

Why
AttendAlibaba Cloud’s inaugural PAF startup day brings leading Chinese startups to share their experiences and learnings from the past decade of rapid growth and development. Designed to be a full day of interactive knowledge exchange, the event gathers Southeast Asian startups from all stages with notable Chinese startups to discuss about the opportunities in the hottest sectors in SEA.
Lean in as mature Chinese tech companies and SEA VCs discuss the parallels and differences between China and SEA across 4 industries — Robotics, AI, E-commerce, and Fintech. Are there lessons from China applicable to SEA and what are they? We collected questions from startups in SEA, speakers will be answering these burning questions at the event!
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Conversation
Open Office Hours is designed for startups to seek guidance and suggestions from VCs. Selected startups will get to talk to Asia's leading investors in this 1-1 open office hour session. Conversations will be open for other fellow startups to listen in.
Event
Schedule10:00am
10:10am
Alibaba Cloud Southeast Asia Accelerator Partners
10:20am
Panel [Click here to watch]
Spotlighting B2B Fintech in Asia
Fintech remains a core pillar of innovation in Asia, in this panel, speakers will discuss the challenges, development of B2B Fintech in Asia, as well as the readiness of SEA’s regulations for the growth of Fintech in the region.
- Helen Wong, Senior Advisor and Venture Partner, AC Ventures
- Hannah Chan, GM of Overseas Asset Acquisition, Fuyou Group
- Moderator: Jin Hoo, Co-founder and COO, Fencore
Panel [Click here to watch]
Navigating Asia’s roadmap for AI
AI has been in the spotlight for years now. What makes a standout AI company, how can regulations and policies enable AI breakthroughs, and how can intellectual property protection apply to AI?
- Dr Jeffrey Chi, Managing Director, Vickers Venture Partners
- Logan Xie, Senior Consultant, Quandashi
11:10am
Panel [Click here to watch]
Pushing the Adoption of Robots in Southeast Asia and China
The growing ubiquity of robots has been accelerated by consumer’s expectations for efficiency and hygiene. This panel will discuss growth trends, challenges in encouraging adoption and funding, and what’s next for Robotics in Asia.
- Jeff Lin, Senior Principal, iGlobe Partners
- Sally Yang, Co-founder, Amy Robotics
- Moderator: Dr Wong Choon Yue, Director, Maju Robotics
China’s e-commerce development has enabled the rise of related industries like the supply chain. Speakers will also explore the aspects that SEA’s space can learn from.
- James Tan, Managing Partner, Quest Ventures
- Zhao Xiaochun, Partner, 36Kr Global
12:00pm
2:00pm
- Liang Minjun, Founding Partner, ATM Capital
- Jason Gaisano, Venture Partner, Gobi Partners
- Dhia Izza Nabila, Associate Director, Vertex Ventures
- Johan Surani, Vice President, Sequoia India
- Adele Teh, Senior Associate, Openspace Ventures
- Garry Sien, Regional Senior Solutions Architect – Fintech and Innovation, Alibaba Cloud International
- Drinkey Wei, Senior Solution Architect, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
- Terry Lin, International Product & Business Specialist, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
- Chen Bing, Solution Architect, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
- Zhang Chong, Senior Algorithm Engineer, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
- Jeremy Pedersen, Training Advisor, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
Guest
SpeakersAs experts and keen observers of China and Southeast Asia, our guest speakers are set to provide unique insights on 24 March.

Selina Yuan
GM, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence International Business Unit

Helen Wong,
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner of AC Ventures

Hannah Chan,
GM of Overseas Asset Acquisition of Fuyou Group

Jin Hoo,
Co-founder and COO of Fencore

Jeff Lin
Senior Principal of iGlobe Partners

Sally Yang,
Co-founder of Amy Robotics

Dr Wong Choon Yue,
Director of Maju Robotics

Dr Jeffrey Chi,
Managing Director of Vickers Venture Partners

Logan Xie,
Senior Consultant of Quandashi

James Tan,
Managing Partner of Quest Ventures

Zhao Xiaochun,
Partner of 36Kr Global

Liang Minjun,
Founding Partner of ATM Capital

Jason Gaisano,
Venture Partner of Gobi Partners

Dhia Izza Nabila,
Associate Director of Vertex Ventures

Johan Surani,
Vice President of Sequoia India

Adele Teh
Senior Associate of Openspace Ventures

Garry Sien,
Regional Senior Solutions Architect - Fintech and Innovation of Alibaba Cloud International

Drinkey Wei,
Senior Solution Architect of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence

Terry Lin,
International Product & Business Specialist of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence

Chen Bing,
Solution Architect of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence

Zhang Chong,
Senior Algorithm Engineer, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence

Jeremy Pedersen,
Training Advisor of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
Ticket
DetailsGrab a ticket and join us for a day of exchange!
Watch the event
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• Participation in the full day event online
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• Access to all Content Stages and Alibaba Cloud workshops
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• English subtitles provided for panels in other languages
Join the offline satellite events
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• In Singapore, Jakarta, or Kuala Lumpur
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• In-person networking with like-minded startup leaders and the Alibaba Cloud team
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*Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, your registration will only be confirmed nearer to the date.
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