On 15 June 2003, a new President was elected as the 38th President of FC Barcelona, a legendary club reeling from a sixth place finish in the 2002-2003 La Liga season and a balance sheet beleaguered by debt. Armed with a deep passion for the blaugrauna and promises for aggressive change on the pitch and the boardroom, he took the reins with a mandate to win….or else!
By the time Joan Laporta stepped down from the Presidency on 30 June 2010, the club had achieved unprecedented success, that included winning their second European title, and had redefined the modern games with a playing style known as tiki-taka. Off the pitch, the innovative sponsorship by FC Barcelona of UNICEF put values at the front and center of the club and, in turn, contributed to a revolution in sports marketing. Laporta's emphasis on education and investment in youth paid off long after he departed with the 'graduation' of Barcelona's golden generation that included: Messi, Puyol, Xavi and Iniesta.
The European Chamber, in partnership with the AmCham China Sports Committee, is pleased to invite you to an audience with Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona 2003 to 2010.
Tickets are only 100 RMB for members and include one free beer at the newly opened Boxing Cat Brewery.
Agenda
16:30 - 17:00 Registration
17:00 - 17:45 In conversation with Joan Laporta, former President FC Barcelona, moderated by Shao Shengyi, anchor, CCTV sports
17:45 - 18:15 Q&A with audience
18:15 - 19:00 Networking and drinks
Terms & Conditions
Events have very limited seating so to ensure your attendance we encourage advance online registration and payment. We cannot guarantee entry to anyone not registered in advance.
Events are held in English and follow the Chatham House rule unless otherwise stated.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend the event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than one business day prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for event costs.
To cancel you can: 1) email ldu@europeanchamber.com.cn, or 2) cancel online if you registered for the event through the website.
Advisory Council Policy
Members of the Advisory Council may receive complimentary admission to Chamber seminars, conferences and factory visits up to two attendees per event. Additional participants will be charged at the member rate.
Advisory Council members will still be charged the standard member rate for participation in training courses and special events, such as gala balls, government appreciation dinners, or admission to corporate social events/tournaments.
For further information contact Graeme Wallace gwallace@europeanchamber.com.cn