Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 Grand Opening

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This year's Forum focuses on multiple keynote speeches and focused discussion, inviting several heavyweight figures from the venture capital industry to share global venture capital trends and analyse how emerging technologies, artificial intelligence and Web 3.0 are opening markets and fostering collaboration to drive innovative thinking.

 

Industry leaders, including Anson Bailey, Head of Consumer & Retail, Asia Pacific, KPMG China, shared the latest edition of "Venture Pulse Q3 2024", analysing venture capital conditions and trends from a global and regional perspective. Yash Sankrityayan, Managing Partner, Jungle Ventures, discussed the history and future prospects of growth investment in ASEAN and shared successful experiences. Andrew Chung, Founder & Managing Partner, 1955 Capital, presented a framework for how entrepreneurs and investors must "invent the future" and shared a brighter view of how technologies – from climate tech to healthcare, and from AI to Web3 - can improve our lives. Additionally, Alex Witt, General Partner, Verda Ventures, explored how to capture the potential opportunities in Africa, the fastest-growing and largest Web3.0 market, through a unique approach combining technological expertise, distribution, and capital.

 

Strategic initiatives and funding support from the HKSAR Government are undoubtedly crucial for the development of the local I&T sector. Legislative Council Member Honourable Duncan Chiu, along with representatives from CUHK Innovation Limited, the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Beyond Ventures, as well as Hendrick Sin, Chairman of Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) Steering Group; Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, CMGE Technology Group Limited, and Founding Partner, China Prosperity Capital, joined business leaders to discuss the latest measures, strategies, and support from the HKSAR Government in supporting the development of the local I&T sector.

 

Another highlight of this year's Forum is exploring how emerging technologies such as Web3.0 and artificial intelligence are driving market momentum. Jupiter Zheng, Partner at HashKey Capital, a member of the Cyberport Web3.0 Investment Circle, analysed future investment opportunities in the Web3.0 industry, while Richard Wang, Partner at Draper Dragon, emphasised the importance of supporting Web3.0 infrastructure and practical applications.

 

Web3 Spotlight Events Taking the Stage throughout the Second Day of the Forum

 

As a continuation of the conversation from CVCF, several Web3-focused events will follow, including the Web3.0 Project Demo Day – Inno Ignite, organised by BlockBooster. Start-ups at the forefront of the Web3 revolution will showcase their innovative projects at this event, revealing the unlimited potential of Web3 technology to attract funding. Participants will be able to interact with entrepreneurs and explore various investment opportunities for collaboration.

 

The second day of the Forum will feature the "Web3.0 Innovation Expo", featuring over 15 global Web3.0 real-life use cases spanning digital payment, supply chain finance, digital identity authentication, financial innovations, sustainability, cultural preservation, etc. from various regions including Africa, Europe, South East Asia and the local Hong Kong. Industry experts will share blockchain success stories and valuable insights. Attendees will engage with corporate representatives, investors, Cyberport Web3.0 community members, and key blockchain ecosystem representatives to explore how Web3.0 is reshaping industries, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities.

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