About OFFx Beijing

Connect with like-minded students and top industry leaders in an exclusive and intimate setting.  Engage in meaningful discussions, ask burning questions, and explore diverse career journeys through interactive masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and candid fireside chats.  Gain valuable insights from top professionals tackling today’s challenges and discover how you can shape your future.

Program Details

What Makes OFFx Unique

Future-Ready Skills

Develop essential competencies needed for tomorrow’s workplace

Expert Mentorship

Learn from and connect with leaders across various industries

Exclusive Access

Get priority consideration for OWN Academy’s Summer 2025 program

Networking Opportunities

Connect with peers and build meaningful relationships

Limited
Time Offer!

Regular Price: $99 USD

Apply now for FREE!

Limited
Time Offer!

Regular Price: $99 USD

Apply now for FREE!

Limited Time Offer!

Regular Price: $99 USD

Apply now for FREE!

Our Speakers

Our Speakers

Nicholas Chan
Betty Tsai

The Beijing OFFx rundown

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1:00PM -1:20PM
Registration
1:20PM -1:40PM
Opening Remarks
1:40PM – 2:25PM
Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders: STEM, Creative, Business and Wellness
2:25PM – 2:40PM
Break
2:40PM – 3:25PM
Q&A Session with Industry Leaders: Small group discussion by industry of interest
3:25PM – 3:30PM
Break
3:30PM – 3:45PM
Open Floor Networking: Connect with peers and Industry Leaders on any topic of your choice
3:45PM – 4:00PM
Closing Remarks

Terms & Conditions

Important Information

How to Apply

  1. Submit your initial application
  2. Complete the detailed questionnaire
  3. Await selection notification
  4. If selected, confirm your attendance within 48 hours

Exclusive Benefits

Limited
Time Offer!

Regular Price: $99 USD

Apply now for FREE!

Limited
Time Offer!

Regular Price: $99 USD

Apply now for FREE!

Limited Time Offer!

Regular Price: $99 USD

Apply now for FREE!

Barry Li

CELER NETWORK – STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Barry is a Strategy and Business Development Manager at Celer Network with experience in management consulting. Previously, as an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, he led strategy projects across multiple industries, delivering over HK$5Bn in profitability impact. Barry also has expertise in corporate finance, market due diligence, and performance improvement, having worked at HSBC and Google.

Helen U

TENCENT – HEAD OF GROWTH AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Helen is the Head of Growth & Strategic Partnerships at Tencent, where she leads business development and partnerships for GameLoop and Tencent Gaming Buddy. With over 10 years of experience, she has successfully expanded Tencent’s gaming presence in regions like SEA, LATAM, and Japan. Previously, Helen held roles at Alibaba Group and Amazon, focusing on user growth, digital marketing, and product strategies. She is also a career coach for students from Hong Kong and Macau, helping them navigate opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

Kevin Loo

DIGIFT – CEO

Experienced institutional investor and executive with +20-year track record. Digital asset industry builder and educator, advocate for regulation and professional standards across the trading and technology stack.

A builder of new alternative business sectors and industries. Direct execution of corporate strategy across traditional assets, digital assets, and venture capital markets. Liaising directly with APAC government and agencies on blockchain adoption and education and awareness. Deep institutional process training at the largest and most recognized global institutional fixed-income buy-side firms, guiding asset allocators through numerous investment cycles.

 

Antonio Guiliano

CITY U DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY CLINICAL SCIENCES -ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Antonio Giuliano is a veterinarian specializing in small animal oncology, currently working at the CityU Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in Hong Kong. With over a decade of experience in veterinary medicine, he has a strong focus on cancer research and treatment for animals. Antonio previously served as a Medical Oncologist at the University of Cambridge, where he gained extensive experience in oncology. He is dedicated to advancing veterinary care through research and clinical practice, contributing to the development of new treatments for small animal cancers.

Rishi Narang

GOOGLE – CONSULTING MANAGER

Rishi is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience, specializing in attack simulation, threat intelligence, and risk mitigation. He currently leads a team as the Consulting Manager for Mandiant Services at Google, focusing on proactive security measures across Asia Pacific and Japan. Rishi has previously held key roles at companies such as NTT Security, AXA HK, and Thales, where he helped organizations strengthen their defenses against advanced cyber threats. Passionate about cybersecurity resilience, he advocates for an attacker’s mindset to enhance organizational security programs.

Jessica Cheung

ENTREPRENEUR FIRST – EX GENERAL MANAGER

Jessica is an experienced venture builder and startup advisor. She has supported the creation of 40+ venture-backed tech startups during her time at Entrepreneur First, where she has worked with hundreds of founders on teambuilding, ideation and fundraising to create companies from scratch. Prior to that, she was an investment associate at Nest VC and ran innovation initiatives for corporates in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.

As an entrepreneur, she previously built and launched an equity crowdfunding platform, Investable. She is also the cofounder of Gentle Books, a women-led social enterprise.

Nicholas Chan

SC INVESTMENT LLC – INVESTMENT DIRECTOR

Nick life journey so far has been anything but conventional: he’s gone from a Physics degree at Duke studying neutrinos to teaching English, coding Macbook apps, designing product brochures, running a cancer diagnostics business, wrangling HR fires, and, now, gambl… uh, venture investing in “deep tech”.

Home grown here in Hong Kong, Nick is bucking the trend by moving BACK to Hong Kong after spending 10 years working in tech in the San Francisco Bay Area. He loves to challenge product ideas, tackle big issues through innovation, and do deep dives on random, interesting topics.

Betty Tsai

PARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIOR – REGIONAL E-BUSINESS MANAGER

With over 10 years of experience in eCommerce and online marketing, I am passionate about creating and executing effective digital strategies that drive
business growth and brand awareness. I used to work for leading retail companies in the luxury beauty and fashion sport sectors. In my role, I collaborate
with cross-functional teams to plan and optimize the eCommerce marketing campaigns, calendar, and budget, leveraging various digital marketing
channels, such as SEO, SEM, eCRM program and social media.

Jade Carey

Co-Founder and Director, Little Cove Espresso and HAVN Coffee

Jade Carey is the Co-Founder and Director of Little Cove Espresso and HAVN Coffee in Hong Kong. As an F&B entrepreneur, she focuses on creating spaces that deliver an exceptional experience through specialty coffee, food, and warm, connected customer service. Jade is dedicated to the creative and design process of the physical spaces, branding, and menu development. Beyond the coffee and food, she is passionate about growing and empowering individuals within the team. She focuses on highlighting individual potential and creating opportunities for growth, fostering effective leaders who can then share their skills and contribute to others.

Jeff Wong

Consultant

Jeff is an accomplished senior B2B technology sales executive with a proven history of consistently building high performing teams to accelerate revenue growth. Served as the Country Manager of Linkedin Hong Kong and Head of Accelerated Growth Business at Google. Jeff is dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential while driving strategic initiatives that deliver meaningful impact. Jeff cares deeply about: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and values: Integrity, accountability and Impact. His personal mission statement is " To help people be happier and more successful at work and at home."

Ting Mao

Founder & CEO, Sunnystep

Ting Mao, founder of Sunnystep, turned a personal spine injury into a mission: to create stylish, everyday performance footwear that truly supports the body. In partnership with the MIT Sports Lab, she drives innovation in shoes that combine science, comfort, and sustainability. Today, Sunnystep has 17 stores in Southeast Asia, ships globally and is recognized for empowering people through high-performance, body-friendly footwear for daily life.

Tim Smith

Head of Large Enterprises, Linkedin

Tim leads LinkedIn's Large Enterprise Sales team in Southeast Asia, with nearly two decades of experience in the talent industry across APAC. Originally from Tasmania he has worked in different regions including Hong Kong and now Singapore. Tim represents Linkedln at conferences typically aimed at the C-suite level. He is passionate about workforce transformation, Al, in-deman skills, and building professional brands that connect people to opportunities.

Billy Tam

Head Facilitator Director,
OWN Academy

Billy Tam is an architect turned entrepreneur with over 11 years of experience in 5 idea-to-exit startups in fitness, retail, and food and beverage. With 9 years of experience as a program facilitator, he was one of the pioneer entrepreneurship industry coaches at OWN Academy prior to joining the company. As the Director of Operations, he is responsible for overseeing all programs, facilitator recruitment and curriculum development at OWN Academy.

Tiphanie Doumba

Data Analyst

Tiphanie is a data analyst based in Dubai with experience leading transformation projects across Africa and the Middle East. She combines data insight with strategic vision, encouraging students to use analytical thinking as a tool for solving real-world problems and creating impact.

Tannya Jajal

Founder, AIDEN Global (Data Science & Al Innovation)

Tannya Jajal is an educator and technologist who has delivered 40+ keynotes worldwide on Al, machine learning, and consciousness. Before founding AIDEN, an education company building Al-integrated curricula and learning platforms for schools, she led cybersecurity at VMware, one of the world's top cloud infrastructure firms. A longtime Forbes contributor, she's spent over a decade exploring how Al is made, and how it's transforming the future of learning and work

Anvita Dasani

Branding & Design Strategist

Anvita is a Parsons-trained brand strategist and designer with over 12 years of experience across the Middle East and India. Having built brands for startups and global companies, she teaches creative problem-solving and design thinking through workshops across the UAE, India, and Egypt.

Sid Khakhar

Senior Architect, Atkins Realis

Sid is a senior architect with over 12 years of experience in architecture and urbanism across Asia and the Middle East. His work focuses on data-informed, participatory urban design, integrating innovation and analytical depth to shape human-centered cities.

Prerna Prasad

Founder, Curiousiac (Brand Strategy & Marketing)

Prerna is a brand and growth strategist working across design, storytelling, and marketing. She helps brands define their message and audience through curiosity-driven strategies, using creativity as a practical tool to drive influence and innovation.

Georgina Hills

Founder, ROOM 102 (Leadership & Sustainability in Fashion)

Georgina is a leadership coach and former fashion executive with over 25 years of experience across brands including CELINE, Dolce & Gabbana, and Armani. She partners with global houses like LVMH and Kering, guiding leaders to build emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven, and sustainable businesses.

Farah Kassab

Founder, Development x[by] Design (Urban Planning & Project Management)

Farah is an urban planner with 15 years of experience leading major projects across the Gulf Region. She advises governments and private sectors on urban master plans, combining technical expertise, strategic management, and stakeholder engagement to shape sustainable cities.

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Dillon Coutinho

Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young (ESG & Sustainability)

Dillon is an ESG and Sustainability professional at e& (etisalat) with extensive experience in reporting, assurance, and policy development. He helps organizations enhance transparency and credibility through global ESG frameworks and drives long-term value through sustainable business practices.

Who this Camp is for?

Students aged 10-13

Comfortable with advanced English communication (to join pitching, teamwork, and project activities)

Accepted through an application process to ensure the best fit and experience (Note: Registration fees are refunded if your child isn’t eligible.)

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