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Retail is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by AI, immersive technology, and digital transformation. Retail 3.0: Digital, AI, & Beyond is a half-day conference bringing together top industry leaders, innovators, and brand executives to explore the future of retail. 📅 Date: February 21, 2025 📍 Venue: Amazon Office, Hong Kong ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Session starts at 4:00 PM) This exclusive event will feature: Keynote Speakers – Visionary leaders in AI, retail, and digital transformation will share insights on the next era of customer engagement. Panel Discussions – Panel 1: The Next Era of Immersive Commerce. AR, VR, Gaming, and phygital experiences are transforming how consumers interact with brands, creating seamless digital-physical shopping journeys. This panel will explore how retailers can leverage immersive technologies to enhance engagement, drive sales, and future-proof their business. Panel 2: The Invisible Hand of AI: Shaping the Future of Retail. AI is revolutionizing retail by optimizing operations, predicting trends, and delivering hyper-personalized customer experiences. Experts will discuss how AI-driven automation, machine learning, and data intelligence are shaping the future of retail innovation. Startup Demo Showcase – 3 cutting-edge companies will pitch their solutions to a panel of judges from luxury, retail, and tech sectors. The winner will receive a Harvard Business Review case study feature. For more details, please click here.

HONG KONG BEST KOREA Startup IR DEMODAY & Biz MEETUP Connecting Korea’s Innovation Leaders with Global Opportunities Objective: Showcase Korea’s most promising startups to global investors and business partners, driving cross-border collaborations and investments across cutting-edge sectors. Eligible Participants: Entrepreneurs, Investors, Industry Experts, Research Institutions, Accelerators, Government Agencies, and Associations. Industry Focus: Content / XR / Metaverse / EduTech / SportTech / Smart City / Smart Factory / Smart Home / Smart Office / Smart Building / Smart Hub Event Details: Venue: Ball Room (B1), Gloucester Luk Kwok Hotel (72 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong | Near Wan Chai Station) Date: 18-19 August, 2025 Time: 14:00–17:00 HKT Daily Featured Startups: Cutting edge and award-winning Korean innovators, including: CES Innovation Award, Presidential Award, and Global Technology Honorees. Funding Stage Breakdown: Seed (10%) | Pre-A (25%) | Series A (25%) | Series B (25%) | Series C (15%) Investor Benefits: – Executive One-Pagers: Curated English profiles of all startups. – Pre-Event 1:1 Zoom Meetings: Secure 5–10 targeted sessions. – Day 1: Deep-dive into startup traction and investment potential. – Day 2: Structured negotiations for term sheets, partnerships, and procurement. – Post-Event Support: Ongoing deal-closing and partnership facilitation. Registration & Participation: Apply: https://forms.gle/E9pwmBDnHswQDRUb6 Online Access: https://zoom.us/j/95844861240?pwd=KITIEwgIkcNapurcIapkrkg5p28x8T.1 Contact: Jimyeong (Jimmy) Ryu, Team Leader, SCG Korea ✉️ [email protected] For more details, please click here.