Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)

Co-organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO), Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) (Canada), the City of Markham, and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong-Markham Tech Exchange 2025 was held on September 24 in a hybrid format, continuing its mission to foster international collaboration in innovation technology between Hong Kong and Markham, Ontario.

The event, drawing more than 100 participants across the globe, focussed on the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Property Technology (PropTech), with a spotlight on market opportunities and innovation strategies in both Hong Kong and Canada.

Held at York University’s Markham Campus, the event featured panel discussions, a mini-trade show, and business networking sessions. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech pioneers from both regions.

Speaking at the event, the Acting Director of the HKETO, Mr Gavin Yeung, said that Hong Kong continues to play a unique role as a two-way gateway connecting international businesses with fast-growing markets in Mainland China and the Asia-Pacific region.

“Hong Kong’s vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem is driven by a wealth of talent, world-class infrastructure, and strong government commitment,” he said. “Over the years, Hong Kong has implemented various policies and made significant investments to nurture and enhance support for start-ups.”

He added that platforms such as the Hong Kong-Markham Tech Exchange are instrumental in fostering global partnerships and driving cross-border innovation between like-minded cities.

Other speakers included City Councillor of Markham, Mr Alan Ho; and the Consul General of Canada to Hong Kong and Macau, Mr Charles E. Reeves.

The Head of InvestHK Canada, Mr Christopher Chen, also discussed with industry leaders about Hong Kong’s innovative and technology (I&T) developments, and how Hong Kong can support I&T entrepreneurs to explore the business opportunities there. Other speakers also shared their first-hand experience in exchanging between Markham and Hong Kong.