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Florian Berendt of EntoSus, Global Winner of Start-up Express International 2024, talks to the HKTDC at Entrepreneur Day 2024. The 14th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and the 16th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the HKTDC, are held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5-6 December 2024. The two events feature forums, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and business matching sessions. More than 160 global intellectual property (IP) owners, users, experts, industry leaders, venture capitalists, and other prominent figures have gathered to discuss IP commercialisation, valuation and branding, cross-industry applications, emerging trends in innovation and technology (I&amp;T), opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, ASEAN, and international prospects. Over 400 start-ups and innovative projects are showcased their products and technologies.

Entrepreneur Day 2024 – “One minute with” Florian Berendt of EntoSus

AI is transforming the startup world, bringing both challenges and opportunities. To thrive, entrepreneurs need an advanced mindset.This seminar, featuring distinguished speakers Mr Martin Karafilis and Prof Keith Jackson, offers insights and guidance on scaling your startup within this transformative environment and cultivating a next-level entrepreneurial mindset that can propel your business to new heights.
Speakers &bull; Mr Martin Karafilis, Chief Executive Officer, Fishburners &bull; Professor Keith Jackson, Chair, Hong Kong UK Business Forum Moderator &bull; Mrs Carmen Salameh, Founder and Host, Asian Business Owners Podcast &amp; Founder, Octo Gen
#WhereStartupDreamsTakeFlight #EDay #HKTDCEntrepreneurDay

E-Day 2024 - T-Chat – Changes, Challenges and Chances: A Startup's Guide to Navigating the AI Era

To leverage Hong Kong as an international I&amp;T hub and create synergies between global start-up ecosystems, the international edition of Start-up Express was first launched in 2022. In 2024, we will continue to organise the third Start-up Express International during Entrepreneur Day. 7 of the 10 global winners will attend the event in person, sharing their industry insights and start-up journeys.
Speakers &bull; Ms Jayne Chan, Head of Startups, Invest Hong Kong &bull; Mr Henry Li, Head of Ecosystem Development, Cyberport &bull; Mr Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development, HKSTP &bull; Mr Mike Lam, Associate Director of Ecosystem Development, Hong Kong Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park &bull; Mr Jimmy Ng, Investment Director, Gobi Partners
#WhereStartupDreamsTakeFlight #EDay #HKTDCEntrepreneurDay #StartupExpress #International

E-Day 2024 - Start-up Express International – Meet the Global Winners

Generation Z, the cohort born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is being hailed as the most entrepreneurial generation. This seminar gathers prominent Gen Z founders to explore how these young innovators leverage technology to rewrite the rules of business and beyond. It also provides a closer look at the key factors fueling their success, the obstacles they face, and the innovative strategies they employ to turn their bold visions into reality.
Speakers &bull; Ms Ugochi Owo, CEO, Flindel &bull; Mr Ryan Lee, Chief Financial Officer, OAO Limited &bull; Mr Maurice Chang, CEO &amp; Cofounder, Mindplus AI Moderator &bull; Mr Brian Hui - Co-founder, Pokeguide
#WhereStartupDreamsTakeFlight #EDay #HKTDCEntrepreneurDay #GenZ

E-Day 2024 - Rising Stars: Gen Z Entrepreneurs

In collaboration with Hang Seng Bank, the 2nd edition of InnoClub Award Presentation Ceremony will be held at E-Day, to recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of InnoClub members in innovation and technology.
<ul>
<li>InnoClub Awards Recipents:</li>
<li>InnoClub GBA Innovator Award - Zence Object Technology</li>
<li>InnoClub Industry Impact Award - Wada FoodTech</li>
<li>InnoClub Rising Star Award - GoGoChart</li>
</ul>
#WhereStartupDreamsTakeFlight #EDay #HKTDCEntrepreneurDay #InnoClub

E-Day 2024 - HKTDC X Hang Seng InnoClub Awards Presentation Ceremony and Networking Reception

Erez Agmoni, General Partner of Interwoven Ventures (United States) speaks to the HKTDC at the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC). Co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 14th ALMAC was held on 18-19 November 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme &ldquo;Shaping the Future of Supply Chains: Resilience and Sustainability&rdquo;, this year&rsquo;s ALMAC featured more than 80 experts and industry leaders from the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain sector speaking on major issues facing the industry at over 20 conference sessions. The conference attracted some 2,200 participants from over 30 countries and regions, providing a platform for industry players and shippers to explore global business opportunities and establish resilient and sustainable supply chains.

Asian Logistics, Maritime & Aviation Conference – “One minute with” Erez Agmoni, Interwoven Ventures

Tadahisa Terao, Chief Strategy Officer of Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan) speaks to the HTKDC at the Hong Kong International Optical Fair. The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, was held on 6-8 November 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The three-day physical exhibition brought together more than 700 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions, providing a one-stop promotion and procurement platform for the some 13,000 buyers from 94 countries and regions.

Hong Kong Int’l Optical Fair 2024 – “One minute with” Tadahisa Terao, Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (the Greater Bay Area) is a key driver of Mainland China&rsquo;s development. As an international business hub, Hong Kong is the two-way platform linking companies from the Greater Bay Area and around the world.
Over the years, the HKTDC has been facilitating cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong. To support companies in doing business in the Greater Bay Area, HKTDC provides useful official information on regulations, procedures and networks with the GoGBA website and WeChat mini-programme, the latter also offering tools such as utilities, maps, transportation guide and a day counter for individual income tax purposes.

GoGBA toolkit | A one stop platform for business support on the GBA

At the 17th Asian Financial Forum 2024, Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, discussed how the world is uniting around a sustainable future built on four pillars: economic improvement, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and peace &amp; cooperation.
As a major hub of globalisation, Hong Kong is ideally positioned to be super-connector through leveraging its strengths in finance, trade, and technology. He also highlighted the dynamic growth opportunities in Mainland China, India, and Africa, stressing the importance of their cooperation for mutual economic benefits.
Asian Financial Forum 2024 <a href="https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en">https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en</a>&nbsp;

AFF 2024 : Prof. Jeffrey Sachs Envisions Hong Kong's Role in Driving Global Sustainable Development

One of the inspiring discussions at the Asian Financial Forum 2024 was led by Nobel Laureate Professor Douglas W. Diamond, who delivered an insightful discourse on preserving financial stability. He highlighted the necessity of robust bank capitalisation and swift implementation of deposit insurance to avert potential crisis.
Professor Diamond also emphasised the importance of a sound regulatory regime, diligent supervision, and a skilled workforce for economies to maintain their competitive edges. Explore more of his perspectives in this engaging video.

AFF 2024: Nobel Laureate Prof Douglas Diamond Outlines Strategies for Preserving Financial Stability

AFF 2024: Gobi Partners' Thomas Tsao on Hong Kong's Pivotal Role Tech Innovation

Miyuki Nakasone of TV Asahi Corporation talks to the Hong Kong International Film &amp; TV Market (FILMART) 2024 on meeting with global industry players at Asia&rsquo;s leading entertainment content marketplace for business and opportunities. Asia&rsquo;s leading cross-media, cross-industry trading platform, FILMART and EntertainmentPulse, concluded successfully from 11-14 March 2024. The 4-day event housed over 760 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions, attracting over 7,500 participants from 50 countries and regions, reaffirming FILMART&rsquo;s position as the premier platform for global entertainment content. The next edition is scheduled on 17-20 March 2025, stay tuned for more information: <a href="https://www.hktdc.com/hkfilmart">https://www.hktdc.com/hkfilmart</a>&nbsp;

FILMART 2024 – Interview with Miyuki Nakasone of TV Asahi Corporation

Aaron Finley of Deloitte China talks to the HKTDC at the Asia Summit on Global Health. The fourth Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) was held on 16-17 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. ASGH attracted over 2,800 participants from 40 countries and regions, brought together over 80 experts, researchers, medical professionals, business leaders, investors and representatives from the healthcare industry worldwide.

Asia Summit on Global Health 2024 – “One minute with” Aaron Finley of Deloitte China

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