RISE is produced by the team behind Web Summit. In 5 short years, Web Summit has become Europe’s largest tech conference which last year attracted 42,000 attendees from 134 countries around the world. Now in its fourth year this July 10-12, 2018, people from the world’s biggest companies and most exciting startups will come to Hong Kong to share their stories and experiences at RISE. They’ll be joined by major global media, hundreds of investors and thousands of attendees for three days of legendary networking.

WTF is The GM Show - powered by Memeland?• Asia focused• Builder friendly• Cool vibes onlyStreaming live from Hong Kong every Thursday 9am HKT.Wednesdays @ 9pm EST/6pm PST📺🎧X Spaces: https://www.x.com/gmshowofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gmshowofficialSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3DhFXGmAsia focusedWhile web3 is a global phenomenon, Asia is leading the development and adoption.However, when we look at the most popular web3 media, they are predominantly from the US. To know what’s really happening in web3, we must understand Asia better.As a web3 company based in Asia, we have the responsibility to contribute to this important task.---Builder friendlyThere are many critics in web3 but there are not enough builders.While many web3 media provide valuable information and opinions, they are usually from the observer’s perspective. We believe it’s also essential to give a voice to the builders.As an active builder in web3, we’d love to trade notes with fellow builders, share the stage with our peers, and shine a spotlight on all the upcoming exciting projects and products.---Cool vibes onlyFear, uncertainty, doubt, rug pull, scam, and hack—there is no shortage of bad news and dramas in web3.While there are many bad apples, many more brilliant and hardworking people are making progress and pushing boundaries in web3 every day.As a believer in web3, we must always stay hopeful and constructive despite all the challenges. Instead of spreading anger and hate to farm engagement, let’s become a breath of fresh air we all need in the space!

StartupsHK is an organization empowering the community of Hong Kong's internet and mobile start-ups by holding meet-ups, annual conferences and monthly networking events for entrepreneurs, founders, and investors in the tech space.

The Frontier Collective is building an inclusive and sustainable future of innovation in the Vancouver area. The non-traditional organization is a coalition of leaders in tech, culture, and community who support the development of the fastest-growing technologies in the region, including Web3, the metaverse, VR/AR, climate tech, AI, and eSports, and digital arts and culture such as NFTs, VFX, and animation. The Frontier Collective focuses on promoting the region's tech industry on the world stage, growing investment and infrastructure for early-stage companies, and attracting diverse talent to Vancouver. https://frontiercollective.net/

Blue Startups is a Top 20 Accelerator in the US focused on helping scalable-technology companies including web, software and mobile compete on a global scale. With an extensive global network, Blue Startups is fast becoming a nexus of entrepreneurial activity in Hawai‘i, and between Asia and North America.

IBM Global Entrepreneur is a unique program designed to connect startups to IBM’s global ecosystem of clients, partners, business leaders, and enterprise-grade technology. The original program was originated at SoftLayer and then via acquisition by IBM and integrated into what is now known as the Global Entrepreneur Program.

SoftLayer Catalyst was created to help startups supercharge their businesses within a 12-month virtual incubator program that offers free best-in-class hosting, mentoring and marketing support. I manage the Asia-Pacific region and frequently travel to all Asian startup hubs to help accelerate startups with mentoring, networking and sharing from 10-years personal experience in the space and with SoftLayer's wide-spread connections, technical acumen and access to mentors from around the world.

Popcorn is a Hong Kong-based digital publisher specializing in luxury shopping, style and lifestyle with Butterboom.com, Winebuzz.hk and Neonpunch.com.