The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) brings together some of the most influential members of the global financial and business community to discuss developments and trends in the dynamic markets of Asia. In 2018, over 100 internationally respected leaders in government, financial and business sectors gathered for groundbreaking discussions about opportunities and challenges facing Asia.
The eleventh AFF attracted more than 3,000 participants from 46 countries and regions, about 85% of them were CEOs and senior decision makers. Around 400 journalists and media representatives attended the forum
The program can be found here.
InnoVenture Salon, as a major part of the upcoming Asian Financial Forum
InnoVenture Salon, is a dedicated one-stop platform for connecting startups and budding entrepreneurs with potential investors and partners.
Entrepreneurs can showcase their products at the Startup Zone, take part in one-to-one meetings with potential investors at the Investor Alley, and present their business ideas at Demo Hours, while experienced innovators and professionals will also be on hand to share practical tips on pitching to investors and growing successful businesses via Fireside Chats and Startup Clinic.
Date/Time: Jan 14 (14:30-17:00) & Jan 15 (10:00-17:00)
Venue: Hall 5E (within the InnoVenture Salon venue), HKCEC
Duration: 1 hour/session
Schedule
14 January 2019 (Monday)
14:30 - 15:30 - Session 1 - Setting Up a Startup in Hong Kong (Accounting, intellectual property, legal, licensing, taxation, research & development etc.)
16:00 - 17:00 - Session 2 - Fundraising in Asia for Startups (Company recognition, different stages of fundraising, market trends, networking opportunities, valuation)
15 January 2019
10:00 - 11:00 - Session 3 - Tips for a Successful Business Pitch - (Attention seeking, business model/ goals, delivering a perfect pitch growth strategies, identifying market needs, manpower)
11:30 - 12:30 - Session 4 - Fundraising in Asia for Startups (Company recognition, different stages of fundraising, market trends, networking opportunities, valuation)
14:30 - 15:30 - Session 5 - Talent Acquisition & Development (Company imaging, startup mentality, talent acquisition strategy)
16:00 - 17:00 - Session 6 - Scaling Your Business (Building a sustainable business model, business expansion, capital management, customer acquisition and retention, marketing and publicity, product commercialisation)