The 10th edition of the Horology Forum, an event open to the public with free admission, will be held in Hong Kong from 22 to 24 October.
Dubai Watch Week will host the 10th edition of the Horology Forum, which will make its debut in Hong Kong this year. The Horology Forum will host debates on the involvement of the watchmaking world with other industries. Debates that will feature experts from various sectors. The event will be held as mentioned in Hong Kong, at Christie's Asia-Pacific headquarters on the seventh floor of The Henderson.
The 10th edition of the Horology Forum, entitled 'HF.10', will feature a range of discussions, as well as several master classes, timepiece exhibitions and networking opportunities. Created in 2015, the Horology Forum will be held in Hong Kong for the first time this year. Guests will have the opportunity to explore future trends in watchmaking, connect with other enthusiasts and try to imagine the future of the world of hands in this dynamic region.
"We are very pleased to host the 10th edition of the Horology Forum, which will be held in Hong Kong for the first time, taking a significant step in expanding our international presence in the hub of the luxury watch industry in Asia. Hosting the event with a new audience allows us to connect with enthusiasts within the local community, and collectively explore the world of luxury and watchmaking. This allows us to continue the evolution of the Horology Forum and the Dubai Watch Week platform, while preserving its unique DNA,' said Hind Seddiqi, General Manager of Dubai Watch Week.
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The 10th edition of the Horology Forum will be held from 22 to 24 October.
What differentiates the Horology Forum is its unique approach to inviting speakers, particularly those outside the watchmaking world. Among this year's workshops, we highlight one that will feature Carson Chan, founder of WatchProfessorAcademy.com, who will moderate a debate on the evolution of watchmaking in East Asia. Another workshop will feature Mark Cho, co-founder of the men's clothing brand The Armoury and an avid watch collector, who will explore the multifaceted world of luxury with other experts. This workshop will be moderated by Wei Koh, founder of Revolution magazine. An interesting workshop is entitled 'The Watch Industry Starter Pack: How to build a watch brand in 60 mins'.
Another session is called 'Travelling Back in Time', and will be chaired by Tim Mosso, Global Watch Specialist and Meddia Director of 'The 1916 Company', who will outline the evolution of the watch industry over more than 300 years of history. In addition, the event will host a session entitled "Perpetual Puzzles: Is the age of mechanical innovation over?". This debate will be moderated by journalist and author Robin Swithinbank, assisted by Nicholas Biebuyck, Heritage Director of TAG Heuer, and by Jiaxian Su, founder of SJX Watches. These are just some of the workshops that will be held this year.
So the date is 22 to 24 October, in Hong Kong, on the seventh floor of Christie's at The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central. Hours are 1-6 p.m. Admission is free. To register for the event and to view the full programme: www.dubaiwatchweek.com.
