On Saturday, 28 August 2010, the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) and the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) organized a very interesting ‘Leadership Forum’ with the support of the Province of East Flanders. This successful event took place at the Belgian-EU Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. The forum focused on differences in management and leadership between East and West. Experts shared their views on the influence of the practical wisdom of Ancient China on Western leadership.

It was followed by a networking cocktail reception at the Belgian Pavilion and VIP visits to other pavilions at Shanghai Expo. Speakers included Mr Marc De Buck, Vice Governor of the Province of East Flanders, Mrs Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce; Dr XU Bo, Assistant Commissioner General, World Expo Shanghai 2010; Annette D.S.M. Nijs, Executive Director Global, Initiative CEIBS and former Dutch Cabinet Minister for Science, Education and Culture, Mr Yves Baetsle, CFO of Agfa Healthcare Asia and Mr Philippe Snel, Chairman of BenCham Shanghai. The seminar was attended by 130 Chinese and Belgian business leaders.

Pictures of the event will soon be online.