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WELCOME REMARKS &SETTING THE AGENDA
Yang AnqiDEREK ZHANG
  • Yang Anqi (NEW MEDIA ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA)

    Yang Anqi

    NEW MEDIA ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA
  • DEREK ZHANG (EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA)

    DEREK ZHANG

    EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA
PANEL DISCUSSION: The Robot Invasion
YU HaoMichael HsuZhou WeiYVONNE XIE

From cleaning robots to automated servers, robots are now a common part of our lives. But what possible investment opportunities do robots create along the industrial chain? And which downstream industries will apply automation first? These new technologies will not just improve productivity, but also transform the division of labor between humans and machines.

Moderator: Yvonne XIE, New Media Executive Editor, FORTUNE China

  • YU Hao (Founder and CEO, Dreame Technology)

    YU Hao

    Founder and CEO, Dreame Technology
  • Michael Hsu (FOUNDER and CEO, PaXini Technology)

    Michael Hsu

    FOUNDER and CEO, PaXini Technology
  • Zhou Wei (Founding Partner, CCV)

    Zhou Wei

    Founding Partner, CCV
  • YVONNE XIE (NEW MEDIA EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA)

    YVONNE XIE

    NEW MEDIA EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA
VIRTUAL ONE-ON-ONE: The Race for A.I.
Fu ShengDEREK ZHANG

ChatGPT sparked a global boom in generative A.I. Now, applications
using large language models are poised to become a powerful force
in the sector. But which model will be the first to break through: the
ones from tech giants with masses of data, the ones from companies
with deep expertise in A.I. and machine learning, or the startups we’ve
yet to hear about? Which use-cases for A.I. will have explosive growth
in both users and revenue? How will these LLMs change our lives?

Interviewer: Derek ZHANG, Executive Editor, FORTUNE China

  • Fu Sheng (CHAIRMAN and CEO, Cheetah Mobile; CHAIRMAN, OrionStar Robotics)

    Fu Sheng

    CHAIRMAN and CEO, Cheetah Mobile; CHAIRMAN, OrionStar Robotics
  • DEREK ZHANG (EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA)

    DEREK ZHANG

    EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA
20 IN 20 PRESENTATIONS: Leading the way with Innovation
Mario Yau Kwan HoShan YiWang Yang

How do entrepreneurs innovate? In a rapid-fire series of presentations—20 images, 20 seconds each--speakers will get a chance to share how they got their chance to create something new and disrupt their industries.

  • Mario Yau Kwan Ho (CHAIRMAN and CEO, NIP Group)

    Mario Yau Kwan Ho

    CHAIRMAN and CEO, NIP Group
  • Shan Yi (CO-FOUNDER and CEO, PhiGent Robotics)

    Shan Yi

    CO-FOUNDER and CEO, PhiGent Robotics
  • Wang Yang (FOUNDER and CEO, Newlink Naas)

    Wang Yang

    FOUNDER and CEO, Newlink Naas
PANEL DISCUSSION: Catching Up to the Giants
Zhou YuxiangJoshua LiuBryan BoWang Fang

China’s software-as-a-service market is just a fraction of the size of the U.S. market and its giants like Salesforce and Zoom. But now, Chinese enterprise service startups are emerging, just as U.S. companies. Can the experience of SaaS companies in the U.S. be applied to China? What are the opportunities for newcomers in the Chinese market? And how are today’s enterprise sales startups disrupting traditional industries with innovative solutions?

Moderator: WANG Fang, Shanghai Executive Editor, FORTUNE China

  • Zhou Yuxiang (FOUNDER and CEO, Black Lake)

    Zhou Yuxiang

    FOUNDER and CEO, Black Lake
  • Joshua Liu (SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SAP China)

    Joshua Liu

    SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SAP China
  • Bryan Bo (FOUNDER and CEO, QingFlow)

    Bryan Bo

    FOUNDER and CEO, QingFlow
  • Wang Fang (Executive Editor, Shanghai, Fortune China)

    Wang Fang

    Executive Editor, Shanghai, Fortune China
VIRTUAL ONE-ON-ONE: How to build a business in A.I.
Darian ShiraziMICHAL LEV-RAM

Some people welcome technological revolutions. Others worry about losing their jobs. And a few see untapped business opportunities. Will the ChatGPT-led A.I. revolution be the same? Do big companies and their resources have the upper hand, or can startups outflank them in their pursuit of disruption? An investor shares what could be the biggest opportunities for A.I.— including some surprising applications—and where this radical new technology still has blind spots.

  • Darian Shirazi (General Partner, Gradient Ventures)

    Darian Shirazi

    General Partner, Gradient Ventures
  • MICHAL LEV-RAM (EDITOR-AT-LARGE , FORTUNE)

    MICHAL LEV-RAM

    EDITOR-AT-LARGE , FORTUNE
NETWORKING BREAK
PANEL DISCUSSION: From Lab to Market
Michael ChenMaya ZhangFred MaoYue Wei

The biopharmaceutical industry is full of opportunities, thanks to policy support, new technologies, strong demand for its products. More and more scientists are transforming themselves into entrepreneurs, jumping from the lab to the market. And now original innovations from up-and-coming firms have a better chance of standing out in the early market. Now that the industry is overcoming longstanding bottlenecks in drug discovery and design, what can we expect from our new world of smart, personalized treatment?

Moderator: YUE Wei, Senior Editor, FORTUNE China

  • Michael Chen (CO-FOUNDER and CEO, neoX Biotech)

    Michael Chen

    CO-FOUNDER and CEO, neoX Biotech
  • Maya Zhang (Vice President, Head of Biology and Translational Medicine, Insilico Medicine)

    Maya Zhang

    Vice President, Head of Biology and Translational Medicine, Insilico Medicine
  • Fred Mao (PARTNER and MANAGING DIRECTOR, Frost & Sullivan)

    Fred Mao

    PARTNER and MANAGING DIRECTOR, Frost & Sullivan
  • Yue Wei (SENIOR EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA)

    Yue Wei

    SENIOR EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA
20 IN 20 PRESENTATIONS II: Leading the way with Innovation
Ci RanGuo JianjunTimothy So

How do entrepreneurs innovate? In a rapid-fire series of presentations—20 images, 20 seconds each--speakers will get a chance to share how they got their chance to create something new and disrupt their industries.

  • Ci Ran (FOUNDER and CEO, moody)

    Ci Ran

    FOUNDER and CEO, moody
  • Guo Jianjun (FOUNDER and CHAIRMAN, Well-Link Times)

    Guo Jianjun

    FOUNDER and CHAIRMAN, Well-Link Times
  • Timothy So (FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN and CEO, YoKID Daycare Group)

    Timothy So

    FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN and CEO, YoKID Daycare Group
PANEL DISCUSSION: Hard Tech vs Soft Tech
Dong LiangZhang LeiWang YuYang Anqi

An internet company and a star founder can grow in just a few years. But a company working on “hard tech” may need at least a decade to succeed. Now, after decades of hard work and investment, Chinese entrepreneurs are on the leading-edge of the world’s most important technologies. How did they get their start? And how did they keep their companies afloat in the years needed to develop a product?

Moderator: Sam YANG, New Media Associate Executive Editor, FORTUNE China

  • Dong Liang (CO-FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN and CEO, SIYOMICRO)

    Dong Liang

    CO-FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN and CEO, SIYOMICRO
  • Zhang Lei (Co-founder and CHAIRMAN, EACON)

    Zhang Lei

    Co-founder and CHAIRMAN, EACON
  • Wang Yu (CO-FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN and CEO, Seetrum)

    Wang Yu

    CO-FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN and CEO, Seetrum
  • Yang Anqi (NEW MEDIA ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA)

    Yang Anqi

    NEW MEDIA ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA
PANEL DISCUSSION: Finding the Next Big Hit
Li WenxuanAnna XuZhang JinjianLIU LANXIANG

China-focused venture capital firms are finding it more difficult to decide where to invest, after years of pandemic disruptions, new rules in Beijing and Washington, and the return of geopolitics. But investors can still find opportunities—if they know where to look. Panelists will share how you can uncover the new investment trends guiding capital today.

Moderator: LIU Lanxiang, Senior Editor, FORTUNE China

  • Li Wenxuan (CHAIRMAN, PCG Power)

    Li Wenxuan

    CHAIRMAN, PCG Power
  • Anna Xu (FOUNDING PARTNER, HIKE Capital)

    Anna Xu

    FOUNDING PARTNER, HIKE Capital
  • Zhang Jinjian (FOUNDING PARTNER, Vitalbridge)

    Zhang Jinjian

    FOUNDING PARTNER, Vitalbridge
  • LIU LANXIANG (SENIOR EDITOR OF NEW MEDIA, FORTUNE CHINA)

    LIU LANXIANG

    SENIOR EDITOR OF NEW MEDIA, FORTUNE CHINA
COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND AWARD CEREMONY
FORTUNE NIGHT
JP GanYang Anqi

ONE-ON-ONE: Why We Innovate?

Tech entrepreneurs aren’t just in it for the money. They pursue innovation not just for themselves and their own passion, but also to advance science and society. Our panelists, by sharing how a tech startup can do more than make a return, will inspire members of the audience to become entrepreneurs themselves.

Interviewer: Sam YANG, New Media Associate Executive Editor, FORTUNE China

  • JP Gan (Founding Partner, INCE Capital)

    JP Gan

    Founding Partner, INCE Capital
  • Yang Anqi (NEW MEDIA ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA)

    Yang Anqi

    NEW MEDIA ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA