Entrepreneurship & Venture Forum
On Sunday, September 6, Silk Alliance will co-host the Entrepreneurship & Venture Forum for founders, investors and builders, featuring six panels and speeches and high-value networking.
The program will open with keynote speaker Christopher Yang, Co-President of SHOPLINE, a $4B e-commerce platform, speaking on E-Commerce 3.0, followed by an all-investor panel, all-founder panel, AI marketing panel, live commerce panel, and a featured speech on branding.
Designed for those actively building, allocating, and raising capital, the Forum brings together leaders across the asset classes defining the next era of growth.
Many past attendees have reported securing funding through connections made at the forum, turning conversations into real opportunities.
Please note: The full Forum takes place from September 4–7, 2026.
The panel programming and ticket options listed here are specifically for Sunday, September 6.
Featured Topics
AI Commerce 3.0
AI-Powered Brand Growth
Creator Economy & Digital Influence
Consumer AI Applications
Cross-Border Investment & Global Expansion
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Live Commerce
Who Should Attend
Founders & Entrepreneurs
Venture Capital & Private Equity Investors
Family Offices
AI Innovators
Consumer Brand Leaders
E-commerce Platforms
Government & Economic Development Leaders
Industry Associations
Program
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Registration
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Award Ceremony
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote Speech
E-Commerce 3.0: Unlocking the New Era of Branding and Digital Services for Greater Efficiency and Profitability
A deep dive into the next phase of e-commerce, where smarter operations and new consumer behaviors are reshaping how businesses scale efficiently and protect margins.
Keynote Speaker: Christopher Yang
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Capital & Impact: What Are Investors Really Investing In?
Hear from an all-investor panel on what they look for in founders and businesses, with real stories behind their investment decisions.
Panelists: Marisa Warren, Jenny Liu, Sonia Chen
Moderator: Claire Chen
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
How to Turn Visions into a Successful Business—and What Do You Do When the Vision Is Wrong?
Get a behind the scenes look at the strategies, struggles, and pivotal decisions these founders faced in the early stages of building and reshaping the foundations of their businesses.
Panelists: Archie Prakash, Yang Li, MingMing Wang, Rufei Qian
Moderator: Ruomeng Bai
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch Break
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
How Are High-Performing Businesses Leveraging AI to Improve Marketing Efficiency?
A timely look at how AI is changing product discovery, customer targeting, marketing spend — and why the businesses that master this shift may own the next wave of digital commerce growth.
Panelists: Thomas Ma, Jane Aitong Jiang, Jennifer Yip, Kang Miao
Moderator: Jing Zhao
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
From Scroll to Sold: The Business of Live Commerce
The secret recipe for turning creators, content, and branding into real-time engagement—and real sales.
Panelists: Ernie Kwok, Louie Relas
Moderator: Peter Wu
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
How Entrepreneurs Can Earn Trust, Build Credibility & Succeed in the U.S. Market
A featured talk on building an authentic and effective brand.
Speaker: Michael J. Jordan
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Closing Remarks
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking
Why You Should Attend:
6 Timely Panels On E-Commerce and Entrepreneurship
Five timely investment panels spotlighting high-growth opportunities across e-commerce and entertainment, led by a premier lineup of top industry speakers, founders, and capital leaders.
Where Businesses and Investors Meet
Where high-potential businesses meet eager investors.
Many past attendees have reported securing funding through connections made at the forum, turning conversations into real opportunities.
The Network That Always Works
Step into a daily crowd of over one thousand attendees, where every conversation has the potential to open doors, build relationships, and create your next opportunity.
The Room Where It Happens
Meet the right people in the right room.
A chance to understand where capital, consumers, and culture are moving next.
Sponsorship Opportunities
On-Site Booth (Highly Recommend! Reported consistent high ROI)
What you can get:
Visibility for Emerging Brands, Startups, and Service Providers
Position your brand before a capital-dense audience for industry awareness, qualified leads, strategic partnerships, and the next stage of growth.
In-Person Sales and Connections
Want to meet, greet, and turn the crowd into sales?
Many of our past vendors have created direct brand experiences with customers while also driving strong revenue through on-site sales.
*Specific panel topics and the event sequence are subject to minor changes.