HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2024

Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium, HKUST , Hong Kong

Join us and be part of an exciting celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship on October 4, 2024, at Shaw Auditorium! This is a fantastic opportunity for the HKUST community to witness the Final Round Competition and the Award Ceremony. Date: October 4, 2024 Venue: Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium, HKUST Time: 09:40 – 13:05 Final Round Competition 13:15 – 14:00 Finalist Showcase Booth 14:00 – 15:20 Award Ceremony 15:30 – 17:00 Finalist Showcase Booth & Networking For more details, visit https://ec.hkust.edu.hk/one-million/hk/2024 or contact us at [email protected] For more details, please click here.

WLAB’s Inclusive Cities Summit 2024 #WICS24

WLAB @ Quarry Bay

WLAB’s Inclusive Cities Summit (WICS) promotes and builds momentum for liveable, inclusive, sustainable, equitable, and culturally-vibrant cities. The summit delves into the intersections of Inclusive Cities, Social Impact, Sustainability, Youth Empowerment, Aging Society, Heritage and Future of Work, all within the context of Hong Kong’s evolving landscape. For more details, please click here.

WLAB’s Inclusive Cities Summit 2024 #WICS24

WLAB @ Quarry Bay

WLAB’s Inclusive Cities Summit (WICS) promotes and builds momentum for liveable, inclusive, sustainable, equitable, and culturally-vibrant cities. The summit delves into the intersections of Inclusive Cities, Social Impact, Sustainability, Youth Empowerment, Aging Society, Heritage and Future of Work, all within the context of Hong Kong’s evolving landscape. For more details, please click here.

Radical Debate Pitch #WICS24

WLAB (Hong Kong) , Hong Kong

LOUDER Connect presents the very first Radical Debate Pitch competition (Practice). The Radical Debate Pitch will pull startups out of the safety and comfort of a traditional pitch and place them into the dynamic and competitive context of presenting next to comparable peers. For more details, please click here.

JUMPSTARTER Ignition Gala by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund

Asia Society

JUMPSTARTER is a mission-driven initiative by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund. The mission is to bring together founders of innovative and scalable tech startups, entrepreneurs, investors and corporate leaders from around the world, fostering Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship. Every year JUMPSTARTER commences with the Global Pitch Competition and culminates in the Grand Finale – an annual tribute to innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. JUMPSTARTER Ignition Gala will be the kick-off event for this year pitching competition. For more details, please click here.

Aspire for Startups Hong Kong Launch: Scaling across Asia Pacific

Hong Kong , Hong Kong

Join Aspire as we bring together passionate entrepreneurs, investors, and key ecosystem players for the launch of the Aspire for Startups Program in Hong Kong—designed to help set startups up for success. Learn from trailblazers who’ve been through it all: A superstar panel of founders who scaled from 0 to 20,000 customers across APAC will share their invaluable insights, hard-earned lessons, and what they wish they’d known through the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journeys. ​For more details, please click here.

Asia Health Innovation Summit

TBC

Join us for the 4th Asia Health Innovation Summit, a premier event uniting Asia’s health ecosystem of startups, professionals, and investors to drive transformative innovation. Hosted in a hybrid format in Hong Kong with a live stream for virtual attendees, this summit offers unparalleled opportunities to explore the latest advancements in biotechnology, AI, MedTech, and holistic well-being. Engage in insightful keynote sessions, interactive panels, and roundtable discussions. Participate in dynamic networking activities designed to foster collaboration and inspire the future of healthcare. Be part of this influential gathering as we shape the future of health and wellness together. For more details, please click here.

Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024

Cyberport

Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) is an annual flagship conference to discuss global successes of tech investment and latest trends of venture capitals markets in digital technology space. The last edition was concluded with over 2,500 attendances from investors, start-ups, enterprises, professional services and other business executives in Hong Kong and overseas, and enthusiasts with over 120,000 online views, along with over 300 deal flows and more than 100 solution showcases. This year’s theme is “Innovation Challenger: Building New Venture Visions”, which will discuss how funders and founders navigate the new funding reality and increasingly complex, competitive global landscape amidst the prevailing global turbulence. The event will gather industry leaders and entrepreneurs to decode strategies for building bold, compelling visions that can captivate investors, forge valuable corporate partnerships, and unlock lucrative market collaborations to drive sustainable growth. Global/regional venture experts and entrepreneurial leaders will offer actionable insights on the latest fundraising and tech trends, market dynamics, government’s I&T support, and leverage corporate venture, success stories and AI/Web3 deep-dive. For more details, please click here.

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Opening Ceremony

HKGCC

We are excited to invite you to the Opening Ceremony of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program on October 24, 2024, in Hong Kong! AWE is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs worldwide. With the support of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Womentors is pleased to be the local implementer of the first cohort of AWE in Hong Kong. We invite you to join us in this global movement that equips women with the essential skills and resources to launch and grow successful businesses. What to Expect: Keynote Address: – Be inspired by our upcoming keynote speaker, who will share their journey and insights into sustainable entrepreneurship. Panel Discussion: – Join a dynamic panel featuring industry leaders who will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women entrepreneurs today. Engage in meaningful conversations and gain valuable perspectives. Info Session of AWE program: – Learn how you can become part of the AWE program! This session will provide information on how to apply and the benefits of participating in this empowering initiative. Check out our website here. Networking Session: – Connect with fellow attendees, entrepreneurs, and mentors during our networking session. This is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships and explore potential collaborations. For more details, please click here.

The Empowerment Equation: Youth Engagement Beyond “Lying Flat” #WICS24

WLAB (Hong Kong) , Hong Kong

This round table will focus on exploring proactive strategies for youth engagement while acknowledging the “lying flat” phenomenon. By addressing this trend, we aim to foster a collective sense of moving forward and finding solutions to empower young people. Discussions will delve into the topic through multiple lenses—educational, psychological, economic, and philosophical—providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities at play. For more details, please click here.

1.5°C Summit – The Defining Decade for Impact with Tech

K11 MUSEA

A one-of-a-kind tech summit on climate change focused on the actions need to be taken in order to drastically reduce emissions before next decade. Leading experts, entrepreneurs and stakeholders working towards reducing the impacts of climate change come together to share their insights on how technology can transform industries and create a more sustainable future. For more details, please click here.

How to Make Hong Kong a Better Place: A LIVE #impact Podcast #WICS24

WLAB (Hong Kong) , Hong Kong

What if it were simple? What if we could all become part of the solution? Join us for an evening with an incredible lineup of changemakers and leaders from Hong Kong’s social impact scene. Learn from them how we can create a more inclusive city. Experience a live recording of the #impact Podcast — one of Hong Kong’s first and top social impact podcasts, ranking in the top 5% globally. Hosted by Regina Larko, founder and host of #impact, in collaboration with The DO. And if you’re feeling brave (which you will after this evening!), you’ll have the chance to share your own voice on the #impact Podcast too! For more details, please click here.

IAQ and ESG Impact Assessment #WICS24

WLAB (Hong Kong) , Hong Kong

The panel focuses on the role of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in corporate settings and its impact on employee well-being and organizational performance. This comprehensive session will cover correlation between IAQ best practices, employee well-being and ESG It sheds lights on direct link between IAQ and employee health, productivity, and engagement. Industry pioneers will share best practices for enhancing air quality in corporate environments, leading to reduced absenteeism and improved overall health outcomes. It provides an inspiration of a future work environment – including better IAQ at common area, breastfeeding room, activity and meeting spaces, and even home offices. It also delves into the significance of IAQ within the ESG framework. Panelists will share on how improving IAQ can enhance a company’s ESG performance and discover methodologies for assessing and reporting IAQ impacts on sustainability scores. For more details, please click here.

The 37th Annual AVCJ Private Equity Forum

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL HONG KONG , Hong Kong

Join us at the 37th Annual AVCJ Private Equity Forum, the premier private markets gathering in Asia. This event unites the biggest names in global private equity and offers more insights, opportunities, and enhanced networking. Our program features 165+ speakers and is powered by superior data analytics, helping investors understand trends and gain future insights. The AVCJ Forum is where the world’s leading LPs come to understand Asia’s global impact. Organized by Mergermarket, the forum blends five insightful conferences and an awards ceremony, spotlighting promising market opportunities and pressing macroeconomic issues in private equity. For more details, please click here.