Events

【Road Map To Cross Border E-commerce - Tapping Into The Thailand and Vietnam Market , Thailand Pavilion Summary & Vietnam Pavilion Briefing】Seminar

Thailand and Vietnam have made remarkable progress in economic development and digital transformation in recent years. Also, it has a prime destination for the e-commerce industry. But how can we quickly enter and capture this market?

By attending this seminar, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the market landscape and hot trends in Vietnam and Thailand. 

Start developing your cross-border business with our pro tips, come and join the Sep 28 seminar! 

Event Details: 

Date: Sep 28 2022 (Wednesday)

Time: 18:00 - 21:00

Location: 33-35 Hillier St, Sheung Wan I (https://g.page/thehivesheungwan?share )

Language: English 

Fee: Free Admission

Apply now: https://bit.ly/3BxXavy  

Faster Payment Systems and its impact on E-Commerce Payment Gateways

The digital payment revolution led to dynamic changes in the business environment, with business transactions shifting from cash to electronic. With new applications such as FPS, and Virtual Cards, consumers and enterprises can make instant local and cross-border payments with lower cost. Attend this seminar to learn how DBS, Airwallex, and Checkout.com plan and deploy new digital payment solutions in helping business rapid growth.

Date: 14 Sep 2022 (Wednesday)
Format: Physical Seminar
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Language: English / Cantonese
Fee: $50 HKD (*COUPON CODE FOR FREE ADMISSION: HKEBA2022*)

More information and registration: https://bit.ly/3oQXCO8

HKSTP TECH TALK – Cultivating a purpose-driven culture

Research has shown that purpose-driven companies witness higher market share gains and grow three times faster on average than their competitors. What else? Their workforce and customers are happier and more satisfied.

Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation has invited Simon Yu, Chairman, Asia-Pacific, Components Business of Arrow Electronics, share his insights and experience in building a cohesive company culture to win.

Did you know Arrow Electronics had been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" by Fortune 22 times? Secure your spot now!

Date: 13th July 2022 (Wed)
Time: 4 – 5 PM
Venue: Charles K. Kao Auditorium @ Hong Kong Science Park
Language: Cantonese
Registration Link: https://esacom.wufoo.com/forms/mspn0440ceyv8m/

【Call For Futuremakers】DBS Business for Impact: Social Leaders Programme 2022

Work becomes more meaningful when you have a larger purpose! Join the 8-week summer internship programme to unleash your potential. You will gain valuable on-the-job experiences at leading social enterprises, and work on a group project with mentorship support to drive impactful changes. This programme is powered by DBS Foundation and curated by Social Ventures Hong Kong.

APPLY NOW: https://forms.gle/Ua2W6bFL6x9RvcZcA

Application Deadline: Apr 18, 2022

Programme Period: Jun 20 – Late Aug, 2022

Eligibility: Current local/overseas university students or within 2 years after graduation from bachelor studies

Learn more: https://www.sv-hk.org/project-curation/dbs-slp-2022

Enquiry: slp@sv-hk.org

Future in YOU 2022

The Orion Astropreneur Space Academy (OASA) and their AI platform partner, Bling, are putting together a Future’s Summit on Talent. This time, the focus is on the new set of skills that young graduates will need to hone and master in the post-COVID and VUCA eras. 

Speakers from McKinsey, Amazon AWS, Protiviti, Wing Tai Holdings, HKU, and former leaders of UBS, Aon, PWC, and many outstanding mentors have already confirmed their attendance. 

A series of interactive sessions will be held: 

• Forum spotlighting individual presentations and panel discussions 
• Interactive Workshops Featuring Hands-on Skills 
• Virtual Booths and SandBoxes 
• Real-time Hackathons, Networking Lounges, and Shows

Date: April 15th & 16th, 2022 
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 
Venue: Online (zoom link will be sent out after registration) 
Language: English 

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/7xzweaj3Sa

【Youth Co:Lab「香港對談」2021 – 青年你好嗎﹖】

Date:  3 – 4 Dec 2021 |  3 Seminars x 6 Experiential Workshops

After two stormy years in 2019 & 2020, it seems clear that our plans can never keep up with all those changes. How can we bite the bullet at this challenging moment? How can social entrepreneurship and social innovation make a difference and build a resilient society?

The Hong Kong Council of Social Service will organise the "Hong Kong Dialogue 2021 – Youth wellbeing and Health” on December 3 – 4, 2021, gathering friends from the social enterprise, social innovation sector, academia and civil society to explore how to connect and co-create in the new normal through seminars and experiential workshops! 

Program details & registration: https://bit.ly/hkdialogue2021 

Enquiry: 2876 2495 / 2876 2902 / info@socialinnovation.org.hk

[Facebook Blueprint] Digital Marketing Webinars for Students

A series of online real-time classes with 6 modules that are specifically designed for students and educators.

The 6 Modules are customized as follows: 

• Establish Your Social Media Presence
• Engage Your Audience on Social Media
• Create Authentic Social Media Content
• Facebook Advertising I - Fundamentals and Objectives
• Facebook Advertising II - Audience, Budget and Reporting
• Insights from Facebook

Language: English
All registrations are free of charge.

More information: https://blueprinthighered.splashthat.com/ 

MEMSI 2022 by MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node

MEMSI 2022 (January 8-22, 2022) is a 14-day, intensive tech startup bootcamp for aspiring entrepreneurs who attend MIT or universities in Hong Kong. The hybrid program is designed for those who want to advance their skills in entrepreneurship, prototyping, product development and business modelling with fellow innovators across geographies. 

Zoom Information Session:  September 30, 2021 | 5pm. Please register here.

More information:  https://memsi.mit.edu/

Women Entrepreneurship Week 2021​

Partner with Montclair State University, Lingnan Entrepreneurship Initiative launches the very first Women Entrepreneurship Week to promote gender equality and features female founders and co-founders at Lingnan University. Some feature events are as below:

WEW Forum – Sharing session by LU women entrepreneurs
Date: 20 Oct | Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Venue: LBY203 (Blackbox Theatre) | ILP: 1.5 Units (IED)
Please click here for registration

Experience Embroidery – Idyllic Embroidery (Kelia Ho)
Date: 18 Oct | Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm | Venue: LBY304 | ILP: 2.5 Units (RE)
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Experience Embroidery – Reddish Pimple (Faye Wan)
Date: 22 Oct | Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm | Venue: LBY304 | ILP: 2.5 Units (RE)
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LEI Week 2021

The exhibition and showcase of LEI's latest products and services including Transparent Face Mask, UVC Disinfection Robot, Robocon, and more.

Date: 6 – 10 Sep 2021 | Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm | Venue: LBY G/F  

Exploration Week (For Freshmen)

Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian Technology 
-- Learn about the I&E Eco-system on Lingnan campus.
Date: 9 Sep 2021 | Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Venue: MBG07
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Design Innovation and Residential Education 
-- Learn and adopt Design Thinking knowledge into solving challenges you might face in the hostel.

Date: 16 Sep 2021 | Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Venue: MBG07
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