Why You Should Join Startup Impact Summit 2020

If you think Startup Impact Summit is just another tech conference, think again!

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WHub

5 min readDec 4, 2019

Imagine a year’s worth of startup learnings, experience, and growth encapsulated into a one day conference.

Startup Impact Summit (SIS), hosted by WHub, as part of StartmeupHK Festival 2020, organized by StartmeupHK and InvestHK is all set to take place from 7th-8th July 2020 in Hong Kong. Save the date for an exciting and insightful experience at SIS.

SIS 2019 saw 3500 curious people from various industries walk through the doors. Here is what one of the attendees had to say. With 12 tracks and counting including blockchain, social impact and more SIS 2020 is set to be even bigger than last year. If you’re still not convinced, here are a few great reasons to join SIS next year.

The Only Startup Focused Conference in Hong Kong in 2020

SIS is not just another tech conference, it is the only startup focused conference in Hong Kong in 2020. With multiple tracks, stages, workshops, and resources, you can scale your business to the next level. SIS will also feature a startup workshop providing knowledge and know-how to get your game plan in place and nail your fundraising pitch. Right from startup investment to finding talent to gaining insider information on trending topics and hacks for breaking into HK & GBA, SIS encompasses everything your startup needs.

Fast Track Your Business In Real-Time

Already have a startup in place and aiming for growth? The services marketplace gathers services that will push your startup’s potential from 7 verticals, including Legal, Growth Hacking, Tax and Accounting, Gamification, and more, so you can fast track your business in real-time. Associate your brand with impactful content and be seen as an industry leader in innovation and technology. SIS also gives you the chance to showcase your service, find out more here!

Startups that are prepared to bring smart capital on board, can make use of the investor and business matchmaking track to discuss, gain feedback, and ultimately make deals, along with the Angel University track. Learn from the best and most experienced investors in the field, sharpen your know how and methodology and participate in building the future, one investment at a time.

Be A Part Of The Global Startup Competition

You don’t have to be a Hong Kong startup to be a part of SIS. The Global Startup Competition will feature a roadshow in 10 countries including India, UK, France, Israel, Thailand and more.

The competition aims to find the best tech startups around the world that are aiming to scale in Asia and help unleash their full potential by providing them with visibility, network, and funding needed to grow. Winners will not only win a cash prize of up to US$10,000 and a equity investment of up to US$1,000,000 but will also be invited to showcase their #StartupPasssion at SIS 2020.

This competition is for you if you’re:

Looking to scale into Asia
Have a tech enabled business
Looking for funding, resources and exposure
Have a minimum viable product (MVP) and initial market traction

Apply now to win up to US$10,000 in cash and US$1,000,000 in equity investment!

Catering To People Right From Undergrads To Seasoned Professionals

SIS’s 11 tracks ensure they cater to a wide audience right from students to seasoned professionals.

Students have the chance to meet innovative startups at the Job Fair from all over the world, give their best pitches, and unleash their #passion. Startups can find the right talent by exhibiting their #StartupPassion at SIS.

The Stages will feature on-going panels and keynotes by the brilliant minds of over 60 world-class speakers on different topics and dynamics.

Focus On Common Good

Is your startup focused on adding to the common good? Or are you looking to know more about the ways to contribute to a better planet?

The SDG and Innovation stage will give you insights into the Sustainable Development Goals, innovative ideas surrounding them and best practices through fireside chats and panel discussions by leading experts in the field.

Fully Equipped Media and PR Station

SIS comes with a fully equipped media station for all to make use of. Broadcast company announcements and press releases from various industries while learning about the latest leading technologies. You can even make use of the area to run, record, and film interviews!