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International – Youth Entrepreneur Summit (I-YES) 2024

Event Overview:

The International – Youth Entrepreneur Summit (I-YES) is a prestigious gathering designed to empower and connect young entrepreneurs from the Nepalese diaspora. 

I-YES 2024, will be hosted by FINYE Hong Kong NEC from 29 - 30 Nov, 2024. It will focus on innovation, collaboration, and practical strategies to help entrepreneurs thrive in the modern business landscape.

Event Date: November 29-30, 2024

Location: Marco Polo Hotel Hong Kong

Organised by: FINYE

Hosted by: FINYE HK

Theme:

"Empowering Nepalese Entrepreneurs: Innovate, Collaborate, Succeed"

Objectives:

Empowerment | Networking | Innovation

Key Components:

Keynote Presentations |  Panel Discussions |  Interactive Sessions | Power Workshops

Participants:

• 170 Attendees: Including FINYE members, industry experts, and international participants from the USA, UK, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Middle East, Australia, Canada, China, and other regions.
• Prominent Speakers: Industry leaders, government representatives and successful entrepreneurs will deliver keynote speeches and participate in panel discussions.

Detailed Program

29 Nov, 2024 – Fostering Innovation & Entrepreneurial Mindset

• 08:30 – 17:00 : Registration
• 09:30 – 10:00 : Welcome Address
• 10:00 – 10:30 : Keynote presentation 1: “Globalising Nepali Entrepreneurship: Trends, Challenges, and Data-Driven Insights" 
• 10:30 – 11:00 : Keynote presentation 2: “Success Stories of Nepali Entrepreneurs on the Global Stage"
• 11:00 - 11:30 : Coffee Break
• 11:30 – 12:00 : Keynote Presentation 3: “Leveraging the Nepali Diaspora for Business Growth: Building Global Networks and Partnerships”
• 12:00 - 12:45 : Power Workshop 1 : “Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation Culture: Inspiring the Next Generation" 
• 12:45 – 13:45 : Lunch Break [Buffet Lunch at Marco Polo Hotel Hong Kong]
• 13:45 – 14:20 : Interactive Session 1 : “Networking Strategies for Entrepreneurs” 
• 14:20 – 14:50 : Keynote Presentation 4 : “Success Stories of Nepali Entrepreneurs on the Global Stage"
• 14:50 – 15:10 : Coffee Break
• 15:10 – 16:00 : Power Workshop 2 : “Innovative Solutions for entrepreneur Challenges"
• 16:00 – 16:50 : Panel Discussion 1 : “How to successfully fund your startup – Finding the right  investor”
• 16:50 - 17:00 : Day one highlights & Closing remarks

30 Nov, 2024 – Exploring Markets & Strategic Partnership

• 08:30 – 11:00 : Registration
• 08:45 – 09:00 : Welcome Address by Emcee, Day one Highlights, Welcoming Guest
• 09:00 – 10:00 : Panel Discussion 2 : “Future of Fintech & the Role of Technology in Modern Entrepreneurship”
• 10:00 – 10:30 : Keynote presentation 5 : “Updates from all NEC” by respective NEC
• 10:30 – 11:00 : Coffee Break
• 11:00 – 11:20 : Keynote Presentation 6 : “Expanding into the Greater Bay Area: Opportunities and Challenges"
• 11:20 – 11:40 : Keynote Presentation 7 : “Expanding into Hong Kong: Opportunities and Challenges"
• 11:40 - 12:00 : Keynote Presentation 8 : “Unlocking Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)Opportunities in Nepal"
• 12:00 – 13:00 : Lunch Break [Buffet Lunch at Marco Polo Hotel Hong Kong]
• 13:00 – 15:00 : Closing Ceremony 

 END OF SUMMIT

• 15:30 – 19:30 : Hong Kong Tour
• 1881 – TST Clock Tower – Star Ferry – Golden Bauhinia – The Peak – Central/TST (Complimentary Tour)