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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.'
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Robots and Human-Centric AI Dazzle at Opening of BEYOND Expo 2025
Pioneering Asian tech unveiled as industry leaders call for global cooperation MACAO, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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. 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. 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 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
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.
Mid East Info
08-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Beyond Expo 2025 Expands Global Influence With Groundbreaking Partnership With Asian Family Legacy Foundation And Greenwich Economic Forum
Strengthening Asia's Position in the Global Wealth and Investment Landscape BEYOND Expo, Asia's premier platform for technology and innovation, is proud to announce the BEYOND Wealth Summit 2025, co-hosted with the Asian Family Legacy Foundation (AFLF) and, for the first time, in partnership with Greenwich Economic Forum (GEF). This exclusive, invitation-only summit will take place on May 23-24, 2025, during BEYOND Expo 2025 (May 21-24) at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo, bringing together 300+ global families, institutions, innovators, industry leaders and more. As the largest technology and innovation ecosystem expo in Asia, BEYOND Expo serves as a strategic bridge between Asia and the world, fostering dialogue among institutional investors, entrepreneurs, and BEYOND Wealth Summit, launched in 2024 as a collaboration between BEYOND Expo and the Asian Family Legacy Foundation (AFLF), has quickly become Asia's most exclusive platform for family offices, institutional investors, and financial leaders to exchange insights on multigenerational wealth, investment strategies, and the evolving global financial landscape. Building on its success, this year's edition marks a new milestone, expanding the event's international influence through a collaboration with Greenwich Economic Forum (GEF), one of the world's most influential conferences for the global private markets and alternative investment industry. GEF has welcomed some of the world's most influential LPs and family offices over the years, including Dalio Family Office and Philanthropies, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Australian Retirement Trust, HESTA (Australia), Tamasek, TIAA, GE Pension, IBM Retirement Trust, Rockefeller Foundation, Blue Pool Capital, Cornerstone Group Family Office, Quilvest (France), Declaration Partners, Howard Family Office, and The Li Family Office. Alongside its impressive roster of participating investors, GEF has hosted world-renowned speakers, including Ray Dalio, Founder and CIO Mentor of Bridgewater Associates; Alan Greenspan, Chairman of US Federal Reserve (1987-2006); Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA); Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate Economist; Nouriel Roubini, Economist and Professor at NYU Stern; Cathie Wood, Founder, CEO and CIO of ARK Invest; David Rubenstein, Co-Founder & Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, and many others. The BEYOND Wealth Summit 2025 will provide a high-level platform for institutional investors, family offices, policymakers, and financial executives to discuss the evolving landscape of wealth and investment in Asia and beyond. The forum will feature expert panels, keynote speeches, and exclusive networking opportunities covering: The Future of Family Wealth Institutional Investing & Market Outlook Frontier Technology & Cutting-edge Innovation Global Asset Allocation Sustainable Impact and collaborative philanthropy Industry Spotlights Jason Ho, Co-founder of BEYOND Expo, stated, 'BEYOND Expo is a platform from Asia and for Asia — to create a global stage where the world can see the region's immense potential. Our partnership with AFLF has already strengthened the family office ecosystem, and now, with GEF joining us, we are elevating the dialogue on wealth and investment in Asia to an unprecedented level.' Dr. Gang Lu, Co-founder of BEYOND Expo, added, 'Wealth creation and preservation are evolving rapidly, and through this partnership, we are curating discussions that will define the next generation of investment strategies. BEYOND Expo continues to be the place where global leaders and decision-makers come together to drive impactful change.' Michael Zhu, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Asian Family Legacy Foundation, commented, 'Our collaboration with BEYOND Expo has catalyzed a powerful dialogue on wealth, legacy, and investment in Asia and BEYOND Wealth Summit has quickly established itself as a must-attend event for global leading families, and we are thrilled to build upon this success in 2025 with even deeper insights and broader participation.' Jim Aiello, Co-founder of GEF, remarked, 'At the Greenwich Economic Forum, we are fortune to have been able to bring together over the years many of world's top investors, managers, policymakers, economists and other thought leaders, and we are excited to continue expanding our community to Macao. The collaboration with BEYOND Expo and Asian Family Legacy Foundation this year in Macao is a wonderful moment, helping offer access to the region's most dynamic investment opportunities and a strategic gateway for global capital flows.' Last year, the BEYOND Wealth Summit brought together over 150 global family offices to explore global asset allocation, frontier tech investments, and multigenerational wealth through expert panels, keynote speeches, and interactive breakout sessions. With the continued collaboration of Asian Family Legacy Foundation and the addition of GEF, the 2025 edition is set to attract an even more prominent international audience. In addition, BEYOND Expo 2025 offers exclusive summits and events tailored for investors and GPs alike throughout the expo period, from May 21-24, including the Global Investment Summit, Investor Lounge, Gala Dinner, Charity Poker Night, and the new BEYOND Global Charity Golf Tournament, which combines high-level networking with meaningful cause. These exclusive events provide a platform for GPs and investors to engage with industry experts, network with peers, and explore new investment opportunities. To register for the BEYOND Wealth Summit 2025: View the full schedule of BEYOND Wealth Summit speakers and events, and to request an invitation, please visit: To register for the Investor Pass at BEYOND Expo 2025 – GPs and investors: Secure your Investor Pass now to take advantage of the early-bird offer. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and network with peers, LPs, and the broader tech and innovation community. Book your pass at 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. Established in Hong Kong, the Asian Family Legacy Foundation is focused on fostering a circle of trust for world's distinguished families. We facilitate meaningful dialogues to navigate the complexities of wealth and legacy, fostering impactful connections. Our mission is to deepen family bonds and instill a sense of shared legacy through giving back, with a commitment to integrity, responsibility, and innovation. We aim to blend tradition with modernity, creating a lasting family legacy that contributes to a rich cultural and societal future. About Greenwich Economic Forum
