Corporate venture capital (CVC) differs from independent venture capital (VC) in several ways when it comes to how it nurtures innovation in new firms and what metrics a CVC fund regards as important. Whereas the objective of a common VC fund may simply be to get an attractive financial return, CVC funds are generally more focused on the strategic fit of any potential investment with their companies’ own strategic orientation.

At the European Chamber’s Corporate Venture Capital Conference 2019, managers of CVC funds, advisers and academics will talk about what makes a CVC unit successful, what deals these units are looking at in their respective sectors – information technology and life sciences, among others – and what they think about this sector’s potential in China.

• 2019-03-22 | 08:30 - 13:00
• PwC Innovation Centre

Do you wish to develop an inclusive leadership culture in your China-based office or are concerned about upgrading employee skills to adapt in the age of Automation? Do you want to learn about challenges millennials pose to employee retention and development strategies?



To explore all these topics and more, the European Chamber is delighted to invite you to the upcoming 2019 HR Excellence Conference, which brings together senior HR professionals to discuss the most pressing industry challenges through high-level keynote presentations and panel discussions - we identify and bring to prominence these best kept secrets!

• 2019-03-21 | 08:30 - 12:30
• Regal International East Asia Hotel, Emerald Room

In recent years, the government has continued to deepen supply-side structural reform, release a series of fiscal and taxation policies to reduce taxes, and made great efforts to optimise the tax and business environment in China. For the taxpayers, while enjoying the preferential treatments, it is highly suggested to understand the policy requirements accurately and improve the internal compliance level as well. European Union Chamber of Commerce has the honor to invite PwC tax team to introduce how to be in compliance with relevant regulations and enjoy the tax preferential treatments.

• 2019-03-21 | 14:30 - 16:30
• Pwc Nanjing Office

As a basic means to realize the rational allocation of human resources, salary and compensation play a very important role in the development and management of human resources.

• 2019-03-20 | 14:30 - 16:30
• 4F, the Mansion of China Merchants Bank 招银大厦4楼环形会议室

In order to achieve a better global control and higher transparency on how the business unit is performing in the local market, overseas companies decide on global ERP technology integration. However, due to the specific market requirements, driving change across different business processes can be a big challenge for many companies in China. In addition to the external rules, there are other factors that add up to the complexity of the process. A great understanding of the local ´know – how´ in addition to a team able to integrate with and relate to different culture are essential to respond to the rapid changing business needs and ensure a successful digital transformation.

• 2019-03-20 | 09:00 - 10:50
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The 13th National People's Congress (NPC) and the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held their second annual sessions on 5th and 3rd March 2019 in Beijing. There have been a series of new policies and amendments approved, including the widely discussed Foreign Investment Law.

• 2019-03-19 | 09:00 - 10:30
• The Westin, Bund Center, Shanghai Topaz 3rd Floor

PCR Working Group Meeting: 2019 Kick-Off Meeting and Chairs Election

• 2019-03-19 | 09:30 - 11:40
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

The European Chamber is happy to invite you to the kick-off meeting of the Standards and Conformity Assessment Working Group (SCA WG), which will take place on the 18th March 2019, from 15:30 to 17:30 at the European Chamber’s Beijing, Shanghai and South China offices. Participants from other cities can join the meeting through a conference call, the code for which will be notified prior to the meeting.

• 2019-03-18 | 15:30 - 17:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Pharmaceutical Working Group Meeting: Concall Meeting to Discuss National Healthcare Security Administration Call-for-Comments on 2019 NRDL Adjustment Work Plan

• 2019-03-15 | 10:30 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) will soon have a visit by a very renowned US professor of sustainability, CB Bhattacharya. Duriing his visit, a seminar will be held for CB Bhattacharya to talk about his research on embedding sustainability in organizations.

• 2019-03-15 | 15:30 - 17:00
• CEIBS Faculty Building, Room 109