CYBERPORT SPEAKER SERIES
LEARN SUCCESSFUL STORY, GRASP BUSINESS INSIGHT OF DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT!
I. INTRODUCTION
II. PROGRAMME
III. REGISTER
IV. PROMINENT SPEAKER
V. ORGANIZER & SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
VI. NEWSROOM
VII. TRANSPORTATION
VIII. CONTACT US
IX. ARCHIVE
I. INTRODUCTION
Cyberport Speaker Series (CSS) is a novel event providing an opportunity for successful business leaders and practitioners with visionary break-through in digital entertainment to share their insights and experience with industry practitioners and the general public. The series also creates great networking opportunities for industry practitioners to develop business collaboration.
Commencing from 8 November 2005, the series is planned to be held on a bi-quarterly/quarterly basis.
Join this unique CSS if you are in digital entertainment, IT, film and creative industries as marketers, retailers, advertisers, content creators, technology providers, game publishers, developers, researchers or students.
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II. PROGRAMME
Cyberport is proud to present Ms. Penelope Douglas of Pacific Community Ventures, a pioneer in funding and growing successful community ventures, as a visionary speaker of the Cyberport Speaker Series.
l Building a profitable business which also brings significant economic gains and social values to the community.
l Training and nurturing a new breed of entrepreneurs to return and serve the community where they came from.
l Lessons for Hong Kong entrepreneurs in creative industries during an economic transition.
| TOPIC : |
“Delivering both financial and social returns, a true profitable double bottom line” |
| Synopsis: |
How do you build a profitable business which also brings significant economic gains and social values to the community? Come and find out how Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) is achieving the best of both worlds through funding and growing successful enterprises which benefit the low-income communities in California, USA. Penelope Douglas, President and Co-founder of PCV, is truly a unique business executive, innovative venture capitalist, artist, accomplished athlete, expert consultant, and most importantly a visionary of a very grand cause. Ms. Douglas will show an overview of the innovative and successful model of Pacific Community Ventures, explain why this model is a great vehicle for the financial and business community, and demonstrate how to make a successful community development venture investment and get both financial and social returns, that is, a truly profitable double bottom line. |
| SPEAKER : |
Ms. Penelope Douglas, President and Co-Founder of Pacific Community Ventures |
| DATE : |
28 February 2006 (Tue) |
| VENUE : |
Function Room 1-3, Level 3, Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong |
| PROGRAMME : |
3:00 – 3:30 pm Registration
3:30 – 3:35 pm Opening remarks
3:35 – 4:45 pm Presentation by Ms. Penelope Douglas
4:45 – 5:00 pm Q& A session and closing remarks
5:00 – 6:00 pm Cocktail reception and networking |
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III. REGISTER
Register the 2nd Session of CSS : “Delivering both financial and social returns, a true profitable double bottom line”
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Learn first hand from Ms. Penelope Douglas, the President and Co-founder of Pacific Community Ventures, and a pioneer in building a successful community venture fund in the world. Share her creativity and experience in achieving both financial and social benefits out of new business model.
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Obtain valuable insight into what you need to run and grow a creative new business to help yourself and benefit Hong Kong.
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Learn the unique challenges faced by a venture capitalist in funding a venture to deliver the double bottom line on economic and social returns.
1. Registration Fee : Inclusive of networking reception and shuttle bus service (to/from Admiralty)
Early Bird Rate*: HK$50 (Standard Rate : HK$100)
*Eligible for registration received on or before 21 February 2006.
2. Admission e-ticket : Subject to verification of payment, an admission e-ticket will be emailed to you for confirmation of reservation.
3. Payment :
(i) By Cheque (Please mark your name, phone number, and the company/organization's name at the back). Please made cheque payable to Hong Kong Cyberport Management Co. Ltd. with your delivery address to: Hong Kong Cyberport Management Co. Ltd., Cyberport IncuTrain Centre, Units 518, Level 5, Cyberport 3 (Core F) 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong on or before 23 February 2006.
(ii) By Direct Debit OR
(iii) By Telegraphic Transfer (for overseas participants)
| Account Name |
Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited |
| Account Number |
035-846-869839001 |
| Bank Name |
Wing Hang Bank |
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Bank Address*
(for T/T payment only) |
Shop 108, The Arcade, Cyberport, Pokfulam, Hong Kong |
* If you choose to pay by direct debit or telegraphic transfer, please return a copy of deposit / telegraphic transfer slip (marked with your name, phone number and company/organization's name for verification purpose) and copy of student's card (if applicable) together with the completed registration form via fax to (852) 3166 3027, email at conference@cyberport.hk or mail to Hong Kong Cyberport Management Co. Ltd., Cyberport IncuTrain Centre, Units 518, Level 5, Cyberport 3 (Core F) 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong. (Please mark "Ref: CSS" on the envelope) on or before 23 February 2006.
Note : Administration cost incurred (if applicable) shall be borne by the registrant.
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IV. PROMINENT SPEAKER
Penelope Douglas is the President and Co-Founder of Pacific Community Ventures (PCV), which began operations in January 1999. PCV’s mission is to provide resources and capital to businesses that have the potential to bring significant economic gains to low-income communities throughout California. As co-founder of the first west coast community venture fund, Ms. Douglas is a pioneer and thought leader in the area of community venture capital. She has served on the board of directors of the Community Development Venture Capital Association (CDVCA) and is a frequent presenter at industry conferences.
Currently, Penelope serves on the boards of New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC), New Vine Logistics, and Evergreen Lodge. Before joining PCV, she was Senior Vice President at Odwalla, Inc., Chief Administrative Officer at Morrison & Foerster, and chair of the Morrison & Foerster Foundation. For the last fifteen years, Ms. Douglas has been involved with community-based non-profit organizations, serving as chair of Larkin Street Youth Center, chair of the Children’s Television Education and Resource Center, chair of San Francisco Friends of the Urban Forest and founding chair of Ju-ma Ventures. Penelope Douglas is a California native and her education includes a B.A. from Smith College. She is also an artist and an athlete who has competed in four Ironman distance triathlons.
Remarks : Please watch out for announcement of the prominent speaker for the 3rd session.
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V. ORGANIZER & SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Organizer
Supporting Organizations
Other Supporting Organizations
Sponsoring Organizations
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VI. NEWSROOM
Please watch out for latest announcements!
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VII. TRANSPORTATION
Conveniently located at Telegraph Bay in the southern district of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Cyberport is easily accessible to the city's financial and business district. The road system in Cyberport is carefully planned to provide the Cyberport community with a fast and smooth road link to other parts of Hong Kong.
All registered participants can enjoy free local shuttle bus service. Schedule as follows:
| To Cyberport |
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| Hong Kong (near Admiralty Centre Entrance) |
2:00pm |
2:15pm |
| Leave Cyberport |
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| To Hong Kong (near Admiralty Centre) |
6:00pm |
6:15pm |
For registration of shuttle bus service, please refer to the registration form.
For details of public transportation, please click HERE.
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VIII. CONTACT US
For more information on the CSS, please contact our enquiry hotline at (852) 3166 3900 or e-mail at conference@cyberport.hk.
We look forward to seeing you at Hong Kong Cyberport!
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