Jason Chiu

nolej is the generative AI for education transforming how educational content is created and consumed. Founded in 2020 by Philippe Decottignies and Nejma Belkhdim, we are one of the first native generative AI platforms. Weve become a global EdTech leader 🚀, earning top 20 at TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield (out of 3,200 deeptech startups) and winning the Global EdTech Startups Award 🏆 among 1,700 competitors. With $3 million raised and rapid scaling in the EMEA region and the US, the nolej team now numbers over 20 and is expanding rapidly.

Ayar Labs is transforming AI infrastructure by accelerating data movement. Recognizing that the complexity and size of AI models are increasing at a rate that traditional interconnect technology cannot handle, the company has developed the industry’s first co-packaged optics (CPO) solution that enables customers to maximize the compute efficiency and performance of growing AI infrastructure, while reducing costs, latency and power consumption. Based on open standards and optimized for both AI training and inference, Ayar Labs’ optical I/O solution is backed by a robust ecosystem that enables it to integrate smoothly into AI systems at scale.

WilderWorld (WW) is a 5D photorealistic Metaverse, based around an open 3D world-space called Wiami (under development). Our vision is to build out a Metaverse world where it’s easy for Artists to create 3D content assets, and share in the value created. They have a fully featured NFT marketplace, denominated in their token WILD, and several high-quality NFT collections.

Hex Trust is a fully-licensed and regulated financial institution for digital assets. We offer a full suite of custody, staking, trading and investment solutions to builders, investors, and service providers. We have a global presence with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Italy, and Vietnam.

"Kshhhzzzz *Do you copy?* Are you bored? Do you need someone to talk to rn? Do you wanna discuss the latest episode of the show you’re currently watching? Are you in the mood for a heart-to-heart with no judgment? Do you need to confess something without the pressure of being perceived by people who know you irl? Walkie Talkie is the app for you! On Walkie Talkie you can talk about anything with anyone :) Browse through 1 million frequencies, each filled with unique interesting people to talk to. Speak in different languages and meet people from all over the world! Join the conversation! Push to talk now!"

Avant is the first cultivated fish company in Asia, with operations in Singapore and Hong Kong. Thanks to Avants technology, we will be able to have fish meat without killing fish. Our cultivated fish products are more nutritious than conventionally produced fish, GMO-free, and pollutant-free. The pilot product focus of Avants technology platform is fish and seafood tailored for the food culture of consumers in China and Asia.

RaSpect is an AI building inspection company that received a seed investment from Alibaba Venture Capital in 2018. Co-developed by Alibaba Group, Sensetime Group and Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, it has become one of the key companies in the HKAI Lab. We are developing a brain for building inspection which improving the safety of architectures and reduce the economic loss and human life. Through the use of satellite data for macroscopic inspection, micro-detection by using built-in IoT sensors, and automatic inspection through drones, after comprehensive analysis of the above data, it can effectively assess the potential risks of architectures and calculate the degree of damage. In general, our solutions not only provide more accurate detection and analysis than traditional practices but also save more than 50% of the time and cost. Our mission is to create a safer, smarter society through AI inspection technology. Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2021 Gold Award - ICT Startup ( Software and Devices ) 2020 Gold Medal Award Winner of 2nd Asia Exhibition of Inventions Hong Kong (2019) Hong Kong Rising Star 2019 by Deloitte (2019) National Nominee of World Summit Awards 2019 (WSA) (2019) Red Herring Top 100 Asia 2019 (2019) Winner of TechChunch China Greater Bay Area Conference Cum Regional Final (HK) (2018) Winner of Qianhai Guangdong-HK-Macau Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (2018) Winner of "Star of Entrepreneurs"​ NanShan Competition (HK) (2018) Award Winner of ShenZhen Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Internet & Mobile Internet) Competition (2018) Awarded "30 Fastest Growing Companies to Watch 2018"​ by CIO Bulletin Awarded "25 Hottest APEC AI Companies 2018"​ by CIO Advisor Award Winner of Techsauce Global Summit (2018) Award Winner in Youth Development Fund (2017) Award Winner of Global Entrepreneurship Week (2017) Award Winner in HKU DreamCatchers 100K (2017)

Founded in 2012, IndoorAtlas is transforming the way people will be looking for indoor navigation. IndoorAtlas’s patented magnetic technology uses natural anomalies of the geomagnetic field to pinpoint locations indoors. IndoorAtlas is the world leader in providing solutions to developers to build location based apps and scale their plans globally. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA and Oulu, Finland. Team IndoorAtlas’ team consists of computer science and engineering professionals with outstanding academic backgrounds. The founding team has extensive experience in robotics research and software engineering at the university as well as strong academic backgrounds in computer science and mathematics. Our team has a coherent vision of the companys future and once you meet us, you will see and feel our dedication.

About Animoca Brands Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (ACN: 122 921 813) is a Web3 leader that leverages tokenization and blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers, helping to establish the open metaverse and its associated network effects. It has received broad industry and market recognition including Fortune Crypto 40, Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies 2025, Financial Times’ High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific, and Deloitte Tech Fast. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on: Link3: https://link3.to/animocabrands Twitter: https://twitter.com/animocabrands Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animocabrands Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/animocabrands TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@animocabrands_

Governed by the worlds leading organizations, Hedera provides a trust layer for AI, digital payments, tokenization, and more.

“Events Anywhere, Anytime, for Anyone.” Events are where meaningful connections and knowledge sharing happen. We are here to make events simple and impactful. EventX is an award-winning virtual event SaaS platform, and an all-in-one smart event management solution provider. We offer both virtual and hybrid event solutions for companies, organizers and leading trade bodies in Asia and China, including Amazon, Apple, HKTDC, Alibaba, Reed and many more. With features such as the interactive exhibition hall, dynamic exhibitor booths, online registration forms, webinars, and interactive conference stages, we are the go-to service for organizations wishing to broaden their audience into the Asia Pacific regions. EventX is formerly known as EventXtra.

Xandar Kardian is a registered USA C-CORP technology start-up with its R&D roots in Hanyang University, South Korea since 2012. Xandar Kardian is focused on providing innovative solutions for smart buildings, security and healthcare utilizing digital radar signal processing algorithm technology. We strive to enhance the quality of peoples lives with technology without sacrificing comfort and privacy

Zeroth is Asias first accelerator program backing founders working on frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence. We invest capital into visionary founders at the pre-seed and seed stage, and partner with them over 3 months to build their startups through a team of experienced entrepreneurs, network of partners and investors, and a community of other founders. In just over a year, Zeroth has invested in over 63 companies from 15 countries. Zeroth companies have attracted top venture investors from around the world, and continue to grow rapidly. Apply online at zeroth.ai/apply.

Established in 2010, Vitargent (International) Biotechnology Limited has a vision of "Smarter Testing, Safer Products, Better World"​. We develop bio-testing technologies that include transgenic medaka and zebrafish embryo toxicity testing technologies. In 2013, Vitargent was accredited for the international standard ISO17025 and became the only test centre in Asia that can provide fish embryo toxicity (FET) testing with results officially recognised in more than 100 countries and economies. We are the proud winner of the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (2015). 2015 Davos Global Innovation Pioneer, HSBC Young Entrepreneur Award, Second Runner-up of Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition, Middle East International Invention Fair Gold Medal, WIPO Gold Medal for Inventors, Korea International Invention Exhibition-Gold Award and Hong Kong Awards for Industries-Technological Achievement Award. Based in Hong Kong with licensed laboratories in Europe and Taiwan, serving top-notch testing organisations, governments, major international cosmetics companies and catering groups around the world. Learn more at www.vitargent.com

Reimagining customer engagement, Wati is the leading conversational platform built on WhatsApps Business API. Our easy-to-use software empowers 8,000+ businesses across 100+ countries to deliver personalized, real-time conversations at scale. With innovative AI solutions, were transforming how companies communicate: Shared inboxes allow seamless collaboration Powerful automation boosts efficiency Broadcast messaging engages customers Intelligent chatbots provide instant support As a fast-growing global SaaS startup, were passionate about using technology to build meaningful relationships between businesses and customers. Our talented, driven team is united by a vision to empower organizations and redefine connections through meaningful conversations.

nolej is the generative AI for education transforming how educational content is created and consumed. Founded in 2020 by Philippe Decottignies and Nejma Belkhdim, we are one of the first native generative AI platforms. Weve become a global EdTech leader 🚀, earning top 20 at TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield (out of 3,200 deeptech startups) and winning the Global EdTech Startups Award 🏆 among 1,700 competitors. With $3 million raised and rapid scaling in the EMEA region and the US, the nolej team now numbers over 20 and is expanding rapidly.

Founded in late 2021, Collectiv leverages gamification, blockchain, data analytics, and location technologies to develop and publish a broad portfolio of mobile products including GameFi, MusicFi, SocialFi. The Company is based in Hong Kong with representative offices in Australia and United Kingdom.

Ayar Labs is transforming AI infrastructure by accelerating data movement. Recognizing that the complexity and size of AI models are increasing at a rate that traditional interconnect technology cannot handle, the company has developed the industry’s first co-packaged optics (CPO) solution that enables customers to maximize the compute efficiency and performance of growing AI infrastructure, while reducing costs, latency and power consumption. Based on open standards and optimized for both AI training and inference, Ayar Labs’ optical I/O solution is backed by a robust ecosystem that enables it to integrate smoothly into AI systems at scale.

Saltagen Ventures is an early-stage VC focusing on science and technology based startups. We empower startups to grow their business and develop efficiencies across the border via Canada and Hong Kong as a strategic base.