Hong Kong-Markham Tech Exchange 2023

Jointly organized by The Department of Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship at the City of Markham, Invest Hong Kong (Canada), Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto), and The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (Innovation Committee), the 2nd “Hong Kong-Markham Tech Exchange” event will bring together innovative companies and forward-looking entrepreneurs to share insights on:

1) The emerging technological developments in the green battery energy sector
2) Successful global expansion strategies (HK/Asia <-> Markham)

Through frank discussions with business leaders operating in Hong Kong/ Markham, this hybrid event aims to inspire the tech community and showcase how these two flourishing cities are supportive and vibrant hubs for nurturing innovation and business/start-up partnerships with a global outlook.

Programme

8:30 - 8:45 AM (Canada Time) | 8:30 - 8:45 PM (Hong Kong Time)
Opening Remarks
• Mayor Frank Scarpitti, City of Markham
• Emily Mo, Director, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office
• Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong (TBA)

8:45 - 9:25 AM (Canada Time) | 8:45 - 9:25 PM (Hong Kong Time)
Panel Discussion 1 - Emerging Technologies
Moderator:
• Nafis Ahmed, Entrepreneurship Manager, YSpace
Panelists:
• Dennis Dos Santos, CFO & SVP of Corporate Development, TROES Corp.
• Frank Harley, Chief Strategy Officer, GRST Holdings Ltd.

9:25 - 10:10 AM (Canada Time) | 9:25 - 10:10 PM (Hong Kong Time)
Panel Discussion 2 - Global Expansion
Moderator:
• Carmen Lam, Consultant, Crikx & Co Limited
Panelists:
• Stephen Poon, Chief Technology Officer, Korah Ltd.
• Sagar Satish, Senior Director of Engineering, Astera Labs

10:10 - 10:15 AM (Canada Time) | 10:10 - 10:15 PM (Hong Kong Time)
Closing Remarks
• Ivan Lam, Co-Chair, Innovation Committee, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
• Christopher Chen, Head of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong (Canada)
• Chris Rickett, Director of Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship, City of Markham