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Tipping Point Conference Speakers Say Collaboration is Essential to Hong Kong’s Future in Innovation

September 10, 2013 by Iris Leung

Concerned about the future of Hong Kong’s ecosystem, the Business and Professionals Federation of Hong Kong (BPF) gathered thought leaders, investors, and supporters of innovation alike to brainstorm solutions at the Tipping Point conference on Friday.

We had the opportunity to chat with keynote speakers Professor Gordon Redding (Senior Fellow at INSEAD and a specialist in the comparison of capitalist systems) and Dr. Po Chi Wu (An Adjunct Professor and initiator of entrepreneurship and innovation programs at HKUST), and they told StartupsHK their thoughts on the conference and the future of innovation in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Hosts Innovation Conference ‘Tipping Point’ on Sept 6th, Special Price for Startups

August 29, 2013 by StartupsHK

An Innovation Conference Tipping Point held by Business Professional Federation (BPF) is just around the corner in the city. This conference is to bring together pioneers and innovators from existing and new industries from different sectors from policy makers, investors, entrepreneurs, educators to start a conversation and work together on how to innovate Hong Kong’s future. Don’t miss it if you also care and want to be part of the New Hong Kong!

Today we have Ms. Elaine Ann from Tipping Point who is also the President and CEO of Kaizor Innovation to share more about this event:

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CoCoon’s Pitch Night Finals is This Thursday August 29

August 26, 2013 by StartupsHK

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What has been building up for the past few month’s is Hong Kong Co-Workspace CoCoon‘s Pitch Nights – and it comes to a head this Thursday with the 6 finalists all coming together for the final fight up that results in cash prizes!

The 6 battling it out on the CoCoon stage are:

1. HotelQuickly
An app to find and book last minute hotel in good deals

2. TaxiWise
An app to book a taxi or schedule a pickup, provides better taxi service and experiences to all taxi riders

3. Origin Tracker
A unique encrypted QR code which will be labeled on original goods and can be tracked from distribution to the end user using personal mobile.

4. Easy Pack
Helps e-shoppers to get 24/7 access to parcel by using the terminal lockers

5. Shopline
The social marketplace for individuals and small businesses of HK to easily buy and sell their goods.

6. Loc8Food
An app gives you a Unique Dining Experience and exclusive discount

Register here for tickets.

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: Co-Workspace, CoCoon, pitch night