HKTDC Entrepreneur Day Press Conference Next Monday
Research Report on Survey to Analyse InnoTech Start-ups in Hong Kong

2 May 2017 – The ninth HKTDC Entrepreneur Day will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 19-20 May, featuring a record number of more than 270 exhibitors. The event will showcase the latest opportunities and support services for entrepreneurs, featuring exhibitions, seminars, forums, pitching sessions, mentorship and more.

“The Imaginarium” will be a dedicated zone at the fair, featuring 60 technology and innovative start-ups. “Vision Explorer: Venturing into the Future” is the theme of this year’s “Start-up Runway” – where topics such as FinTech, augmented and virtual reality, as well as the Internet of things (IoT) and robotics will be discussed.

The HKTDC will also release a research report on Hong Kong start-ups, analysing current trends related to innovative technology businesses based on results of a recent survey.

We cordially invite you or your representative to cover the press conference offering details about Entrepreneur Day on Monday (8 May). Guest speakers will talk about the current start-up scene in Hong Kong.  Details are as follows:

Date: 8 May 2017 (Monday)

Time: 2:30pm

Venue: playground.work

11/F Tung Hip Commercial Building, 244-248 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan
(Sheung Wan Station Exit A1)

Language: Cantonese (Questions in English are welcome)

Guests: Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director, HKTDC

             Wenda Ma, Economist, HKTDC

             Miranda Wong, Supervisor, Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups

             Benny Foo, Chairman, 2017 CSI Committee, Innovative Entrepreneur Association
 

During the press conference, start-up cases from “The Imaginarium” and members of the Innovative Entrepreneur Association and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups will be presented:

• Air Button – A controller that does not require batteries links to phones using near-field communication (NFC), allowing users to control more than 30 phone functions including photo taking, recording and making calls
• MedEXO Robotics – Wearable robotic arms for Parkinson’s disease patients that can suppress abnormal movements and help restore activeness
• Playto – A training programme enabling children to improve their focus and attention through a headset they use to play games
• iSEE Mobile App – The use of sound to provide social information and support to people with visual impairment
• 3D Vision – 3D visual effects to help increase product images and arouse public attention

Media Enquiries
For media enquiries, please contact the HKTDC's Communication and Public Affairs Department:

Selina Fan              Tel: (852) 2584 4298          Email: selina.mi.fan@hktdc.org