Hero
DATES
4 - 8 Dec 2023
TIME
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(HKT/SGT)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(CET)
FORMAT
Daily webinars livestreamed on our VTV platform

About Smart Citytech™ Week

Get a front-row seat to uncover the latest in Smart Citytech in China!

Join us for exclusive access to Citytech in China with our recorded webinars and moderated fireside chats.

Watch our presenters and panellists from the Citytech and investment communities go behind the scenes and into China to learn about how Citytech is transforming cities. All five sessions are offered in both English and Mandarin with the help of simultaneous translation.

EVENT

Session 05

DATE

Friday8 Dec 2023

HKT/SGT

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CET

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

INVESTING IN CHINA'S CITYTECH: “What's Next?”

From the inception of SuperApps like WeChat to the widespread implementation of facial recognition train gantries, China's Citytech has expanded exponentially. This surge has piqued investor interest, leading to inquiries about the future potential of Citytech.

This session explores which sectors investors favour, changing investment climates and the impact of recent tech regulations. Uncover tales of success and setbacks, along with tactics to allure foreign investments and influence the trajectory of China's Citytech sector.

Our Speakers
Venturous SCTW 2023 Dale Nicholls
Dale Nicholls

Portfolio Manager, Fidelity International

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Chibo Tang
Chibo Tang

Managing Partner, Gobi Partners

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Harry Man
Harry Man

Partner, Matrix Partners China

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Benson Tam
Benson Tam

Founder & CEO, Venturous Group

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Frank K. Au
Frank Au

Managing Partner, PacificPine Group

moderator
WATCH RECORDING
EVENT

Session 01

DATE

Monday4 Dec 2023

HKT/SGT

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CET

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

PROPTECH INVESTING: “A Real (Estate) Change

Energy efficiency is the fastest way to achieve many of your sustainability and cost-saving goals. To make commercial buildings more energy efficient, the right combination of data and technology is needed. But which data? What do you measure?

Join esteemed investors as they reveal their criteria for PropTech investments, including the role of enhancing environmental sustainability. Gain insights into regional variations among PropTech companies and more!

Our Speakers
Venturous SCTW 2023 Brian Yeh
Brian Yeh

Senior Advisor, DG Ventures

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Jie Teng
Jie Teng

Co-Founder & Chief IBO Officer, Venturous Group

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Alexander Bent
Alexander Bent

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Undivided Ventures

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Dominic Penaloza
Dominic Penaloza

CEO, Peace, Inc.

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Herbin Koh
Herbin Koh

Senior Director, Gaw Captial

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Frank K. Au
Frank Au

Managing Partner, PacificPine Group

moderator
WATCH RECORDING
EVENT

Session 02

DATE

Tuesday5 Dec 2023

HKT/SGT

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CET

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

SMART ENERGY: “Powering Change, Energising Tomorrow”

Smart Energy technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we power our world. This session delves into the significance of investing in Smart Energy tech, ranging from electric vehicles (EV), energy storage, carbon capture, etc., and its profound impact on a sustainable future.

Preparing for a net-zero future is a central global theme. We will discuss how forward-thinking policies and initiatives are pivotal in driving this transformative change and propelling us towards a greener horizon.

Our Speakers
Venturous SCTW 2023 Sheila Ebrahim
Sheila Ebrahim

Strategy Lead, Eureka Nova

presenter
Venturous SCTW 2023 Wei Wang
Wei Wang

Investment Director, Volvo Cars Tech Fund

presenter
Venturous SCTW 2023 Ya Dong Jin
Ya Dong Jin

CTO & CSO, Tianjin Anjie IoT

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Xiao Yu Ni
Xiao Yu Ni

CEO, Jiangsu Smart Energy Technology Inc.

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Serena Pau
Serena Pau

Associate Director, CLP Group

moderator
WATCH RECORDING
EVENT

Session 03

DATE

Wednesday6 Dec 2023

HKT/SGT

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CET

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

CITYTECH CVC INVESTING: “Technical or Tactical?”

Unlike traditional VC/PE funds, Corporate Venture Capital ("CVC") serves as a unique source of capital that goes beyond merely seeking robust returns; it also aims to gain access to and validate emerging technologies that hold relevance for the corporation behind the CVC fund. Consequently, CVCs operate with distinct investment criteria, time horizons, return projections, funding sizes and technology deployment strategies.

This session is designed to dive into the advantages and disadvantages of collaborating with a CVC in contrast to VC/PE fund. Additionally, we will further explore the burgeoning Citytech trends, with a particular emphasis on those with a sustainability focus.

Our Speakers
Venturous SCTW 2023 Teng Lip Khoo
Teng Lip Khoo

Head, ST Engineering Ventures

presenter
Venturous SCTW 2023 Brendon Joe
Brendon Joe

Head of Group Ventures & Research, CLP Group

presenter
Venturous SCTW 2023 Felix Tsui
Felix Tsui

Chief Strategy Officer, Hong Kong Telecom Digital Ventures

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Paul Kingston
Paul Kingston

Investment Director, Honeywell Ventures

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Richard Chou
Richard Chou

Executive Director, Moelis & Company

moderator
WATCH RECORDING
EVENT

Session 04

DATE

Thursday7 Dec 2023

HKT/SGT

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CET

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: “A New Frontier

Explore the frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) in this engaging webinar led by AI experts and investors. In this session, we will discuss recent breakthroughs and emerging trends in the field, shedding light on the most promising developments shaping the AI landscape, including the fascinating area of AI in fashion ecommerce.

Alongside the practical applications, we will address crucial ethical and regulatory considerations, ensuring responsible AI's role in our future. Our exploration will extend to AI's potential in addressing global challenges such as climate change and healthcare crises. Together, we'll envision how AI can be a powerful ally in solving these pressing issues.

Our Speakers
Venturous SCTW 2023 Song Li
Song Li

Founder & Chairman, WeStyle Inc.

presenter
Venturous SCTW 2023 Charles Kuai
Charles Kuai

Advisor, Kellogg School of Management on AI

panelist
Venturous SCTW 2023 Jie Teng
Jie Teng

Co-Founder & Chief IBO Officer, Venturous Group

moderator
WATCH RECORDING

Why Watch Smart Citytech™ Week

01

Citytech™ - The Next Frontier

Citytech is the key to solve many of our most pressing problems, and to make cities smarter – more liveable, sustainable and productive.

02

Learning from each other

China has 800 city districts being developed into Smart Cites. What’s better than to learn from each others’ experiences?

03

‘Behind closed door insights’

Get an in-depth view from our different presenters and panelists into how the companies they represent are driving initiatives in Citytech in China.