StarS Summit is an exciting opportunity for hundreds of cross-industry leaders – including senior investors, entrepreneurs, officials, foundation representatives, startup founders, and celebrities – to come together from around the world in the name of collaboration.

The summit will explore the convergence of film, fashion, derivatives, technology, and finance (as well as their future development), and promises to be a revolutionary milestone in the world of venture capital.

Agenda

• 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM The Summit Kick-Off

  The Summit Kick-Off ( 45 mins, 1st Floor)

  9:00 AM - 9:40 AM Guest Check-in & Breakfast

  9:40 AM - 9:45 AM Chairman Lee of Hana Financial Group (South Korea) Speech addressing

• 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM First Segment

  First Segment of the Summit (1 hr 45 mins, 2nd Floor)

  9:45 AM - 10:05 AM Cross Media Fund Official Announcement (20 mins)

  10:05 AM - 10:50 AM Panel and Q&A: Converging Industries: The Content-Driven Consumer Era (40 mins)

  10:50 AM - 11:10 AM Roadshow: MOKENG (20 mins)

  11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Roadshow: Stary Online literature and video platform (20 mins)

• 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Lunch Break

  LUNCH BREAK: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (2 hrs, Rooftop)

  Enjoy our Lunch Time and Networking Session, where you can engage with fellow attendees and partake in on-site experiences, including immersive interactive installations, VR/AR interactions, and guided tours of the museum exhibits.

• 1:30 PM - 2:35 PM Second Segment

  Second Segment for Summit ( 1 hr 5 mins, 2nd Floor)

  1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Panel and Q&A: Entertainment and Technology (40 mins)

  2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Roadshow: DNEG-Cross-Industry expansion of the world's leading visual effects and animation studios for feature film and TV (20 mins)

• 2:35 PM - 3:40 PM Third Segment

  Third Segment for Summit ( 1 hr 5 mins, 2nd Floor)

  2:35 PM - 3:10 PM Forum and Q&A: Dialogues Between Asia and the World (40 mins)

  3:20 PM - 3:40 PM Roadshow: Inhere.club by Zack Yo (20 mins)

• Summit Finale: Connect & Explore

  3:40 PM -5:00 PM Wrap up a day of invigorating discussions and enlightening sessions with our Summit Finale. This is an open invitation to 'Connect & Explore' — mingle with peers, form new alliances, and share insights gained from the summit. Meanwhile, take the opportunity to explore the museum's exhibitions at your own pace, discovering awe-inspiring displays that complement the spirit of innovation and community we've celebrated today.

Guest Speaker

Panel Speakers for Converging Industries: The Content-Driven Consumer Era

• Er Fei Liu | President of Asian Investment Fund | Independent Non-Executive Director of United Overseas Bank (China)

• Eun-hyung Lee | Chairman of Hana Financial Group (South Korea)

• Xiaofeng Mao | Chairman of HANA INVESTMENT (China)

• Rick Nicita | American Film Producer (Hacksaw Ridge)

• Paula Wagner | American Film Producer (Mission: Impossible)

• Long Wan | Chairman of HANTRON CAPITAL

Panel Speakers for Entertainment and Technology

• Simon Hedges | SVP of DNEG |

• Frank Li | Renowned AI Investor |

• Chuan Lu | Chinese Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer (City of Life and Death)

• Anthony McCarten | Hollywood Award-Winning Screenwriter (Bohemian Rhapsody)

• Cheol-soo Jang | South Korean Director (Secretly, Greatly)

• Baz Poonpiriya | Thai Film Director (Bad Genius)

Forum Speakers for Dialogues Between Asia and the World

• Hao Yu Cai | Founder of miHoYo (Genshin Impact)

• Donna Gigliotti | American Film Producer (Silver Linings Playbook)

• Sanping Han | Chinese Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer (The Karate Kid)

• Tony Jaa | Thai Director, Actor (Ong-Bak)

• Yun Chen Nie | Founder of Heytea

• Anupam Tripathi | Indian Actor (Squid Game)

• Patrick Washbeger | American Film Producer (Coda)

ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

DRESS CODE: Business formal is recommended.

PARKING: On-site parking is available and the entrance to the parking garage is located on Fiarfax Ave. Please note that parking validation is not provided.

MEAL INFORMATION: Lunch will be provided exclusively for guests with morning access and full day access tickets. We invite these attendees to enjoy the lunch selection as part of their summit experience.

TICKET POLICY: Each attendee must present their own ticket for entry. One ticket is valid for the admission of one person only.

NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY: By attending this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your presence constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded for use by StarS Asian International Film Festival.

VENUE ETIQUETTE AND EXHIBITION CARE: As we gather amongst the inspiring exhibitions at the StarS Summit, we kindly remind all StarS Summit attendees to respect the venue by adhering to the museum's visitor policy. We ask all attendees to observe museum etiquette by not touching the displays, keeping a respectful distance from the artworks, and adhering to the venue's rules to prevent any damage. Your mindfulness ensures the preservation of these valuable exhibits and enhances the experience for everyone. Should any concerns arise, please seek assistance from summit staff who will be readily available to help.