| Mon, 30 Oct 2023
On October 26, 2023, the “High 5 Cafe: Unlocking the Future of New Zealand’s Technology Investment” was held online. Renowned entrepreneurs and experts from the fields of technology, finance, law, and healthcare gathered to explore the opportunities and challenges in the New Zealand technology investment sector, and to delve into the crucial role of technology in addressing global market issues.
Pacific Channel, the largest deep technology investment company in New Zealand, led its portfolio of invested companies to share insights into the opportunities and explorations in the field of technology investment in New Zealand. This included discussions on the New Zealand technology investment environment and practices, energy conservation and environmental protection projects, medical monitoring equipment projects, and biomedicine projects. Representatives from leading global institutions such as Tus-Holdings, Beijing DHH Law Firm, and Singapore Economy and Management Institute provided commentary and shared their experiences and business models in the global investment arena.
Kieran Jina, Managing Partner of Pacific Channel, introduced the situation of innovation and technology investment in New Zealand
Kieran Jina, Managing Partner of Pacific Channel, provided an overview of innovation and technology investment in New Zealand, highlighting the broad prospects and global influence of New Zealand as a global innovation hub in the field of technology investment. He emphasized Pacific Channel’s dedication to utilizing technology to address global challenges such as health, aging population, and environmental protection.
Neil Hawkes, Chief Technology Officer of New Zealand’s Vortex Power, introduced their energy-saving and environmental protection technology project
Dr. Neil Hawkes, Chief Technology Officer of New Zealand’s Vortex Power, showcased the company’s innovative technologies in waste conversion and clean energy, emphasizing their potential widespread application in the current high-demand energy landscape and their contribution to the development of clean energy technology.
Simon Malpas, CEO of New Zealand’s Kitea Health, introduced their medical equipment project
Simon Malpas, CEO of Kitea Health in New Zealand, introduced the application of remote monitoring technology in the healthcare field to address challenges in treating chronic diseases and long waiting times for treatment. He provided a detailed overview of their newly developed medical monitoring equipment, highlighting its use of wireless charging technology for long-term attachment to patients, enabling real-time data monitoring and analysis.
Mark Figgitt, CEO of New Zealand’s MARS Bioimaging, introduced their innovative biological imaging technology project
Dr. Mark Figgitt, CEO of MARS Bioimaging in New Zealand, presented the company’s latest developments in nuclear technology for biological imaging equipment, emphasizing their advantages and business models in the medical diagnosis and treatment field. He particularly highlighted the company’s competitive edge with a Swiss medical equipment company and announced plans for the commencement of the first round of clinical trials in New York in the near future.
Shen Quanhong, Vice President of Tus-Holdings, China, introduced the situation of Tus-Holdings
Wang Fei, Deputy General Manager of TusStar, introduced the details of TusStar
Shen Quanhong, Vice President of TusHoldings, provided an overview of the development and business overview of TusHoldings in technology transfer and industrialization. As the world’s largest owner and operator of science and technology parks, TusHoldings has incubated over 20,000 companies, including 94 listed companies. Wang Fei, Vice General Manager of TusStar, introduced the global business layout and investment focus of TusStar, emphasizing their investments in the healthcare sector and their plans for continued active expansion of international cooperation and exploration of investment fields and innovative directions between China and New Zealand.
Jia Hui, Partner of Beijing DHH Law Firm and Assistant Chairman of the Belt and Road Service Mechanism, introduced the international investment situation of legal services
Jia Hui, Partner of Beijing DHH Law Firm and Assistant Chairman and Secretary-General of the Belt and Road Service Mechanism, shared the importance of international cooperation from a legal perspective and introduced the global legal services provided by Beijing DHH Law Firm for China-New Zealand investments.
Lai Chengyi, Director of the Singapore Economy and Management Institute, introduced Singapore’s practices in the field of technology investment services
Lai Chengyi, Director of the Singapore Economy and Management Institute, introduced Singapore’s practices in the technology investment service sector, emphasizing the significant research and market potential for technological innovation cooperation in the Southeast Asian region. He stressed the importance of cultural communication and understanding, advocating for the effective application of technology to achieve maximum investment returns.
During the Q&A session, the attendees enthusiastically discussed New Zealand’s unique advantages in industries such as public health, agricultural technology, and the digital economy. TusHoldings highlighted their layout in the healthcare field, including traditional Chinese medicine extraction, medical equipment, medical devices, and biotechnology, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation in the medical equipment sector. The participants also discussed China’s rapid development in the field of renewable energy and encouraged active exploration of cooperation opportunities between China and New Zealand.
Brent Ogilvie, Founder and Managing Director of Pacific Channel, New Zealand, summarized the event
Brent Ogilvie, Founder and Managing Director of the Pacific Channel in New Zealand, emphasized New Zealand’s unique role and global influence in the field of technological innovation, expressing his lifelong mission and the company’s commitment to exploring the value of advanced science and technology. He looked forward to working with global investors and stakeholders to promote the sustainable development of New Zealand’s technology investment sector and make a positive contribution to the world.
Dr. Chen Qianjun, Secretary-General of the NEXT Federation hosted the High 5 Cafe
Dr. Chen Qianjun, Secretary-General of the NEXT Federation, hosted the High 5 Cafe and provided an overview of the High 5 New Zealand International Health Industry Summit. With the aim of seek and share the essence of health. NEXT Federation together with principal partners such as Fonterra and Tus-Holdings, as well as strategic partners such as the Pacific Channel in New Zealand, will jointly host the High 5 New Zealand International Health Industry Summit on 24 November, using the “Annual Summit” + “Value-Added Services” + “Investment Incubation” model to promote the development of the health industry and technology investment business.
