UK Tech Mission to Hong Kong – Organized by Tech West England Advocates (UK)

Address , Hong Kong

Tech West England Advocates (UK) is proud to organize the upcoming UK Tech Mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for 21st – 25th October 2024. This pivotal event serves as your gateway to the Asia Pacific market, providing unparalleled opportunities for UK tech companies looking to expand their horizons.

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.

rev Hong Kong October 2024: VCs Pitching to Startups

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Former Explosives Magazine , Hong Kong

Our first episode of rev Hong Kong last November – as a part of StartmeupHK Festival 2023 – was a full house! Supported by KPMG and with participation by Hong Kong Exchange, The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, and Tech Global Advocates. On October 21st rev is roaring back for the second episode of 2024! rev is our series where we invite leading and emerging investors to showcase their propositions to an audience of Seed to Series-B founders, both in person and on livestream, nationally and internationally. Pitching to VCs takes a chunk of time and loads of energy, and every rejection takes a little chip out of the soul; as an entrepreneur, you’d better be pitching to the right investors! As a startup founder, you have hundreds of other things to do, so we’ve structured rev to deliver fast and efficient insights to make the best use of your time with us. For more details, please click here.

0+ 時裝展

HKDI 時裝資料館 / HKDI 知專設創源

作為區內領先的設計學院,香港知專設計學院(HKDI)向來關注業內發展動向,並為學生提供前沿的理念及技術實踐。有鑒於時尚行業中服裝用料常被廢棄的現象,HKDI 及其旗下的知識資源中心 – 知專設創源、時裝資料館,由即日起至 2024 年 11 月 26 日,攜手舉辦以可持續發展和科技為主題的「0+時裝展」,展出由 HKDI年輕時裝設計師製作的 12 件零浪費時裝,希望透過展示零廢棄布料及零廢棄紙樣製作的理念和技術,喚起公眾對可持續布料及時裝設計的認知。 欲知更多信息,請點擊這裏。

Hupo People Leaders’ Breakfast Roundtable

Oola, 9 Star Street

Organised by Hupo, start your day with an exclusive small-group breakfast designed for people leaders in a Head role across business and HR, to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another. This is a unique opportunity to exchange insights around strategies for leadership and people development for the talent landscape in HK, in a relaxed and closed-door setting. A limited 10-guest experience will be curated for each day. Register your interest with [email protected]. We look forward to this valuable time together. Start Date:22/10/2024 8:30am End Date:24/10/2024 9:30am 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.

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.