The Asia-Pacific Communication Exchange Association (APCEA) organized the 4th APCEA Business Presentation Contest (ABPC).

The grand finals held at 14:30-18:30 March 22 (Saturday) in the S.T.D.M Auditorium, University of Macau Library. The six qualifying teams are Flappy Bird、Fusion、Innovation、Adventure Makers、One minute and YTY. Finally, “Adventure Makers” from the University of Macau won the grand prize.

The ABPC aims to enhance tertiary students’ professionalism in presenting business plans in English. The theme of the 4th ABPC is ‘Unique Macau’. It is to promote Macau tourism and the development of industrial diversification. The event, also supported by the Macau Foundation, China Daily (Hong Kong edition), Tertiary Education Service Office and the University of Macau.

Judges for ABPC are experts in international business, English education and public relations. They are Dr. Javier Calero Cuervo, Assistant Professor of University of Macau, Dr. Peter Jakubowicz, Senior College Tutor of Chung Chi College, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ms. Gong Xiaozhuang, Public Relation and Communication Manager, Air Macao and Mr. Gorge Jor, Honary Consultant of Lee Woo Sing College, Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Other guests includes Zhong Yi Seabra de Mascarenhas, Macao Foundation, Ms. Cen Jiayi, Assistant, Department of Culture and Education, Liaison Office of The Central People’s Government in Macau, Magnolia Wang, Deputy Director of Teaching Affairs, Hou Kong Middle School (Macau), Mr. Bob Li, Chief Writer, China Daily Hong Kong Edition, Prof. Steve Guo, Department Head, School of Journalism & Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Mr. Brian Olsen, English Language Teaching Unit, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prof. Wu Shujing, Department Head, Beijing University of Science & Technology, Zhuhai Campus, Dr. Luo Qiuju, Vice Dean, Tourism School, Zhongshan University, Dr. Gao Yan, City University of Macau, Dr. Francisco Leandro, University of St. Joseph, Institute of European Studies, Ms. Ally Li, President, SODA Publishing Group, etc..

The Asia Pacific Communication Exchange Association (APCEA), located in the Macau Special Administrative Region, provides proactive support for academics and professionals in the communication and media fields in the Asia-Pacific region. APCEA promotes academic and educational exchanges in order to contribute to the fulfillment of Macau's goal of becoming an international centre for education, academic collaboration and creative industries.