AIR Summit: Exploring How Entrepreneurs Harness Research Outcomes to Seize Space Economy Opportunities
Conference / Seminar
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Date
19 Nov 2024
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Organiser
Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO)
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Time
14:00 - 17:00
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Venue
The Alumni Atrium
Summary
AIR Summit aims to bring leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals in the field of aerospace technology and innovation. This summit provides a platform for collaborative discussions, knowledge sharing, and exploration of cutting-edge advancements in aerospace research, including deep space exploration, rockets and satellites, space policy, new space economy and start-ups in space. By facilitating networking opportunities and cross-disciplinary collaborations, the AIR Summit will drive innovation and promote advancements in aerospace technology, propelling the industry towards a more interconnected and innovative future.
The “Exploring How Entrepreneurs Harness Research Outcomes to Seize Space Economy Opportunities” parallel session, hosted by the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, will concentrate on the potential of start-ups within the space economy. The session will feature entrepreneurial projects and founders from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, along with seasoned external investors, discussing the ways in which research can confer a competitive edge in the space sector. Additionally, the session will highlight Hong Kong’s role in enabling start-ups to engage in the space economy, spanning from fostering innovation to accessing global markets.
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Programme |
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14:00 – 14:10 (10 min) |
Welcoming Speech By Mr Kelvin WONG Director, Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
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14:10 – 14:25 (15 min) |
Keynote Speech 1 By Ms Fang WANG General Manager of Marketing & Planning Dept. CAS SPACE Technology Co., Ltd |
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14:25 – 14:40 (15 min) |
Keynote Speech 2 By Mr Josua CHAN Co-founder & Director LifeSparrow Solutions Limited |
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14:40 – 14:55 (15 min) |
Keynote Speech 3 By Dr Weisong WEN Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
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14:55 – 15:10 (15 min) |
Keynote Speech 4 By Ms Ziling HAO General Manager of Marketing Spacety Co., Ltd. (Changsha) |
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15:10 – 15:25 (15 min) |
Keynote Speech 5 By Mr Brook SUN Investment Director InnoAngel Fund |
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15:25 – 15:45 |
Tea Break & Networking |
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15:45 – 17:00 (75 min) |
Panel Session Topic: Hong Kong’s Pivotal Role in the Emergence of Space Development: From Research and Innovation to Capital Investment and Global Market Expansion Moderator: Mr Kelvin WONG, Director, Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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