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

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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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China Outbound Mixer with Tencent and Evotech Capital at The Hive on August 30

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On Friday, August 30th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Emerging China and Angelvest Group will hold a cocktail with speakers from Tencent (Developer of QQ and WeChat) and Evotech Capital.

Mr Basillio Chen, author of M&A in the US for Chinese Companies will give an overview of recent trends in Chinese outbound investments and Jack Lau, Head of Tencent’s Mobile International Business, will share some of Tencent’s global expansion experience.

  • Cocktails and Networking begin at 6:30pm and Discussions at 7:15 p.m.
  • Date/Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Friday August 30th, 2013
  • Venue: The Hive, 21st Floor, The Phoenix Building, No. 23 Luard Rd., Wanchai, Hong Kong. see: Location.
  • Cost: HK$200 per person* (cash only, pay at entrance) *Two beverages and finger food

Please RSVP Here.

CoCoon’s Pitch Night Finals is This Thursday August 29

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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.