The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and the Province of East-Flanders have the pleasure to invite you to a webinar focused on the Cleantech Opportunities for SME’s in China. This webinar will take place on 23 June from 10.00 to 11.00 am.

The programme is as follows:

10.00 am: Introduction by Ms Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

10.05 am: “Cleantech Opportunities in China” by Mr Johnny Browaeys, National Vice-Chair of the Environmental Working Group of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and Director Greenment Environment

10.20 am: Testimonal of a European Cleantech Company in China

10.35 am: Introduction of Cleantech Flanders by Mr. Frans Snijkers, Director, Cleantech Flanders

10.40 am: Announcement from the interprovincial Cleantech project by Mr Pierre Faché, Project Manager I²PCC and Smart Hub Manager Cleantech Flemish Brabant

10.45 am: Question and answer session.

Practical Information:

Date and time: June 23, 2020 – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CEST

Location: Online (Zoom)

Price for members: Free

Price for non-members: Free

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The EU-China Business Association and the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce are organizing a webinar focused on the results of the annual Business Confidence Survey of European Business in China. This survey was conducted by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, in cooperation with Roland Berger. The webinar will take place on 12 June 2020 at 10.00 am CEST.

Many of the initial findings of the survey, conducted in February 2020, painted an outlook for 2020 that no longer accurately represents the views of the vast majority of member companies that have endured a tumultuous first half of the year. However, survey respondents have provided extensive data pinpointing underlying issues that fall under the control of the Chinese government.

• In 2019, 41% of companies reported at least some market opening.
• Almost half of the respondents continue to face market access barriers.
• Doing business in China has become more difficult over the past year for 49% of members, a four-percentage point decrease from 2019 – a marginal improvement.
• Almost half of the respondents believe that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) will gain opportunities at the expense of the private sector in 2020.

Agenda:


10:00–10:05 Welcome and Introduction by Ms. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, EU-China Business Association and Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

10:05–10:45 “European Business in China – Business Confidence Survey 2020” by Mrs. Charlotte Roule, Vice-President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

10:45–11:00 Q&A and final discussion

Mrs. Charlotte Roule
CEO, ENGIE CHINA, Vice-President European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Charlotte Roule joined ENGIE China back in 2016 initially as COO, Head of Business Development and Innovation. In line with ENGIE’s strategy and values, she promoted and developed there clean energy (mainly solar and electrical mobility) as well as energy efficiency. ENGIE China now operates directly 6 joint ventures in these areas, covering design and engineering, development and operations.

Before working in China, Mrs. Roule was based in Cheshire, UK, where, jointly with her team, she’s been developing the largest onshore underground gas storage of the country. Prior to this, she served as VP, Audit and Risks and VP, HR in Storengy, ENGIE’s affiliate dedicated to underground gas storage, based near Paris.

Mrs. Roule is a member of the Jinan Mayor’s International Economic Consultation Committee. She also acts as mentor of the Board of the Women in Renewables Asia (WiRA) organization.

She is also external trade advisor to the French Government.

 

Mr. Johan Verstraete

Vice-President Weaving Machines, Picanol

Board Member, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

 

Moderator

Ms. Gwenn Sonck
Executive Director
Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce/EU-China Business Association

 

Practical Information:


Date and time: June 12, 2020 – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CEST

Location: Online (Zoom)

Price for members: Free

Price for non-members: €35 (Excl. VAT)

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Event Details:
Event Type: Webinar
Date: 17 June / 10:30 – 11:30 CEST

Event Description:
The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) is organizing in partnership with the China IPR SME Helpdesk a webinar on the best practices for R&D activities in China from an IP perspective, in partnership with the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC). The session will be held by the IP Business Advisor Matias Zubimendi, who will give a presentation on a successful IP strategy when investing in R&D in China. The webinar will end with a Q&A session where attendees can raise their questions and interact with the speakers.

Agenda
10:30 – Introduction to the webinar and the services of the China IPR SME Helpdesk – Peter Sczigel (China IPR SME Helpdesk)
10:35 – Presentation of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce – Gwenn Sonck (FCCC)
10:40 – Best practices for R&D in China – by Matias Zubimendi (China IPR SME Helpdesk)
11:15 – Q&A session
11:30 – Closing remarks

Registration
Register for the free event at this page.

Earlier session:
The PPT and video recording of an earlier session can be accessed HERE.

About the China IPR Helpdesk:
The China IPR SME Helpdesk provides free information, first-line advice and training to SMEs to protect and enforce their IPR in China. The Helpdesk’s services are free to European SMEs and SME intermediaries (including EU embassies) and include training events in China and Europe; online tools and materials at www.china-iprhelpdesk.eu and tailored advice from our experts by phone, email or through the website.

The EU-China Business Association and the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce in partnership with The Conference Board are organizing a webinar on: ‘Assessing COVID-19 Economic Impacts on China – Implications for Global Business’.

The business community is deeply concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on China’s economy, where it caused immense internal shocks on both supply and demand in Q1. Every company with a supply chain in China has been hit hard, some to the point of paralysis. So too for consumer companies impacted by store closures, worker quarantines, and operational bottlenecks – many of which continue to this day. The extent of China’s economic shutdown, and the breadth of the “restart” that is now taking place, are unprecedented in modern economic history. And now, the Chinese economy is being hit hard again by collapsing export demand as major economies around the world reel from COVID crises in their countries.

Foreign companies operating in China must prepare for slow growth, protracted volatility, and a possibly ongoing virus outbreak conditions, that might last for months and involve broad ripple effects in China and globally.

Key questions to be addressed:
• What is the status of China’s economy across major sectors?
• Will consumption rebound in typical post-crisis fashion, as was the case with SARS in 2003?
• What policy measures is the Chinese government undertaking, and how much will they help?
• What operating environment changes in China should be anticipated in the wake of the crisis?
• How is the crisis impacting Sino-foreign relations, and what does the future look like for market bifurcation and supply chain decoupling in China?

Speakers:

Mr. David Hoffman, Senior Vice President Asia and Managing Director of the China Center for Economics & Business, The Conference Board

Mr. Filip Pintelon, Senior Vice-President, General Manager Healthcare Business Group, Barco

Moderated by:

Ms. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

Practical Information:
Date and time: May 27, 9.00-10.00 am CET
Location: Online
Price for members: Free
Price for non-members: €35 (Excl. VAT)

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The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the China IPR SME Helpdesk are organizing a webinar focused on “10 Basic IP Tips for Doing Business in China”. This webinar will take place on 20 May 2020 at 10.30 am CEST.



The session will be held by the IP Business Advisor Matias Zubimendi, who will give a presentation on the key factors for a successful IP strategy in the Chinese market. The webinar will end with a Q&A session where attendees can raise their questions and interact with the speakers.



Agenda:



10:30 – Introduction to the webinar and the services of the China IPR SME Helpdesk – Peter Sczigel (China IPR SME Helpdesk)

10:35 – Presentation of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce – Gwenn Sonck (FCCC)

10:40 – 10 Basic IP Tips – by Matias Zubimendi (China IPR SME Helpdesk)

11:15 – Q&A session

11:30 – Closing remarks

Speakers:

Mr. Peter Sczigel, Project Executive, China IPR SME Helpdesk

Ms. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Matias Zubimendi, IP Business Advisor, China IPR SME Helpdesk

Practical Information:
Date and time: 20 May 2020, 10h30-11h30 am CEST
Location: Online (GoToWebinar)
Price for members: Free
Price for non-members: Free

SUBSCRIBE HERE