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Time2023-12-20 | 16:00 - 17:30
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Venue:3BF, Salon Rodin, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, Guangzhou / Online via ZOOM
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Address:Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Da Dao Zhong, Tianhe District, Guangzhou / Online via ZOOM
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Non Members: Free
REGISTER FROM HERE: Bridging Europe and China: SME Innovation in the Greater Bay Area | EU SME Centre
Delve into the vibrant world of SME innovation within the Greater Bay Area, a pivotal hub connecting Europe and China. This event will illuminate the diverse urban and regional landscapes of innovation, shedding light on inspirational company narratives and emerging opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving role of collaborative innovation in shaping the trajectories of small and medium-sized enterprises in this dynamic region.
Highlights:
- Insights from ANDRITZ China: Discover how they are fostering innovation in the Greater Bay Area, building strategic alliances with promising SMEs, and facilitating mutual growth between ANDRITZ China and emerging companies.
- Success Story of Faytech AG: Hear from Arne Weber, the visionary founder of Faytech AG, on his journey of transforming a start-up into a global enterprise with a turnover of 50 million USD and a team of over 300 employees worldwide in just a decade.
Agenda
- 15:30 – 16:00: Registration (30 minutes) with MC Ms Daisy Yang，Chair of the European Chamber SME Forum
- 16:00 – 16:05: Opening Remarks by representatives of the European Chamber and EU SME Centre (5 minutes)
- 16:05 – 16:25: Keynote Speech: "Collaborative Ventures: ANDRITZ China and EU SMEs innovation cooperation in the GBA" by Mr Peiyun Miao, Chief Operations Officer of ANDRITZ China (20 minutes)
- 16:25 – 16:45: Keynote Speech: "Faytech's Blueprint: German Engineering, Asian Manufacturing, Local Services" by Mr Arne Weber, Founding Manager of Faytech (20 minutes)
- 16:45 – 17:15: Panel Discussion moderated by Mr Liam Jia, the Team Lead of the EU SME Centre. Panellists include Mr Peiyun Miao, Mr Arne Weber and Mr Fabian Blake, General Manager of AMS Products Assembly (Foshan) Co., Ltd (30 minutes)
- 17:15 – 17:25: Q&A Session (10 minutes)
- 17:25 – 17:30: Closing Remarks (5 minutes)
Fee
Free of charge
Terms & Conditions:
Events have very limited seating so to ensure your attendance we encourage advance online registration. We cannot guarantee entry to anyone not registered in advance.
All our events are held in English and are off-the-record unless otherwise stated.
Speakers
Ms. Daisy Yang
Ms. Daisy has been elected as the Chair of the European Chamber SME Forum for the South China Chapter for the year 2023/2024. She is a Senior Associate at D'Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel and is responsible for overseeing the firm's operations in the Greater Bay Area. With her extensive international exposure and experience, she collaborates closely with her colleagues in Vietnam and the UAE. Over the years, she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in various fields, including corporate law, labor law, outbound and inbound investments, and more. Her expertise has been instrumental in assisting numerous companies in expanding their operations in both China and overseas markets, fostering growth in local markets as well.
Throughout her career, Ms. Daisy has acquired valuable experience in both the manufacturing sector and the professional consulting industry. This unique blend of backgrounds enables her to comprehend the intricacies of both domains, making her exceptionally effective in providing valuable guidance and support to her clients.
Mr. Peiyun Miao
Miao Peiyun, Master of Tsinghua University, Six sigma black belt. Nearly 20 years working experience in international companies in automotive manufacturing/CNC machine tools/molds/electrical equipment. Chief Operating Officer of ANDRITZ (China) co., LTD., Promoter of customized Manufacturing Execution Systems, Lean Digital Factories, and proactive quality and safety management. He will share the experience and lessons of ANDRITZ China's digitization process.
Mr. Arne Weber
Mr. Arne Weber is the managing founder of faytech Tech. Co., Ltd. In Shenzhen and CBDO at faytech AG. faytech’s core business focuses on high-quality touchscreen solutions and optical bonding services for various markets globally. Mr. Arne Weber’s true passion is for technology and innovation. With nearly 25 years of experience in the IT industry, he has extensive knowledge of trends in IT and particularly in the display and touchscreen solutions market. After the merge with Pyramid AG in 2022, a stock listed company in Germany, Mr. Arne Weber overtook the role of CTO to further develop the self-service kiosk solution business of Pyramid globally.
Mr. Liam Z. Jia
Liam is a versatile professional with the past 7 years advising European businesses on market access and business strategies to China. Solid working experience in project and operations management, financial and risk control in the EU context.
Experienced speaker and author of publications on a range of topics including the Environment sector, SME Digitalisation and F&B distribution. Great team player, generating positive influence on teammates.
Mr. Fabian Blake
Fabian Blake is a Belgian national who presently serves as the Managing Director of AMS Assembly Foshan, a Dutch-owned company that has been operating in the Pearl River Delta, providing manufacturing services in South China since 2003.
Having resided and worked in China since 2008, Fabian has accumulated 15 years of experience exclusively in South China. During this time, he has played a pivotal role in the operational development of major corporations like the ETEX Group. Additionally, he has successfully managed smaller Chinese business units specializing in engineering services, offering value-added solutions to European clientele.
AMS Group, under Fabian's leadership, currently boasts a workforce of 90 employees, with 80 of them based in our facilities located in Foshan and Shenzhen. The company is actively involved in the development, manufacturing, and assembly of hardware devices, primarily serving customers situated in Europe.
Furthermore, Fabian has also served as a Member of the Board of the Benelux Chamber of Commerce from 2013 to 2016. His extensive experience and dedication to the industry make him a valuable asset to both AMS Assembly Foshan and the broader business community.