Our Events 

HKTDC and HSBC Hong Kong have joined hands to help you grasp the latest market trends and practical knowledge in the Greater Bay Area.

This seminar will focus on the differences in business regulations and business environment between the Mainland and Hong Kong, and explore the key considerations, management tips and operational practices for Hong Kong businesses from “start-up” to “operation” in the Bay Area.

Venue: SME Centre, Hong Kong

Date: 15th November 2022 (Tue)

Time: 2:30 PM – 4:45 PM

Format: Seminar, Networking

There’s no doubt that digitization is critical to success in the modern business world, but what does that actually mean? What are the specific advantages of digitization, and how can you make sure your company is reaping them? 

We’re honored to have Alex So from FastLane, Marcus Cheng from Airwallex, and Crystal Wong from Sleekflow to share their insights. 

After the webinar, you’ll be able to utilize workflow automation and sophisticated processing, adopting an Agile mentality to link the dots on the client journey in a manner that wasn’t possible before!

Venue: Online Format

Date: 9th November, 2022 (Wed)

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (HKT)

Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF), is returning on 27-28 Oct! With an elite speaker line-up, great technovation marketplace, and deal sources, CVCF 2022 will certainly offer businesses an integrated event experience to stay on the leading edge by revealing the latest venture landscape, decoding investors’ focuses and priorities and realigning start-ups’ strategies to scale their business in Hong Kong and other markets

Register now with the Supporting Organisation discount code:

• “partnerref” to get your Full Access Pass at $300 (Standard Price at HK$800) or
• “suppexh” to grab your Exhibitor Plus Pass at $500 (Standard Price at $1,500)

Format: Physical along with online engagements

Physical location: Function Rooms, L3, Core E, Cyberport

Organized by Startup Grind HK, The FastLane Group is invited to share some of our insights on avoiding financial mistakes, especially for a startup. 

Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators. In Hong Kong, it has brought like-minded yet diverse individuals together to connect, learn, teach, help, build, and belong since 2014. With a passion for helping other businesses founders, entrepreneurs, and startups succeed, and make their startup journey less lonely, more connected, and more memorable, Startup Grind HK has carried out over 90 events in Hong Kong.

Venue: Online event

Date: 18th October 2022 (Tue)

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM HKT

For our upcoming live AMA session, we will be discussing important accounting and tax considerations for web3 startups based in Hong Kong.

Cryptocurrency is a new type of asset that has entered the market in recent years, therefore handling this from an accounting and taxation perspective can be confusing. During this session we hope to shed some light on this for Web3 startups based in Hong Kong, covering topics such as how to classify cryptocurrency using Hong Kong’s accounting standards, the tax implications of this from a company and employee compensation perspective, any differences that might arise between BTC/ETH, altcoins, or NFTs, and how to record its valuation when the currency can be quite volatile.

Venue: Online event

Organized by HKSTP, The FastLane Group is invited to share some of our insights on preparing the year end financial statements for tax filing. During the zoom webinar, you will learn about the profit tax return, and what you will need to preapare for submitting profit tax return.

Venue: Zoom Webinar

Date: 23rd April, 2022

Time: 16:00-17:00

The Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) will return on 3 – 4 November to examine the latest trends and new prospects in tech venturing. The FastLane Group is delighted to announce our participation in this year’s CVCF 2020 as a Supporting Organisation and as an advisory firm in the Start-up Clinic.

Venue: Virtual Platform

Date: 3rd – 4th Nov, 2020

Time: Upon Successful Registration

This online consultation will be co-hosted by HSBC, Microsoft and Fastlane Group. Depend on their needs, entrepreneurs may choose the right company for consultation and learn ways to optimise operations and scale up the business, setting their entrepreneurial journey up for success.

Venue: Zoom Online

Date: 17th – 28th Aug, 2020

Time: Upon Successful Registration

How e-commerce seller can ride the Southeast Asia digital wave? How to leverage SME Financing Guarantee Scheme (SFGS) to support your business?

What you can learn from this webinar?

– How big is the opportunity for E-commerce in Southeast Asia?

– What are the key trends for e-commerce in Southeast Asia in 2020?

– How to build a successful e-commerce store there?

– What are the key features of SFGS 100?

– What are the latest banking solutions that SMEs can benefit from?

– The latest digital platform HSBC VisionGo

– Tips for managing bank account

Venue: Zoom Online

Date: 22nd April, 2020

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Come out for an evening co-hosted by Agorize and FastLane to join our handpicked guest speakers, deeply rooted and embedded in the Hong Kong startup community, for conversation over key topics and find expertise for your questions.

Venue: The Hive Sheung Wan, 3/F

Date: 26th March, 2020

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

R ONE LAB Series: Curing Small Business Pain Points – Sick of Fund Raising?

What we’ll cover:

Sit down with professionals to learn the latest trends and fundraising tips.

1. Latest investment trends in venture capital

2. How Hong Kong compares to other startup ecosystems

3. Tips for pitching investors

Venue: R One Space, Causeway Bay

Date: 17th October, 2019

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

FastLane Group is delighted to present a seminar on “Introduction to Xero Online Accounting101. 

1. Introduction to Xero

2. Benefits of Utilizing Xero

3. Key Features of Xero

4. App Marketplace & Ecosystem

5. HSBC Datafeed

6. Xero Demo on Dashboard, Sales Invoices, Bank Reconciliation & Reporting

Venue: Kr Space Times Square

Date: 26 September, 2019

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Join us to learn the best practices in Operations and Cashflow Management.

1. Learn to leverage cloud technology and AI Technology (machine learning) for better cash flow management

2. Sharing on new services ( Faster Payment Service / HSBC Business Collect) available in the market – how it works, and the benefits for merchants in choosing these solutions.

3. Cashflow Issues, Common cashflow mistakes and tips to improve cashflow.

Venue: Garage Society, Lockhart Road

Date: 19th September, 2019

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us to learn the best practices in talent management, acquisition and retention. The following topics will be covered in this workshop:

1. Tech hiring trends and different kinds of recruitment channels in Hong Kong

2. Common mistakes startups make when hiring, and tips to avoid them

3. How to identify the right tech talent

Venue: Ooosh 6/F, 101 King’s Rd

Date: 22nd August 2019

Time: 7:00 PM to 09:00 PM

FastLane is pleased to announce that we are organising our first Startup Academy with HSBC!

Our Startup Academy is a series of 6 sessions which will cover a diverse range of topics to help you better manage your businesses. Over the next 6 months, FastLane will invite experts to share the stage and give you insightful and practical advice.

Venue: Kr Space Times Square

Date: 25th July, 2019

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Managing cash flow effectively is key to the success of small businesses. Below are the key takeaways:

1. Effective financing strategies for companies in different stages of their business

2. How to choose the right finance option for your SME

3. Future of SME financing: Hong Kong and beyond

Venue: R One Space, Causeway Bay

Date: 23rd July, 2019

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Tax season is here! Join us with Alex So, Managing Partner of FastLane Group. He will share the tips with you on how to optimize your tax position and all attendees will receive a complimentary ebook of “A Beginners Guide to Hong Kong Taxation”!

Key Takeaways:

1. How to optimize your tax position

2. Helpful checklist for successful submissions

3. Understand the correct process and what needs to be filed

4. Complimentary ebook for attendee – A copy of “A Beginners Guide to Hong Kong Taxation”

Venue: The Hive Sheung Wan

Date: 29th April, 2019

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM