Cyberport Venture Capital Forum

GreenTech and Sustainability Venture Day

Cyberport extends an invitation to potential collaborators, including Friends of the Earth, HK Green Finance Association, MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node, and GIS Academy, for the "GreenTech and Sustainability Venture Day".

This premier event is poised to be a centerpiece of the International GreenTech Week, as introduced in the 2023-24 Budget Speech. Focusing on carbon emission reduction, sustainability, and the transformative power of green technologies. The target audience includes investors, entrepreneurs, startups, academia, enterprises, and government officials driving change in the green tech and green finance sectors.

The event covers Green FinTech updates on data driven SDG-aligned impact investment and how data can support Fis to navigate in extreme weather events and GreenTech updates on energy trends, green building solutions, and sustainable living practices. Participants can forge partnerships and explore rewarding invest ment opportunities in the green tech landscape.

The Cyberport Start-up Community would engage in four captivating sharing sessions revolving around “Examine the role of Smart City and Green Development”, “Green Technologies and Sustainability: A New Trend and Opportunities”, “How Technology Can Support Better Alignment and Tracking of SDG-Aligned Investment” and “How Technology and Emerging Data Allow Us to Navigate Into Extreme Weather and Eventually Support The Development of Transition Finance”.

1 NOVEMBER
09:40 – 09:45

MC Opening
09:45 – 09:50
Welcome Remarks
- Ir Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer, Cyberport
09:50 – 10:00

Kick-off Ceremony
10:00 – 10:20
Keynote Speech 1
The Role of Smart City and Green Development
Synopsis
The speech explores the concept of smart cities and green development for sustainable and resilient urban growth. It will start by defining smart cities as those that leverage advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, connectivity and the well-being of residents. The role of technologies will be discussed under the following three key areas: 1 Sustainable mobility and resilient infrastructure, 2 Resource management and climate adaptation and 3 citizen engagement, collaboration and community resilience.
Speaker
- Ir Dr Cary Chan, JP, Executive Director, Hong Kong Green Building Council
10:20 – 11:05
Panel Discussion 1
Examine the role of Smart City and Green Development
Synopsis
By examining the role of smart cities and green development, this analysis aims to shed light on the potential benefits, challenges, and opportunities associated with the convergence of technology and sustainability in urban contexts. It underscores the importance of adopting a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to create cities that are technologically advanced, environmentally sustainable, and socially inclusive. In this session we will bring in academics, industry practitioner, professional from Grenn Technology, investor and start-up representatives to discuss and share their insights.
Moderator
- Dr Charleston Sin, Director, Cyberport
Panelists
- Ir Dr Cary Chan, JP, Executive Director, Hong Kong Green Building Council
- Prof. Davis Bookhart, Director, Sustainability/Net-Zero Office, HKUST
- Sr Paul Tsui, Honorary Advisor, GIS Academy
- Prof. Sunnie SY Lau, Director, Head of Sustainability Research and Industry Collaboration, MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node; Adj. Associate Professor
- Dr William Yu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, World Green Organisation
11:05 - 11:20

Break
11:20 – 12:05
Panel Discussion 2
Green Technologies and Sustainability: A New Trend and Opportunities
Synopsis
The adoption of green technologies, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly practices is crucial for a green future. This shift has created opportunities in various industries, from renewable energy installation to sustainable technology innovations. In this section, professional from property management, real estates and start-up leaders are invited to lead the discussion and share their insights on applying innovative solutions to integrate sustainability into business while staying profitable. Let’s unlocks the potential of green technologies in building a sustainable future.
Moderator
- Mr Ricky Choi, Senior Manager, Smart Living, Cyberport
Panelists
- Mr Angues Chan, Co-founder, Butler
- Mr Arthur Lam, Co-founder and CEO, Negawatt Technology Limited
- Ir Dr Edward Chan, Deputy General Manager, Project Management Department, Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd
- Miss Pamela Leung, Corporate Communications Director, Hong Kong Housing Society
- Mr Patrick Siu, COO, MEGA Automation Limited
12:05 – 14:30

Lunch
14:30 – 14:50
Keynote Speech 2 by HKMA
Nurturing Hong Kong's Sustainable Finance Ecosystem
Synopsis
In recent years we have seen a growing emphasis on sustainable finance and the landscape is constantly evolving. What measures are policymakers and regulators in Hong Kong taking to strengthen the local sustainable finance ecosystem and promote a greener and more resilient future? In answering the question, this keynote focuses on key efforts to support the growth and opportunities of green and sustainable finance through setting appropriate standards and regulations, as well as enhancing market infrastructure and raising awareness.
Speaker
- Ms Georgina Lok, Head (Market Development), Hong Kong Monetary Authority
14:50 – 15:10
Keynote Speech 3
New Era of Digitized Green Economy
Synopsis
Standing at the precipice of a transformative era, the keynote speech delves into the powerful fusion of the natural-based solutions, green economy and emerging fintech. It places special emphasis on the National Blockchain Infrastructure and its applications in Green Finance and other sectors. Additionally, the speech uncovers the immense potential and investment prospects within the Middle East market, highlighting the seamless transfer of our existing technologies to aid their national green and SDG-aligned initiatives.
Speaker
- Mr Plato Yip, Chairperson, Friends of the Earth (HK)
15:10 – 15:55
Panel Discussion 3
How Technology Can Support Better Alignment and Tracking of SDG-Aligned Investment
Synopsis
This panel will delve into the pivotal role of technology in enhancing the alignment and tracking of investments with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Panelists will share insights on leveraging technology to ensure investments are contributing to global sustainability goals. The discussion will encompass innovations, challenges, and the future trajectory of technology in SDG-aligned investments.
Moderator
- Mr Victor Yim, Head of Fintech, Cyberport
Panelists
- Mr Fred Li, Executive Director, Gobi Partners GBA
- Ms Elsa Pau, Founder & Group CEO, BlueOnion
- Mr Dave Sandor, Co-founder & CEO, Allinfra
- Mr Max Song, CEO, Carbonbase
15:55 - 16:15

Break
16:15 – 17:00
Panel Discussion 4
How Technology and Emerging Data Allow Us to Navigate Into Extreme Weather and Eventually Support The Development of Transition Finance
Synopsis
This discussion will focus on the convergence of technology, emerging data, and extreme weather navigation and their collective impact on the development of Transition Finance. Panelists will explore the utilization of physical risk data, modeling consultation, and tokenization of green project financing to navigate extreme weather patterns and support sustainable financial transitions. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the strategies and tools available to address the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions.
Moderator
- Ms Jenny Lee, Deputy Secretary General, Hong Kong Green Finance Association
Panelists
- Ms Vivi Hu, Co-founder & CEO, YoujiVest
- Dr Florian M Spiegl, Founder & CEO, Evident
- Ms Serena Mak, Executive Director, Sustainable Finance, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank (Hong Kong)
- Mr Ben Wong, General Manager, Technology Innovation, New World Development