{"id":12095,"date":"2020-10-08T17:17:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T21:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acce.ca\/new\/?p=12095"},"modified":"2020-10-22T18:55:20","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T22:55:20","slug":"access-acce-virtual-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acce.ca\/new\/access-acce-virtual-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"ACCESS ACCE VIRTUAL FORUM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>DATE: <\/strong> Thursday, October 15, 2020<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n<strong>TIME:<\/strong> 2:00pm &#8211; 5:30pm EDT<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Event hosted on <a href=\"https:\/\/support.hopin.to\/en\/articles\/3803874-introduction-to-hopin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hopin<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>Recording videos:<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Main Stage<\/b><br \/>\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R8MgYH9RtE0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<b>Breakout sessions:<\/b><br \/>\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iaemjmIJg2A\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe ACCE Virtual Forum is the first event to be presented under our new \u201cACCESS\u201d sub-brand for digital program delivery.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThis will be a groundbreaking national event delivered through the hopin platform.  The roster of speakers consists of five heavyweight Chinese Canadian entrepreneurs from across Canada who will be sharing their own stories of COVID pivot and transition.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nOur keynote speaker is Bruce Poon Tip of Ontario.  He is the founder of global tourism operator, G Adventures.  Bruce is also the author of \u201cUnlearn \u2013 The Year the Earth Stood Still\u201d, a book about the future of travel and tourism in light of COVID.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nOur discussion panel discussion is stacked with four past ACCE Award winners: Graham Lee of GSL Holdings in British Columbia, Toby Chu of CIBT Education Group Inc. in British Columbia, Kit Poon of Mint Health+Drugs in Alberta, and Stephan Chan of Dapasoft in Ontario; and will be moderated by Karen Nguyen of Rogers Communications.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nAttendees will then have a choice of breakout rooms in two back-to-back sessions: RBC or the City of Markham for session one; then Hong Kong Economic &#038; Trade Office (Toronto) or Google | Asian Google Network for session two.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe event will wrap up with randomly matched one-on-one speed networking in virtual networking rooms through the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.hopin.to\/en\/articles\/3803874-introduction-to-hopin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hopin<\/a> platform.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>AGENDA<\/strong><br \/>\n<b>Main Stage:<\/b><br \/>\n<b>2:00 \u2013 2:15pm<\/b> &#8211; Welcome Remarks<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n(5 minutes break)<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>2:20 \u2013 2:40pm<\/b> &#8211; Keynote Speech<br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bruce-poon-tip-53a4b16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bruce Poon Tip<\/a><\/b> &#8211; <i>Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">G Adventures<\/a> | Winner of the 2007 ACCE Entrepreneur of the Year Award<\/i><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n(5 minutes break)<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>2:45 \u2013 3:20pm<\/b> &#8211; Panel discussions<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>Panelists:<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/graham-lee-87584398\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graham Lee<\/a><\/b> &#8211; <i>President and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gslholdings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GSL Holdings<\/a> | Winner of the 2019 ACCE Entrepreneur of the Year Award;<\/i><br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/toby-chu-70b8b87\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toby Chu<\/a><\/b> &#8211; <i>Chairman, President and CEO of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cibt.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CIBT Education Group Inc.<\/a> | Winner of the 2015 ACCE Entrepreneur of the Year Award;<\/i><br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kit-poon-53444ba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kit Poon<\/a><\/b> &#8211; <i>Co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/mintdrugs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mint Health+Drugs<\/a> | Winner of the 2019 ACCE Best Community Service Award;<\/i><br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stephen-chan-7768722\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stephen Chan<\/a><\/b> &#8211; <i>Founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dapasoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dapasoft Inc.<\/a> | Winner of the 2011 Most Innovative Award<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Moderator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karen-nguyen-19159010\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karen Nguyen<\/a><\/b> of Rogers Communications<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n(5 minutes break)<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>Breakout Sessions:<\/b><br \/>\n<b>3:25 \u2013 3:50pm (Room A)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Topic:<\/b> &#8211; Beyond Banking \u2013 Supporting Business to Thrive in the Post-Covid world<br \/>\n\u2022 Growing your business through navigate global markets, leveraging the online platform that access to an exclusive network of international partners<br \/>\n\u2022 How tech adoption help business thrive through RBC innovative digital program that gain access to digital technologies, adapt to rapid change and  take advantage of the opportunities that are developing in the age of digital business<br \/>\n<b>Speakers:<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rbcrebeccapang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rebecca Pang<\/a><\/b> &#8211; <i>Vice President, Commercial Financial Services, Royal Bank of Canada<\/i><br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sean-furniss-56313877\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sean Furniss<\/a><\/b> &#8211; <i>Director, Global Solutions, Royal Bank of Canada<\/i><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>3:25 \u2013 3:50pm (Room B)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Topic:<\/b> &#8211; Tech Undivided \u2013 The Path to Thriving in Canada\u2019s Tech Ecosystem<br \/>\nMarkham is where technology and diversity converge.  Markham based innovation centre ventureLAB has launched the Tech Undivided program aimed at creating an inclusive tech ecosystem by inspiring female-led tech companies to scale their businesses and compete globally. Join us to hear directly from some of these bold and visionary founders on their journey and what it takes to thrive in these unprecedented times.<br \/>\n<b>Speakers:<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kerenmoynihan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keren Moynihan<\/a><\/b>, <i>Co-Founder &#038; CEO, Boss Insights<\/i><br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yvonne-lau-mba-3b30661\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yvonne Lau<\/a><\/b>, <i>Founder, Retainify Technology Inc.<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Moderator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/harman-grewal-05865440\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harman Grewal<\/a><\/b>, <i>Director, Partnership Operations, ventureLAB<\/i><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n(5 minutes break)<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>3:55 &#8211; 4:20pm (Room A)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Topic:<\/b><br \/>\n&#8211; Opportunities for Canadian Businesses in the Greater Bay Area using Hong Kong as a hub<br \/>\n&#8211; Leveraging the Past into Present &#8211; Revitalising Hong Kong with new growth trends by business sector<br \/>\n<b>Speaker:<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christopherlichichen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christopher Chen<\/a><\/b>, <i>Head of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong (Canada)<\/i><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<b>3:55 &#8211; 4:20pm (Room B)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Topic:<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Leading through COVID: Top tips from Google to virtually manage high performing teams and build team culture\u00a0<br \/>\nIn a virtual world, how can you effectively communicate with your team, maintain productivity and morale, and foster strong employee relationships?\u00a0 Chris Chan and Elana Chan, two people managers at Google Canada, will share how Google has pivoted their approach and answer questions about their personal experience leading teams at Google through these unprecedented times.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n<b>Speakers:<\/b><br \/>\n<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chris-chan-ba777835\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Chan<\/a><\/b>, <i>Head of Industry, Retail, Google Canada<\/i><br \/>\n<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/elana-chan-3b6225\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elana Chan<\/a><\/b>, <i>Head of Ads Marketing &#038; 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