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.

UK Tech Founders Showcase Event

Eaton Club Address: 5/F, Champion Tower, 3 Garden Rd, Central

In partnership with The Hong Kong British Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Eaton Club, we invite you to our StartmeupHK Festival community event, where leading tech founders from the UK will showcase their latest innovations and solutions. The evening includes fireside chats with UK tech founders as they share their insights, along with the opportunity to connect with industry peers over drinks and nibbles. VIP guests, trade mission partners, investors and local tech founders are welcome. For more details, please click here.

Central Harbourfront Evening Run

Central Harbourfront

Join us for a fun 5km run/jog along the spectacular Hong Kong Central Harbourfront! Led by Hong Kong’s Experiential Running Club – Rock & Run, it’s going to be an amazing scenic run to see a different side of Hong Kong. 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.

AWS Innovate Conference – Migrate. Modernize. Build.

Virtual

AWS Innovate 2024 is the annual flagship virtual event that brings together industry experts, thought leaders, and successful customer stories to explore the latest cloud strategies and practical guidance in Hong Kong. Discover proven strategies for seamless workload migration, application modernization, and building AI-enabled solutions. This workshop is ideal for IT professionals, developers, startup founders and decision-makers interested in cloud adoption and optimization. For more details, please click here.

UrbanLab x HKPTA: China PropTech Startup Expedition

TBC

Calling All PropTech Advocates! Join us for an evening of startup pitch roadshow in partnership with UrbanLab and HKPTA. This exclusive event will showcase Mainland China’s tech startups that have their sights set on global success through market development in Hong Kong and beyond. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. 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.

Climate Investing – The Biggest Crisis and Opportunity of Our Time

Audacy Ventures Offices in Admiralty, HK Address: Unit 1910-1910A, 19F, Bank of America Tower, No. 12 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong , Hong Kong

Investors for Climate & Audacy Ventures are hosting an intimate gathering for investors and founders that share an interest in climate investing. Attendees will learn about the potential returns of investing climate, as well as pathways to decarbonization and the latest innovation in fast-growing markets, through insights from industry-leading founders, investors, and experts. 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.

Eco Expo Asia

AsiaWorld-Expo AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong

Eco Expo Asia is a global trade platform for the environmental protection industry that showcases the latest green products, equipment and state-of-the-art technology. The fair provides B2G, B2B and B2C opportunities for the green industry through its strong support from Hong Kong, Mainland China as well as international government authorities and industry associations. 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.

IP301 Profits Tax Implications and Tax Planning on IP

VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

The course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive introduction on the Hong Kong profits tax implications and planning strategies in relation to IP. It focuses on profits tax regime, “Patent Box” incentive and “Original Grant Patent” system in Hong Kong. The medium of instruction will be Cantonese. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the respective training course. For more details, please click here. For registration, please click here.