The "Ever Summer Ever Future 2025" Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Employment Sharing Session for International Youth was held at the Longhua International Cooperation Center (LICC) in Longhua District on June 21.
The event was co-hosted by the Foreign Affairs Bureau of Longhua District, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Diligentia College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), and La French Tech, and organized by the Longhua International Cooperation Center.
Over 90 young participants, including international students and expatriates from 28 countries such as France, Canada, Kazakhstan, Greece, and Nigeria attended the event.
The session kicked off with a presentation by a spokesperson of the global recruitment agency, Michael Page, who shared insights into current trends in the talent recruitment market.
Representatives from Shenzhen Mate Youth City Industrial Group and Midori Creative then introduced industrial parks in Longhua and overseas startups. They highlighted the support services provided by the Qingchuang Zhiyuan Park for young innovators and entrepreneurs, as well as how overseas creative companies leverage social media for international content promotion.
During the innovation sharing session, La French Tech HK/SZ highlighted their dedication to assisting international startups in localizing through guidance, resources, and talent support.
Meanwhile, the representative of UNDP SDG Innovation Lab (HUA HUB), Kou Jimei presented the inaugural “Sustainable International Block Youth Co-Creation Camp,” warmly inviting students to discover practical ways to apply sustainable development principles within megacities.
Adding vibrancy to the event, the Reda Band, presented by Reverb Music, delivered a live performance that energized attendees.
Riyad Ahmad, a Ph.D. student in Management Science and Engineering at Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen (HITSZ) from Bangladesh, expressed the importance of engaging with government initiatives. He also emphasized his commitment to enhancing his resource allocation skills and integrating them into his future entrepreneurial projects.
“Attending this event was highly significant as I learned how the Longhua government actively facilitates policy resources for our future development,” he said.
Jeremy Zefanya Hardy, a master's student in Business Administration from HITSZ and originally from Indonesia, discussed the challenges faced by international students in job hunting and entrepreneurship in Shenzhen.
“Mentorship is crucial because finding jobs is tough nowadays. Funding is equally vital for young entrepreneurs,” he noted. Passionate about culinary arts, Hardy shared his aspiration to promote Indonesian cuisine on a global stage.
He said that networking opportunities provided by the LICC are essential for shaping his entrepreneurial vision and connecting with partners who share similar startup ideas.
The LICC will host a variety of events designed for expatriates to experience the vibrant, international spirit of Longhua District. The program Explore Longhua will feature diverse activities such as greenway cycling tours, football meet-ups, cultural and artistic excursions, and shopping trips in the bustling business district. Each event will thoughtfully showcase and celebrate the unique regional characteristics that make Longhua special.