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AWS Startup Day Hong Kong 2025

Date: May 8, 2025 (Thurs) | Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm | Venue: S426 – S427, 4/F, HKCEC

Where Innovation Meets Opportunity: Grow your Startup with AWS

Join us for AWS Startup Day Hong Kong 2025, a transformative one-day event designed specifically for founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. This exclusive program in AWS Summit Hong Kong offers unparalleled opportunities to accelerate your startup journey through expert insights, and exclusive networking opportunities.
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Event Highlights

Fundraising Masterclass

Gain invaluable knowledge from leading VCs and investors who will share actionable fundraising strategies, pitch techniques, and insights into what investors are looking for in 2025. Learn how to position your startup for successful funding rounds in today's competitive landscape.

Deal-Making Decoded

Experience the journey from pitch to partnership through real-world success stories. Hear directly from startup founders and their investors as they reveal the behind-the-scenes process of securing deals, navigating term sheets, and building lasting investor relationships.

Generative AI Success Stories

Discover how Hong Kong's most innovative startups are leveraging generative AI to disrupt industries and scale globally. Leading founders will showcase their AI implementations, share technical insights, and reveal how they overcame challenges to build successful AI-powered businesses.

AWS Startup Programs Showcase

Explore exclusive AWS resources designed specifically for startups at every stage. Learn about AWS credits, technical support, go-to-market opportunities, and specialized programs that can accelerate your growth while optimizing your cloud infrastructure.

Global Expansion Strategies

Hong Kong startups that have successfully expanded internationally will share their playbooks for global growth. Learn about market entry strategies, cross-border operations, international fundraising, and how to leverage AWS's global infrastructure for worldwide scale.

Exclusive VC Networking Session

Selected startups will have the opportunity to participate in a curated networking session with top-tier venture capitalists and investors. Apply now for your chance to pitch directly to potential funders in this intimate setting.

Agenda

4/F, HKCEC (S426-427) 4/F, HKCEC (S425) 11:00 - 11:20

Welcoming Remarks

Chris So, General Manager, Partners and Startup, GCR, AWS

Startup Networking Zone (By invitation) - 11:00 am – 1:00pm 11:20 - 11:50

Navigating the Funding Journey: Insights from VC & Startup

Speakers:
Elton Yau, Chief of Staff, Wristcheck
Hing Cheng, Executive Director of Corporate Development, Gobi Partners
Willie Lee, Sr. WW Specialist, GenAI, AWS

11:55 - 12:25

From E-Commerce to AI: A Founder’s Journey of Innovation and Reinvention

Speakers:
Fiona Lau, Co-founder & COO, Workduo AI
Plato Wai, Business Development Manager, AWS

12:25 - 12:55

Panel: Generative AI in Action: Real-World Applications Driving Business Innovation

Speakers:
Larry Lam, Co-founder, Gump
Tsz Ming Wong, CTO, BUYANDSHIP Limited
Alan Chan, Founder & CEO, Omnichat
Katherine Chan, Startup Business Development Manager, AWS

12:55 - 2:00 Lunch time* (Lunch not included) 4/F, HKCEC (S426 - S427) 2:00 - 2:30

The Future of Fundraising in Asia: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Speakers:
Jeffrey Wu, Director, Mindworks Capital
Nathaniel Chan, Principal, Betatron Venture Group
Benny Jason Lee, Global, PE Principal Advisor, AWS

2:40 - 3:10

Scaling Hong Kong Innovation: How HKSTP and AWS Empower Local Startups

Speakers:
Ernest Ma, Associate Director, Co-Acceleration Fund, HKSTP
Tim Lee, Co-founder,DimOrder
Dennis Lee, Co-founder, Neufast
Alex Fung, Business Development Manager, Strategic Programs, AWS

4/F, HKCEC (S425) Startup Networking Zone & VC Connect (By invitation) - 3-5pm 3:20 - 3:50

Launch with Impact: How Startups Can Effectively Push Products to Market

Speakers:
Bernard Lee, Co-Founder, WealthRyse
Stone Zhang, Chief Technology Officer, MineSec
Sandy Lam, Business Development Manager, AWS

3:50 - 4:20

From Vision to Reality: Building an AI Transformation Company and Accelerating Growth through AWS Startup Accelerator Program

Speakers:
Cheney Cheng, Co-Founder & CEO, Apoidea
Leslie Chow, Business Development Manager, AWS

4:30 - 5:00

Panel Discussion - Global Expansion and Scaling with AWS Featuring Successful Startups

Speakers:
Thomas Jeng,Global Head, Startups, Aspire
Jonathan Chan, Co-Founder & Head of Partnerships, RedotPay
Matthew Lee, Founder & CEO, Fill Easy
Nathan Hui, Startup Business Development Manager, AWS

Featured Speakers & Guests

Chris So

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Ernest Ma

Portrait of a male professional wearing glasses and a suit, with the HKSTP logo in the lower right corner. Associate Director, Co-Acceleration Fund, HKSTP

Larry Lam

Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses and a white shirt, outdoors with a mountain in the background, featuring the Gump logo in the corner. Co-founder, Gump

Fiona Lau

Portrait of a WorkDuo employee with the WorkDuo logo in the bottom right corner Co-founder & COO, Workduo AI

Tim Lee

A professional headshot of a man wearing glasses and a light blue shirt, with the DimOrder logo shown in the bottom right corner. The background is a neutral color. Co-founder, DimOrder

Thomas Jeng

A business professional male in a blue suit and white shirt, posing for a headshot in a modern office environment with glass walls in the background. Global Head, Startups, Aspire

Tsz Ming WONG

Portrait of a Buyandship representative wearing branded apparel, featuring the Buyandship logo and text, with an additional circular Buyandship logo displayed in the corner. CTO, BUYANDSHIP LIMITED

Jeffrey Wu

Portrait of a man wearing glasses and a white shirt on a green background, with the MindWorks logo in the lower right corner. Director, MindWorks Capital

Nathaniel Chan

Portrait profile image of a person with a Betatron Venture Group logo in the bottom right corner. Principal, Betatron Venture Group

Alfred Ho

A young individual is pictured outdoors with a blurred city background, wearing a dark coat and scarf. The Qonvolv Ventures logo is visible in the lower right corner of the circular image. Analyst, qonvolv Ventures

Jack Lee

Professional business portrait of a man in a blue suit and white shirt, smiling at the camera, with a dark background and the PlutusVC logo visible in the lower right corner. Director, PlutusVC Inc.

Sharon Wang

A woman in a white blouse with glasses posing for a professional profile photo, with the Beyond Ventures logo in the corner. Investment Analyst, Beyond Ventures Asset Management Limited

Dr. Dennis Lee

A professional headshot of a man wearing a suit and glasses, with the Neufast logo visible in the lower right corner. Co-Founder & CTO, Neufast Limited

Jonathan Chan

Profile portrait of a man wearing a suit and glasses, with the RedotPay logo visible in the corner. Co-Founder & Head of Partnerships, RedotPay

Alan Chan

A business portrait of a man in a suit with folded arms, featuring the Omnichat logo in the foreground. Suitable for business application or professional branding. Founder & CEO, Omnichat Limited

Cheney Cheng

Profile photo of a man in a suit, with the Apoidea logo in the corner. Co-Founder & CEO, Apoidea

Jimmy Ng

Professional headshot of an individual wearing glasses in business attire, featuring the Gobi Partners logo in the corner. Investment Director, Gobi Partners

Matthew Lee

Matthew Lee Founder & CEO, Fill Easy

Kenneth Chung

Profile photo of a man with short dark hair, wearing a black shirt, with the SQ Capital logo in the corner. Venture Partner, Senior Advisor, SQ Capital

Stone Zhong

Formal portrait of a man wearing a suit, tie, and glasses, with the Minesec logo in the corner. Chief Technology Officer, MineSec

Bernard Lee

Portrait of a businessman in a suit and red tie with glasses, featuring the WealthRyse logo in the bottom right corner. Co-Founder, WealthRyse

Who Should Attend

  • Startup founders and co-founders
  • Technical leaders and CTOs building innovative solutions
  • Entrepreneurs exploring new venture opportunities
  • Investors and VCs interested in Hong Kong's startup ecosystem
  • Enterprise innovation teams seeking startup partnerships
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Why Attend

  • Connect with fellow founders, investors, and AWS experts in one dynamic environment
  • Gain practical insights from those who have successfully navigated the startup journey
  • Discover how AWS cloud solutions can help you build faster, scale efficiently, and innovate continuously
  • Explore funding opportunities and expand your investor network
  • Learn how to leverage generative AI and other cutting-edge technologies for competitive advantage
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Secure your spot at AWS Startup Day Hong Kong 2025, where innovation meets opportunity. Limited seats available for this high-demand event.

*AWS Startup Day is part of AWS Summit Hong Kong 2025. Your registration includes access to all Summit activities, including keynotes, technical sessions, and the expo area.*