We are thrilled to share with you the upcoming Asia Start, a 5-day Asia Expedition to Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong for entrepreneurs, senior executives and investors (24-28 March 2025) with Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business. This field learning experience offers you a new perspective on scaling your business by focusing on the digital innovation, Asia’s economic disruption model, and market opportunities in/from Asia.
Asia Start offers participants:
- 6 Thought-Provoking Lectures Delivering Unparalleled Insightsfrom CKGSB’s world-renowned faculty (nurtured more than 151 unicorns; 22k+ founders & executives such as Jack Ma, Founder of Temu, Founder of TikTok, etc.) with deep industry expertise: gain a comprehensive understanding on the digital landscape in Asia, focusing on the latest cases driving economic disruptions and growth in China and the wider region. Learn how to leverage digital transformation, cross-cultural insights, data-driven models, and advanced technologies like AI and big data to drive growth, optimize supply chains, and seize opportunities in Asia’s expanding digital and omni-channel economy (forecast to reach $1.2 trillion by 2025).
- 8+ Unmatched Field Studies to industry-leading innovators like JD.com (B2C –net revenue of USD 152.8b in 2023), TOJOY (B2B digital ecosystem with 4.5million users), Tencent (B2B2C – 1.2b monthly active users), BYD (producing 1m EVs annually), SenseTime (affordable AI software unicorn company), etc. and exploring first-hand the strategies, technologies, and ecosystems that have propelled these companies to the top.
- 3 Pitching for Partnership & Investment Opportunities to potential ecosystem stakeholders, from new customers, manufacturers, distributors, investors to corporate advisors. Prepared through the 3i Pitch Workshop, where you’ll build the skills, strategies, and confidence to deliver impactful pitches and forge valuable connections with CKGSB’s influential alumni network, empowering your business to thrive in/with Asia’s dynamic markets.
Participants will leave the program with new perspectives, valuable relationships, and actionable strategies to unlock their growth in/from/with Asia and beyond: https://english.ckgsb.edu.cn/program/asia-start-program-for-entrepreneurs/
Members of CCILC will receive 10% off by mentioning ‘CCILC’ on your application form where it asks, ‘where you have heard it from’. Please also note the early bird offer of 15% ends by the end of 2024. Two rates cannot be combined. If you are interested, set up a call with Jen at jenniferwang@ckgsb.edu.cn to find out more.