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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.

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Tianqi Chen is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing sectors. Her expertise extends to public health, sustainable design, and ESG strategies.
Throughout her career, she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge by working on a diverse array of building types and project stages, ranging from super high-rise buildings and offices to hotels, commercial complexes, data centres, museums, exhibition centres, residential developments, and pharmaceutical facilities.
Chen's collaborative approach has seen her work closely with colleagues around the globe on numerous projects. She thrives in multi-disciplinary and multi-national environments, where her ability to contribute to innovative design solutions is paramount. Her extensive background and her passion for collaboration make her a valuable asset in the field of architectural and engineering design.

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Johannes is an Austrian attorney-at-law working for Schulz Noack Bärwinkel’s Shanghai Office in the department for construction and real estate. Before that, Johannes was working as Regional Legal Counsel for Gensler and several other German law firms in China and Singapore. Johannes is specializing in Construction & Real Estate, Public Procurement, Architecture and Public Planning. At the same time, Johannes acts as Vice Chair for the Construction Working Group of the EUCCC. Johannes has 21 years of professional experience as a lawyer and is fluent in Mandarin.

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With a master’s degree in carpentry, Kay has been tackling international shop fitting challenges since 1983. Whether it's stores for high‐end fashion brands, broadcasting studios, exhibitions, showrooms, VIP lounges for airlines, factory and office buildings, fire prevention systems, or simply product design, Kay has brought 40 years of experience, leaving his mark in design, shop fitting, project management, budgeting, time control, and onsite management across all continents.

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Mr Harald Kumpfert has an educational background with a degree in Automation from Germany and a degree in Business Administration from CEIBS in China. With 27 years of experience in China project management, business management, company management, and company foundation, he currently holds the position of General Manager at Shenyang Necreat New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. He has introduced new technologies, designs, and operational methods to assist businesses in reducing energy costs while simultaneously improving air quality. His professional focus is deeply rooted in energy and cost efficiency, along with a commitment to reducing carbon footprints. Throughout his career, Mr Kumpfert has been associated with notable companies such as Honeywell, Siemens, SmartHeat, and NECreat. He has primarily concentrated on the automotive and hospitality industries, leveraging his expertise to drive significant advancements in these sectors. He has also cultivated strategic partnerships with leading organizations such as IngersollRand, ACCU Group, and Geanway, further enhancing his contribution to the field of sustainable energy and efficiency solutions.

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Nathalie has more than 10 years of energy field experience. She specialises in sustainability and energy project coordination. She is currently managing the operation of Terao in Asia. She manages Carbon footprint assessment projects for the operations of European Companies in China as well as Building Sustainability projects involving Green Building Certification, Energy Efficiency & Low Carbon topics. She holds a Master’s degree in International Energy Management from Tsinghua University, China & Mines Paris Tech, France.