MACAO, May 27, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- BEYOND Expo 2024, in collaboration with exclusive
partner Hengqin In-Depth Cooperation Investment Group, hosted a
transformative Global Investment Summit on May 23. This event drew global investment leaders
to Macao to delve into key themes
reshaping the future of investment amidst today's complex financial
landscape. The summit highlighted the significant influence of
investment and innovation on the future, positioning itself as a
pivotal platform for groundbreaking discussions and
collaborations.
Prominent Speakers Drive Visionary Discussions
The
summit featured a lineup of distinguished speakers who addressed
various topics around investment:
David Beckham, Sands Global
Ambassador, shared valuable insights on the importance of
authenticity in business and the significance of genuine belief in
ventures during a fireside chat with Grant
Chum, President, CEO, and Executive Director of Sands China
Ltd.
Harry Man, partner of Matrix
Partners China and Lu Zhang, founder
and managing partner of Fusion Fund, discussed the shift in
investment strategies in the AI era, emphasizing the goal of
creating market-fit AI products and the preference for investing in
companies with unicorn potential for substantial IPO returns.
Revolutionizing Investment Paradigms with
AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged as one of the
centerpieces of the summit, capturing the attention of investors
who emphasized its transformative impact on investment strategies.
The discussions illuminated how AI is revolutionizing investment
paradigms, despite the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions
affecting the expansion of AI companies and global data
governance.
Navigating Geopolitical Tensions: Risk Mitigation and Global
Collaboration
Geopolitical tensions have intensified
technological decoupling, influencing investment decisions. Despite
these challenges, startups remain focused on local markets,
mitigating the impact of these tensions. Esther Wong, founder and CIO of 3Capital,
highlighted that while some regions may lag in cutting-edge AI
models, their market sizes offer operational excellence. Panelists
emphasized the necessity for global collaboration in areas like
open-source AI models and data governance.
Evaluating Emerging Markets: Balancing Risks and
Opportunities
Investing in emerging markets was another
focal point at the summit. Experts stressed the importance of
evaluating political stability, regulations, and investor
protections. Akio Tanaka, Partner at
Headline, highlighted the need for understanding local cultural
practices and regulatory environments. Roderick Purwana, Managing
Partner at East Ventures, shared insights on Indonesia's tech ecosystem, noting the
government's supportive stance and the anticipated political
changes with the upcoming presidential election. William Mimassi Pedroso of Monashees emphasized
the growing focus on ESG issues, particularly gender diversity and
data protection, as crucial factors for investors.
Pioneering the Future of Investment
The Global
Investment Summit at BEYOND EXPO 2024 set a new benchmark for
visionary investment discussions, offering a nuanced approach to
balancing risks and opportunities in emerging markets. The summit
underscored the importance of innovative investment strategies and
global collaboration in shaping the future of the financial
landscape.
About BEYOND Expo 2024
The BEYOND International
Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) is Asia's leading annual technology event.
Serving as a dynamic platform since 2021, BEYOND Expo not only
showcases global technological innovations but also provides a
unique opportunity to foster innovation upgrades across diverse
industries and regions. BEYOND Expo has attracted participation
from Asia's Fortune 500 companies,
multinational corporations, unicorn companies, and emerging
startups. Through a multifaceted approach involving expos, summits,
and various activities, BEYOND Expo has successfully cultivated an
innovative ecosystem, propelling collective development in the
Asia-Pacific region and the global
technology innovation industry.
About Hengqin In-Depth Cooperation Investment
Group
Hengqin In-Depth Cooperation Investment Group was
founded in June 2022. It is the first
state-owned enterprise founded in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth
Cooperation Zone in Hengqin (referred to as the "Cooperation Zone")
to implement the recommendations of General Secretary Xi Jinping
regarding the Guangdong-Macao cooperation in developing Hengqin. Its
establishment aims to support and promote the moderate
diversification of Macao's
economy. Hengqin In-Depth Cooperation Investment Group's business
encompasses various fields, including industrial investment, asset
operations, development and construction, and talent services.
As a pivotal platform and "engine" for the integrated
development of the Hengqin-Macao (Qin-Ao) region, Hengqin In-Depth
Cooperation Investment Group is dedicated to its foundational
mission. With the vision of "building a new highland in the Greater
Bay Area and thriving together with Qin-Ao," it focuses on the key
objective of promoting the appropriate diversification of
Macao's economy. Hengqin In-Depth
Cooperation Investment Group is committed to two primary
directions: becoming a leading industrial investor and developer
and providing top-tier urban operation services. The company aims
to create a high-quality environment that facilitates the
integration of Macao residents in
terms of living, employment, and entrepreneurship, striving to
inject new momentum into the region's economic diversification.
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