NANSHA, 26 September 2023 – CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced that its annual tech retreat 'East Tech West' will return to Nansha, Guangzhou, China from 17-18 October 2023.
Six years since its inception, the invite-only event will bring together the most influential technology trailblazers in the Greater Bay Area, the next hub of tech innovation, to provide a global viewpoint on emerging tech that is shaping the future.
The agenda for the upcoming summit will highlight the latest developments in the technology world, and address what is needed in this rapidly evolving sector to navigate the current geopolitical and economic turmoil that continues to dominate headlines. This year's carefully curated program includes topics such as 'Investment Perspectives', 'Advancing Sustainability', 'Navigating Automotive Evolution', 'The Intersection of Digital Horizons', and 'Healthcare's Tech Revolution'.
With an impressive line-up of guest speakers, and more to be confirmed, attendees will hear from:
- Timothy D. Adams, President and CEO, Institute of International Finance (IIF)
- Kobe Ge, Head of China, NYSE
- Ming Liao, founding Partner of Prospect Avenue Capital
- YU Xuefeng, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of CanSino Biologics
- Bertrand Chen, CEO, GSBN
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with speakers through roundtable discussions, panel interviews and fireside chats.
John Casey, President and Managing Director of CNBC International, said: ″I'm delighted to be announcing the agenda for this year's East Tech West. The summit has established itself as an unmissable date in the calendar to hear from experts and leaders from a multitude of industries who are at the cutting edge of technology. Covering the biggest topics in tech today and the next frontier of innovation, East Tech West serves CNBC's global audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who are keeping the evolution of technology at the forefront of their minds."
East Tech West will return to Nansha, Guangzhou, China from 17 - 18 October 2023. Visit the website to see the full agenda, the latest updates and to register your interest in attending.
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