure implementation?
Diamond Sponsors: Receive one exclusive closed-door meeting (with the option to designate three target companies/institutions, such as the APEC ECBA or Lotte Korea), and receive follow-up from a dedicated ABIA service officer on partnership progress for three months following the meeting. Platinum Sponsors: Receive inclusion in the "APEC Project Recommendation Pool." Gold Sponsors and below: Receive free access to monthly ABIA industry matchmaking meetings, sharing the needs of 100 companies. Gold Sponsors and below: Receive free access to monthly ABIA industry matchmaking meetings, sharing the needs of 100 companies. All matchmaking progress will be tracked visually in real time on the "Sponsor Backstage."
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As a sponsor of the inaugural event, how to avoid the risk of an investment yielding disproportionate returns?
The organizer provides three guarantees: a "Rights Fulfillment Schedule" (including media exposure schedule and matchmaking meeting time) will be provided within 10 working days after signing the contract; a "Sponsorship Effectiveness Report" (including exposure data and matchmaking records) will be submitted within 30 working days after the event ends; and if the agreed rights are not fulfilled, a 20% fee reduction will be provided as compensation for the following year's event.
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Will the sponsor's branding conflict with competing products? How to ensure uniqueness?
Only one Platinum sponsor will be accepted per industry segment, enjoying exclusive brand exposure in that segment. Gold sponsors and below will be categorized by industry to ensure no more than two competing products are displayed simultaneously. Specific industry categorization criteria can be confirmed by contacting the Conference Affairs Office.