Appreciator.io Ends Successful HK Gov. FSO Business Delegation Madrid-London

[October 2024] — Appreciator.io is proud to have been part of the high-level Hong Kong business delegation, led by Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan, which included startups from Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) and Cyberport. The delegation’s visits to Madrid and London opened significant opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration across tech-driven industries, reinforcing the potential for Hong Kong startups to make a global impact.

Facilitating Cultural Exchange & Business Collaboration

This business delegation marks a significant milestone for Appreciator.io as we engaged with global leaders in innovation, finance, and technology in both Spain and the UK. The meetings in Madrid, which included visits to Telefónica and Wayra, Spain's leading innovation accelerator, as well as the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), underscored the growing demand for startups like ours to innovate across borders. These interactions highlighted how cultural tech, spearheaded by Appreciator.io, can bridge not only art and culture but also offer new ways of doing business.

Emily Cheung, Founder of Appreciator.io, reflected on the experience:

"It was an incredible opportunity to share our work on a global scale and connect with some of the most forward-thinking minds in business and technology. This trip reinforced the importance of cultural exchange, not just through art, but through the ways we do business with different regions."

The meetings in London further underscored Hong Kong’s dual advantages in finance and innovation. At events like the annual "Hong Kong Dinner" organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Appreciator.io had the opportunity to engage in discussions with local leaders to explore how Hong Kong’s unique position can contribute to mutual growth, with a particular focus on cultural heritage and the digital art sectors.

Connecting Art, Technology, and Business for Global Impact

Appreciator.io sits at the intersection of art, culture, and technology, driving a vision to redefine the way people engage with cultural heritage. Leveraging Web3 and AI technologies, our platform offers immersive experiences that not only preserve cultural legacies but also engage global audiences in innovative ways.

Through the meetings with companies such as Google for Startups and IMPACT Accelerator, we explored how Appreciator.io can continue to grow as a platform that provides impactful, digital engagement in the cultural sector. Our discussions aimed to explore long-term collaborations that can elevate cultural appreciation and innovation on a global scale.

"We are excited about the future and how our contributions to the cultural and art sectors can lead to a lasting global impact... Our mission is to make art and heritage more accessible and engaging, and this delegation allowed us to show how innovation can preserve culture while connecting communities."

A Global Platform for Cultural Preservation

As Appreciator.io continues to scale, this trip was a key step in forging relationships that could lead to strategic opportunities in Europe and beyond. By demonstrating Hong Kong’s strengths as a hub for innovation, the delegation illustrated how startups can benefit from the local ecosystem and leverage Hong Kong’s competitive advantages to collaborate with global partners.

The participation of Appreciator.io in this delegation reinforces our role as a leader in digital engagement for the art and cultural sector, and we look forward to exploring future partnerships that will help preserve and share cultural heritage in an engaging, tech-driven manner for the global public.

Emily Cheung

Founder & CEO, Appreciator.io | [email protected]

Whatsapp: +852 93680717

Jin Kim

Strategic Partnerships, Appreciator.io | [email protected]

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