Core Insights - The WISE 2025 Business King Conference, held on November 27-28, 2023, in Beijing, is described as an immersive experience rather than a traditional industry summit, focusing on trends in technology and business [1] - A new "one-stop IPO service platform" was launched to accelerate the listing process for high-growth companies, in collaboration with several partners [1][2] Group 1: Trends in IPO Market - The IPO landscape is experiencing unprecedented congestion, with Hong Kong's market expected to raise over 100 billion HKD in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 708%, and over 200 companies waiting to go public [6] - The time required for companies to go public has significantly decreased, with some firms achieving listing in as little as 40 days on the Beijing Stock Exchange [7] - Companies with strong industrial backgrounds are increasingly favored by capital, with nearly half of the new listings in Hong Kong last year receiving support from local government funding platforms [7] Group 2: Challenges Faced by Companies - Companies are struggling to balance speed and quality in the listing process, with many facing delays due to unresolved financial and legal issues [9] - There is a challenge in articulating a unique and credible value proposition to the capital market, leading to potential undervaluation of technically advanced firms [9] - Companies often find it difficult to coordinate with various service providers, leading to inefficiencies and potential pitfalls in the listing process [9] Group 3: IPO Acceleration Program - The newly launched IPO acceleration program aims to provide a comprehensive support system for companies from pre-IPO financing to market entry [11][12] - The program offers a clear IPO pathway covering multiple markets, a dual-driven capital and policy plan, and a full-spectrum value-added ecosystem [12][13][14] - The goal is to streamline the listing process, making it faster, more stable, and impactful for participating companies [15]