According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, China has just made it into the top 20 of the most innovative countries. To be held in Jinan, the flourishing capital of one of China’s most populous provinces, the 2018 Sino-German SME Cooperation and Communication Conference (SMEC 2018) is a flagship event of the intelligent manufacturing and artificial intelligence community. With the topic “Gather Intelligence for Innovation, Energize Industries for Future”, this year’s conference provides a platform for experts and professionals in automation and intelligent manufacturing from academia and industry to share ideas and to present the latest scientific and technical advances.

Proposed conference subtopics covered:

▶ Intelligent Manufacturing

▶ Life Science

▶ AI and Big Data

▶ Talent Recruitment & HR Development

We hereby cordially invite you to attend the conferences as a member of the European Business Delegation to China – “Gather Intelligence for Innovation, Energize Industries for Future” 31 October to 2 November 2018, Jinan (Shandong, PR China)

Please note: The number of participants is limited!

You may apply for your international travel expenses (international flights, accommodation, airport transfer in China) to be covered by the conference organizer in Jinan! Representatives of industry companies will be preferably selected.

As a member of the Delegation, you will be able to gain insights into the most recent developments in the field, meet high-ranking government representatives as well as top-level executive staff of Chinese and European enterprises. As a regional transportation junction, Jinan is conveniently located near the east coast between Beijing and Shanghai, with more than 60 trains per day connecting it with both cities.

Please note that the deadline for registration is 17 September 2018.

Contact: gwenn.sonck@flanders-china.be

Please make sure your passport has at least one pair of blank facing visa pages and is at least 6 months valid from date of departure.

Visit to Weihai

The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) and the City of Weihai have a long-term cooperation. Several members have already invested in Weihai, such as Bekaert, Beaulieu and the Huiyin Solar Group.

Weihai is a modern, dynamic city with a population close to 3 million. They are actively looking for new European partners. The city was also classified as one of the top 40 cities with the best investment environment in China.
Weihai has a diversified economy, with industrial clusters focused on: automotive, medicine, medical devices, electrical and communication equipment, machinery manufacturing, food processing, textiles, and garments. Weihai is also looking to attract investment in new industries, such as: intelligent equipment, marine bio industry, and the Internet of things (IoT).

The FCCC would be happy to introduce you to leading Weihai companies that are looking for potential business partners. We believe you will be impressed with all the opportunities in Weihai.

“European Enterprises Delegation to Weihai”
Tentative Schedule

Nov. 2 (Friday)
12:11-16:06 Arrive at Weihai by high-speed rail D6079 from Jinan
18:00-20:00 Welcome dinner

Nov. 3 (Saturday)
08:30-09:30 Brief promotion of investment environment in Weihai
09:30-11:30 Visit the Electronic Information and Intelligent
Manufacturing Industrial Park, the Medical Devices & Bio-pharmaceutical Industrial Park, Wego Group Industrial Park and Wego Products Exhibition Hall
12:30-14: 00 Lunch
14:00-17:00 Visit Carbon Fiber Industrial Park, Weida-Rehn Machinery Co., Ltd, Marquardt Switches (Weihai) Co., Ltd
18:00-20:00 Dinner

Nov.4 (Sunday)
08:55-10:30 Leave for Beijing from Weihai Airport
For more information, send an email to gwenn.sonck@flanders-china.be