Startup Christmas Party (SGCD#24)

Dec 8, 2018, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Chengdu’s Startup Christmas Party is going into its second year, gathering the local and international startup community and ecosystem. Together we will celebrate a vivid and joyful year of the monkey, highlighting leaders, startups, insights and outlooks for 2019. Attendees can experience a Christmas style startup party and mini conference that make up Chengdu’s startup community.

In-person event

About this event

Chengdu’s Startup Christmas Party is going into its second year, gathering the local and international startup community and ecosystem. Together we will celebrate a vivid and joyful year of the monkey, highlighting leaders, startups, insights and outlooks for 2019.

Attendees can experience a Christmas style startup party and mini conference that make up Chengdu’s startup community.

The event connects different communities around the city and across industries, including all stakeholders such as governments, corporates, investors, universities and of course entrepreneurs.

Be part of a local event while connecting with the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors, all of whom are part of a worldwide community.


HIGHLIGHTS

-500 participants

-40 speakers

-45 vendors

-3 diverse floors

-Christmas Market

-Afterparty


WEWORK

WeWork entered China in 2016 and opened its first location in Asia - WeWork Yanping Lu on July 1st in Shanghai. Upon its opening, it was 85% full and the location ran in full capacity within one month. In November 2016, WeWork opened its China flagship location in Wei Hai Lu.

On April 12, 2018, WeWork announced to collaborate with naked Hub to further expand its business in China.

WeWork currently has more than 50 operational locations in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Chengdu. In 2018, WeWork enters new cities including Shenzhen and Hangzhou. In addition, by the end of 2018 or early 2019, WeWork will also be expanding into Wuhan and Guangzhou and continue its growth to cities such as Nanjing, and Xi’an etc in 2019.


WHAT IS STARTUP GRIND

Startup Grind is the world’s largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting 2,000,000 entrepreneurs in over 500 cities.

We nurture startup ecosystems in 120 countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google for Startups. The cornerstone of our global community are monthly events featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies.

Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind has helped millions of entrepreneurs find mentorship, connect to partners and hires, pursue funding, and reach new users since its founding in 2010.

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Speakers

  • Biman Najika Liyanage

    Wonder technology

    Co-Founder and CEO

  • Luuk Strijbosch

    WeWork

    Community Director, China

When

When

Saturday, December 8, 2018
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM UTC

Agenda

7:30 AMRegistration
8:00 AMWelcome and Opening
8:15 AM4 Stages, X-Mas Market, Sports
11:30 AMRecap 2018, Review 2019
11:45 AMFinal Fireside Chat 2018: Biman Layanage
12:15 PMLucky Draw
12:30 PMAfterparty!!!

Hosts

  • Erik Ackner

    Startupbootcamp China

    Program Director

  • Violet Chen

    Turret Capital

    Head of Investor Relations

Organizers

  • Christoph Hering

    Startup Grind Chengdu

    Chapter Director

  • Lillian Li

    Marketing Manager

  • Xuemei Zhong

    Speaker and Venue Manager

  • Alice Yu

    Sponsorship Manager

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