So What’s The Agenda?
The Cross Border Matchmaker is an event bringing together top e-commerce players from around the world to share their latest updates in the market and trends they are seeing. Learn first hand how to list on their market, and how to grow your e-commerce business.
(Pre Event) Thursday October 25, 2018
The day before the official event we have the VIP mastermind.
Theme : VIP Focus on Amazon FBA
14:00 – 18:00
VIP Mastermind, Meeting of the Minds in 1 Table!
For those who purchased the VIP ticket level, enjoy a special mastermind with other business experts and VIPs. VIP Ticket holders only.
Michael MicheliniInternet Marketing & Content CreationMike is the host of the Global From Asia podcast. He deeply enjoys sharing knowledge and connecting hard working, global business owners from around the world.
Meir SimhiBuild Your Brand On Amazon In 2018 And 2019Amazon is still the place to be in 2018 and 2019 - but you need to be smarter now. Leverage what you have and use Amazon to build a global brand and empire.
Zack FranklinMastermind: Offsite and Facebook AdsLet's discuss how to really turn on Facebook ads to grow your e-commerce business. Chat bots, growth strategies, and pushing the envelope.
Davide NicolucciGrowth Hacking Your Way To A True BrandHow do you stand out in today's saturated market on Amazon? Let's put some energy into your product and brand to see what it will take to break through.(Official Event) Friday October 26, 2018
This is when the general entry ticket takes effect.
Theme : Cross Border Business Success
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Registration and Opening
Checkin, get your badges, and start an action packed day by networking!
9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome Speech and Market Trends
The hosts and leaders of the conference share news and updates on this cross-border business community.
9:30 am – 10:30 a.m.
1 on 1 Business Speed Dating Sessions
We will have rooms setup for experts at a table, and every 5 to 10 minutes we will ring a bell meaning you have to switch to the next expert in the area.
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Tea break and networking
Grab a coffee or tea or snack. It is self service and pay as you go.
10:50 – 11:10 a.m.
Speech: Growth Hacking on Amazon
Davide Nicolucci gives us the tips and insights to realize – brand is everything and how to “hack” your way to a true global brand on and off Amazon.
11:10 – 11:40 a.m.
Speech: A New Concept In Product Research
Tomer Rabinovich shares what it takes in today’s landscape to easily find products that can be true winners.
11:40 – 12:00 p.m.
Fireside Chat: Followups For The Win
Yinon Shiryan shares with us Sequences and Strategies to Go Above and Beyond in Amazon performance and your Brand.
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Making Manufacturing + Crowdfunding Combination A Success
Joshua Fairbairn shares on the ground experience doing crowdfunding and manufacturing from inside China.
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Break
Take some of your new contacts and go out to enjoy lunch on your own.
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Round table sessions
Break out groups on different topics and themes. Attendees choose which group to match make in, and our volunteers will help make it happen.
First “Round” of “Round Tables”
This is our first round table session and starts at 2pm
Michael MicheliniInternet Marketing & Content CreationMike is the host of the Global From Asia podcast. He deeply enjoys sharing knowledge and connecting hard working, global business owners from around the world.
Sam ChanCross borders for the long term: Immigration the right wayCross Borders For The Long Term: Immigration The Right WayAs a cross-border executive, you understand the challenges of entering and exiting countries. Let's share strategies for long term, legal ways to say overseas.
Brian GarvinMastering Your Product From The InsideBrian will share and engage with those at his round table about how to dig deep into your product to build a truly differentiated piece of work.
Frankie NgGrowing Your Business Beyond Amazon FBAWe all know Amazon FBA is all the rage - but the discussions continue about diversifying and hedging your risk. Let's dive into ways to grow off Amazon.
Anton RomanovManaging IT Projects & Building A Successful Tech ProductAs entrepreneurs, we can't help ourselves then to think of the next breakthrough tech startup. Let's discuss the reality and the costs of building a scalable online empire.
Daniella SantanaLinkedin Marketing RoundtableA course that helps entrepreneurs, CEOs and managers to build a professional brand, build relationships and have massive sales success.
Howard ThaiHow to Rank on Page 1 in 7 Days: Proven Strategies from "Professor of Amazon"The dream to be the top of Amazon. What does it take in 2018 for Amazon listing optimization and what can I do to improve my chances?
Dima AnashkinAmazon Japan Growth and OptimizationCurious about growing in the Japanese market via Amazon FBA? We will discuss how to enter and thrive in this dynamic and profitable market.
Thomas PruchinskiFacebook Ads For Amazon FBA SuccessEveryone is talking about Amazon and Amazon PPC- but Facebook is where it is at! Let's discuss how offsite traffic to your Amazon listing improves rank.
Graham LeachApplying Advanced AI Techniques to the Chinese KOL MarketplaceKOL is all the rage in Chinese marketing these days. Let's discuss and share how AI (artificial intelligence) and other modern technologies are pushing the KOL craze to the next level.
Tomer RabinovichNew Product Selection ConceptA new strategy for finding a product to sell on Amazon or on Shopify / ecommerce.
Alicia LiuHelp you expand business to Walmart.comLearn what it takes to get your marketplace account approved to sell on Walmart's market.3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Tea break and networking
Grab a coffee or tea or snack. It is self service and pay as you go.
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Round Table sessions
Break out groups on different topics and themes. Attendees choose which group to match make in, and our volunteers will help make it happen.
Second “Round” of “Round Tables”
This is our second round table session and starts at 4:00pm
Glenn BallImporting To China: Experiences From The Front LinesLet's hear the war stories! Go around the table discussing various experiences importing and selling inside Mainland China.
Huiying ZhangLegal Policies in China & Protecting Your BusinessAs China has grown - the legal system has developed and matured. That means what may have been overlooked in the past is now under scrutiny, let's discuss how to adapt.
Davide NicolucciGrowth Hacking Your Way To A True BrandHow do you stand out in today's saturated market on Amazon? Let's put some energy into your product and brand to see what it will take to break through.
Jacob LiMore than Wechat in China: Tick-tok and moreEveryone knows Wechat is the dominant force in Chinese internet marketing - but there new players we cannot ignore. Let's discuss.
Wilson BluesRight Product, Right Battlefield, Right GrowthHear insights on how Wilson Blues grew his Amazon business by using these key techniques.
Meir SimhiBuild Your Brand On Amazon In 2018 And 2019Amazon is still the place to be in 2018 and 2019 - but you need to be smarter now. Leverage what you have and use Amazon to build a global brand and empire.
Ray NgStructuring Your Hong Kong and China CompanyWhat is the best way to optimize your corporate structure in China and Hong Kong? Let's setup a time to chat with other entrepreneurs, ask questions, and get answers.
Chung Wing Loretta TamMastering Cross Border Cultures & TeamsWhile everyone discusses growing sales and marketing - the underlying secret of success in international markets is cross culture management. Let's discuss and apply to our businesses.
Max WangHow To Utilize Free Trade ZonesChinese free trade zones have been all the rage the past few years. What are the reasons behind it and should you use it for your business?
Joshua FairbairnMaking Crowdfunding A SuccessMany people raise a lot of money on crowdfunding campaigns but then fail to deliver. Let's discuss the proper way to price out our products and optimize our supply chain.
Chance JiangChina Tech & Wechat Mini AppsTo crack into China - you need Wechat, there is no question. Let's discuss ways to build and leverage this technology to grow our sales.5:30 p.m.
Event Summary
Event Summary is basically saying – Event is officially over..
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
After Party
Celebrate a great event off-site with other attendees and special guests. Location and offers to be announced at the event.
Note: We offer simultaneous translation service for an additional fee, talk to a customer service rep for more information.
What’s the Deal?
So When and Where? Here’s the gist:






Networking Here Will Be Like No Other!
We will have name tags so people can get to know each other more. You should also bring business cards so that you can network even more. If you need a private space to have a 1 on 1, we do have some smaller break out rooms where that can happen.
We Look Forward to Seeing You There!

It was great to attend the Cross Border Summit. Personally for me it was the perfect bridge between manufacturing and selling products in and to China. Most valuable for me was to get solutions from specialist and keynote speakers directly one on one.
– Stephan Thaerigen.
What’s Included in the Cross Border Matchmaker?
Incredible talks you can enjoy, plus networking to grow your business.
Cross-Border Matchmaker
Roundtables With Experts & Cross Border Business Executives
Enjoy an interactive day mixing with other experts and attendees at the event.
1 on 1 Speed Dating With Business Experts
Book time slots with industry leaders and learn from others in person!
Feedback to Engage Experts
This is not just a sit and listen event! We want you to engage and interact – so please ask questions and connect with experts and executives.
Business Networking
Enjoy networking together with others on the China trip, as well as those attending the CBM (Cross-Border Matchmaker)
Trade Show Booths
Now it is time to go to the presenters and make business happen! Give them feedback about their presentation, ask them questions, give them your name card or wechat account. Let’s get some deals going!
Networking Lunch
Enjoy lunch with other attendees. There will be food options on site (for an additional fee) or you can find a restaurant nearby.
VIP Networking Room
For those who purchased the VIP level ticket, enjoy a private room with other VIPs and speakers.
VIP Dinner
For those who purchased the VIP level ticket, enjoy a dinner with other VIPs and speakers.
Depart Shenzhen (back to Hong Kong)
For those who purchased the “China Trip” package, we begin to head back to Hong Kong
So What’s The Agenda?
It is the idea that Asia is becoming a leader in global business, and in order to keep on top of the changing trends in the world, we need to “match up” with sellers, marketplaces, and suppliers on this side of the globe.
The Cross Border Matchmaker is an event bringing together top e-commerce players from around the world to share their latest updates in the market and trends they are seeing. Learn first hand how to list on their market, and how to grow your e-commerce business.
On top of the various platforms sharing, we also have new and unique products sharing a demo. These suppliers are looking for help in getting distribution around the world. Keep on top of these trends by attending the Cross Border Matchmaker!
