The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to its second half-day conference delving into the fast-growing field of research and development (R&D) in China.
Introduction to the Conference
Given the increasing global focus on innovation as the driving force behind competitiveness, as well as the continued evolution of R&D in China, European companies’ R&D operations in China are of ever-increasing importance.
The European Chamber R&D Forum’s conference, “Essential Strategies for R&D Management in China,” to be held on May 17th 2012 from 8:00am-12:45pm at the Longemont Hotel in Shanghai, supplies European companies an insider’s perspective from seasoned government officials, consultants, and R&D managers on key methods for building this critical component of competitiveness. The conference discusses essential considerations in managing research collaborations, intellectual property rights, human resources, among other issues.
About the European Chamber’s R&D Forum
The European Chamber’s R&D Forum, exclusively composed of R&D managers, was established in the summer of 2011 with the purpose of optimising the capacity of R&D managers and their staff in China to foster R&D and create positive and productive working environments. The Forum serves as a platform for discussion on a range of R&D-related issues; and a resource for connecting enterprises to one another and other R&D-relevant institutions in China and Europe. To date, the R&D Forum consists of over 30 different member companies, most of who have already established an R&D presence around Shanghai specifically. The Forum continues to grow, representing major international players from a range of industries.
Join us at this half-day conference where experts in the field will share insights and debate on some of the key opportunities and challenges facing the field of R&D in China today.
Agenda
8:00 - 8:30 - Registration
8:30 - 8:40 - Introductory remarks – Piet Derks, General Manager, R&D Lighting China, Philips and Chair of the European Chamber’s R&D Forum
8:40 - 9:00 - Keynote Speech: "The Government's Role in R&D in China" – Chen Xianjin, Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Commission of Commerce (SCOFCOM)
9:00 - 9:30 - "Executive Handbook to R&D in China: Challenges and Solutions" – Francesco Masetti-Placci, Vice President, Business Development NewBridge Partners, Shanghai
9:30 -10:00 "Essential considerations and best practice for R&D collaboration with Chinese universities/research institutes" – Meng Xia, Asia Pacific Scientific Director, Institut Merieux, BioMerieux Shanghai Biotech Co.
10:00 – 10:30 - Break
10:30 – 10:55 - "Leveraging Chinese Patents to Monetise Your R&D Investment" –Tony Chen, Partner, Jones Day
10:55 – 11: 20 - "R&D Challenges in China: An R&D Manager’s Perspective" – Pascal Metivier, Vice President, R&D Director, Rhodia Asia Pacific and Vice Chair of the European Chamber’s R&D Forum
11:20 – 12:30 - "Human Resources Management of the R&D Workforce in China: A Panel Discussion"
Moderator: Piet Derks, General Manager, R&D Lighting China, Philips and Chair of the European Chamber’s R&D Forum
Panelists:
- Axel Lohbeck, Director of R&D, Process Automation, ABB
- Pascal Metivier, Vice President, R&D Director, Rhodia Asia Pacific and Vice Chair of the European Chamber’s R&D Forum
- Laurent Perier, Greater China R&D Director, ST Microelectronics
and Vice Chair of the European Chamber’s R&D Forum
- Lydia Simon, Director, Product & Technology Polycarbonates, Bayer Material Science
12:30 – 12:40 - Closing Remarks – Piet Derks, General Manager, R&D Lighting China, Philips and Chair of the European Chamber’s R&D Forum
A Post Conference Handout has been included as a downloadable link
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