Jointly organized by The Innovation Committee, The Department of Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship at the City of Markham, Invest Hong Kong (Canada) and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto), 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 energy sector (battery),
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. 

This bilateral tech exchange will also facilitate opportunities for event partners, guest speakers, and participants to meet face-to-face, exchange ideas, and build networks with industry peers. 

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PROGRAM

8:30 - 8:45 PM (HKT) 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 PM (HKT) 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 PM (HKT) 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 PM (HKT) 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