Dream Builder Program Global Youth Entrepreneurs Forum

Global Youth Entrepreneurs Forum

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Anyone
Session Details
27 Oct 2026 09:30 - 17:00
Program Details

Deadline :
 15 Oct 2026 23:59

Enquiry Email :
 ecenter@ust.hk

Organised by :
 The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups

The Global Youth Entrepreneurs Forum (GYEF) is a major event of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), which brings together young entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world to explore how entrepreneurship and innovation can address global challenges and drive sustainable social growth. Since its inception in 2014, the Forum has engaged more than 6,500 stakeholders across 34 countries and regions, including unicorn founders, angel investors, policymakers, and representatives from venture capital firms, chambers of commerce and academic institutions. 

 

Under the theme Think Global, Be Agile: Navigating the Next Era of Entrepreneurship, the 2026 Forum will bring together 500 emerging leaders shaping the future of business, with the aim of equipping participants to navigate the volatile global market through AI-powered tools for digital transformation, agile business models such as One Person Companies (OPCs) and strategies for scaling ventures across borders. 

 

To bridge ideas with real-world application, the Forum will explore Hong Kong’s strategic strengths and feature immersive visits to Qianhai, Shenzhen. These experiences will highlight collaboration opportunities within the Greater Bay Area and beyond, inspiring participants to think ambitiously, act decisively and scale globally.

 

Programme details:

Date: 27 October 2026 

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

09:30 - 09:45MC Opening
09:45 - 10:30

"Dare to Create" Fireside Chat: Becoming the Game Changer in a Restless World

  • Moderator: 

    Dr Paul Wang, BEcon, MBA, DBA, RTTP, Director, Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (TEC), The University of Hong Kong

  • Speakers:

    Dr Allan Zeman, GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman, Lan Kwai Fong Group

    Ms Sammy Wong, Managing Director, Head of Business Banking, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

    Mr Kevin Luk, Founder of Woof² Meow², Woofsquared Hong Kong Limited

10:35 - 11:35

The Global Journey: Go-To-Market and Brand Building Strategies

  • Moderator: 

    Ms Jayne Chan

  • Speakers:

    Mr Reeve Kwan, Co-founder, GoGoX

    Prof Martin Zhu, Co-founder & CEO, i2Cool

    Ms Sonalie Figueiras, Founder & CEO, Green Queen, Ekowarehouse & Source Green

13:00 - 13:05Welcoming Remarks
13:05 - 13:25

Opening Remarks

  • Dr Bernard Chan Pak-li, JP, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, HKSAR
  • The Hon Duncan Chiu, Member of the Legislative Council, HKSAR
13:25 - 13:30

Vote of Thanks

  • Ms Hsu Siu-man, Executive Director, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
13:30 - 14:30

Transforming Eastern Heritage into Global Brands: The Power of AI

  • Moderator: 

    Prof Mette Hjort, PhD, FHKAH, Adjunct Research Chair Professor, Film and Media, Co-director for the Research Centre for Creative Arts and Public Value (RCCAPV) The Education University of Hong Kong

  • Speakers: 

    Mr Kelvin Tang, Founder & CEO, PONS.ai

    Mr Desmond Leung, Hong Kong Intermedia Artist, Founder and Director of AHO Studio

14:30 - 15:30

Beyond Borders: Next-Gen Business Growth

  • Moderator:

    Dr Ken Ip, Chairman, Asia MarTech Society

  • Speakers:

    Ms Tonya, McNeal-Weary, Founder, IBS Global Consulting

    Ms Mandy Nguyen, Operation Director, Startup Vietnam Foundation

    Ms Carol Appel, Executive Director, Membership & Engagement, Youth Business International

15:30 - 16:00Tea Break
15:30 - 17:00Resources Building
14:30 - 17:00

AI Unlocked: Building Skills for the Future

  • Speaker

    Mr Daniel Wong, Product Marketing Manager - Brand and Developer Marketing, Google Hong Kong & China, Google Hong Kong

14:30 - 17:00

From Idea to IP: Powered by AI

  • Speakers:

    Ms Michelle Yee, Partner, Johnson Stokes & Master

    Mr Sam Sio, Founder, Come Know (Asia) Ltd.

14:30 - 17:00

Beyond the Pitch: From Story to Investment-Ready

  • Speakers:

    Mr Jimmy Ng, Senior Director, Group Strategy, Gobi Partners

    Mr Ivan Shum, Chairman, Angel Investment Foundation

    Dr Garry Yu, Director, Private Equity Asset Management, Gaw Capital

 

More information: https://gyef.hk/en/

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