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Overseas Training Course to Switzerland on Stretchable

Electronics for Medical Application

瑞士可塑造電子技術培訓課程 25th – 30th September 2016

Introduction 簡介

Switzerland is well accepted as the leader in developing medical technology. One of the recent medical device developments in

Switzerland has been spotlighted as the fabrication of stretchable electronics by printing circuit board on biocompatible and

stretchable materials. This new material offers promising means to generate useful stretchable medical and healthcare devices and

circuits which provide much medical applications in electronic skins, soft robotics, soft bioelectronics, etc. The delegates of this training

course will meet various research, regulatory and industry stakeholders, to enable further exploration on the business opportunities on

the medical application of stretchable electronics.

瑞士一直被公認為在發展醫療技術上處於領先地位。當中，其學者在研發可伸展電子技術上的成果尤其觸目，相關技術已證實可

應用於生物兼容及可伸展性物料上，如印上電路板等；此技術可延伸至醫療及保健器材上的應用，如電子仿傚皮膚、軟性生物電

子技術等。為有助本地業界進一步探討此新興技術的發展空間及商機，本培訓課程參加者將有機會拜訪瑞士多所研究及官商單位，

協助業界開拓可伸展電子技術市場。

Highlight of Training Course

重點活動

Organizer

主辦機構

Meeting with Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)

拜訪瑞士聯邦衛生署

Meeting with Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)

Visiting Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

參觀蘇黎世聯邦理工學院

Meeting with Medical and Healthcare Manufacturers & Distributors

拜訪多家醫療及保健器材製造商及分銷商

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Visiting École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

洛桑聯邦理工學院

Key Supporting Organizations (tentative)

主要支持機構 (代定)

查詢

Enquiry

聯絡人 (Contact Person) 電話 (Tel) 電郵 (Email)

柳子喬先生 (Mr Kyle LIU) 2788 5682 kyleliu@hkpc.org

方文傑先生 (Mr Henry FONG) 2788 6354 henryfong@hkpc.org

Overseas Training Course to Switzerland on Smart Stretchable

Electronics for Medical Applications

瑞士可伸展電子技術培訓課程 25th – 30th September 2016 Pre-approval of NTTS grant in progress.

Successful applicant may reimburse up to a max

50% of the training fee.

本培訓課程正申請新科技培訓計劃，成功申請

可獲最高半額資助。

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This training course aims at acquiring the latest development of stretchable electronics for medical

applications in Switzerland and providing an in-depth understanding in the topics ranging from the

latest technology for circuit deposition to support stretchable electronics, updates on embedding

methodologies into stretchable materials, precision technology for substrate interconnections, special

design on circuitry for stretchable electronics, upcoming trend in stretchable electronics, etc.

本培訓課程旨在了解可伸展電子技術於瑞士的最新發展，讓參加者深入了解以最新電路配置技術來支援

可伸展電子技術、可伸展電子設備或電路嵌入可伸展物料的方法、電子基板連接的精密技術、可伸展電

子技術相關的獨特電路設計、可伸展物料的技術發展趨勢等。

Target participants include management executives, professionals, technical officers, biomedical

engineers, technologists, product development specialists, R & D technicians, scientific officers, etc.

from the medical and healthcare industries.

歡迎醫療及保健器材管理人員、專業人士、技術主任、生物醫學工程師、技術顧問、產品設計專員、研

發人員及科學主任等參加此課程。

Note: HKPC reserves the right to change the contents, venue and/or time as necessary.

註：本局保留更改培訓內容、地點及時間的權利。

Date 日期 Programme 行程 25 September（Sun）9 月 25 日（日）

Depart from Hong Kong to Zürich, Switzerland 由香港出發往瑞士蘇黎世

26 September（Mon）9 月 26 日（一）

Module I: Overview of Global Active Medical Devices Development Module II: Principle and Configuration of Stretchable Electronics Technology 單元一：宏觀全球有源醫療器材的發展 單元二：可伸展電子技術的原理和配置

27 September（Tue） 9 月 27 日（二）

Module III: Design & Development of Stretchable Electronics Module IV: Manufacturing of Stretchable Electronics 單元三：可伸展電子的設計與發展 單元四：可伸展電子的生產流程

28 September（Wed） 9 月 28 日（三）

Module V: .Characteristic and Competitive Advantages of Stretchable Electronics Technology

Module VI: Commercialization, Worldwide Regulatory Update and Forecast of Stretchable Electronics

單元五：可伸展電子的特性及競爭優勢 單元六：可伸展電子的商品化，以及法規的簡介及展望

29 September（Thu） 9 月 29 日（四）

Module VII: Clinical Applications of Stretchable Electronics Depart from Zürich, Switzerland to Hong Kong 單元七：可伸展電子的臨床應用 由瑞士蘇黎世出發往香港

30 September（Fri） 9 月 30 日（五）

Arrival at Hong Kong from Zürich, Switzerland 由瑞士蘇黎世到達香港

Programme (行程)

Target Participants (課程對象)

Aims (課程目的)

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Module I: Overview of Global Stretchable Electronics Technology Development

單元一：宏觀全球可伸展電子技術的發展

General introduction on the trend of development of stretchable electronics technology for medical

applications

Appreciation of the nanotechnology and biomaterials utilization on stretchable electronics technology

Current premarket approval evaluation criteria on stretchable medical devices, or equivalent, in

Europe

Reliability consideration on stretchable electronics for medical applications

概述可伸展電子在醫療方面的發展趨勢 探討納米技術及相關生物兼容材料在可伸展電子技術的應用

可伸展電子醫療器材及相關醫療器材於歐盟上市前的審批準則

影響可伸展電子醫療器材可靠性的相關因素

Module II: Principle and Configuration of Stretchable Electronics Technology

單元二： 可伸展電子技術的原理和配置

Appreciation of the latest technologies on stretchable electronics

Fabrication principle and limitation of stretchable electronics

Configuration and geometry of typical stretchable active medical and healthcare devices

Uniquess of applications of stretchable active on medical and healthcare devices

探討可伸展電子技術的最新研發成果

可伸展電子的製作原理及相關限制

典型可伸展電子裝置的配置及排列

可伸展電子於有源醫療及保健器材上的獨特應用

Module III: Design & Development of Stretchable Electronics

單元三：可伸展電子的設計與發展

Latest technology for electric circuit deposition to support stretchable electronics

Updates of embedding methodologies of stretchable electronic device or circuit into stretchable

materials

Criteria for the selection of stretchable materials

Precision technology for substrate interconnection

最新電路配置技術支援可伸展電子技術的方向

可伸展電子設備或電路嵌入可伸展物料的方法

選擇可伸展物料的準則

基板連接的精密技術

Module IV: Manufacturing of Stretchable Electronics

單元四：可伸展電子的生產流程

Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) of printed circuit board (PCB)

Panelization and chemical etching during PCB manufacturing

Technology on soldering of surface-mount device (SMD) components in flexible functional islands

Applied technology on printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) in stretchable electronics

電路板的電腦輔助製造程序

製造電路板的拼板及化學蝕刻流程

在可伸展電子島上焊接表面安裝元件的技術

可伸展電子的電路板組裝應用技術

Module V: Characteristic and Competitive Advantages of Stretchable Electronics Technology 單元五：可伸展電子的特性及競爭優勢

Exploration on endurance of stretchable interconnects developed on different substrate films

Exploration on washing reliability of stretchable electronics

Adoption of conventional circuit manufacturing processes (PCB based)

Superior reliability of stretchable interconnects for maximum elongation

探討不同材料的可伸展耐力於電子基板上的應用

Training Content 課程大綱

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探討可伸展電子的防水性能

傳統電路製造工序的應用

高可靠性的可伸展電路接駁 Module VI: Commercialization, Worldwide Regulatory Update and Forecast of Stretchable Electronics

單元六：可伸展電子的商品化，以及法規的簡介及展望

Verification and validation processes of developed technologies and products

Requirements for the application of premarket approval of medical and healthcare devices with

stretchable electronics

Quality control processes of active medical device manufacturing

Documentation requirements for the subtraining course of premarket approval application to global

regulatory authorities

可伸展電子技術及產品驗證及確認程序 申請可伸展電子醫療及保健器材上市前審批的條件

有源醫療及保健器材的品質監控程序

申請上市前審批的文件要求 Module VII: Clinical Applications of Stretchable Electronics 單元七：可伸展電子的臨床應用

Cost-and-benefit evaluation on product efficacy of medical device fabricated with stretchable

electronics technology

Current clinical application of stretchable electronics

Future developments of stretchable electronics – the wearable technology industry

Health and occupational safety of frontline operators for manufacturing and utilizing stretchable

electronics technology

可伸展電子醫療及保健器材的功效及成本效益評估

現時可伸展電子的臨床應用

可伸展電子未來的發展趨勢–可穿戴技術工業

製造及使用可伸展電子的前線醫護人員職業健康

János Vörös, Head of the Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (教授-蘇黎世聯邦理工學院） Received his PhD in Biophysics from Eötvös Lorand University of Sciences

Area of research: Nano and micro technology, biosensing and bioelectronic

於匈牙利羅蘭大學取得生物物理學博士 主要研究範疇包括: 納米及微技術、生物傳感及生物電子等

Stéphanie P. Lacour, Associate Professor with tenure n Microengineering and Bioengineering, École

polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (副教授 –洛桑聯邦理工大學) Received her PhD in Electrical Engineering from INSA de Lyon, France

Completed postdoctoral research at Princeton University (USA) and the University of Cambridge (UK)

Area of research: Materials, technology and integration of soft bioelectronics interfaces

於法國國立應用科學學院取得電子工程學博士 於普林斯頓大學及以劍橋大學完成博士後研究 主要研究範疇包括: 材料、工藝及軟生物電子介面的組合等

Trainers Profile 培訓師資

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The Medical Cluster is a network of Swiss medical technology and device manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and research and development institutions with over 400 members. With the aim of facilitating new collaborations, they help companies and individuals meet and exchange information through organizing events, conference, expert groups, etc. The Medical Cluster 是一個聯繫著超過 400 間瑞士醫療設備的生

產商、服務供應商和研發機構的組織。它透過舉辦會議、專家組

織等活動讓有關醫療設備的個人和團體進行會面及交流以促進

不同合作機會。

(http://www.medical-cluster.ch/de/)

Vaud Biomed Association is a non-profit organization which organizes activities including seminars, coaching, etc., for its members on regulatory affairs, medical devices design and development engineering, etc. Its members include companies in pharmacy, biotech, medtech, digital health, as well as hospitals and private clinics. Vaud Biomed Association 是一所非牟利的組織，它定期舉辦各種活

動，主題包括醫療器材的法規事務、醫療器材的開發等。其會員包

括製藥、生物技術、醫療技術的公司以至醫院及私人診所等。

(http://www.vaudbiomed.ch/)

Laboratory for Soft Bioelectronics Interfaces, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne is a multidisciplinary group of engineering and biology, with exploration on materials, technology and integration of soft bioelectronics interfaces and design of stretchable material and devices. Laboratory for Soft Bioelectronics Interfaces, École polytechnique

fédérale de Lausanne 是一個綜合了工程及生物學科的研究小組，

主要研究不同材料的特質、軟電子介面的技術及可伸展物料及相

關材料的設計。

(http://lsbi.epfl.ch/)

Senstech is a manufacturer of electronic sensors. It’s products include force sensors, torque sensors, sensors with amplifiers, etc. It is also equipped with technologies to provide customized services on fabrication of electronic sensors such as development of sensor elements for various measurement parameters, the depositing and patterning of thin films, etc. Senstech 是一所專門製造電子感應器的製造商，其產品包括力度

感應器、扭力感應器等。它亦具備相關技術來提供自訂的電子感應

器製造服務，如開發感應器元件以測量各種外界参數、規劃及配置

電路向薄膜上等

(http://www.senstech.ch/117)

Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectrics at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is the academic research center focusing on the development of novel nano-micro technology based biosensing approaches for diagnostics and drug delivery in collaboration with academic and industrial partners, as well as using nano-biotechnology in medical devices for building, modeling and interfacing neural networks.

Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectrics 是一所專門與學術及工業

界組織研究以生物傳感技術作為治療及專門研究藥物傳送的新型

納米微技術的機構，此外，它亦會研究以納米生物技術來建設、

模擬和連接網絡神經。

(http://www.lbb.ethz.ch/)

Valtronic is a manufacturers providing its customers complete solution ranging from product design & development to industrialization and manufacturing services, with over 450 staff in engineering and production. It has over 30 years’ experience in active implantable medical device and its accessories and more. Valtronic 是一間專門為顧客從產品設計及開發至生產及製造提供服務的製造商，擁有超過 450 名負責設計和生產之員工及超過 30 年的製造醫療器材經驗，服務範疇包括有源植入物與其相關配件等。 (http://www.valtronic.com/)

Cicor Group is a globally active group among leading companies in the electronics industry. It offers comprehensive outsourcing services and advice on application in the field of medical technology including smart wearable devices, active implants, analysis devices, etc. Cicor Group 是一所於全球電子工業中處於領先優勢的製造商，負

責提供全面生產外包服務及諮詢服務，其範疇包括智能穿戴式設

備，有源式植入物，分析設備等。

(http://www.cicor.com/cicor-group/cicor/)

Grossenhacher is a supplier of medical electronic apparatus and equipment, as well as manufacturer of electronics parts in medical device. With around 150 staff and 3,000 m2 of the production site, they provide different electronic production services including Surface Mounted Devices (SMD), Through Hole Technology (THT) and final equipment assembly, etc. Grossenbacher 是一間醫療電子設備及器材的供應商，亦是醫療

器材電子零件的生產商。擁有約 150 名員工以及佔地超過 3,000

平方米的廠房，其電子零件生產服務包括表面安裝技術、插入式

封裝技術生產、儀器裝配等。

(http://www.gesys.ch/en/index.html)

Visit to International Medical Centers, Manufacturers and Research Institutes

參觀國際醫療中心、製造商及研究中心

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費用

每位港幣$32,000 元正 Fee for each participant: HK$32,000.- (NTTS 合資格參加者，每位 HK$16,000，名額為 20 個)

本課程已申請職業訓練局新科技培訓計劃(NTTS)預先批核，資助名額為 20 個。 若成功批核，每位合資格參加者可申請培訓津貼最高為港幣 16,000 元 (津貼後的培訓費用為每位 HK$16,000)。以上或任何培訓資助申請及審批成功與否由本地有關機構審批決定。如參加者因任何原因而不獲資助，本局概不負責。計劃的詳細內容，請參閱 http://ntts.vtc.edu.hk

NTTS funding has been applied for this course with quota of 20. With the success application, each eligible trainee may grant up to HK$ 16,000.- funding support (Training fee HK$ 16,000.- per head with support from NTTS funding). The application result is subject to the final decision of the funding agency. Please refer to http://ntts.vtc.edu.hk for the detailed application guideline.

費用包括來回機票(經濟客位)、香港及以瑞士機場稅、保安稅、燃油稅、酒店住宿(雙人房佔一床)、早餐、導遊及司機小費及內陸交通。

The training fee includes round-trip airfare (economy), hotel accommodation on shared twin room basis with breakfast, and other expenses include airport tax, security charges, guide & driver tips and all in-land transportation.

不包括午餐、晚餐娛樂消費、額外旅遊安排及簽證申請。

**Lunch, dinner, entertainment, special travel arrangement and visa application are not included.

此培訓課程之機票、交通、住宿及其他旅行事宜由持牌旅行社負責。

Air tickets, transportation, accommodation and other arrangements will be in-charged by a licensed travel agency.

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4. 除非本局於以下期限前收到申請者書面通知退團，否則已繳團費（不論全費或部份）概不退還：

- 本地的培訓班，最少於出發前五個工作天通知 - 外地的培訓班，最少於出發前十五個工作天通知 閣下申請退還團費需繳交手續費二千元正。如申請者以信用卡繳交團費，則需額外支付團費之 3%作銀行手續費用。 5. 閣下可提名他人代替其本人出席培訓班，惟事先須得本局同意。閣下

不可轉換其他培訓班。 6. 生產力局保留在任何情況下及以任何原因拒絕任何培訓班申請的權

利。閣下繳付團費後，仍須符合培訓班的所有條件，其申請方可獲得接納。

7. 生產力局保留在有需要的情況下更改講師及/或培訓班內容、參觀地點、日期及/或時間的權利。

8. 颱風及黑雨警告：如出發時間是在早上(09:00-13:00)、下午(14:00-17:00)或晚間(6:30-10:00)，將在下列情況下取消：(一)八號或以上颱風訊號或黑色暴雨警告訊號在早上 6:00、11:00 或下午 4:00 仍然懸掛；或(二)香港天文臺在早上 6:00、11:00 或下午 4:00 或之後，宣佈將懸掛八號或以上颱風訊號或黑色暴雨警告訊號。本局將盡早通知閣下補團的日期及時間。

9. 以上“條款及細則”內容均以本院培訓班單張及網頁公佈之最後更新版本為依歸。

ENROLMENT PROCEDURE: Please complete and send this enrolment form with requisite documents and fee to the Institute in person or by mail on or before 31 August 2016. Mailing Address: Automotive & Electronics Division, 5/F, Hong Kong Productivity Council, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon. (Attention to Mr. Kyle LIU) (Please mark the training course title and training course code on the envelope.) Important Notice: 1. Training course fee must be accompanied with this form (or photocopy) before training course

commencement, otherwise enrolment will be rejected. 2. Personal Data collected will be used for processing your application for training course, registration,

academic, administrative, research and statistical purposes and will also be used for marketing purposes, specifically for the purpose of sending you information relating to HKPC’s latest developments, industry support services, consultancy services, events and training courses. Personal Data will be treated in strict confidence. Unless otherwise agreed by you, Personal Data will not be transferred to any third parties. HKPC implements a policy governing the collection, use and retention of Personal Data, which is made available at the enrolment counter. You may also contact Personal Data Controlling Officer of HKPC for further details.

3. You may make payment by credit cards, EPS or cheques. Amount received will be imprinted on the official receipt. Cheques are subject to bank clearance.

4. Enrolment fee (in full or in part) is not refundable except if HKPC is notified in writing of your withdrawal: - at least 5 working days before the training course commencement for local training course - at least 15 working days before the training course commencement for overseas training course A handling charge of HK$2,000.- will be levied. For payment made by credit card, an additional bank charge of 3% of the enrolment fee will be imposed.

5. You may, subject to the prior approval of HKPC, nominate a person to attend the training course on your behalf. Training course switching request will not be accepted.

6. HKPC reserves the right to reject any application in any circumstances and for whatever reasons. Payment of fees should only be construed as conditional acceptance of application.

7. HKPC reserves the right to replace the speaker and/or change the contents, venue and/or time as may be necessary.

8. Training course begins in the morning, afternoon or evening will be cancelled if typhoon signal No. 8 or above OR black rainstorm warning remains hoisted after (or is announced by the Hong Kong Observatory to be hoisted at/after) 6:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. respectively. You will be notified of the re-scheduling arrangement as soon as possible.

9. These terms and conditions are subject to revisions as may be set out in the training course pamphlets and the latest updates in the Institute’s website.

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HKPC – Training courses

General Terms and Conditions

Each training course (“Training course”) organized by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (“HKPC”) is subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. Acceptance

HKPC may in its absolute discretion accept or reject the Application without providing any reasons therefor.

2. Payment

a) Upon submission of its Application, the Applicant shall pay to HKPC the Participation Fee.

b) If the Application is rejected, HKPC will refund to the Applicant without interest.

c) When the Application is accepted by HKPC, the Applicant will become a Participant. If it subsequently wishes to withdraw its participation, it may do so by

notice in writing to HKPC [15 days before the start of the Training course] whereupon the Participation Fee may be refunded subject to the deduction of any costs

already paid by HKPC which are otherwise unrecoverable through HKPC's service providers. [An administration fee of HK$2,000 will be charged to the

Participant.]

d) The Participant shall settle the hotel directly all additional charges incurred by them at the hotel when they check out from the hotel.

e) No interest will be payable by HKPC in respect of any refund amounts to the Participant.

3. Termination Policy

a) Without prejudice to HKPC’s other rights and remedies, HKPC has the right to terminate the Participant’s right to participate in the Training course on the

occurrence that the Participant violates any of the terms and requirements contained in these Conditions.

b) The Participant’s right to participate in the Training course shall automatically terminate in the event that all or most of its Participants are refused entry visa or

entry permit to the country or place where the Training course shall be held by any competent authorities.

c) In the event that the Participant’s right to participate in the Training course is terminated, the Participation Fee will not be refunded to the Participant and any

expenses incurred by HKPC for an on behalf of the Participant prior to such termination and all other expenses reasonably incurred by HKPC as a consequence

of such termination shall be paid on demand by the Participant to HKPC.

d) HKPC reserves the right to terminate the Participant’s right to participate or continue to participate in any future Training course if the Participant is found to

have committed any act including but not limited to failing to respect the intellectual property rights of any other party, non-compliance with product safety,

environmental laws and/ or any other act which, in the sole opinion of HKPC, might damage the reputation and/ or image of Hong Kong, its industries, the

Training course, HKPC, or the Participant has done or failed to do any act which HKPC, in its absolute discretion decides that such right shall be terminated.

4. Cancellation and/ or Changes

a) HKPC reserves the right in any circumstances to cancel the Training course, for example because of an insufficient number of participants or for whatever reason.

If HKPC cancels the Training course, then save for an event set out in clause 4e below, HKPC's liability shall be limited to the amount of the fee paid by the

participant for that Training course.

b) The dates and itinerary of the Training course may be subject to change without prior notice. HKPC reserves the right to use alternative accommodation, tours

and transport to those stated in the Training course's promotional leaflets.

c) Fees may be subject to changes, including without limitation surcharges, airfare, fuel or tax increases and currency fluctuations. HKPC reserves the right to charge

Participants for all additional costs arising from such changes.

d) Fees paid are not refundable on any unused part of the Training course or in the event that a participant cancels participation in the Training course for any reason.

Prior to the commencement of a Training course, HKPC may at its sole discretion accept a substitute nominated by the Participant to attend the Training course

on his or her behalf, or accept request for change in departure/ return dates or transport arrangements, subject to the payment of any additional fees and charges

that may be incurred by HKPC in agreeing to such a substitute or change.

e) HKPC shall not be liable to any Participant for any delay, non-performance of services, loss or damage arising from any cause or causes beyond its reasonable

control including, without limitation, any of the following: act of God, governmental act, war, terrorist attacks, fire, flood, earthquake, storm, tsunami, embargo,

explosion or civil commotion. In such an event, HKPC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

(i) postpone the Training course and/ or alter the dates and itinerary of the Training course as necessary without any refund due to the Participant; or

(ii) cancel the Training course and offer Participants a refund subject to the deduction of any costs already paid by HKPC which are otherwise unrecoverable

through HKPC's service providers.

5. Exclusion of Liability

a) HKPC shall not be liable for any loss, damage or personal injury howsoever suffered by or caused to the Participant or its officers, representatives, agents,

employees or any third party, or other property in the course or in relation to the Training course, unless such loss, damage or personal injury shall be caused by

any breach by HKPC.

b) HKPC assumes no responsibilities for any introduction or transaction made between the Participant and any third party during or as a result of the Training course.

c) The Participant shall be responsible for their own visa arrangements. In the event that a participant is refused entry into any country on a Training course, HKPC

shall not be liable for any loss of damage suffered.

d) The Participant shall be responsible for effecting all insurance coverage necessary in connection with its participation in the Training course including but not

limited to insurance in respect of its other property and itself (including travel and medical insurance), [though HKPC will arrange basic travel protect insurance

for Participants.]

e) The Participant undertakes to indemnify and at all times hereafter to keep indemnified HKPC from an against all liabilities, actions, proceedings, claims, damages,

costs and expenses whatsoever which it may suffer or incur by reason of or in relation to any act, otraining course or default by the Participant or its officers,

representatives, agents and employees in the course of or in relation to the Training course.

6. General

a) The Application Form and the Conditions embody and set out the entire agreement and understanding of the parties and supersede all prior oral or written

agreements, understandings or arrangements between HKPC and the Applicant relating to the Training course.

b) HKPC reserves the right to alter and amend any of these Conditions and to issue additional rules and regulations (including but not limited to the participant’s

manual) at any time it considers necessary for the orderly operation of the Training course. The amended Conditions and the additional rules and regulations

shall be sent to the Participant and become effective immediately. The Participant will be deemed to have notice of the same and have accepted the amended

Conditions and the additional rules and regulations. The Participant acknowledges that HKPC shall have the right to interpret these Conditions, additional rules

and regulations together any amendments thereof. All interpretations of these Conditions, any additional rules and regulations, and any amendments thereof by

HKPC shall be final and binding on the Participants.

c) These Conditions shall be governed by the laws of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region only.