Networking High Tea: Unlocking China's AI Advantage for SEA Founders
China is rapidly scaling its AI ecosystem and tech stack - what does this mean for scaling your business in Southeast Asia?
Step into an intimate high tea session co-hosted by Tech in Asia and Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) at Tech in Asia Conference 2025. This exclusive side event brings together high-growth founders, investors, and enterprise leaders for candid conversations on how Southeast Asia can tap into China’s edge in AI innovation.
Expert-led conversation on:
Inside view of China’s AI landscape
AI adoption strategies for SEA founders
Proven playbooks from East and West
Unlocking SEA × China AI opportunities
Expect an afternoon of insightful perspectives from seasoned founders, alongside opportunities to network with top decision-makers shaping the region’s startup and investment landscape.
AGENDA
12:00 PM : Registration & high tea buffet
12:45 PM : Welcome remarks by CKGSB
12:55 PM : Panel discussion with First Move, Carro, and more..
1:30 PM : Network, mingle, and coffee
SPEAKERS
Dr. Xiang Bing, Founding Dean of CKGSB
Joel Neoh, Founding Partner of First Move, and serial founder of multiple companies (Fave, Groupon, etc.)
Aaron Tan, Founder & CEO, Carro
And more..
WHO SHOULD ATTEND & WHY?
Founders: For growth startups (Series A and up) to access knowledge & network into China’s tech & AI ecosystem
Investors: For partners who are backing high-growth startups to discover AI and partnership opportunities in China to support portfolio companies
Corporates: For enterprise leaders to understand how China’s AI tech stack can potentially disrupt traditional companies & industries for growth and innovation
HR Leaders: To explore potential learning opportunities for internal talent through potential partnerships with attendees & CKGSB.
HOW TO RSVP
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POWERED BY CHEUNG KONG GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (CKGSB)
The mission of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) is to cultivate transformative business leaders with a global vision, sense of social responsibility, innovative mindset, and ability to lead with empathy and compassion.
CKGSB is China’s first privately-funded and research-driven business school. With our DBA, Executive MBA, MBA and Executive Education programs, we provide top business education for established business leaders and disruptive entrepreneurs shaping a better future in China and beyond. We are also the preferred institution for academics returning to China from leading global business schools. Learn more about CKGSB here.
ABOUT TECH IN ASIA CONFERENCE 2025
Tech in Asia Conference is our flagship annual event—Asia’s go-to platform for high-impact learning, dealmaking, and connections. Over the past 14 years, we've brought the region’s tech ecosystem together across Singapore, Jakarta, Tokyo, Bangalore, Ho Chi Minh, and Kuala Lumpur.
In 2025, we’re running Indonesia’s largest startup event yet! We are integrating our Product Development Conference into TIA Conference to create one unified mega-event for 5,000+ tech and business leaders!