From the heart of Europe to the pulse of Asia, innovation knows no borders. At BEYOND Expo 2025, Asia’s premier innovation event, we proudly unveil the inaugural Asia-Europe Tech Forum on May 22—a landmark platform designed to deepen cooperation between two of the world’s most dynamic regions in technology, sustainability, and industry development.

As Asia advances rapidly in digital transformation, high-end manufacturing, and consumer innovation, Europe is shaping global standards through green tech, cutting-edge scientific research, and institutional innovation. The Asia-Europe Tech Forum will serve as a vital bridge—connecting thought leaders, decision-makers, and trailblazers from across both continents to spark dialogue and drive collaboration.

Key Forum Topics

• Synergy Nexus: How European Tech Trends Align with Asia’s Innovation Pulse
• Carbon Without Borders: How Tech Collaboration Can Solve Shared Climate Challenges
• Asia to Europe: What Innovation Playbooks Are (and Aren’t) Transferable?
• Empower, Engage, Enable: Innovation Intersections that Rewire Consumer Behavior

From global executives to emerging changemakers, the speaker lineup includes:

• Bingbing Zhao – Chief Representative for Greater China, London & Partners
• Mark Bawtree – Co-Founder, SEKAI
• Ellen Wu – General Manager, Reset Carbon
• Ian Chew – Founder & CEO, Greenie Web
• Lola Woetzel – Managing Partner, Global6
• Tim Binnion – Founder, (better)labs
• Michael Keppe – Co-Founder & CEO, Impala Services & Pergamon Labs
• Raphael Coehlo – Managing Partner, X-Sigma Partners
• Michiel Roosjen – Co-Founder, DESPACE
• Olivia Plotnick – Founder, wai social
• Patrice Nordey – Founder & CEO, TRAJECTRY
• Laurent Le Pen – CEO, Omate
• Fabien Pfaender – UTSEUS, Shanghai University, French UT Group
• Jessica Gleeson – CEO, Experiential Retail

More speakers to be revealed soon.

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Top Venture Capitalists and Investors to Explore the Future of Innovation and Growth Across Asia

BEYOND Expo 2025 is proud to unveil the speaker lineup for the highly anticipated Global Investment Summit on May 23, 2025, at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo, where some of the world’s most influential investors and venture capital leaders will gather to explore the next frontier of innovation and opportunity across Asia and beyond.

As Asia cements its role as a global innovation powerhouse, the Global Investment Summit will spotlight key investment trends in private equity, impact investing, and cross-border collaboration.

This exclusive gathering will feature a dynamic agenda, including panel discussions and fireside chat on these topics:

• Cross-Border Capital: Investing Across Asia
• The Edge of Tech: Betting on Deep Innovation
• Fireside Chat with Meta World Peace
• Southeast Asia Rising: The Next Tech Powerhouse
• The Next Consumer Frontier

China’s Capital Momentum: Domestic Growth, Global Vision

Confirmed speakers include some of the industry’s most influential figures:

• Harry Man, Partner, MPCi (China）
• Akio Tanaka, Partner, Headline (Japan)
• Jung-hee Ryu, Managing Partner, FuturePlay (South Korea)
• Thomas Tsao, Co-founder, Gobi Partners (Malaysia)
• Helen Wong, Managing Partner, AC Ventures (Singapore)
• Peng T. Ong, Co-founder & Managing Partner, Monk’s Hill Ventures (Singapore)
• James Tan, Managing Partner, Quest Ventures (Singapore)
• Wayne Shiong, Founding Partner, China Growth Capital (China)
• Zhou Wei, Founder, CCV (China)
• Steven Hu, Founding Partner, Ince Capital (China)
• Joseph Zhou, Managing Partner, Bits x Bites (China)
• Li Feng, Founder, FreeS Fund (China)
• Harry Wang, CEO & Founder, Linear Capital (China)
• Esther Wong, Founder & CEO, 3C (Hong Kong, China)
• Adrian Hia, Partner, Kairous Capital (Malaysia)
• Justin Niu, Partner, IDG Capital (China)
• E. Mr. Mohamed Al Ahbab, Vice Chairman, Commerce Committee (Qatar)
• Garibaldi Thohir, Chairman, the China Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Indonesia)
• Zhang Qian, Founding Partner, FutureX Capital (China)

Also, don’t miss our exclusive fireside chat with Meta World Peace — former NBA star, mental health advocate, and now Managing Partner at Tru Skye Ventures. He’ll share his unique journey from professional sports to impact-driven investing, his vision for empowering underrepresented founders, and how he’s leveraging innovation and capital to drive positive social change.

Global Investment Summit

• Date: May 23, 2025
• Time: Full Day
• Stage: M

The Global Investment Summit is set to be a must-attend event for investors seeking quality deal flow, innovative partnerships, and actionable market intelligence in one of the world’s most dynamic and promising regions.

Scan the QR code or click here to join us at BEYOND Expo 2025 and be part of shaping the future of investment.

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Industrial design stands at the intersection of technology and humanity — it is the catalyst behind meaningful innovation.  Beyond aesthetics, thoughtful design shapes industries, solves real-world challenges, and drives the future of progress.

On May 22, 2025, BEYOND Expo, together with School of Design at Hunan University and Lushan Laboratory, will host the International Industrial Design Forum, a global platform dedicated to advancing the role of design in industrial and technological transformation.

Forum Highlights:

Cutting-Edge Topics

The forum will explore the integration of design, engineering, manufacturing, and business, showcasing the latest advancements in sustainable materials, smart manufacturing, and human-centered design.

Global Exchange of Ideas

Bringing together renowned designers, innovators, academics, and industry leaders from around the world, the forum provides a rare opportunity to engage in high-level dialogue and exchange forward-thinking ideas on the evolving landscape of industrial design.

Strategic Networking Opportunities

Designed for both startups and established enterprises, the forum offers exceptional opportunities to foster international partnerships and collaborations, strengthening the global industrial design ecosystem.

BEYOND Expo 2025 invites designers, entrepreneurs, technologists, manufacturers, and investors to join this pivotal event—where creativity meets industry, and bold ideas become reality.

Scan the QR code or click here to Join us at BEYOND Expo 2025 and be part of shaping the future of industrial innovation.

About Hunan University

Hunan University’s design discipline started from 1977, which is one of the earliest industrial design major in China. It now has the complete academic system from undergraduate education to Post-Doc research. The School of Design in Hunan University has been awarded twice First Prize in the National Teaching Achievement. During the period from 2017 to 2022, its Design discipline consistently ranked the top five in two consecutive rounds of national disciplinary evaluations, as assessed by the Ministry of Education.

About Lushan Laboratory

Lushan Laboratory, established under the auspices of Hunan University, is the first provincial-level industrial design laboratory in China.  It focuses on the national goal of building a core advanced manufacturing hub, integrating research achievements in Industrial Design 4.0, intelligent human-computer interaction design technology, and complex scene perception systems. Based on the design innovation resources in Hunan, the laboratory aims to create a globally leading research and development center for industrial design.

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Breaking into Asia’s diverse and dynamic markets has never been more critical — or more competitive. For companies eyeing international growth, access to the right networks, market insights, and strategic partnerships can make all the difference. That’s why BEYOND Expo 2025 is bringing together Asia’s most influential innovation hubs through its Regional Cooperation Forums — designed to help businesses fast-track their expansion, navigate regional complexities, and unlock new growth opportunities across Asia and beyond.

At BEYOND Expo 2025, explore five curated Regional Cooperation Forums:

• Japan Tech Forum – May 22,2025
• ORIGIN Southeast Asia Tech Forum – May 22, 2025
• Asia-Europe Tech Forum – May 22, 2025
• Middle East Tech Forum – May 22, 2025
• Asia-LATAM Tech Forum – May 23, 2025

These forums transcend geographical boundaries, delivering diverse global perspectives and unlocking the limitless possibilities of globalization.

Why brands looking (or struggling) to expand globally should on:

Industry Insights and Innovation

• Be inspired by thought leaders and industry pioneers. Tap into emerging trends and forward-thinking ideas to accelerate business innovation.

Hear from the Experts and Gain Insider Access

• Gain valuable perspectives from global tech elites, industry leaders, and innovative companies. Discover key regional tech trends, market dynamics, and policy environments to expand your international outlook.

Network and Find the Right Partners to Unlock New Markets

• Engage directly and network with industry experts, corporate leaders, and government officials to identify collaboration opportunities across regions.

Navigate Local Markets

• Deepen your understanding of local cultures, consumer demands, and competitive landscapes—critical for successful global expansion.

Discover Innovation that Drives Business Growth

Asia’s future belongs to those who innovate. Learn how industry pioneers and emerging startups are creating new business models, technologies, and opportunities you can leverage.

Details of the Five Regional Cooperation Forums at BEYOND Expo 2025

Japan Tech Forum

Japan stands at the forefront of Asia’s tech landscape, excelling in electronics, robotics, and more. The Japan Tech Forum at BEYOND Expo 2025 will gather top experts and cutting-edge innovators from Japan, offering firsthand exposure to its latest technologies. Participants can explore emerging market trends and connect with government officials, corporations, and investors to explore collaboration.

At BEYOND Expo 2024, the forum featured notable guests from the Japanese Consulate General in Hong Kong, Fujifilm, SONY, Asahi Kasei, Mitsubishi Estate, JETRO, Global Brain, Headline, Heroad Investments, and others. These leaders shared insights on Japan’s role in shaping Asia’s tech future through policy, investment, and innovation.

ORIGIN Southeast Asia Tech Forum

With its booming economy and vast digital market, Southeast Asia has emerged as a key destination for global expansion. The ORIGIN Southeast Asia Tech Forum will convene major enterprises, policymakers, VCs, and startup leaders to explore the region’s dynamic tech ecosystem and local market strategies.

At the 2024 summit, participants included iFlytek, GoGoX, Carousell, Carsome, Gobi Partners, Golden Gate Ventures, East Ventures, Quest Ventures, FuturePlay, Genting Ventures, MAVCAP, Kairous Capital, ATM Capital, RHL Ventures, and more. Discussions spotlighted Southeast Asia’s top-performing industries and future growth engines.

Asia-Europe Tech Forum

The Asia Europe Tech Forum brings together the brightest minds and leading innovators from two of the world’s most dynamic technology hubs: Asia and Europe. This summit showcases the cutting-edge advancements emerging from both regions, where Asia’s rapid digital transformation meets Europe’s deep-rooted expertise in sustainable tech and regulatory frameworks.

Middle East Tech Forum

The Middle East is becoming a powerhouse in AI, clean energy, and smart infrastructure. The Middle East Tech Forum highlights opportunities for Asia-Middle East collaboration and dives deep into innovation-led development in the Gulf region.

In 2024, thought leaders emphasized how creativity and strategic foresight are driving inclusive growth and sustainability in the Middle East. The 2025 edition will further explore this region’s evolving tech landscape and its potential for long-term cooperation with Asia.

Asia-LATAM Tech Forum

Latin America is another fast-growing region capturing global interest. With an active startup scene and increasing cross-border investments, this forum will focus on sectors such as fintech, AI, e-commerce, and sustainability. Attendees will gain insights into regional policies, market trends, and success stories of Asia-LatAm collaboration.

At BEYOND Expo 2024, the forum enabled open exchanges on trade, investment, and entrepreneurship—offering a rare opportunity to foster cooperation while appreciating the cultural richness of both regions.

Your Gateway to Global Markets Starts Here

BEYOND Expo’s Regional Cooperation Forums are your ultimate choice for exploring global markets and expanding international perspectives! Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, industry professional, or investor, you’ll find opportunities and a platform here.

Early Bird Tickets for BEYOND Expo are now available! Don’t miss this limited-time offer—available only once a year! Scan the QR code or click here to register and unlock new global tech perspectives with us!

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