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The session provides practical playbooks for founders and investors to identify high-potential local opportunities, design globally adaptable solutions, and scale with purpose through strategic partnerships, ecosystem building, and regulatory navigation. Attendees will leave with actionable frameworks on cross-border go-to-market strategies, risk management, and sustained competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving global tech arena.
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Artificial intelligence is transforming the global tech landscape as the US and China battle for supremacy, while a new breed of lean, innovative startups challenge old funding norms. Investors are rethinking valuations, and global corporations race to turn AI breakthroughs into real-world profits. Europe is setting the standard on safety regulations, while opensource platforms and agentic AI accelerate the next wave. How close are we to artificial superintelligence, and in what way do we truly want it?
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The Middle East is quickly becoming a vibrant global innovation hub, powered by strong government support, abundant capital, and rapid digital adoption. Startups benefit from unique advantages such as strategic location, favorable policies, and growing markets to scale quickly. As the region emerges as a new sweet spot for Hong Kong startups aiming to expand internationally and make a global impact, this panel explores how founders and funders are navigating the robust landscape of AI governance, fund diversification, smart city growth, green initiatives, talent, geo-economics, and more to unlock scalable opportunities.
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Real-world assets are rapidly transitioning on-chain, yet remains room for improvement: evolving regulatory frameworks, security concerns, and the data availability meeting institutional standards. This panel brings together industry pioneers who have been at the forefront of curating and developing RWA products in the market. These practitioners will share firsthand insights into the obstacles and challenges they encountered during their journey—from navigating complex compliance requirements to building institutional trust. The speakers will also share their visions for the future development of the field.
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This panel explores how venture capital is fueling Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem. With GPs from Mainland China, Southeast Asia, and beyond establishing funds in the city, and Chinese tech scale-ups expanding globally or listing in Hong Kong, the discussion highlights how global capital and government initiatives together are shaping Hong Kong’s next stage of innovation-driven growth.
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Corporate venture arms are more than strategic investors—they drive innovation, accelerate disruptive technologies, and create impact across mobility, urban development, consumer markets, and sustainability. This session explores how corporate VCs gain an edge in the AI and tech ecosystem, align strategic priorities with venture growth, and collaborate with startups and traditional VCs to transform industries.
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AI is actively reshaping how businesses compete and grow. Building tomorrow’s global leaders requires more than capital — it demands strategic investment, operational discipline, and long-term partnerships between founders and venture capital. This dialogue explores how leading funds support founders in harnessing AI, driving scale, and building enduring companies, offering valuable lessons for VCs, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.
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Hong Kong’s universities are not only educating talent but also funding and accelerating the next wave of entrepreneurs. Their initiatives and partnerships provide crucial support that bridges the financing gap between early and institutional rounds, giving founders the runway to prove their models. Supported by government co-investment and innovation infrastructure, this panel explores how capital, mentorship, and collaboration are shaping Hong Kong’s innovation economy.
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As companies move from early traction to institutional rounds, they must demonstrate growth, mature governance, and a clear market strategy. AI’s rise adds urgency to investment assessments. This panel explores what makes high-growth ventures investable, how funds collaborate to build confidence, and how shared insights improve returns. Entrepreneurs gain insight into institutional expectations, while investors connect on evolving collaborative deal-making.
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As China’s leading AI ventures and star projects expand beyond their home market, Hong Kong is emerging as a bridge to global growth. Its unique position provides access to international investors, a platform for raising cross‑border capital, and a pathway to overseas IPOs. This panel explores what it takes for scale-ups to become global players, covering international expansion, governance readiness, financing structures, and market entry strategies. It provides insights for asset managers, family offices, and PE funds to engage in this pivotal growth phase.
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This panel brings together top investors to discuss how startups can accelerate their path from early success to unicorn status. Drawing on deep experience in private equity and venture capital, panelists will share insights on scaling strategy, market expansion, funding approaches, and navigating challenges unique to high-growth companies. The conversation will spotlight how founders and investors can align to build globally competitive, category-defining businesses.
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Fostering strong relationships between investors and investees is vital for mutual success. This session will feature insights from successful fundraising experiences, highlighting strategies for achieving fruitful alignment, nurturing collaborative partnerships and uncover success formulas that drive new growth through effective funding.
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This panel provides a focused look at exit strategies for high-growth companies, covering mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs. It will address how to plan timing and valuation, prepare operationally and financially, and navigate regulatory and market complexities. Drawing on expert insights and case studies, the discussion will offer practical guidance on maximizing value, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring smooth transitions to public markets or strategic buyers.
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The AI Projects Demo features game-changing startups showcasing their innovative artificial intelligence solutions. Aspiring entrepreneurs will present cutting-edge projects that highlight AI's transformative potential across various sectors. Network with visionary founders, explore collaboration opportunities, and discover exciting investment prospects in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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The Web3.0 Projects Demo Day features innovative startups at the forefront of the Web3.0 revolution. Aspiring entrepreneurs will showcase their cutting-edge projects, highlighting the transformative potential of Web3.0 technologies in attracting funding and enabling real-world applications. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with founders, explore collaborations, and discover exciting investment prospects.
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Interactive workshops provide actionable advice for starting and managing startups, offering essential insights and tools for entrepreneurs. These focused sessions cover effective foundations and ongoing business management, equipping participants with practical knowledge to build, launch, and run successful ventures with confidence and competence. Valuable networking with investors.
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As AI and Web3 reshape how value is created and captured, early-stage founders face a new kind of challenge: investors are more selective, technology cycles are faster, and hype often clouds substance. This workshop unpacks how start-ups can raise smart capital and scale sustainably in this shifting landscape.
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Whether you’re gearing up to fundraise, assessing your investment readiness, or pursuing your next funding round, this session delivers practical insights to align your vision, technology, and capital strategy for sustainable growth.
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As AI reshapes every sector, founders and investors alike are racing to capture opportunities in a fast-evolving and increasingly competitive landscape. VC industry veteran Alyssa Lee, drawing on hands-on experience backing and working with AI-native founders in Silicon Valley and Asia, will discuss what real defensibility looks like in today’s market.
*Programme is subject to change without prior notice
*All programme are conducted at GMT + 8
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