Taking Place on 24 - 25 October the Forum Brings Together Leading Venture Capitalists and Entrepreneurs to Discuss Global Venture Capital Trends and Challenges, and Explore the Future Path of Hong Kong as the International Innovation and Technology Hub with Fresh Perspectives HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 October 2024 - In the face of the lingering global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, the annual Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) returns this year with an inspiring theme – "Innovation Challenger: Building New Venture Visions", scheduled to take place on October 24^th and October 25^th in an "online + offline" hybrid format. The forum aims to convene influential venture capitalists and entrepreneurs from across the globe to explore how venture capital trends and emerging technologies such as Web3.0 and artificial intelligence can empower startups and investors to break new grounds and capitalise on investment opportunities. As Hong Kong's flagship for digital technology, Cyberport is dedicated to supporting local startups in showcasing the city's innovation and technology capabilities in the international market. In alignment with this mission, Cyberport is actively fostering the development of the international venture capital landscape, coinciding with various initiatives from the Hong Kong SAR Government. These initiatives include setting up a $10 billion I&T Industry-Oriented Fund, launching the Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme, and strengthening collaborations with the Middle East in innovation and technology to promote the diverse development of the innovation ecosystem. The CVCF serves as a key annual event in the venture capital market, plays a crucial role by gathering venture capital elites, focusing on successful local and global venture capital cases, and the development trends in the digital technology venture capital market. It provides a platform to connect startup entrepreneurs with investors, facilitates exchanges and cooperation among government, industry, academia, and research, and promotes collaboration between local and international partners to advance the development of the technology industry. Professor Sun Dong, the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, will deliver the opening remarks. Industry leaders from organisations such as KPMG, Beyond Ventures, Jungle Ventures, 1955 Capital, Draper Dragon , HALA Ventures, SparkLabs Group, Orbit Startups, Intudo Ventures, Global Ventures and more will share in-depth insights and perspectives on the venturing ecosystem. They will delve into three key discussion areas:

1. Global venture capital market trends and challenges;
2. Investment and development prospects for innovation and technology sectors, including Web3.0 and artificial intelligence;
3. Technology venture capital markets and trends in China, Asia, ASEAN, the Middle East, and beyond, with a focus on industry development and future prospects of the venture capital ecosystem.

Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, said, "As Hong Kong's digital technology flagship and incubation hub, Cyberport is dedicated to enhancing the financing capacity of startups and accelerating the growth of incubated enterprises. This year's CVCF will bring together venture capitalists and entrepreneurs from around the world to explore the global capital markets, focusing on the promising markets in the Middle East, ASEAN, Asia and China, as well as emerging technologies such as Web3.0 and AI. The Forum will also provide a platform for startups to showcase their innovative capabilities and facilitate investments, leading the industry in in-depth discussions and exploration of innovative technologies. This will empower the innovation and technology community to address various challenges, seize development opportunities, and achieve breakthroughs." Hendrick Sin, Chairman of Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) Steering Group; Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, CMGE...