F5 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Conference 2018: Rallying Northeast China, Envisioning the Future

The 2018 F5 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference, themed “Gathering Strength in Northeast China · Gaining Insights into the Future,” was held at Shenyang Innovation World on May 24–25. The conference comprised three thematic summits: “Northeast Investment Ecosystem,” “New Retail Innovation,” and “Big Health Industry Innovation.” Over two days, more than 20 founders from leading industry enterprises and investment institutions across Northeast China and nationwide delivered speeches. Hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners from the Northeast attended to observe, while dozens of media outlets provided comprehensive coverage of the event.

Hosted by the Shenyang Municipal Science and Technology Bureau and the Hunnan District People’s Government, and organized by the Hunnan National E-Commerce Demonstration Base, EqualOcean, and Micoo Innovation Services, this conference has received strong support from the Shenyang New Social Stratum Association, the Organizing Committee of the Zhenghe Island Global Innovation Fair, the Innovation and Reform Office of Shenyang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, the Science and Technology Innovation Center of Shenyang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, the Hunnan District New Social Stratum Association, the Communist Youth League Hunnan District Committee, the Hunnan District Bureau of Science, Technology, Economy, and Information Technology, the Hunnan District Association for Science and Technology, the Hunnan District Financial Affairs Office, the Hunnan District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, and the Hunnan District Women’s Federation. Focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, leveraging local advantages, and cultivating a culture of urban innovation and entrepreneurship, the event will stimulate new momentum and generate new potential through three industry summits, thereby assisting Shenyang in establishing itself as the innovation hub of Northeast China.

As the strategic clarion call of the Belt and Road Initiative sounds the era’s symphony of building a community with a shared future for mankind, and as the earnest appeal of the “Three Introductions and Three Returns” initiative gathers talent from home and abroad in Shenyang, the development landscape beyond Shanhai Pass is being continuously reshaped, and new opportunities are emerging on this black soil.

Against this backdrop, the 3rd F5 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference has been meticulously prepared and is set to launch once again. Building on the professionalism and excellence of the previous two editions, the two-day event will feature more than 20 industry leaders from Northeast China and across the country, including founders of leading enterprises and investment firms, as well as pioneers in industrial development. They will take the stage at Shenyang Innovation TianDi to share industry insights and analyze industrial trends.

Compared with the previous two editions, this year’s F5 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference agenda not only continues to explore the theme of the Northeast investment ecosystem but also adds two major industry-themed summits: New Retail and Big Health. For the first time, the conference has placed concentrated attention on specific vertical industries and sectors. Undoubtedly, this edition of the F5 Conference will provide more valuable insights and support for industrial development within the Northeast region, as well as for the learning and growth of entrepreneurs and business owners.

On-site at the 1st F5 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference

On-site at the 2nd F5 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference

It is reported that the lineup of speakers at this year’s F5 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference is a major highlight. Prominent guests from leading domestic investment institutions and industry-specific enterprises—including Wang Cen, Partner at Sequoia Capital; Yang Ge, Partner at Xinghan Capital; Hu Jianfeng, Chairman of Chuangye Gongfang (Startup Workshop); Ma Keyuan, Angel Investor Center; Wang Bin, Co-founder and Executive President of YiOu; and Li Jianjun, Founder of Maker Win-Win Fund—as well as local industry leaders such as Zhang Qian, Chairman of Miku Creative Services; Li Tiandong, Chairman of Qingguo Venture Capital; Ning Yanqing, Founder of Shengduo Capital; and Zhang Xiaodong, General Manager of Little Bee Accounting, will all take the stage over the two-day event. They will share the most insightful expertise and cutting-edge information on industrial development in China and the Northeast region with entrepreneurs and business owners across Northeast China.

Meanwhile, heavyweight brands such as the e-commerce business media outlet EBRun and VCBeat, a professional service provider in the future healthcare sector, also participated in the conference as partners, aiming to share advanced concepts for industry development and provide support for the event.

This conference comprises three thematic summits: “Northeast Investment Ecosystem,” “New Retail Innovation,” and “Big Health Industry Innovation.” It is dedicated to promoting discussions on the development of innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment and financing ecosystems in the Northeast region, providing information sharing and external expert support for the regional business environment, technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and entrepreneurial opportunities. In addition to continuing the F5 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference’s previous focus on regional economy, investment and financing, and the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, this year’s event has extended its agenda to two days, with increased attention and discussion devoted to the new retail and big health industries.

Since the dawn of the “New Retail” era in 2017, China’s New Retail sector has emerged as a dynamic force, giving rise to numerous business models that integrate online and offline operations under the New Retail framework. This conference features a dedicated “New Retail Innovation Summit,” which will comprehensively explore hot topics and industry trends such as traditional retail transformation, consumption upgrading, unmanned retail, and O2O New Retail. Founders and principals from renowned brands including Ebrun, Youzan, and Biangejia will take the stage.

At the Big Health Industry Innovation Summit, industry-leading brands and healthcare investment institutions—including the founder of Anlong Life Sciences Fund, the founding partner of Chongshan Capital, and VCBeat—will share insights on stage to explore innovative industry development, promote regional exchange and integration, and expand and deepen resource matchmaking.