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Time2016-08-30 | 13:30 - 18:20
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Venue:Regal International East Asia Hotel
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Fee:Members: 300 RMB * |
Non Members: 600 RMB *
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*Fee: European SMEs will enjoy free attendance upon written approval after their registration on our website. The definition of European SME is a company headquartered in the EU with no more than 250 employees worldwide and an annual turnover not exceeding EUR 50 million.
How will the Chinese business environment evolve over the coming five years and what will this mean for your business?
European SMEs in China remain confident with long-term growth prospects in the face of China’s economic transition. Still, as labour costs continue to rise unabated and markets become ever more saturated, they are beginning to see their profit margins shrinking.
Especially on the B2B side, many businesses will be impacted by the Chinese economic downturn in the short-term. Consumer-focused SMEs on the other hand, can be excited by the prospect of Chinese domestic consumption growing to make up a larger share of the economy. B2B-oriented SMEs in turn, can look forward to playing an important role as China seeks to upgrades its industrial processes and take its innovation to the next level.
Join us at the 2016 SME Conference to learn about the challenges for European SMEs, and discuss approaches to navigating said landscape with likeminded SME executives, entrepreneurs and experts.
AGENDA
13:30 to 14:00 Registration
14:00 to 14:10 Welcome Remarks by Mr. Gabor Holch, Previous Chair of the SME Forum, European Chamber
14:10 to 14:30 "Understanding the Current SME Landscape and Opportunities" by Mr. Christian Heinis, Principal and Head of Europe international liaison in China, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
14:30 to 14:50 "Using Free Trade Zones to Sell Online in China" by Mr. Rafael Jimenez, Business Development Advisor, EU SME Centre
14:50 to 15:10 "How SMEs can finance their expansion in China" by Mr. Stefan Buchholz, Senior Relationship Manager, Commerzbank
15:10 to 15:30 "Tapping into China's Booming E-Commerce Market" by Ms. Karen Wang, Business Development Manager, Vistra China
15:30 to 15:50 "China market at your fingertips - 1688 B2B Import" by Mr. Ling Leung, Senior Manager of 1688 Import B2B platform, Alibaba
15:50 to 16:20 Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
- MODERATOR: Mr. Gabor Holch, Previous Chair of the SME Forum, European Chamber
- Mr. Christian Heinis, Principal and Head of Europe international liaison in China, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
- Mr. Rafael Jimenez, Business Development Advisor, EU SME Centre
- Mr. Stefan Buchholz, Senior Relationship Manager, Commerzbank
- Ms. Karen Wang, Business Development Manager, Vistra China
- Mr. Ling Leung, Senior Manager of 1688 Import B2B platform, Alibaba
16:20 to 16:40 Coffee Break
16:40 to 17:00 "Managing legal risks in the workplace" by Dr. Iris Duchetsmann, Managing Director, DD Law.HR.Compliance
17:00 to 17:20 "How to avoid IP scams" by Ms. Chris Li, East China Director, Schmitt & Orlov IPR
17:20 to 17:40 "Taxation for Foreign Invested SMEs in China" by Ms. Marta Snaidero, Senior Associate, GWA (Greatway Advisory)
17:40 to 18:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
- MODERATOR: Mr. Gabor Holch, Previous Chair of the SME Forum, European Chamber
- Dr. Iris Duchetsmann, Managing Director, DD Law.HR.Compliance
- Ms. Chris Li, East China Director, Schmitt & Orlov IPR
- Ms. Marta Snaidero, Senior Associate, GWA (Greatway Advisory)
18:10 to 18:20 Closing Remarks
Payment:
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Terms & Conditions:
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Cancellation Policy:
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Speakers
Mr. Rafael Jimenez
Mr. Rafael Jimenez
China expertise: market entry strategy, start-ups, SME business planning, streamlining costs, new business channels and local partners
With more than six years’ hands-on experience in managing business in China, Rafael offers advice for European SMEs in developing practical market entry strategies in the country. Following a career at senior level within the F&B and ICT industry, he arrived in China in 2009 as Director of a Spanish F&B company involved in the restaurant and trade business. He helped the company set up a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in China, ran operations for three years and led a team of more than 100 employees. More recently he was Shanghai Office Director at a Management Consultancy Firm.
Mr. Christian Heinis
Mr. Christian Heinis
Christian joined Roland Berger Paris office in 2007 after having spent three years with GE in various European countries. In 2014, he transferred to the Roland Berger's Greater China office, where he now acts as international liaison for European companies operating in China.
During his time with Roland Berger, Christian has led a wide range of international projects across sectors such as financial services, utilities, process industries, oil & gas, defense and infrastructure. His areas of expertise include corporate transformation, operational efficiency, reorganization, restructuration, international expansion and market entry strategy. He served multiple companies in China, from large Multi-national Corporation to SME's operating in China.
Mr. Stefan Buchhol
Mr. Stefan Buchhol
With effect from 01.06.2015, Stefan Buchholz took over the position of Senior Relationship Manager, Commerzbank European Desk in Shanghai.
He started his career with an apprenticeship at Commerzbank AG in 1997. After that he has worked for different divisions of Commerzbank including Private and Corporate Banking. Within his positions he has had a strong focus on clients with an international background and trade finance business.
Stefan holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Cologne.
Commerzbank is the #1 bank for German corporates in the Mittelstand (SME) and large corporates business segment. With over 52,000 employees and activities in more than 50 countries worldwide, Commerzbank is a leading international bank and maintains well-established client relationships to more than 100,000 corporate customers worldwide.
Outside of Europe, Commerzbank places a particular focus on Asia.
Ms. Karen Wang
Ms. Karen Wang
Karen is the Manager of Business Development for Vistra’s China operations. She has 10 years of experience in helping overseas companies enter China, gained from multinational organizations and international consultancy firms, where she advised overseas clients on doing business in China in a variety of industries including manufacturing, consumer goods, trading and consulting. Karen is a frequent speaker on China related topics, and recently in particular on E-commerce in China.
Mr. Ling Leung
Mr. Ling Leung
Over 15 years of hands-on experience in strategic planning, business development, and project management. As an subject matter expert, Mr. Leung led Alibaba key account client team in helping SOEs transforming from traditional strategic sourcing to eCommerce platform sourcing. Before joining Alibaba, Mr. Leung held practice leader position IBM China LBS, Ariba China, and KPMP LLP in California Silicon Valley.
Dr. Iris Duchetsmann
Dr. Iris Duchetsmann
Dr. Iris Duchetsmann is a German lawyer with experience in international business and law for over 15 years. Iris is managing director of DD Law HR Compliance where she and her team specialize in international HR management and employment law. A specific focus lies on supporting clients in international assignments and HR projects, working with employment specialists across Asia Pacific and globally.
Iris has worked within multinational corporation and international law firms in Europe and Asia. Her clients comprise international companies, and executives from various industry sectors including automotive, energy, transportation, chemical, media, textile, consulting, etc.
She has been recognized as leading lawyer for PRC employment law by Chambers Asia. Iris is Vice-Chair of the Legal & Competition Working Group and served as member of the board and Vice Chair of the EUCCC HR WG in Shanghai previously. She is a frequent speaker and author on international and national labour law and HR topics.
Ms. Chris Li
Ms. Chris Li
Chris Li is the East China Director of Schmitt & Orlov IPR, specializing in brand management as well as online IPR infringement. She has extensive experience in the protection of trade marks, copyrights. She has been extensively working on IP litigations concerning OEM issues. Chris obtained her law degrees from the University of Hong Kong and University of Hertfordshire. She speaks Mandarin Chinese and English.
Ms. Marta Snaidero
Ms. Marta Snaidero
Ms. Marta Snaidero is an Italian Certified Public Accountant and Partner of GWA Greatway Advisory. She has been practicing as tax consultant since 2010. She is specializing in International and Chinese tax law and she advises foreign companies on their tax position in China. She specializes in PRC individual income tax compliance, such as expatriates tax compliance, PRC corporate income tax planning and consulting services on cross-border compensation and benefits structuring etc. During her studies she attended an exchange program at the Indian Institute of Planning and Management in New Delhi with a focus on MBA courses. She got a Master's Degree in Economics from the University of Udine, Italy. She is author of several articles and books and she has held various seminars on International and Chinese Tax Law.
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