「中大創業日2018」是一個由「香港中文大學校友傳承基金」主辦的大型校園創業活動，為期兩天，現場設創業展覽、中大創業及投資者校友主講之講座系列、創意展示區、創業Café和中大創業大賽，除了展示中大校友和師生的新近創業成果，為創業者及投資者提供一個互動交流平台外，亦藉以推廣創業文化。是次活動免費入場，歡迎中大校友、師生及公眾人士參觀。

"Session 4: Tech Marketing and Media Communications

Speaker:
Bridging the Opportunity Gap – the Secret to Launching a Data-Driven Approach in Mainland China?
- Ms. Cristina Ng Business Development Director, Agency and Channel, iClick Interactive Asia Limited Media Communications Skills for Tech Start-ups
- Mr. Marius Chow Assistant Programme Director, HKU Space Executive Academy

Partner: iClick Interactive Asia / HKU SPACE
Original Commitment Fee: HK$580 Early Bird Offer: HK$406
(Enjoy 30% off Early Bird Offer before 8 May by typing the Promo Code: CP0511)"

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好薈社是由香港理工大學企業發展院（IfE）和賽馬會社會創新設計院（J.C. DISI）協辦的社會創新培訓及種子基金計劃。計劃由社會創新及創業發展基金撥款資助，致力釋放本地青年人的創造潛能，以設計，科技，商業三個重點出發，鼓勵他們以創新點子幫助社會上有需要的群體。

計劃希望：
啟發參加者的創意思維，取得相關知識和技巧，解決本港貧窮問題；
利用設計和科技發展參加者的社會創新項目；
透過起動基金和跨界別的支援，讓參加者實踐獨特的社會創新項目。

Startup Grind is a global startup community educates, inspires, and connects 1,000,000 founders in 120 countries and 350 cities. We host monthly events featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. This month we host Juliette Gimenez, Co-Founder & CEO of Goxip. Juliette is a highly passionate serial entrepreneur with an extensive experience in starting up companies & driving multi-million dollars sales growth in e-commerce area in SEA & HK. Juliette titled as VP of Groupon HK until its IPO with the acquisition of Ubuyibuy; was the head of sales in LivingSocial Asia; founded CDisount - part of Cnova listed on Nasdaq.

J.A.D.E Conference 2018 – Scaling Resilient Entrepreneurship is an unconventional, and interactive deep dive conference designed for entrepreneurs in Hong Kong in the technology (including fintech, AI and smart technology) and biotechnology sectors. It is organized by J.A.D.E, an association founded by Wendy Kok, ex-CFO of Sequoia Capital China; with honorary advisor in technology, Sammy Hsieh, Co-Founder & CEO of iClick Interactive (Nasdaq: ICLK); and honorary advisor in biotechnology, Dr. Hobert Wai, Partner of Black Tiger Capital and ex-Becton Dickinson executive with in-depth experience in medical device, diagnostic and oncology. The conference aims to provide deep-dive discussion into: - AI and Deep learning application in technology and biotechnology - Scaling business using Product-Market Fit methodologies (Agile, Lean Startup, SCRUM) - User experience and interface enhancement using Design-Thinking application Please refer to the attached flyer for further information about the conference and speakers.

To provide an insight into the type of startups in Fintech and available investment opportunities, TiE APAC Fintech Special Interest Group will feature four startups that are looking to make an impact in the financial sector globally.

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency are now officially supported by the US congress.

The blockchain is "not nearly invulnerable to cyber attack but is revolutionizing the way the world conducts commerce and shares information." - US Joint Economic Committee Report, March 2018

One startup will then be selected to pitch amongst those shortlisted by TiE Chapters (Melbourne, HK, Singapore & Chennai).

Each team will make a presentation for 7 mins followed by 3 min of Q&A by the investors on the panel.

日期: 2018年5月16日(星期三)
聯絡: 電郵 : info@tie.org.hk
網址: https://hub.tie.org/e/2nd-edition-tie-apac-fintech-sig-event

Mr. Nathan Gold is a renowned American Demo Coach who has been traveling around the world for training people in various settings. He started his Demo Coach business from April 2008. Until now, he has delivered over 15,000 presentations and 13,000+ hours of 1:1 presentation coaching and training. He has worked in and with small and large companies, including GetAround.com, Glue Networks, Bill.com, Innovation Norway, SanDisk, Kaiser Permanente, and IBM — on designing, scripting and delivering compelling presentations and product demos.

The Wall Street Journal called him an "elevator pitch expert" after coaching the Top 5 Finalists in the Startup of the Year award. He is also an Industry Fellow at UC Berkeley and a guest lecturer at Wharton Entrepreneurship.

For details, please kindly visit to the website at http://www.democoach.com/

香港貿發局將於2018年5月17-18日舉辦第十屆「創業日」。此展覽會是一個展示最新市場資訊、創業商機及創業支援服務的一站式平台。參展商可藉著參展為有意創業之人士提供創業商機，同時亦可分享實戰經驗，提升公司形象及知名度。初創公司亦可藉展會尋找合作夥伴，洽談商機並協助公司發展。

日期: 2018年5月17至18日（星期四至五）
時間: 5月17日    11:00 - 18:30
5月18日    11:00 - 18:00
地點: 香港會議展覽中心展覽廳1
聯絡: 電郵 : entrepreneurday@hktdc.org
電話 : (852)1830 668
網址: http://www.hktdc.com/fair/eday

由香港貿易發展局和Jumpstart Media聯合舉辦，為Pitching for Charity是以有趣及成效高的方式，讓初創公司回饋社區。勝出本次活動的公司將會以其公司名義向預先選定的慈善機構捐贈。我們鼓勵團隊在這場輕鬆的活動中以娛樂及戲劇化為主的方式呈現簡介。我們的目標是找到一個平台給觀眾和初創公司帶來樂趣及回饋社區。

日期: 2018年5月17日 （星期四）
時間: 12:00 - 13:30
聯絡: Ms. Chloe Wong
電郵 : chloe@jumpstartmag.com

初創匯 ‧ 企業資本對接大賽本對接大賽目的希望發掘投資初創從而帶動創新的企業，同時亦發掘懂得借助企業資源加速發展的初創，大賽更引入國內外多家企業懸賞近2300萬美元徵集項目，比賽亦是IPIEC GLOBAL 2018的香港區分賽，獲獎項目有機會進入中國廣州總決賽爭奪10萬美元現金大獎。

日期: 2018年5月17日（星期四）
時間: 15:00 - 17:30
聯絡: Mr. Anton Chan
電郵 : info@www.angelinvestor.hk
網址: http://www.angelinvestor.hk/

前海深港澳青年創新創業大賽載譽歸來！前海管理局將於貿發局創業日啟動香港區賽事，屆時將介紹賽事規則、參賽條件、獎項及報名方法等，並邀請創賽評委及上屆賽事得獎者分享得獎攻略及心得，不容錯過。

日期: 2018年5月17日（星期四）
時間: 15:30 - 16:30
聯絡: Ms. Jade Chenn
電郵 : info@qianhaihk.com
電話 : 3462 9877

To prepare the readiness of start-up to raise investment capitals, Cyberport Angel Investor Pitch Training, a 2-day Workshop conducted by 500 Startups, will be held on 17 - 18 May 2018. The top 10 start-ups in the workshop will also be invited to pitch to investors on Cyberport Start-up Pitch Day (25 May 2018).
Programme Details and Outcome
• Provide lectures and workshops on the key building blocks of a successful start-up including venture fundamentals, go-to-market strategies, types of investors, venture capital funding, VC decision making, term sheets, negotiations, communications with VC’s, and how to pitch to investors.
• Provide one-on-one mentoring for each attending company on start-up venture and investment pitches by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors.
• Provide an opportunity for each attending company to pitch ventures and receive feedback from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors.

由香港浸會大學知識轉移處主辦，香港貿易發展局協辦的 "浸會大學創業日" 旨在浸大校園內推廣創意及創業文化。活動重點為專題論壇、創業項目投售和分享成功創業家的經驗和心得。

精彩活動：
1:30 pm - Pitching workshop by Elevator Pitch Expert
Mr Nathan Gold, The Demo Coach, Kauffman Foundation
2:15pm - Plenary Talk - The way to Unicorn
Mr Steven Lam, Co-founder of GogoVan

青協與香港貿發局合辦的創業速配活動「Start-up Mixer」， 讓來自不同行業的初創企業、星級導師及潛在投資者交流和互相取經， 增長營商智慧，啟迪新思維。

日期: 2018年5月18日 （星期五）
時間: 11:00 - 18:30
聯絡: 電郵 : hello@whub.io
網址: http://www.whub.io/jobfairs/may-2018

青協與香港貿發局合辦的創業速配活動「Start-up Mixer」， 讓來自不同行業的初創企業、星級導師及潛在投資者交流和互相取經， 增長營商智慧，啟迪新思維。

We're delighted to partner with HKTDC to offer Startup Weekend Bootcamp as part of the Entrepreneurs Day 2018.

Startup Weekend is a 54-hour program backed by Techstars. Surrounded by smart, passionate entrepreneurs and with the best tools and approaches at your disposal, you’ll take giant leaps toward creating a business, becoming a founder, and connecting with the right people and resources.

Likewise, this is a 4-hour experiential Bootcamp where we will offer the fundamental methodology, tool and resources for kicking off your startup idea.

Beginning with a super fun ice-breaker and continuing through Business Model Design, Prototyping Creation, Idea Validation with real customers and mentors. A whirlwind experience providing super compressed learning. Participants will get a taste of how to create working startups during the event and are able to collaborate with like-minded individuals outside of their daily networks.

日期: 2018年5月18日（星期五）
時間: 14:00 - 18:00
地點: 香港灣仔博覽道一號香港會議展覽中心
聯絡: Mr. Felix Wong
電郵 : felix.wong@startupweekend.org

In hope of providing women with the resources, knowledge and networks they need to succeed in business, Facebook and Jervois One Network joined hands to organize a series of workshops and forums on topics such as online marketing, facebook and instagram management, insights, mobile management of social network and content rules. A total of six sessions will be held from April to September 2018 with one workshop or forum per month.

好薈社是由香港理工大學企業發展院（IfE）和賽馬會社會創新設計院（J.C. DISI）協辦的社會創新培訓及種子基金計劃。計劃由社會創新及創業發展基金撥款資助，致力釋放本地青年人的創造潛能，以設計，科技，商業三個重點出發，鼓勵他們以創新點子幫助社會上有需要的群體。

計劃希望：
啟發參加者的創意思維，取得相關知識和技巧，解決本港貧窮問題；
利用設計和科技發展參加者的社會創新項目；
透過起動基金和跨界別的支援，讓參加者實踐獨特的社會創新項目。

With an aim to facilitate immersive learning for a new venture creation, the Business Support Entrepreneurship and Training Programme (BEST) under Knowledge Transfer Office, is going to select like-minded students with their own business ideas to participate in a holistic entrepreneurship bootcamp where participants can form teams, pitch ideas, attend interactive lectures, such as Design Thinking, and workshop conducted by UC Berkeley consultants, receive one-on-one mentoring from industry experts and learn in a collaborative environment. The entrepreneurship consultants from one of the premier institutions in Silicon Valley, UC Berkeley, will fly over to Hong Kong and offer lectures and interactive game-based exercises to our participants. This will be a good opportunity for connecting all the professions together in promoting entrepreneurship culture in the community.

Application Deadline: 21 April 2018
Video: https://youtu.be/KBJ7z6vFMac

精彩活動：
1:30 pm - Pitching workshop by Elevator Pitch Expert
Mr Nathan Gold, The Demo Coach, Kauffman Foundation
2:15pm - Plenary Talk - The way to Unicorn
Mr Steven Lam, Co-founder of GogoVan

A spin on our usual Office Hours, join our legal experts from Dorsey & Whitney to discuss legal challenges that Startups may face.

Startups will also be invited to bring their legal issues to a round table discussion for sharing.

Legal issues abound in any business. Get on the right track before finding yourself in a battle of principal, ego and cash.

TiE Office Hours provides members an invaluable opportunity to meet with Mentors - TiE Charter Members who are experienced entrepreneurs, having started and built their own companies, and are willing to share their wisdom with startups and aspiring entrepreneurs.

**This event is FOC to TiE Members.
**$100 for Non Members

Pre-registration required. Limited seating
Light refreshments provided.

日期: 2018年5月23日(星期三)
聯絡: 電郵 : info@tie.org.hk
網址: https://hub.tie.org/e/2b727be43fbe639b875fa2c746973b78-copy-3

HKBU Data X Bootcamp, A Framework for Digital Transformation

Learn to Master Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Big Data Applications, Blockchain and more

This 3 days’ workshop will teach technically skilled managers how to master the technologies and concepts that are changing the business landscape. Technical leaders need hands-on experience with contemporary technology and that is something Data X at Berkeley provides. You will learn how to implement a successful data strategy and how the tools work in practice. We’ll teach you technologies and concepts that can help you solve specific problems in your organization. The new industrial revolution is here and we will teach you how to benefit from it!

LEAD Instructors:
1. Prof. Ikhlaq Sidhu
Professor & Chief Scientist, UC Berkeley; Founding Director, Center for Entrepreneurship & Techonology
2. Alexander Fred Ojala
Research Scholar & Lecturer, UC Berkeley; M.Sc. Mathematical Statistics, UC Berkeley/ Lund University

精彩活動：
1:30 pm - Pitching workshop by Elevator Pitch Expert
Mr Nathan Gold, The Demo Coach, Kauffman Foundation
2:15pm - Plenary Talk - The way to Unicorn
Mr Steven Lam, Co-founder of GogoVan

工業貿易署中小企業支援與諮詢中心與香港電商聯會合辦將於2018年5月25日合辦創業研討會:「創業故事分享」

好薈社是由香港理工大學企業發展院（IfE）和賽馬會社會創新設計院（J.C. DISI）協辦的社會創新培訓及種子基金計劃。計劃由社會創新及創業發展基金撥款資助，致力釋放本地青年人的創造潛能，以設計，科技，商業三個重點出發，鼓勵他們以創新點子幫助社會上有需要的群體。

計劃希望：
啟發參加者的創意思維，取得相關知識和技巧，解決本港貧窮問題；
利用設計和科技發展參加者的社會創新項目；
透過起動基金和跨界別的支援，讓參加者實踐獨特的社會創新項目。

Organized by the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong, the Italian Chamber of Connnerce in Hong Kong and Macao, People & Projects Limited, the Innovative Enterprise Incubator of the Politecnico of Torino (I3P), and sponsored by Intesa Sanpaolo, STARTIT.asia is a startup program which promotes the international expansion process for Italian high potential startups in Asia.

This 2018 Edition of STARTIT.asia will focus on Food Tech, Sustainability, Smart City, Green Tech, Circular Economy
The 5 selected startups will start an immersion week program in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, inclusive of investors forums, business matching and mentorship sessions, networking events, to get an overview of the business climate in Hong Kong and exposure to potential partners and investors.

日期: 2018年5月28日至6月2日（星期一至六）
聯絡: Ms. Anna Rongonoli
電郵 : info@startit.asia
電話 : 2521 8837
網址: www.startit.asia