On 24 and 25 October 2023, the EU SME Centre held a new successful edition of its Understanding China Conference in Brussels. Following a fully online Conference during the Covid-19 pandemic, stakeholders could meet again in person this year at the Renaissance Brussels Hotel or take part in the seminars and discussions online with the livestreaming of the event. If you missed the event or would like to rewatch it, you can now stream the following sessions:
Opening remarks
Speakers:
– Igor Kalinic, Head of Sector, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency – EISMEA, European Commission
– Renzo Isler, Coordinator of the Consortium, EU SME Centre Phase IV; Secretary General, China-Italy Chamber of Commerce
– Fabrice Terrac, Deputy Head of Unit, DG GROW, European Commission
You can also watch the Opening Remarks on YouTube >
China’s Economic Outlook
Keynote speakers and panellists:
– Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific, Natixis
– Agatha Kratz, Director, Rhodium Group
– François Chimits, Analyst, Mercator Institute for China Studies – MERICS
Panel discussion moderator:
Adam Dunnett, Secretary General, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
You can also watch the session China’s Economic Outlook on YouTube >
EU-China Trade Relations
Keynote speakers and panellists:
– Eva Valle Lagares, Head of Unit Far East, DG Trade, European Commission
– Lin Goethals, Director, European Institute for Asian Studies
– Tudor P. Fabian, Policy Advisor to INTA Vice-Chair & MEP Iuliu Winkler (EPP/RO)
Panel discussion moderator:
Liam Jia, Team Lead, EU SME Centre
You can also watch the session EU-China Trade Relations on YouTube >
Policy Environment and Business Confidence
Keynote speakers and panellists:
– Ester Cañada Amela, Advocacy Manager, EU SME Centre
– Bernardo Mendia, Secretary General, Portugal-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry – CCILC
– Marco Bettin, Director General, Italy-China Council Foundation – ICCF; Vice Chairman, EU-China Business Association – EUCBA
Panel discussion moderator:
Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, EU-China Business Association – EUCBA
You can also watch the session Policy Environment and Business Confidence on YouTube >
New Trends and Developments & Interacting with Partners in China
Keynote speaker:
Alessio Petino, Business Advisor, EU SME Centre
Discussion moderator:
Davide Orlandi, EU Partnerships Manager, EU SME Centre
You can also watch the session New Trends and Developments & Interacting with Partners in China on YouTube >
Intellectual Property Rights Protection in China
Keynote speaker:
Simon Cheetham, Team Leader, China IP SME Helpdesk; Managing Director, Erinyes International Ltd
You can also watch the session Intellectual Property Rights Protection in China on YouTube >
EU SMEs in China: Case Studies and Success Stories
Speakers and panellists:
– René Bos, Exhibition Manager Aquatech China, RAI Amsterdam
– Roland Brouwer, Regional Director (Europe), BIPO
– Timo Helosuo, Chairman, Finland-China Business Association
Panel discussion moderator:
Alessio Petino, Business Advisor, EU SME Centre
You can also watch the session EU SMEs in China on YouTube >
Organised since 2011 by the EU SME Centre, the Understanding China Conference informs stakeholders of recent developments and trends observed in China that are likely to impact European small and medium-sized enterprises. The Conference has been developed for intermediary organisations in Europe, such as government agencies, industry associations, business support organisations (BSOs), trade promotion organisations (TPOs), chambers of commerce, and clusters.
Find out more information on the next sessions of the Understanding China Conference here.
