Jumpstarter 2025 focuses on AI and sustainability in Hong Kong

A major tech event called Jumpstarter 2025 will take place in Hong Kong on March 26 and 27. Organized by the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, the event aims to inspire young entrepreneurs and promote innovative business ideas. This year’s focus will be on artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. The goal is to show how AI can help improve the environment while also changing the way we work. Attendees will hear from over 100 speakers from around the world, including well-known figures in technology and business. Cindy Chow, the executive director of the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, said discussions will cover many important topics related to AI, including its ethical implications and its role in investment and entrepreneurship. The hope is to inspire innovative thinking and collaborative solutions to current challenges. Notable speakers include Joe Tsai, the co-founder of Alibaba Group, and Erika Cheung, an advocate for ethics in entrepreneurship. The event will also feature an opening speech by Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, who will emphasize the city’s importance in fostering innovation. The Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund has been active since 2015, reviewing thousands of business plans and helping to create many jobs. The event will also include a one-on-one matchmaking session for tech entrepreneurs and investors to discuss ideas and form partnerships.