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Korea Herald
5 days ago
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- Korea Herald
Alibaba's Joe Tsai emphasized Trust as the 5th BEYOND Expo closed
'Fund at First Pitch' attracts Global Investors with Future Tech MACAO, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5 th BEYOND Expo 2025 wrapped up at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo after delivering a packed program of events that brought to life its vision of "Empowering Asia, Bridging the World". Following four days of talks by tech leaders and visionaries, the Expo closed with the finals of Fund at First Pitch and a fireside chat with Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai, illustrating the Expo's commitment to supporting tech innovation in Asia. This year's BEYOND Expo attracted more than 800 companies, 800 investors and 25,000 visitors, across sectors from AI, HealthTech and Clean Energy to Robotics and SportsTech, making it the biggest BEYOND Expo yet and one of the largest annual pan-Asian technology gatherings. In a fireside chat with BEYOND Expo Co-Founder Jason Ho, Alibaba Group Chairperson Joe Tsai shared his views on Chinese companies going overseas, the challenges of doing business in the current business climate and the role of sport in global entertainment. He emphasized the importance of trust in business as part of a company's mission. "Trust is built up over time. It's very difficult to establish trust overnight. It's all about people working together to achieve a goal. I think it's easier if you have a common goal that you're aiming for, then you can work on the details of establishing that trust. At Alibaba, from day one, we had a mission. The mission is to make it easy to do business anywhere because we wanted to help small businesses to use the internet platform to aspire globally. And that's something that stayed true to us even today. So, our mission 26 years ago is the same mission today." He also highlighted how there are benefits to being a Chinese company but localization and cultural understanding remain key to success. "China today is recognized globally, especially in technology. People do look to China when it comes to AI, consumer internet, and cloud computing. China is definitely a heavyweight player in the global market, and for Alibaba being in the Chinese market because approximately 80%+ of our revenues still come from China. We do get recognized globally because China is a big country and a very important country in the whole global technology race." Talking about the future of technology he said "We've done very well with AI and large language models, AI is able to understand knowledge, and now able to reason. But spatial intelligence is where there still needs to be more advances in order for the robotics industry to move forward". BEYOND Expo included discussions about SportsTech. As Joe Tsai explained how the Brooklyn Nets can become a cultural concept and a global brand that extends beyond basketball. NIP Group CEO and the Macau E-Sports Federation Chairman Mario Ho shared his vision for the future of e-sports. Sports featured prominently throughout the Expo, with a popular demonstration arena set up the NBA, sports technology solutions from cycling to tennis, and exhibitor visits by former NBA stars Yao Ming and Metta World Peace. BEYOND Expo's Fund at First Pitch (FAFP) aims to encourage innovation and attract investment funding for winners. JumpStart Media Executive Chairman James Kwan chaired the 2025 Fund at First Pitch. Judges included Artest Management Group (AMG) Chairman, Metta World Peace; Gobi Partners Co-founder and Chairperson Thomas Tsao, and Lingotto Innovation Managing Partner & Co-Head Morgan Samet who quizzed five finalists and gave company valuations as they pitched their ideas. Gobi Partners is a leading Asia-focused venture capital firm with US$1.6 billion in assets under management (AUM) which has invested in over 380 startups. Lingotto Innovation is an investment company wholly owned by Exor which is owned by the Italian Agelli family. Innovative technology investments include Neura Robotics and Optalysys. Finalists of 'Fund at First Pitch' were AI Green Limited, with a 100% bio-based polyurethane formulation for coatings that is bio-based, carbon-reducing, affordable, waterproof, recyclable, and durable. EcoLution is a Finnish-Chinese JV promoting low-carbon farming by upcycling by-products such as tofu. Healytec is a sports recovery tech company with a portable, lightweight hot and cold recovery device that reaches from +45 degrees to -10 creating a new standard in the market. AI4C is an AI agent that can connect to existing systems such as enterprise systems, including CRM, ERP, office automation to create greater efficiencies. 11Talk is an AI language-learning app tailored to the needs of Chinese learners. Past years of Fund at First Pitch have resulted in millions of dollars of funding. BEYOND Expo Closing Ceremony @ The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo BEYOND Expo 2025 was held at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo. Since opening, Cotai Expo has been a leading conference, meetings and exhibition venue in Macao, and is one of the largest MICE venues in Asia, with approximately 71,000 square metres of exhibition space. It is also part of Sands® Resorts Macao, which attracts top event planners from around the world due to its 150,000 square metres of MICE space, world-class entertainment venues, award-winning accommodation, spectacular recreation and leisure options, unrivalled shopping experiences, and dynamic dining options. Sands Resorts Macao's newest hotel, located within The Londoner® Macao, is Londoner Grand, which marks a bold new chapter in luxury for discerning travellers and event planners. About BEYOND Expo 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.
Mid East Info
25-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
BEYOND Expo 2025 unites Asia's Tech titans to shape a smarter, sustainable Future - Middle East Business News and Information
Asia's most influential tech showcase, BEYOND Expo 2025, concluded yesterday at The Venetian Macao's Cotai Expo, celebrating its landmark fifth edition with record-breaking participation. Held under the visionary theme 'Empowering Asia, Bridging the World', the Expo hosted over 800 pioneering companies across sectors including AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy, Robotics, Lifestyle Tech, SportsTech and FinTech, alongside 25,000 visitors and 800+ global investors. The Opening Ceremony on May 21 brought together an impressive lineup of Asian tech trailblazers who shared insights on the future of innovation under the banner 'What's Next?' Featured speakers included Dr. Jian Wang (President, Zhejiang Lab; Founder, Alibaba Cloud), Carl Pei (CEO, Nothing), Dr. Burt Guo (CEO, Aerofugia), Zhaopeng Chen (CEO, Agile Robots SE), and Jingkang Liu (Founder, Insta360). In a landmark move, the Expo also witnessed the official launch of the BEYOND Founders Club (BFC) – a new elite network of 30 founding members comprising Asia's top tech entrepreneurs committed to fostering sustainable innovation and mentoring the next generation of visionaries. Dr. Lu Gang, BEYOND Co-Founder, stated, 'When we launched BEYOND in 2021, our goal was to showcase Asia's technological capabilities to the world. Five years on, BEYOND Expo stands as a global platform where transformative ideas converge to create real-world impact.' Summits, Forums & Global Collaboration Over 300 speakers headlined a packed three-day summit schedule, covering diverse topics including AI, Wealth & Investment, Web3+AI, Gen Z Innovation, Sustainability, SportsTech, FashionTech, and more. Forums such as the Asia-Europe Tech Forum, Japan Tech Forum, Middle East-Asia Forum, and ORIGIN Southeast Asia Tech Summit highlighted cross-border collaboration and regional opportunities. The BGlobal Summit opened with a keynote from H.E. Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian Ambassador to China, who emphasized Asia's booming investment landscape. Japanese statesman Takeo Kawamura underscored the need for global cooperation and cultural dialogue to drive inclusive growth. Investor Focus – Fund at First Pitch & Wealth Summit With investor engagement at its core, this year's Expo featured the Fund at First Pitch competition, attracting 150+ startups and 100+ investors, providing real-time funding opportunities. The dedicated Wealth Summit, co-hosted with the Asian Family Legacy Foundation and Greenwich Economic Forum, brought together top investment minds to foster economic innovation. Recognizing Innovation – BEYOND Expo Awards This year's BEYOND Best Choice Awards honored 25 outstanding companies from over 1,500 nominations, recognizing breakthroughs in tech, social impact, and business excellence. Special honors included the BEYOND Impact Awards, Gen Z Innovators, Medical Technology Excellence Awards, and Healthy Living Products Innovation Awards, celebrating changemakers aligned with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Jason Ho, Co-Founder of BEYOND Expo, said, 'With the Founders Club and our robust summit series, we are shaping a future where technology drives positive global change. BEYOND is not just a platform—it's a movement.'
Mid East Info
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
BEYOND Expo 2025 Leads the Future of Asian Tech for 5th Year Visionary Tech Pioneers Converge in Macao to Drive Innovation
BEYOND Expo 2025 Opening Ceremony Panel discusses 'What's Next?' - Source: BEYOND Expo Macao, China: BEYOND Expo 2025 celebrated its fifth anniversary when it opened today at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo, creating Asia's largest gathering of cutting-edge technology companies and the world's foremost tech leaders and pioneering minds under the theme 'Empowering Asia, Bridging the World'. More than 800 companies are exhibiting, covering a wide range of sectors from AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy and Robotics to Lifestyle Tech, SportsTech, FinTech and more, with over 800 investors registered and 25,000 visitors expected. BEYOND Expo will run from May 22-24, 2025. A who's who of leading Asian tech pioneers joined the Opening Ceremony on May 21, to discuss the question 'What's Next?' They included Dr. Jian Wang, President, Zhejiang Lab; Founder, Alibaba Cloud; Carl Pei, Co-founder & CEO, Nothing; Dr. Burt Guo CEO & Chief Scientist; Sichuan Aerofugia Technology Development CO., LTD; Zhaopeng Chen, CEO & Founder at Agile Robots SE, and Jingkang Liu, Founder, Insta360. The Opening Ceremony also hosted the official launch of the BEYOND Founders Club (BFC), a world-class community for rising Asian tech entrepreneurs uniting to transform business landscapes and tackle global challenges. BEYOND Expo Co-Founder Dr. Lu Gang explained, 'When we first established BEYOND Expo in 2021 we wanted to showcase the technological advancement of Asia. This global convergence of the best minds – where groundbreaking ideas meet transformative technologies, realizes our vision of 'Empowering Asia, Bridging the World.' We are delighted to be celebrating our fifth year with over 800 companies, the largest number of participants to date from all over the world.' BEYOND Expo Co-Founder Jason Ho gives Welcome Speech at Opening Day – Source: BEYOND Expo Inspiring the Next Generation – BEYOND Founders Club With 30 founding members, BFC claims to connect key tech influencers, visionary entrepreneurs, and pioneering innovators to explore global tech trends. BEYOND Expo Co-Founder Jason Ho said, 'We are committed to bringing successful tech visionaries together to share their learning and inspire others. Launching the BEYOND Founders Club reinforces our belief that tech serves humanity. The founding members are driven by the mission to guide the next generation in the pursuit of sustainable technological solutions to tackle global challenges'. Promoting Ideas – BEYOND Expo Summits A packed program of events features key panel sessions with over 300 speakers including Global Investment Summit, AI Summit, Wealth Summit, BGlobal Summit, Asia-Europe Tech Forum, Japan Tech Forum, Asia-Latam Tech Forum, Fashion Tech Forum, Global-Cross Border E-commerce Ecosystem, Gen-Z Founder Forum, International Industrial Design Forum, ORIGIN Southeast Asia Summit, SHETECH Summit, WEB3+AI Forum, Sports Tech and Zayed Sustainability Prize China Forum. BEYOND Expo 2025 Opening Ceremony at The Venetian® Macao – Source: BEYOND Expo Attracting Investment – Global Investment Summit, Wealth Summit and Fund at First Pitch Investor engagement has become a cornerstone of BEYOND Expo, which this year hosts a dedicated Wealth Summit together with the Asian Family Legacy Foundation (AFLF) and Greenwich Economic Forum (GEF). Fund at First Pitch is a live competition that has attracted over 150 companies and 100+ investors culminating in funding for winners. Visit BEYOND Expo 2025 at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo BEYOND Expo 2025 is being held at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo. Since opening, Cotai Expo has been a leading conference, meetings and exhibition venue in Macao, and is one of the largest MICE venues in Asia, with approximately 71,000 square metres of exhibition space. It is also part of Sands® Resorts Macao, which attracts top event planners from around the world due to its 150,000 square metres of MICE space, world-class entertainment venues, award-winning accommodation, spectacular recreation and leisure options, unrivalled shopping experiences, and dynamic dining options. Sands Resorts Macao's newest hotel, located within The Londoner® Macao, is Londoner Grand, which marks a bold new chapter in luxury for discerning travellers and event planners. About BEYOND Expo: 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.
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
BEYOND Expo 2025 Leads the Future of Asian Tech for 5th Year
Visionary Tech Pioneers Converge in Macao to Drive Innovation MACAO, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BEYOND Expo 2025 celebrated its fifth anniversary when it opened today at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo, creating Asia's largest gathering of cutting-edge technology companies and the world's foremost tech leaders and pioneering minds under the theme "Empowering Asia, Bridging the World". More than 800 companies are exhibiting, covering a wide range of sectors from AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy and Robotics to Lifestyle Tech, SportsTech, FinTech and more, with over 800 investors registered and 25,000 visitors expected. BEYOND Expo will run from May 22-24, 2025. A who's who of leading Asian tech pioneers joined the Opening Ceremony on May 21, to discuss the question 'What's Next?' They included Dr. Jian Wang, President, Zhejiang Lab; Founder, Alibaba Cloud; Carl Pei, Co-founder & CEO, Nothing; Dr. Burt Guo, CEO & Chief Scientist; Sichuan Aerofugia Technology Development CO., LTD; Zhaopeng Chen, CEO & Founder of Agile Robots SE, and Jingkang Liu, Founder of Insta360. The Opening Ceremony also hosted the official launch of the BEYOND Founders Club (BFC), a world-class community for rising Asian tech entrepreneurs uniting to transform business landscapes and tackle global challenges. BEYOND Expo Co-Founder Dr. Lu Gang explained, "When we first established BEYOND Expo in 2021 we wanted to showcase the technological advancement of Asia. This global convergence of the best minds – where groundbreaking ideas meet transformative technologies, realizes our vision of 'Empowering Asia, Bridging the World.' We are delighted to be celebrating our fifth year with over 800 companies, the largest number of participants to date from all over the world." Inspiring the Next Generation - BEYOND Founders Club With 30 founding members, BFC claims to connect key tech influencers, visionary entrepreneurs, and pioneering innovators to explore global tech trends. BEYOND Expo Co-Founder Jason Ho said, "We are committed to bringing successful tech visionaries together to share their learning and inspire others. Launching the BEYOND Founders Club reinforces our belief that tech serves humanity. The founding members are driven by the mission to guide the next generation in the pursuit of sustainable technological solutions to tackle global challenges". Promoting Ideas - BEYOND Expo Summits A packed program of events features key panel sessions with over 300 speakers including Global Investment Summit, AI Summit, Wealth Summit, BGlobal Summit, Asia-Europe Tech Forum, Japan Tech Forum, Asia-Latam Tech Forum, Fashion Tech Forum, Global-Cross Border E-commerce Ecosystem, Gen-Z Founder Forum, International Industrial Design Forum, ORIGIN Southeast Asia Summit, SHETECH Summit, WEB3+AI Forum, Sports Tech and Zayed Sustainability Prize China Forum. Attracting Investment – Global Investment Summit, Wealth Summit and Fund at First Pitch Investor engagement has become a cornerstone of BEYOND Expo, which this year hosts a dedicated Wealth Summit together with the Asian Family Legacy Foundation (AFLF) and Greenwich Economic Forum (GEF). Fund at First Pitch is a live competition that has attracted over 150 companies and 100+ investors culminating in funding for winners. Visit BEYOND Expo 2025 at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo BEYOND Expo 2025 is being held at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo. Since opening, Cotai Expo has been a leading conference, meetings and exhibition venue in Macao, and is one of the largest MICE venues in Asia, with approximately 71,000 square metres of exhibition space. It is also part of Sands® Resorts Macao, which attracts top event planners from around the world due to its 150,000 square metres of MICE space, world-class entertainment venues, award-winning accommodation, spectacular recreation and leisure options, unrivalled shopping experiences, and dynamic dining options. Sands Resorts Macao's newest hotel, located within The Londoner® Macao, is Londoner Grand, which marks a bold new chapter in luxury for discerning travellers and event planners. About BEYOND Expo 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.
Mid East Info
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Robots and Human-Centric AI Dazzle at Opening of BEYOND Expo 2025; Pioneering Asian tech unveiled as industry leaders call for global cooperation
Robots attract attention at BEYOND Expo 2025 Source: BEYOND Expo Macau, China: The 5 th BEYOND Expo opened it door to visitors today at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo as over 800 pioneering Asian companies and tech leaders gathered to showcase leading innovations in robotics, human-centric AI, mixed reality and climate solutions under the theme 'Empowering Asia, Connecting the World'. VIPs and industry leaders from across Asia came together to share their perspectives about the importance of international cooperation, cross-cultural dialogue and globalization to create mutually beneficial economic and investment opportunities. Asian companies displayed pioneering tech across a wide range of sectors from AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy and Robotics to Lifestyle Tech, SportsTech, FinTech and more, wowing business owners, investors and dignitaries who had come to Macao for the Expo. Realising BEYOND Expo's vision of 'Empowering Asia, Bridging the World' the BGlobal Summit opened with a keynote from H.E. Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian Ambassador to China, who highlighted the growing economic and investment opportunities in Indonesia and across Asia. Takeo Kawamura – 76 th Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan – highlighted the importance of international cooperation, cross-cultural dialogue, and Japan's evolving approach to globalization. Throughout the Expo's exhibitor booths and event stages, conversations focused on the need to leverage human-centered tech solutions to tackle global challenges. Xpeng Aeroht demonstrates AEROHT at BEYOND Expo 2025 Source: BEYOND Expo Panel sessions today included Green Building Conference; BGlobal Summit; Japan Tech Forum; Middle East-Asia Forum; Asia-Europe Tech Forum; International Industrial Design Forum; Founder Talk; Demo session; ORIGIN Southeast Asia Tech Forum; and SheTech Summit. Encouraging Innovation – BEYOND Expo Awards BEYOND Expo co-founders Jason Ho and Dr. Lu Gang presented BEYOND Best Choice awards to 25 companies. Since its inception in 2021, the BEYOND Awards have received more than 1,500 nominations, of which more than 200 innovative pioneers have been included in the list. This year's award combines technological breakthroughs, business potential, social value and other dimensions. In order to nurture startups, BEYOND Expo offers Innovation Awards to support entrepreneurs and discover outstanding individuals or technical products and services. The BEYOND Impact Awards honor companies that are driving meaningful change in the realms of environment, society, economy, and technology in line with the United Nation' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Other awards include Gen Z Innovators: The New Force, which focuses on Gen Z entrepreneurs in China looking out towards Asia, BEYOND Medical Technology Excellence Awards and BEYOND Healthy Living Products Innovation Awards which focuses on excellence in medical technology companies and health consumption products. Visitors flock to BEYOND Expo 2025 Source: BEYOND Expo Visit BEYOND Expo 2025 at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo BEYOND Expo 2025 is being held at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo. Since opening, Cotai Expo has been a leading conference, meetings and exhibition venue in Macao, and is one of the largest MICE venues in Asia, with approximately 71,000 square metres of exhibition space. It is also part of Sands® Resorts Macao, which attracts top event planners from around the world due to its 150,000 square metres of MICE space, world-class entertainment venues, award-winning accommodation, spectacular recreation and leisure options, unrivalled shopping experiences, and dynamic dining options. Sands Resorts Macao's newest hotel, located within The Londoner® Macao, is Londoner Grand, which marks a bold new chapter in luxury for discerning travellers and event planners. A full list of participating companies can be found here: BEYOND EXPO 2025
