Events Calendar

- Compulsory Briefing Session
A Compulsory Competition briefing will be held on 20 February 2027(Saturday).

- Sharing sessions
Need to energize your mojo? You're in luck. A group of preeminent captains of industry have been specifically enlisted to help power-up your thinking. Gurus of their field, their task; to train the Jedi within you. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the masters. Stay tuned @ydc Instagram : ydc_hk.

- Networking Events
The networking events give you direct exposure to the industry experts, investment professionals, venture capitalists as well as angel investors that could make or break your venture dreams. Successful entrepreneurs need to not only walk the walk, but talk the talk too! Make sure you take full advantage of these opportunities that will put you a step closer to realizing your dreams.

Dates Events
2026
2 Nov Open for Online Registration
2027
29 Jan Registration Deadline (on or before 5:00pm)
20 Feb Compulsory Briefing Sessions
22 Mar Deadline of Submission of 6-minute Presentation (for both preliminary pitching days) (on or before 10:00am)
Apr Announcement of Official Preliminary Pitching Day Allocation
17 Apr 1st Preliminary Pitching Day
24 Apr 2nd Preliminary Pitching Day
May - Jun “Meet Your Mentor”
11 May InnovateConnect & Announcement of Finalist Teams
14 Jun Deadline of Submission of 6-minute Presentation (for Final Pitching Day) (on or before 10:00am)
19 Jun Final Pitching Day
3 Jul Awards Presentation Ceremony
Aug YDC Seminar

*Dates are subjected to change.