Event Schedule

17 May, 2018 (Thursday)
TimeTopicRegister
11:15 AM -
01:00 PM
(A1) Opening and Plenary Session – “Start up Right • Scale up Fast”
Language: Cantonese/ English
Venue:The Assembly
Guest of Honour The Hon Nicholas W Yang, GBS, JP
Secretary for Innovation and Technology, HKSAR Government
Speakers Ms Norma Chu
CEO, DayDayCook
Conference Video
 Mr Wesley Ng ---- PPT available
CEO & Co-Founder, Casetify
Conference Video
 Ms Bonnie Cheung ---- PPT available
Venture Partner, 500 Startups
12:00 PM -
01:30 PM
(L1) Pitching for Charity
Pitching for Charity is a fun and productive way for startups to give back to the community. The winner of this event will present a donation (in their company's name) to a pre-selected charity. Teams will be encouraged to present in a theatrical, entertaining and over the top manner in this light-hearted event. Our goal is to find a platform where "giving back" could be fun for both the audience and pitching teams.

Language: English
Venue:The Lounge
Co-organiser 
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
(W1) Accounting and Legal Tips for Start-ups
Language: Cantonese

*Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:The Stage
Speakers NOVA Online Services Limited
 Skynet Technology International Limited
 AccGirl Limited
 Tan Pround Group Limited
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Demo Session - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Alumni Torch Fund
Venue:Imaginarium Demo Area
02:00 PM -
03:00 PM
(W2) Fast Track to Start a Business: Franchising
Language: Cantonese

*Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:The Stage
Speakers E&S Development (Asia) Limited
 The Dairy Farm Company, Limited
 Logic Tutorial Centre
 TechBob Academy Limited
02:00 PM -
03:00 PM
Demo Session - City University of Hong Kong - Knowledge Transfer Office
Venue:Imaginarium Demo Area
02:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Start-up Clinic
One-on-one customised business consultation/advisory services to start-ups so that they could avoid these common pitfalls, and help start-ups to equip themselves for enterprise transformation.

*For registration, please click here
Venue:The Clinic
Clinic Doctors Mr Alvin Lam
Managing Partner, T12M Ventures Ltd.
 Mr Rono Kwong
Founder, Best Video Ltd.
02:30 PM -
03:30 PM
(A2) Smart City - from IoT to IoE (Internet of Everything)
Language: Cantonese
Venue:The Assembly
Speakers Mr Ken Law ---- PPT available
CEO, MotherApp
Conference Video
 Dr Vincent Chow ---- PPT available
Founder and CEO, En-trak Hong Kong Limited
Conference Video
03:00 PM -
04:00 PM
(L2) Pitch Perfect Tips from Expert (FULL)
Language: English
Venue:The Lounge
Speakers Mr Nathan Gold
Chief Coach, The Demo Coach
Conference Video
03:00 PM -
05:30 PM
(P3) STARTHUB Enterprise Capital Matching Competition 1.0 and IPIEC Global 2018 Hong Kong Zone Competition
STARTHUB Enterprise Capital Matching competition aims to explore innovative corporate which intends to invest funds and resources to the fast growing startup companies. The competition has announced a reward of a nearly US$23 million for startup companies from Hong Kong and Mainland China to pursue and it is entitled to be part of the Hong Kong division of IPIEC GLOBAL 2018. For all the startup companies in this event will have the opportunity to enter the China Guangzhou Finals for a US$100,000 cash prize award.

Language: Cantonese

*For registration, please click here
Venue:The Pitchathon Spot
Guest of Honour Dr Bernard Chan, JP
Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, HKSAR Government
 Mr Ricky Wong
Co-founder and Chairman, City Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd
Speakers Mr Ricky Wong
Co-founder and Chairman, City Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd
 Mr Kelvin Wong
Partner, Market Hotpot
 Mr Alex Yu
Chairman, Y Venture Capital Film and Entertainment Investment Fund
 Mr Mozart Cheung
Founder, GM Plus (Asia) Limited
Organisers 
 
 
03:00 PM -
04:00 PM
Demo Session - brinc (1)
Venue:Imaginarium Demo Area
03:30 PM -
04:30 PM
(B3) 3rd Anniversary of Qianhai-Shekou Free Trade Area - Innovative Entrepreneurial Opportunities from Qianhai
Language: Cantonese
Venue:The Big Tent
Speakers Ms Yvonne Wong
Deputy General Manager, Qianhai International Liaison Services Ltd
 Dr Mark Mak
Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder, Roborn Dynamics Limited
 Ms Celia Leung
CEO & Co-Founder, Entrepreneur Times Limited
Organiser 
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Demo Session - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venue:Imaginarium Demo Area
05:00 PM -
06:00 PM
(A3) Embracing the Era of HealthTech
Language: Cantonese
Venue:The Assembly
Speakers Mr Albert Au ---- PPT available
Founder, acesobee limited
Conference Video
 Dr Tzang Chi Hung Lawrence
Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Prenetics Limited
05:00 PM -
06:00 PM
(L3) Start-up Talk on Fund Raising
Language: Cantonese
Venue:The Lounge
Speakers Mr Wayne Chu ---- PPT available
Investment Partner, MindWorks Ventures
Conference Video
 Mr Jason Tu ---- PPT available
Co-founder & CEO, MioTech
Conference Video
Co-organiser 
05:00 PM -
06:00 PM
(W3) Networking for "Creation of Youth" Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
"Creation of Youth" is a national innovation and entrepreneurship competition which comes to be 5th edition in 2018. For facilitating the participation of Hong Kong young entrepreneurs, Hong Kong competition division will be set up under Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area this year. In this networking event, the representative from Hong Kong Guangdong Youth Association will introduce the competition in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, 2 Hong Kong entrepreneurs, who are also award winners of "Creation of Youth" in past years, will take the chance to share their experience.

Language: Putonghua/ Cantonese
Venue:The Stage
Guest of Honour Mr Zhu Ruifeng
Deputy Director, Guangdong Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Promotion Center
Speakers Mr Gordon Lam
CEO, Shen Zhen New Mind Education Technology Co Ltd
 Mr Lu Shuhao
Managing Director, HK Dummy Ltd. Co.
 Mr Gordon Lam
Vice President, Hong Kong Guangdong Youth Association
Organiser 
18 May, 2018 (Friday)
TimeTopicRegister
11:00 AM -
05:00 PM
(S4) Start-ups Meet Talent
Co-organised by HKTDC and WHub, Start-ups Meet Talent aims to connect talented job seekers with the best HK-based start-ups. This event will bring together undergraduates, graduate students, and seasoned professionals to one event, exclusively for start-ups.

Language: English
Venue:The Hub
Co-organiser 
11:30 AM -
01:00 PM
(A4) Start-up Mixer
The “Start-up Mixer”, co-organised by HKTDC and HKFYG, is a stage for start-ups, investors and mentors to make new connections, indulge in creative ideas and opportunities from a wide scope of industries, and exchange practical business insights and advices.

*For registration, please click here
Venue:The Assembly
Co-organiser 
11:30 AM -
12:30 PM
(B4) AI for the Future
Language: English
Venue:The Big Tent
Speakers Dr Miles Wen
CEO, Fano Labs Limited
Conference Video
 Mr Anik Dey
Co-Founder and Head of Product, EMOS Technologies Inc. Hong Kong Limited
Conference Video
Moderator Ms Jessie Lam
CFO, brinc
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
(L4) Pioneer Meetup – PR for Start-ups
Language: Cantonese
Venue:The Lounge
Speakers Mr Tim Chan
Founder, HelloReporter & HelloPR
 Mr Ng Tsz Wai
Director, Coulla Limited
12:00 PM -
01:30 PM
(P4) Start-up Battle: Working in a Start-up
Struggle to join a start-up or choose a corporation and follow a conventional career path? Before making up your mind, learn more about the start-up scene and hear what qualities start-ups are looking for when recruiting talents from this event.

Language: English
Venue:The Pitchathon Spot
Co-organiser 
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
(W4) Advice to Start-ups: Management Chapter
Language: Cantonese

*Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:The Stage
Speakers Companies Registry
 MasterSoft (HK) Limited
 Wizard Financial Group Limited
 Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Ltd
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Demo Session - ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong
Venue:Imaginarium Demo Area
02:00 PM -
03:00 PM
(L5) Embracing New Business Opportunities From Digital Payment
Language: Cantonese
Venue:The Lounge
Speakers Ms Miyako Tam
Head of Merchant Relationship Management, Dah Sing Bank, Limited
 Mr Wally Wong
Chief Commercial Officer, Fusion Limited
Conference Video
Sponsor 
02:00 PM -
06:00 PM
(S5) Bootcamp by Techstars Startup Weekend
This is a 4-hour experiential Bootcamp where we will offer connection with the right people and resources, the fundamental methodology, tool and resources for kicking off your startup idea.

Language: Cantonese

*For registration, please click here
Venue:Exchange
Co-organiser 
02:00 PM -
03:00 PM
Demo Session - Cyberport
Venue:Imaginarium Demo Area
02:30 PM -
03:30 PM
(A5) What’s Next for Fintech?
Language: English
Venue:The Assembly
Speakers Dr Toa Charm Ka-ieong ---- PPT available
Chief Public Mission Officer, Cyberport
Conference Video
 Mr Desmond Marshall
Managing Director, Asia Pacific, The Floor
Conference Video
 Mr Mathias Helleu ---- PPT available
Executive Chairman, 8 Securities Limited
Conference Video
02:30 PM -
05:00 PM
(P5) Start-up Express - Pitching Final @ Entrepreneur Day
Pitching Final of the brand-new development programme, namely Start-up Express, will be held on E-Day. 20 outstanding start-ups will pitch-off for a golden ticket to board our Express to success–build network, market business and even attract potential investment!
Venue:The Pitchathon Spot
Official Partner 
Signature Sponsors 
 
All-out Support 
02:30 PM -
03:15 PM
(W5) Marketing Tips for Start-ups
Language: Cantonese

*Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:The Stage
Speakers Stonesoup Communication Limited
 MEMO Plus Production
 Zoap Consulting Limited
03:00 PM -
04:00 PM
(B5) Emerging EdTech Opportunities
Language: Cantonese
Venue:The Big Tent
Speakers Mr Adam, Chan Chun Lam ---- PPT available
CEO, GRWTH Ltd
Conference Video
 Ms Ingrid Chung
Partnerships Manager, Snapask Hong Kong Limited
 Ms Viola Lam Yuen Lee ---- PPT available
CEO & Founder, Find Solution Artificial Intelligence Limited
Conference Video
03:00 PM -
04:00 PM
Demo Session - brinc (2)
Venue:Imaginarium Demo Area
03:30 PM -
04:30 PM
(W6) Funding and Incubation Programmes for Start-ups
Language: Cantonese

*Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:The Stage
Speakers Po Leung Kuk
 Hong Kong Design Centre Limited
 Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
 Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs of the Trade and Industry Department
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
(L6) Pioneer Meetup – Women Entrepreneurship
Language: Cantonese
Venue:The Lounge
Speakers Ms Anna Wong
Co-founder, Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide
 Ms Xania Wong
CEO, JobDoh
 Ms Suzanne Liu
Proprietor, S. Liu & Co. and Director, The Women Entrepreneurs Network
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Demo Session - CoCoon
Venue:Imaginarium Demo Area
04:30 PM -
05:30 PM
(A6) Corporate Clinic – Opportunities for Tech Start-ups under Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area Development
Language: Cantonese
Venue:The Assembly
Speakers Dr Li Tak Ho Alex ---- PPT available
CEO, BizCONLINE Limited
Conference Video
 Dr Fung Wai Tong Torin ---- PPT available
Founder & CEO, Novelin Limited
Conference Video
Moderator Mr Isaac Ng
Director, SHY Xpress
Organiser 
04:30 PM -
05:30 PM
(W7) Establishing an Online Business
Language: Cantonese

*Presented by Exhibitors.
Venue:The Stage
Speakers Starling Labs Limited
 Intimex Business Solutions Co Limited
 asiabuyandbid.com
 eOneNet Limited