BEYOND EXPO 2024 Delivers Visionary Insights at Groundbreaking Global Investment Summit
MACAU, 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. The event brought together global investment leaders in Macau to delve into key themes that will reshape the future of investment in today’s complex financial environment. The Summit highlighted the profound impact that investment and innovation will have on the future, establishing itself as a pivotal platform for groundbreaking discussions and collaboration.
Distinguished speakers lead visionary discussions
The summit brought together renowned speakers who spoke on a range of investment topics.
During a fireside chat with Grant Cham, President, CEO and Executive Director, Sands China Co. Ltd., Sands Global Ambassador, David Beckham shared valuable insights on the importance of authenticity in business and the importance of true belief in a venture.
Harry Man, Partner at Matrix Partners China, and Lu Zhang, Founder and Managing Partner at Fusion Fund, discussed the changes in investment strategies in the AI ​​era, emphasizing the goal of creating market-compatible AI products and prioritizing investments in unicorn companies that can reap big gains through IPOs.
Changing the investment paradigm with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged as one of the highlights of the summit, garnering attention from investors who highlighted the transformative impact of AI on their investment strategies. Discussions revealed how AI is revolutionizing the investment paradigm, despite challenges posed by the expansion of AI companies and geopolitical tensions affecting data governance globally.
Navigating Geopolitical Tensions: Risk Reduction and Global Cooperation
Geopolitical tensions are driving technology fragmentation and impacting investment decisions. Despite these challenges, startups continue to focus on local markets to mitigate the impact of these tensions. Esther Wong, founder and CIO of 3Capital, emphasized that while some regions may lag behind in cutting-edge AI models, their market size means they can operate with superior performance. Panelists highlighted the imperative for global collaboration in areas such as open-source AI models and data governance.
Assessing emerging markets: Balancing risks and opportunities
Investing in emerging markets was another focus of the summit. Experts stressed the importance of assessing political stability, regulations and investor protection. Akio Tanaka, partner at Headline, emphasized the need to understand local cultural practices and the regulatory environment. Roderick Purwana, managing partner at East Ventures, shared his insights on Indonesia’s tech ecosystem, noting the government’s supportive stance and expected political changes with the upcoming presidential elections. William Mimasi Pedroso of Monashies highlighted the growing focus on ESG issues, especially gender diversity and data protection, as important factors for investors.
Pioneering the future of investment
The Global Investment Summit at BEYOND EXPO 2024 set a new standard for the discussion on visionary investing, presenting a nuanced approach to balancing risks and opportunities in emerging markets. The Summit highlighted the importance of innovative investment strategies and global collaboration in shaping the future of the financial landscape.
About BEYOND Expo 2024
BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) is Asia’s leading annual technology event. Serving as a dynamic platform from 2021, BEYOND Expo not only showcases global technology innovations but also provides a unique opportunity to promote innovation upgrading across various industries and regions. BEYOND Expo attracts Asia’s Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, unicorns and emerging startups. Through a multi-faceted approach that includes expo, summits and various activities, BEYOND Expo successfully cultivates an innovative ecosystem and promotes the joint development of the technology innovation industry in Asia Pacific and the world.
About Hengqin Shenhe Investment Group
Hengqin Deep Cooperation Investment Group was established in June 2022. It is the first state-owned enterprise established in the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone (hereinafter referred to as the “Cooperation Zone”), implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping’s proposals on Guangdong-Macao cooperation in the development of Hengqin. The purpose of its establishment is to support and promote the moderate diversification of Macao’s economy. Hengqin Deep Cooperation Investment Group’s business covers various fields, including industrial investment, asset management, development and construction, and human resources services.
Hengqin Shenhe Investment Group is dedicated to its founding mission as an important platform and “engine” for the integrated development of the Hengqin-Macau (Qin’ao) region. With the vision of “building a new high in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and prospering together with Qin’ao”, it focuses on the main goal of promoting the proper diversification of Macau’s economy. Hengqin Shenhe Investment Group is committed to two major directions: becoming a leading investment and developer in the industry and providing first-class urban operation services. The company aims to create a high-quality environment that promotes the integration of Macau residents in terms of living, employment and entrepreneurship, and inject new momentum into the region’s economic diversification.
SOURCE Beyond Expo
