North America Investment Forum
The 2026 North America Investment Forum convenes investors, founders, operators, and capital partners in Orange County for a high-level exchange on the industries, markets, and opportunities shaping the future of wealth creation.
Please note: The full Forum takes place from September 4–7, 2026.
The programming listed on this website is for Sunday, September 6.
3,000+
INVESTORS, FOUNDERS AND PROFESSIONALS
5th
YEAR OF THE EVENT
50+
SPONSORS AND
ON-SITE BOOTHS
A Look Inside The Forum
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Event Program
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Registration
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Award Ceremony
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote Speech
E-Commerce 3.0: Unlocking the New Era of Branding and Digital Services for Greater Efficiency and Profitability
A deep dive into the next phase of e-commerce, where smarter operations and new consumer behaviors are reshaping how businesses scale efficiently and protect margins.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Capital & Impact: What Are Investors Really Investing In?
Hear from an all-investor panel on what they look for in founders and businesses, with real stories behind their investment decisions.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
How to Turn Visions into a Successful Business—and What Do You Do When the Vision Is Wrong?
Get a behind the scenes look at the strategies and pivotal decisions these founders faced in the early stages of building and reshaping their businesses.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch Break
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
How Are High-Performing Businesses Leveraging AI to Improve Marketing Efficiency?
A timely look at how AI is changing product discovery, customer targeting, marketing spend.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
From Scroll to Sold: The Business of Live Commerce
The secret recipe for turning creators, content, and branding into real-time engagement—and real sales.
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
How Entrepreneurs Can Earn Trust, Build Credibility & Succeed in the U.S. Market
A featured talk on building an authentic and effective brand.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Closing Remarks
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking
Speakers
Beatrice de Salles
Board Member, Global CSR Foundation
Global Communication Expert
Cultural Diplomacy Practitionerhh
Christopher T. Yang
Co-President, SHOPLINE
Venture Partner, 1752vc / TCA Venture Group
Investor & Startup Mentor
Marisa Warren
Founder & Managing Partner, ALIAVIA Ventures
30 Years in Tech
Female Founder-Focused VC
175 Women Founders Backed
Sonia Chen
Investment Director, IntelliPro Ventures
Ambassador, Silicon Valley Leadership Community
Jenny Liu
Founder, Crush It Ventures
Former CEO, DOGPOUND
Claire Chen
Founder, Silk Alliance
Co-Founder, Six Factors
Yang Li
Founder & CEO, Wefluens
300+ Brands, 20+ Countries
2,000+ Creator Collaborations
Wang MingMing
Executive President,
US-China E-commerce & Trading Chamber
President, Thunder International Group
Rufei Qian
CEO, Nihao Pay
Cross border payment infra
Angel Investor
Serial Entrepreneur
Archie Prakash
Founder of Microdreams AI
AI Entertainment and Virtual Production Innovator
Experience spanning Disney films, MSG Sphere, Disney Imagineering, Google AR, and game development
Ruomeng Bai
Founder, Mission Education LLC & BAITWO
Consumer Strategy & Investment Experience
Personal Aesthetics | Women Entrepreneurship
Miao Kang
Founder, Witti Marketing
China Chair, Peachscore
Forbes 2024 Top 100 Elite
Jane Aitong Jiang
Owner, Duncan Peak Vineyards
CCOF-Certified Organic Vineyard
Board Member, AWAA
Investor, Michelin-Starred Restaurant, Yingtao
Jennifer Yip
Founder & CEO, JJB Beauty Group
Silicon Valley Serial Beauty Entrepreneur
Nearly 20 U.S. Locations
Thomas Ma
Exited Founder, Sapphire Studios, No.1 TikTok Paid Ads Agency
$100M+ TikTok Revenue Driven
YPO Member
Forbes 30U30
Jing Zhao
Founder & CEO, Global CSR Foundation
President of Global Women Leadership Summit — UN World Women Organization
Award-Winning Author
Luoie Ruelas
Founder & CEO, Social Shop Network
"The QVC of Social Media"
Founded DMS, NASDAQ IPO 2020
Reality Show Star
Real Housewives of New Jersey
Ernie Kwok
Founder, Yatop Media LLC
TikTok Tier 1 Platinum Agency
Founder, Rockiesconnect Corp.
Marketing, Franchise,
Investment and Brand Growth Strategist
Peter Wu
President of Xavvi Holdings Inc.
AI-Empowered Creator Economy Ecosystem
15+ Years in E-Commerce and Technology
Michael J. Jordan
Founder, MJ Method Communications
Advisor to Mars
Author, The Global Communications Toolkit
Taught at Renmin, BFSU, SISU
Why Should I Attend?
5 Timely Panels On Entrepreneurship and Investment
On-Site Booths for In-Person Sales and Connections
Five timely investment panels led by a premier lineup of top industry speakers, founders, and capital leaders.
Create direct brand experiences with customers while also driving strong revenue through on-site sales.
Where Founders and Investors Meet
Where high-potential businesses meet eager investors.
Past attendees have reported securing funding through connections made at the forum.
