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DAY 2 16:40 - 17:20

Scientific research projects are exciting , but not always marketable . Should venture funds invest in research results, and how should their returns be evaluated? On what timescale should ROI for basic research be considered?

16:40 - 17:20 DAY 2


Shall We Bet on Scientific Research?

Format
Panel discussion

Speakers
►Peter Hua (TBD), Managing Partner, Softbank China
►Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman and CEO, Sinovation Ventures
►Hugo SHONG, Founding Chairman of IDG Capital
►Dr. Zewang Ni (TBD), Chairman, SCGC

Moderator

Synopsis
Scientific research projects are exciting , but not always marketable . Should venture funds invest in research results, and how should their returns be evaluated? On what timescale should ROI for basic research be considered?