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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited:
The Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited (Cyberport) announced today (October 22) that the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2008 (CVCF 2008) would be held on November 18 (Tuesday). The theme is to show ways to be creative in business in an unexpected or unusual way. CVCF had been held with great success for four times from 2004 through 2007 and CVCF 2008 will continue to be a well anticipated forum for investors, entrepreneurs and senior executives in the information and communications technology (ICT), media and creative industries to develop and build novel ¡§contrarian¡¨ companies that could change the dynamics of doing business.
The world has seen cases of disruptive innovation where entrepreneurial founders of companies had taken great risk to do utterly different things and, by doing so, had changed the gestalt of their industry sectors and transformed the world at the same time. In addition to learning how successful entrepreneurs come out of ¡§nowhere¡¨ to create promising returns, participants of CVCF 2008 can meet international venture capitalists, potential investors and like-minded entrepreneurs, join the concurrent exhibition showcasing the creativity from ICT and local communities, and encounter local inventors, young designers and new digital entertainment start-ups.
Registration has started and interested parties can visit the CVCF 2008 website at http://cvcf.cyberport.hk for details. Until October 31, registrants can enjoy an early bird rate at $400 per person, with group discount at $300 per person for three or more people.
¡§In difficult times like the present global financial turmoil, it takes some totally innovative ideas for businesses to survive and thrive," Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport, Mr Nicholas Yang said. "Entrepreneurs, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and senior executives with innovative ideas are welcome to CVCF 2008, which is the perfect platform to unleash and develop creative business ideas.
¡§We have lined up a group of brilliant speakers for CVCF 2008. Participants will have the privilege of hearing a venture capitalist from Silicon Valley, technology forecaster and consultant, expert on intellectual capital strategy, online marketing, and startup management, as well as venture capitalist from Mainland China sharing their experience in unearthing unusual and creative businesses, " Mr Yang said.
¡§We at Cyberport are in the process of becoming a creative digital community aiming to integrate people, technology and business to create and accelerate value and we look forward to seeing brilliant insights and creative ideas flourish at CVCF 2008,¡¨ Mr Yang said.
CVCF 2008 is made up of three keynote sessions and three panel sessions, which are the ¡§Investor-Investee Dialogue¡¨, ¡§Venture Capitalist Panel¡¨ and ¡§Closing Keynote Speaker Panel Discussion¡¨ sessions.
Participants can expect to see the following speakers at CVCF 2008:
Keynote speakers:
- Mr Harry Man, Partner of Matrix Partners China
- Dr Lindsay Moore, CEO and President of KLM Inc.
- Mr Jonathan Staenberg, Managing Director of Staenberg Venture Partners
Panel speakers:
- Mrs Eileen Burbidge, Investment Director of Ambient Sound Investments
- Mr Laurie Kan, Principal of ON Capital
- Mr Yong Li, Vice President, Beijing Representative Office, Carlyle Asia Investment Advisors
- Mr Robb McDaniels, CEO of INgrooves
- Mr Simon Newstead, Co-founder and CEO of Frenzoo
- Mr John Wander, Founding Partner of Next-Gen Ventures
Panel chairs:
- Dr Hubert Chan, Chairman and CEO of HKC International Holdings Limited
- Mr Hal Josephson, CEO and President of MediaSense Inc.
- Dr Carter Tseng, Director of Committee of 100 (USA) and CEO of Little Dragon Foundation.
CVCF 2008 is proud to be supported by its key sponsor, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. Jardine OneSolution is the Platinum Sponsor, Monte Jade Science and Technology Association of Hong Kong (Monte Jade) and Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited are the Gold Sponsors, while A-World Consulting, Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCPEA) and ISS EastPoint Facilities Services are the Silver Sponsors. The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Faculty of Business Administration of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, HKVCPEA and Monte Jade are the co-organisers of CVCF 2008, which also enjoys the backing of 34 supporting organisations. CVCF 2008¡¦s Exclusive Chinese Media Partner is Hong Kong Economic Times while Metro Finance is the Official Radio Channel.
For enquiries, please call the CVCF 2008 hotline on 3166 3838 or e-mail cvcf@cyberport.com.hk
Ends/Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Issued at HKT 17:06
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