Innovation in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) Region – Webinar

Together with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden, Sweden-China Trade Council invites you to a webinar on innovation in the Greater Bay Area.

Greater Bay Area – one of the four largest bay areas in the world, but how is it defined, and how big is the population and its economic figures? This webinar invites you to learn about Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem, covering key sectors such as fintech, biotech, and AI. The session will continue with an exploration of the GBA’s role in fostering innovation across its 11 cities, focusing on cross-border collaboration, infrastructure development, and the integration of technology and industry.

Join us to get the latest insights on the Innovation Landscape in Hong Kong with Jayne Chan, Head of Startups, Invest Hong Kong, giving a deep dive into Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem, covering key sectors such as fintech, biotech, and AI. Discussion on government policies, funding opportunities, and the role of universities and research institutions.

The Role of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) in Driving Regional Innovation presented by Matthew Ip, SVP GBA Business Development, Invest Hong Kong, will give an exploration of the GBA’s role in fostering innovation across its 11 cities, with a focus on cross-border collaboration, infrastructure development, and the integration of technology and industry.

The webinar also includes presentations from successful startups and companies in Hong Kong and the GBA that have leveraged innovation to scale their businesses. Insights into challenges, solutions, and the unique opportunities the region offers. This part of the webinar will be moderated by Björn Wahlström, CEO, Current Consulting Group with panel participants Calle Björk, CEO, OK Systems, Katarina Ivarsson, CEO, Already Tomorrow  and Joel Rozada, CEO, The Techno Creatives’. 

Where: Webinar, a link will be sent to the registered participants one day ahead of the event

When: Thursday, November 28, 2024

Cost: Free of charge

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