4 - 8 Dec 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(HKT/SGT)10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(CET)Daily webinars livestreamed on our VTV platform
About Smart Citytech™ Week
Get a front-row seat to uncover the latest in Smart Citytech in China!
Join us for exclusive access to Citytech in China with our recorded webinars and moderated fireside chats.
Watch our presenters and panellists from the Citytech and investment communities go behind the scenes and into China to learn about how Citytech is transforming cities. All five sessions are offered in both English and Mandarin with the help of simultaneous translation.
Session 05
Friday8 Dec 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
INVESTING IN CHINA'S CITYTECH: “What's Next?”
From the inception of SuperApps like WeChat to the widespread implementation of facial recognition train gantries, China's Citytech has expanded exponentially. This surge has piqued investor interest, leading to inquiries about the future potential of Citytech.
This session explores which sectors investors favour, changing investment climates and the impact of recent tech regulations. Uncover tales of success and setbacks, along with tactics to allure foreign investments and influence the trajectory of China's Citytech sector.
Our Speakers
Dale Nicholls
Portfolio Manager, Fidelity International
Chibo Tang
Managing Partner, Gobi Partners
Harry Man
Partner, Matrix Partners China
Benson Tam
Founder & CEO, Venturous Group
Frank Au
Managing Partner, PacificPine Group
Session 01
Monday4 Dec 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PROPTECH INVESTING: “A Real (Estate) Change”
Energy efficiency is the fastest way to achieve many of your sustainability and cost-saving goals. To make commercial buildings more energy efficient, the right combination of data and technology is needed. But which data? What do you measure?
Join esteemed investors as they reveal their criteria for PropTech investments, including the role of enhancing environmental sustainability. Gain insights into regional variations among PropTech companies and more!
Our Speakers
Brian Yeh
Senior Advisor, DG Ventures
Jie Teng
Co-Founder & Chief IBO Officer, Venturous Group
Alexander Bent
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Undivided Ventures
Dominic Penaloza
CEO, Peace, Inc.
Herbin Koh
Senior Director, Gaw Captial
Frank Au
Managing Partner, PacificPine Group
Session 02
Tuesday5 Dec 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SMART ENERGY: “Powering Change, Energising Tomorrow”
Smart Energy technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we power our world. This session delves into the significance of investing in Smart Energy tech, ranging from electric vehicles (EV), energy storage, carbon capture, etc., and its profound impact on a sustainable future.
Preparing for a net-zero future is a central global theme. We will discuss how forward-thinking policies and initiatives are pivotal in driving this transformative change and propelling us towards a greener horizon.
Our Speakers
Sheila Ebrahim
Strategy Lead, Eureka Nova
Wei Wang
Investment Director, Volvo Cars Tech Fund
Ya Dong Jin
CTO & CSO, Tianjin Anjie IoT
Xiao Yu Ni
CEO, Jiangsu Smart Energy Technology Inc.
Serena Pau
Associate Director, CLP Group
Session 03
Wednesday6 Dec 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CITYTECH CVC INVESTING: “Technical or Tactical?”
Unlike traditional VC/PE funds, Corporate Venture Capital ("CVC") serves as a unique source of capital that goes beyond merely seeking robust returns; it also aims to gain access to and validate emerging technologies that hold relevance for the corporation behind the CVC fund. Consequently, CVCs operate with distinct investment criteria, time horizons, return projections, funding sizes and technology deployment strategies.
This session is designed to dive into the advantages and disadvantages of collaborating with a CVC in contrast to VC/PE fund. Additionally, we will further explore the burgeoning Citytech trends, with a particular emphasis on those with a sustainability focus.
Our Speakers
Teng Lip Khoo
Head, ST Engineering Ventures
Brendon Joe
Head of Group Ventures & Research, CLP Group
Felix Tsui
Chief Strategy Officer, Hong Kong Telecom Digital Ventures
Paul Kingston
Investment Director, Honeywell Ventures
Richard Chou
Executive Director, Moelis & Company
Session 04
Thursday7 Dec 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: “A New Frontier”
Explore the frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) in this engaging webinar led by AI experts and investors. In this session, we will discuss recent breakthroughs and emerging trends in the field, shedding light on the most promising developments shaping the AI landscape, including the fascinating area of AI in fashion ecommerce.
Alongside the practical applications, we will address crucial ethical and regulatory considerations, ensuring responsible AI's role in our future. Our exploration will extend to AI's potential in addressing global challenges such as climate change and healthcare crises. Together, we'll envision how AI can be a powerful ally in solving these pressing issues.
Our Speakers
Song Li
Founder & Chairman, WeStyle Inc.
Charles Kuai
Advisor, Kellogg School of Management on AI
Jie Teng
Co-Founder & Chief IBO Officer, Venturous Group
Why Watch Smart Citytech™ Week
Citytech™ - The Next Frontier
Citytech is the key to solve many of our most pressing problems, and to make cities smarter – more liveable, sustainable and productive.
Learning from each other
China has 800 city districts being developed into Smart Cites. What’s better than to learn from each others’ experiences?
‘Behind closed door insights’
Get an in-depth view from our different presenters and panelists into how the companies they represent are driving initiatives in Citytech in China.