The European Union Chamber of Commerce, the China IPR SME Helpdesk and the EU SME Centre are delighted to invite you to the half-day SME Conference on Thursday 14th May 2015 in Shenzhen.
The conference provides a platform for sharing knowledge and best practices on the issues that matter most for SMEs in China, which include: intellectual property rights, human resource, and fraud. SMEs will learn how to build leading strategies and compete for talent in the increasingly competitive market. This conference highlights practical tools available for SMEs to help grow their businesses.
Agenda:
13:30 – 14:00 Registration & networking
14:00 - 14:10 Opening & welcome remarks, Mariano Millet, Senior Manager, S.J. Grand Financial and Tax Advisory & Chair of the SME Forum, European Chamber
Session 1
14:10 - 14:40 Developing a Learning Culture: Retention Strategies for SMEs in China, Cindy Jensen, General Manager, BOLDMOVES CHINA & EU SME Centre Expert
14:40 - 15:10 How to Attract Talents and Build Performance by Developing a “Great Place To Work" Philosophy? Tristan Roquette, General Manager, Teamacting Company Ltd.
15:10 - 15:30 Q&A, moderated by Mariano Millet
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break & networking
Session 2
16:00 - 16:30 Fraud Detection and Prevention: Red Flags for SMEs, Mariano Millet, Senior Manager, S.J. Grand Financial and Tax Advisory & Chair of the SME Forum, European Chamber
16:30 - 17:00 Protecting and Enforcing IP Rights in China, Jamie Rowlands, Partner, Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co.
17:00 - 17:30 Making a Case for SMEs: What We Can Learn from SME Cases, Naomi Saunders, Project Manager, China IPR SME Helpdesk
17:30 - 18:00 Q&A and closing remarks, moderated by Mariano Millet