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Symposium of Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Greater Bay Area

Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thursday)

Time: 4pm to 5pm

Venue: The Stage, Hall 1D HKCEC

Introduction of the symposium

To step up the publicity and foster the development of Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Greater Bay Area, Home and Youth Affairs Bureau will organise a symposium at the "Entrepreneur Day 2024". The members of the "Alliance of Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurial Bases in the Greater Bay Area" and funded NGOs of the "Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)" will introduce the opportunities provided for entrepreneurship in the GBA. Young start-up teams will also share their experiences and successful cases in the GBA. Alliance members will have the opportunity to interact and exchange with the young participants to enhance their confidence and capabilities in innovation and entrepreneurship in the GBA.



16:00 - 16:15
Opening Session
  • The Hon Alice Mak Mei Kuen, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
  • Dr. Zhang Zhihua, Deputy Director-General of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province
  • Mr. Xie Zhongbao, Deputy Director-General of the Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province
Opening Remarks
Hon Alice Mak Mei Kuen, SBS, JP
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Remarks
Dr. Zhang Zhihua
Deputy Director-General of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province
Remarks
Mr. Xie Zhongbao
Deputy Director-General of the Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province
16:15 - 16:35
Thematic Session
Unite the force of Alliance to promote Hong Kong youth innovation and entrepreneurship in the GBA
This session will bring together representatives from the members of the Alliance of Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurial Bases in the Greater Bay Area (Alliance) and funded NGOs of the "Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)". The panelists will share the opportunities and support of youth innovation and entrepreneurship in the GBA to foster the exchange between Alliance members and young participants.
Moderator
Mr. Chan Sui Wai, Eric, JP
Commissioner for Youth, Home and Youth Affairs Bureau
Guest Speakers
Mr. Paul Wang
Director, HKU Techno-entrepreneurship Core
Guest Speakers
Mr. Mike LOH
Operation Director, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao (International) Youth Entrepreneurship Hub
Guest Speakers
Mr. Ricky Choi
Director of Smart Living, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Ltd.
Guest Speakers
Mr. Ivan Shum
Project Executive Director, Hong Kong United Youth Association
16:35 - 17:00
Thematic Session
Set Sail for Entrepreneurship in the GBA
This session will bring together young start-up team members funded under the "Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" to share their experiences and successful cases in the GBA, to enhance young participants’ confidence and capabilities in innovation and entrepreneurship in the GBA.
Guest Speakers
Mr. Woo Pak Fai, Phil
Co-Founder of Pren Limited
Guest Speakers
Mr. Or Ka Pak, Pako
Co-Founder of Fortune Intelligent Technology Company Limited
Guest Speakers
Mr. Cheuk Ka Hou, Alex
CEO of Tech Creation Medical Service Limited
Guest Speakers
Mr. Wong Pak Tung, Toby
Founder of Lee Man New Material Limited

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