China Competence Training Center

Discover why Hong Kong remains one of the world's most dynamic gateways for startups, investors, and innovators – and how you can be part of its innovation story.

In this exclusive webinar, experts from Hong Kong and abroad will unpack the city's unique advantages as a global business hub — from its strategic access to Mainland China and thriving innovation ecosystem to the extensive funding landscape for entrepreneurs.

Join us to learn:

! Why Hong Kong stands out for startups and international entrepreneurs,

! How to navigate its talent admission schemes, incubator ecosystem, and soft-landing partners,

! What investors really value — and how to prepare for funding success,

! How to tap into synergies across the Greater Bay Area.

Whether you are a founder, investor, student, or innovation professional, this webinar will equip you with practical insights and connections to turn opportunity into action.

Co-Organised with Hong Kong Talent Engage.

Our Speakers:

Celia Ding is an experienced investment professional with over 20 years in private equity real estate across Asia and North America. As co-founder of BrightPath Holdings Limited, she leads venture investments and cross-border investment consultancy development, drawing on senior roles at Clarion Partners, BentallGreenOak, and Bentall Balloch China, where she honed her expertise in strategy, portfolio management, and client relations. Holding an MBA from the University of Toronto and an EMBA from the University of St. Gallen, Celia is also deeply engaged in the community as co-chair of the Rotman School Hong Kong Alumni Chapter, a member of the Hong Kong International School Facility Committee, and a youth soccer coach. Passionate about technology, innovation, and fostering global connections, she brings valuable perspectives to startups and investors alike.

Jovan Trajceski is a seasoned AI and Digital Transformation leader with over 20 years of experience across Telecom, Energy, Banking, Retail, and Consulting in North America and the Asia-Pacific region. As Global Analytics Partner at H&M Group, he drives data-driven strategies for one of the world's largest fashion retailers. Previously, he led APAC sales and partnerships at a boutique AI consultancy serving Fortune 500 clients including L'Oréal, Dior, and Schneider Electric, and founded an HR-Tech startup backed by Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks (HKSTP). A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, Canada) with an MSc in Data Science (Distinction), Jovan also chairs innovation and AI committees at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, advises top universities, and mentors emerging founders in the region's deep-tech ecosystem.

Speaker from Hong Kong Talent Engage (tba): Hong Kong Talent Engage, an office under the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to promoting Hong Kong’s advantages, opportunities, and various talent admission schemes in different global markets while providing comprehensive one-stop support services for incoming talents to facilitate their settlement and integration into the new environment for long-term development.

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