Seminar List

2014 Start-up Seminars

2 May, 2014 (Friday)

Time

Topic

11:30 AM -
12:30 PM

(A1) Dream Big, Start Small
According to angel investors and VCs entrepreneurs in Hong Kong tend to have very modest aspirations when it comes to where they want to take their business, but this is not necessarily reflected in their funding requests in the early stages. Our panel of experienced angels from TiE HK will discuss why you have to Think Big, Start Small, to make your business a success. Language: English Simultaneous interpretation: Cantonese
Venue:	Seminar Room A
Speakers		Mr. Felix Lam Managing Director, Red Chapel Advisors
		Mr. Tytus Michalski Managing Director, Fresco Capital Advisors
		Mr. Simon Squibb Founder & CEO, Nest
		Mr. Dominic Jephcott CEO, Vendigital
		Mr. John Barclay MD, Primasia
Moderator		Mr. James Giancotti Co-Founder, CIO, BigColors
Co-organiser		TiE Hong Kong Ltd.

11:30 AM -
12:30 PM

(P1A) Available Approach to Start-up Your Business I - FULL
Language: Cantonese/Putonghua (No simulataneous interpretation) *Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:	Practical Workshop 1
Representatives from		Citifax Information Management Limited
		Brainstorm InnoComms Limited
		Shingo Company Limited
		Golden Wins CPA Limited
		Companies Registry

11:30 AM -
12:30 PM

(P1B) Available Approach to Start-up Your Business II -- FULL
Language: Cantonese (No simulataneous interpretation) *Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:	Practical Workshop 2
Representatives from		Greenpro Holding Limited
		Midland Shops
		Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited
		Leandriver ERP Ltd
		ACE Life Insurance Company Ltd

12:00 PM -
01:00 PM

*(B1) Business from the Heart
Social enterprises can be an alternative approach of business start-ups, with the motivation to bring desirable changes to society. Learn from the awardees of the SE award and the founder of So Soap!. Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English
Venue:	Seminar Room B
Speakers		Mr. Donald Chung Senior Manager, Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs of Trade and Industry Department
		Ms. Bella Ip Founder, So...Soap!
		Miss Florence Chan Assistant Superintendent, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Jockey Club Rehabilitation Complex
		Mr. Vincent Luk Assistant General Manager, MentalCare Connect Co. Ltd
Moderator		Mr. Vincent Wong Founder and CEO, Solution On Wheels
Co-organiser		Home Affairs Bureau

01:30 PM -
02:30 PM

(W1) Speed Matching with Creative Designs -- FULL
Content: Product introduction from creative designers, quick glimpse for business Language: Cantonese (No Simultaneous interpretation)
Venue:	Practical Workshop II

01:30 PM -
03:00 PM

(Y1) Cyberport x Microsoft - Emerging Technology and Fundraising from Global Perspective Forum cum Pitching -- FULL
More information on Pitching Competition: http://mva.cyberport.hk Language: English (No simultaneous interpretation)
Venue:	Young Entrepreneur Lounge
Speakers		Mr. Rahul Sood General Manager and Partner, Microsoft Ventures
		Dr. David Chung Chief Technology Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Co Ltd
		Mr. Harry Man Partner, Matrix Partners
		Ms. Miranda Gao Co-Founder, Allmobilize Limited
Organiser		Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Co-organiser		Microsoft Ventures

02:00 PM -
03:30 PM

(C1) Opportunities and Strategies to Start a Business in China
Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English
Venue:	Seminar Room C
Speakers		Mr. Andy Kwok Founder & Managing Director, PrimeVest Group
		Mr. Harrace Lau Chief Consultant & Co-founder, eOneNet Limited
		Mr. Raymond Ho Visiting Lecturer, Shenzhen University
		Ms Anne Chung Manager, Product Promotion, HKTDC
Moderator		Mr. Jefferson Wat Chairman of Entrepreneur Committee, SME Global Alliance
Organiser		SME Global Alliance Limited
Supporting Organisation		Hong Kong SME Association
		Hong Kong SME Development Federation
		The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business
		Hong Kong Logistics Association
		Web Symposium Consortium
		South China Career Management Association

02:00 PM -
03:00 PM

(P2) Get Your Business Funded (FULL)
Language: Cantonese (No simultaneous interpretation)
Venue:	Practical Workshop 1
Representatives from		Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
		Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
		The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited
		Chan Hiu Man CPA & Co
		Asia Pacific Business Center Limited

02:30 PM -
03:30 PM

(A2) Cross Matching For New Business Opportunities I
Creative designers, Prudence Mak (Chocolate Rain) & Jacky Lee (tobyhk), will share their experience of turning creativity into business. Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English
Venue:	Seminar Room A
Speakers		Miss Prudence Mak Founder & the Illustrator, Chocolate Rain Jewelery & Design Co. Ltd.
		Mr. Jacky Lee Managing Director, tobyhk holdings limited

03:00 PM -
04:00 PM

*(B2) Success Stories: CEO Dialogue
Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English
Venue:	Seminar Room B
Speakers		Dr. Cliff Chan CEO, TeleEye Holdings Limited
		Miss Crystal Hung Managing Director, Chocolat-ier Limited
		Miss Joyce Wu Founder, CANA Academy Limited
		Mr. Ronnie Cheng Director, Lab Made Limited

03:30 PM -
04:30 PM

(P3) Intellectual Property and Legal Knowledge for Entrepreneurs (FULL)
Language: Cantonese (No simultaneous interpretation)
Venue:	Practical Workshop 2
Representatives from		Hong Kong Administrative Services Limited
		Hong Kong UTC Intellectual Property (Holdings) Limited
		Federation of Hong Kong Industries – Intellectual Property Centre
		See Yee CPA & Co

04:00 PM -
05:00 PM

(A3) Innovative Business Model – Your Key to the Trillion-dollar Business
Attendees will have a chance to get a free ticket to another seminar sponsored by Doer’s Knowledge Management Group Limited and a free Chinese version DISC personality report (value at $1480), on a first-come, first-served basis, and while stock lasts. Language: Putonghua Simultaneous interpretation: English
Venue:	Seminar Room A
Speakers		Dr. Lin Wei-Hsien, Wilson Chairman, Doer's Knowledge Management Group Ltd

04:30 PM -
05:30 PM

(P4) Start-up Opportunities for Individual Sectors
Venue:	Practical Workshop 1
Representatives from		Ageas Insurance Company (Asia) Limited
		OS Consulting Group Limited
		Association of Certified Wedding Planner
		Baron Public Relations Limited

04:30 PM -
05:30 PM

(Y2) How Far Would You Go for Starting a Business?
3 entrepreneurs, 3 different stories: Raymond Tsui - from a broker to coffee broker; Annie Woon-wig designer & Outstanding Young Person Awardee, Ray Chan- co-founder of fast-growing user-submitted meme site. Language: Cantonese (No simultaneous interpretation)
Venue:	Seminar Room C
Speakers		Mr. Raymond Tsui CEO & Founder, Holly Brown Company Limited
		Mr. Ray Chan CEO & Co-Founder, 9GAG
		Miss Annie Woon Founder, Woon Ltd.

05:00 PM -
06:00 PM

(Y5) Be Your Own Boss (Full)
Riding on the TV reality show "I am the Boss", five participants are invited to share how they plan their business and how they come up with their innovative business ideas. Language: Cantonese (No simultaneous interpretation)
Venue:	Young Entrepreneur Lounge
Speakers		Ms. Chow Ka Wei, Janet CEO, Founder, The 7th Day Limited
		Mr. Sio Kuok Wai Founder, PhotoGIFT.hk
		Ms. Chung Sze Wan, Swan Jewelry Designer, SWAZ. Jewelry
		Ms. Wong Man Ching, Michelle Founder, Newborn Nanny Service Centre
		Ms. Lam Yuen Lee, Viola Founder, FS Education Centre

3 May, 2014 (Saturday)

Time

Topic

10:30 AM -
12:00 PM

(C2) Cyberport Entrepreneurship Programmes Graduation Ceremony cum Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong Start-Ups Fundraising Forum
For event details: http://gewday.cyberport.hk Language: Putonghua (No simultaneous interpretation)
Venue:	Seminar Room C
Speakers		Mr. Zhang Dewang Secretary-General, Shanghai Technology Entrepreneurship Foundation for Graduates
		Dr. Lydia Li General Secretary, Shenzhen Nanshan Venture Capital Club
		Mr. Zhang Keke Deputy Director, Shenzhen - Hong Kong Union for Promoting Science & Technology
		Mr. Felix Lam Managing Director, Red Chapel Advisors
Moderator		Ms. Mary Nan CEO and Publisher, Entrepreneur China Magazine (Cyzone.cn)
Organiser		Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited

11:00 AM -
12:30 PM

(A4) New Rise of Co-working Space
This seminar will shed light on the new trend of co-working space in Hong Kong. Start-ups will have a panel discussion on how co-working space creates values for entrepreneurs. Also, CoCoon Pitch Nights winners will share 3 tips of doing a good pitch. Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English
Venue:	Seminar Room A
Speakers		Mr. Enoch Chan Co-founder and CEO, Playroll
		Miss Fiona Lau Chief Operating Officer, Shopline
		Mr. Gary Chan Creative Director, Onion Creative
		Mr. Kelvin Lee Lead Developer, Onion Creative
Moderator		Mr. Christopher Yeung CEO, Carshare (HK) Limited
		Ms. Joyce Chan Entrepreneur in Residence, CoCoon
Co-organiser		Cocoon

11:00 AM -
12:00 PM

(W2) Speed Matching with Creative Designs
Language: Cantonese (No Simultaneous interpretation) Content: Product introduction from creative designers, quick glimpse for business
Venue:	Practical Workshop II

11:30 AM -
12:30 PM

(P6) Practical Tips on Franchising Operations - FULL
Languege: Cantonese (No simultaneous interpretation) *Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:	Practical Workshop 1
Representatives from		Skyking Technology International Limited
		Asia Franchise Networks Limited
		eOneNet Limited
		Fullhouse Theme Cafe Limited
		JW Media Limited

11:30 AM -
12:30 PM

*(B3) Start-up with Cooking
Mr. Ken Chan of Taihing Catering Group will share his successful story of establishing Taihing. Other speakers are invited to share how run a F&B business in Hong Kong. Language: Cantonese Simultaneous interpretation: English
Venue:	Seminar Room B
Speakers		Mr. Chan Wing On, Ken Chairman, Tai Hing Catering Group Limited
		Mr. Lau Chun Owner, Kin's Kitchen
		Ms. Shadow Kwan Founder, Smile Yogurt.Cake.Dessert
Moderator		Mr. Gerry Ma, JP Executive Director, Deli Concept Limited

12:00 PM -
01:00 PM

(Y3) Cross Matching for New Business Opportunities II -- Full
Language: Cantonese (no simultaneous interpretation)
Venue:	Young Entrepreneur Lounge
Speakers		Miss Koon Man Wai, Jan Founder & the Illustrator, Jan Koon lllustration
		Ms. Ellen Mok Director, MiQ Image Company Ltd.
		Dr. Lui Sun Wing Former Vice President, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Moderator		Mr. Yip Kin Sun Consultant, Hong Kong Productivity Council

01:30 PM -
02:30 PM

(C3) Make it Happen in Hong Kong - Start-up Stories from Expats in Hong Kong
Why Hong Kong? Is Hong Kong ready to be the next Silicon Valley? 3 expats, Racing the Planet (an outdoor shop & marathon organiser), Secret Ingredient (food delivery) & HotelQuickly (last-minute hotel bookings)will share their stories on why get their business started in Hong Kong. Language: English Simultaneous interpretation: Cantonese
Venue:	Seminar Room C
Speakers		Ms. Mary K. Gadams CEO and Founder, RacingThePlanet Limited
		Mr. Maximilian von Poelnitz Founder and CEO, Secret Ingredient
		Mr. Raphael Cohen Co-Founder & CSO, HotelQuickly

02:00 PM -
03:00 PM

(A5) Entrepreneurship Clinic - Challenges Ahead
Language: Putonghua Simultaneous interpretation: English
Venue:	Seminar Room A
Speakers		Mr. Allen Chien Managing Director, Rising Dragon Global Limited
		Mr. Joe Ng General Manager, California Air Ltd.
Co-organiser		JCI Apex

02:00 PM -
03:00 PM

(P7) Starting Your Business Online (FULL)
Language: Cantonese (No simultaneous interpretation) *Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:	Practical Workshop 2
Representatives from		Laps Solutions Limited
		Internet Solutions Limited
		Compbrother Limited
		Apex Web Design (Hong Kong) Limited
		ASIABUYANDBID.COM

02:00 PM -
03:00 PM

(Y4) Franchising: the Fast Lane for Start-ups -- FULL
Speakers will discuss on why franchising is the “fast lane” for starting up a business; how start-ups can make advantage of franchising to grow their business? What are the criterion of being potential franchisees? What will a brand owner/franchisor expect from franchisees? And tips and insights from different industry sectors in the area of franchising (including education, F&B, branding/gift) Language: Cantonese (no simultaneous interpretation)
Venue:	Young Entrepreneur Lounge
Speakers		Ms. Karen Kwan Director, Math Monkey (Hong Kong) Limited
		Mr. Eddie Hui Managing Director, ENS Global Marketing Limited (B-Duck)
		Mr. Hoong Fabian General Manager, Brand Development, Fullhouse World
Moderator		Mr. Mingles Tsoi Project Director, Center for Entrepreneurship, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

03:00 PM -
04:00 PM

(P8) Starting Your Business Online II
Language: Cantonese (No simultaneous interpretation) *Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:	Practical Workshop 1
Representatives from		Friends Marketing Limited
		Pantarei Design Limited
		MPS-Consultants Company
		Cyberport Information Technology Co. Ltd

03:00 PM -
04:30 PM

*(B4) Entrepreneur Arena
“Entrepreneur Arena” will spotlight those intending to start a business within the year, presenting their business plans to judges and an audience. This year, 23 individuals will take part, with more than a thousand audience members casting their votes online. Paul Pong, Managing Director of Pegasus Fund Managers Ltd, and Vincent Wong, founder and CEO of Solution-on-Wheels, will be the star judges. Language: Cantonese (No simultaneous interpretation)
Venue:	Seminar Room B
Judges		Mr. Pong Po Lam Managing Director, Pegasus Fund Managers Limited
		Mr. Vincent Wong Founder and CEO, Solution On Wheels
Moderator		Mr. Gary Tang Supervisor, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Co-organiser		Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups