7th CUTTING EDGE CONF in HONGKONG INFO PACK #1

7th CUTTING EDGE CONF in HONGKONG INFO PACK #1

7th CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE in HONG KONG 2024… may I have more info, please? (Info Pack & Letters)

IT eagles and friends … IT’S HONG KONG for our 7th CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2024 on November 27-29!

Our recent conference in THAILAND was already phenomenal with the participation of around four plane loads of missionaries, generating an intense atmosphere of faith in Bangkok. WE BELIEVE THIS UPCOMING EVENT WILL BE BIGGER, BETTER and MORE AMAZING. YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!

ACCESS 2 TRAINING will piggyback on this conference and will be held in HongKong for the training proper, with the possibility of a day trip to MACAU. Dates are set on Nov 29 to December 4, 2024. There are also planned trips to MAINLAND CHINA for other participants as part of our post-conference activities.

MARK THE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR AND PASS THE WORD AROUND TO YOUR FELLOW IT MISSIONARIES AND FRIENDS…

REGISTRATION IS OPEN @ www.iteamsphils.org or thru this direct link: https://bit.ly/7thCELeadership2024

Take part in the excitement and the outpouring of blessings this coming month of November. This conference may turn out to be a special breakthrough event for all of us!!

NO IFS AND NO BUTS! LET’S ALL GO … !!!

PTR. GANI SISON

Executive Director

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7th CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2024 Information Pack # 1

BASIC INFORMATION

1.HONGKONG CONFERENCE INFO PACK

This will be the official source of information on anything/everything related to our 7th CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2024 in HONG KONG and ACCESS 2 MISSION TRAINING to be held in MACAU.

2. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Online registration for the conference is open. You need to complete the registration so our event organizers could include your name in our conference participants list, work on your immigration documents, prepare your conference ID’s, T-shirts and conference materials, meals, and snacks and many more action points to ensure that your flight and participation in our conference will be worry free and seamless.

3. HONGKONG ENTRY VISA

There is no need for an Entry Visa for a Filipino to enter Hong Kong. All you need to present to the Hong Kong airport authorities are your passport, a return ticket and if asked, purpose of visit and proof of accommodation during your stay in the country (to be provided by our office). Please double check your passports expiration date. The Philippine immigration officers won’t allow you to leave the country if your travel date falls within 6 months prior to expiration. If you are Philippine born but holding a non-Philippines passport, you must check with the Chinese embassy for their visa requirements for citizens of the country shown on your passport. For other nationalities who need to apply for entry visa to Hong Kong, our office will provide the necessary documents – invitation to the conference, status as IT missionary or trainee, etc.

4. AIRLINE TICKETS

You may directly book your flights at your desired airlines or the travel agency of your choice.

Hong Kong Express, a new airline entry in the Philippines, continues to offer good promo rates. This airline is owned by Cathay Pacific Airlines. We have used this airline in last year’s Cutting Edge Conference in Hong Kong with a good level of satisfaction. Their promo rates are still available but just like any airlines their rates may change any day. Cebu Pacific continues to be a good option for cheaper flights and recently has brought down their flight costs possibly to match the new entrant.

Please take advantage of the low airline rates. As of this writing, the cost of round-trip ticket is much lower than a plane trip to Davao, Palawan, Ilocos Norte, and other provinces in our country. The rates may not hold for long so don’t wait for the price to go down. The possibility is far more in favor of costs going up.

5. AIRPORT IN HONGKONG

The main airport in Hong Kong is the HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (HKG). The airport is also referred to as CHEK LAP KOK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. The airport is situated on the island of Chek Lap Kok in western Hong Kong. The distance between the airport and Hong Kong City Center is 34 km.

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6. CONFERENCE DATES:

A. CUTTING EDGE CONFERENCE in HONGKONG

Dates: NOVEMBER 27-29, 2024

B. ACCESS 2 MISSION TRAINING in HONGKONG

Dates: NOVEMBER 30 – December 4, 2024

7. CONFERENCE FEES

A contribution of US$80 or P4,000 per participant will help cover expenses on venue rental, and lunch meals, snacks, conference materials, honorariums, etc… Early registration offers a huge discount too, so sign up early to avail of the lower registration cost.

The conference fee covers already ACCESS 2 Training registration. There is no separate fee anymore on ACCESS 2 except for their budget for the expenses that will be incurred on their 5 days training. Their budget will include mainly accommodation, transportation, and meals for the almost weeklong training. ACCESS 2 budget will be discussed during the briefings for Access 2 participants.

8. CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Conference program, conference theme and speakers’ profile will be provided on the next Info Pack.

9. CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS

All ITP missionaries, alumni and partners are invited to the conference. If you would like to invite your friends or relatives to the conference, we would require that they be of the same faith. The conference is not an evangelistic gathering, and the topics will not suit those coming from a different religious background.

They will be classified as SPECIAL GUESTS.

10. ACCOMODATIONS

We are compiling a list of accommodation options which will be posted on the next Info Pack. There are hotels offering dormitory type rooms and backpackers hotel that will be included in the list. We are also looking for possible hosting groups that could accommodate for free some of our least funded members.

11. PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFINGS

Our office will provide an important pre-departure briefing/meeting to be handled by our office support staffs, a few days before your departure. The objective is to prepare all of you for your airport immigration encounter – both here and in Hong Kong. We want to make sure that all bases are covered well before sending you out to Hong Kong. You will be provided with all the required departure documents to include ITP documents stating the nature of the event, conference program, and accommodation guarantee, etc.

12. TRAVEL CLEARANCE

The Philippine government requires all government employees to first secure clearance before they are allowed to travel outside of the country. If you are a government employee and could not present the document upon the demand of our airport immigration authority, you will be denied boarding. Please make sure you secure one as early as possible. We have missionaries in the past who were not allowed to board because of their failure to attend to this important requirement. Our office will issue the needed certification explaining the reason for your trip to Hong Kong.

13. VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER HONG KONG

Q: I am not vaccinated. Can I come to Hong Kong ?

A. The Hong Kong government has lifted the vaccination requirements for all incoming travelers to Hong Kong.

Q Do I need a Covid Vaccination Certificate to enter Hong Kong?

A: No, you don’t. Currently, Covid Vaccination passport of certificates are no longer required to enter Hong Kong.

Just like in any airport, there will be temperature checks upon arrival (you would not even notice it. They have scanners pointed at all arriving passengers that would indicate the temperature level of all individuals) Those found with feverish symptoms will be referred to their department of health for further handling.

14. PRAYERS AND INTERCESSION

Please always include the conference and the organizing staffs in your prayers. Pray also for GOD’s provision for all those who will be attending the conference. Pray for the 7th CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2024 in HONGKONG and ACCESS 2 MISSION TRAINING in MACAU to be fruitful and successful.

Looking forward to walking the streets of Hong Kong and Macau with you !!!

ALL FOR GOD’S HONOR AND GLORY!!!

Ptr Gani H. Sison