The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, China IPR SME Helpdesk and EU SME Centre are delighted to invite you to the second half-day Yangtze River Delta SME Forum, held on Friday, 28 August at Regal International East Asia Hotel, Shanghai
This half-day conference will employ a hands-on approach, focusing on two of the biggest issues that European SMEs face when doing business in China: finance and human resources.
AGENDA
15:00–15:10 Welcome Remarks by Gabor Holch, Chair of SME Forum, European Chamber, Shanghai
15:10–15:30 Access to Funding for SMEs by Marcus Wassmuth, Chief Representative, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
15:30–15:50 Get What´s Yours: How to Manage Late Payments by Jan Holthuis, Managing Partner, HIL International Lawyers & Advisers
15:50–16:20 Moderated Q&A by Gabor Holch, Chair of SME Forum, European Chamber, Shanghai
16:20–16:45 Coffee Break
16:45–17:05 Legal Requirements on Salaries and Benefits for SMEs in China, Ying Wang, Partner - Head of China Employment Practice, Bird & Bird
17:05–17:20 Protect your Secrets by Reinout van Malenstein, IP Expert, China IPR SME Helpdesk
17:20–17:40 Preventing Common Labour Disputes by Ludmila Hyklova, Market Access Advisor, Legal, EU SME Centre Expert
17:40–18:10 Moderated Q&A by Gabor Holch, Chair of SME Forum, European Chamber, Shanghai
18:10–18:15 Closing Remarks
Fee: European SMEs will enjoy free attendance upon written approval after their registration on our website. The definition of European SME is a company headquartered in the EU with no more than 250 employees worldwide and an annual turnover not exceeding EUR 50 million.