Sports marketing is going through one of the most radical periods the industry has experienced. From significant shifts in sports rights to the way brands collaborate with teams and associations, and the power athletes have to control their own brand. The impact of sports marketing on brand perception is more powerful than it has ever been before.
Get inside track knowledge from the experts on future trends in the sports industry and take away valuable insights that are directly applicable to your business.

• 2019-09-03 | 15:00 - 17:55
• The Desk

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published the draft Export Control Law for public comments via a circular on 16th June 2017. If enacted, the China's new Export Control Law will be the first set of comprehensive and unified export control legislation in China, which is aimed at upgrading the country's existing regime consisting of various administrative regulations and rules.
In March 2019, the State Council issued its legislative proposal for 2018. Amongst the proposed bills for submission to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress this year is the Export Control Law. There is no guarantee that this bill will be passed into law this year but it is high on China’s priority list and is widely expected to be enacted within the calendar year.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes Courtney Zhou, Consultant at Control Risks and Baker McKenzie to discuss the the latest development of China’s proposed Export Control Law, how the respective lists may be enacted in the continuing trade war, and how business with China be affected by this control scheme.

• 2019-08-30 | 16:00 - 17:50
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

As the intensive promulgation of data protection regulations this year, and the soon-to-be-effective Information Security Classified Protection policy this December, China is making a few steps more forward to optimizing the network construction. Business should be aware and informed of these changes and act accordingly either to offer comments to the draft or to comply with local regualtions. 数据安全相关保护条例密集出台，加之2019年12月即将生效的信息安全等级保护制度，都预示着中国正在加紧步伐完善网络安全建设。企业更应密切关注政策法规层面的变化，对法规草案积极建言，同时使企业保持合规。

• 2019-08-29 | 13:40 - 17:00
• European Chamber Conference Room

In the past few years, China has made great achievements in poverty reduction with the participation of all segments of the society, from the government, to enterprises, NGOs, and ordinary people. What roles can MNCs play in alleviating poverty? The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China,is pleased to invite Ms. Wei Dai, Vice President of Carrefour China, to share with us their experience on poverty alleviation projects.

• 2019-08-27 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204, Floor 22

As China’s economy matures dramatic increase in real manufacturing wages with slowing external demand is putting pressure on companies which are facing the reality that “Made in China” is not so cheap anymore. But as the pressure to become profitable increases, many organizations have had to rethink their workforce strategies, often making changes that are disruptive and painful, turning to strategic transformations that result in mass-scale firings. If your company has considered the alternatives and a mass layoff is still the best option, make sure you are on solid legal ground before you do anything.

• 2019-08-22 | 09:00 - 10:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to invite you to this seminar to learn about how employers can prevent and manage employee burnout and what employees can do when they see themselves in this situation.

• 2019-08-15 | 09:00 - 11:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Habits of thinking and speaking leading to use of violence (social, psychological and physical) are learned through culture. NVC theory supposes all human behavior stems from attempts to meet thier needs. The needs are never in conflict. NVC supports change on three interconnected levels: within self, between others, and within groups and social systems. The European Union Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you attend our workshop to discuss NVC leadership.

• 2019-08-13 | 09:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, in cooperation with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in China, is pleased to welcome Mr Frédéric Pierucci, CEO of Ikarian, Mr Markus Asshoff, Partner at Taylor Wessing Paris, and Ms Cara Meng, Partner at Taylor Wessing China, to share their lessons from the frontline on dealing with U.S. Anti-Corruption Law and share their tips on how businesses can better protect themselves.

• 2019-07-30 | 16:00 - 18:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

中美贸易摩擦背景下，企业运营如何对症施策，积极应对。
Company's countermeasures for operating under the context of China-US friction.

• 2019-07-23 | 13:40 - 16:30
• European Chamber Conference Room

The European Union Chamber of commerce is delighted to invite the Deputy Director General Mr. Yongzhong Zhang at the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration (SIPA) to provide an update on the status of the institutional reform. Following the introduction by SIPA, European Chamber Intellectual Property Rights Working Group National Chair, Field Fisher Partner, Ms. Xu Lin will bring forth some of the widely-shared questions and concerns from the industry, including the enforcement of patent administrative, IP protection during an exhibition, etc. The floor will be opened for all attendees for questions afterwards.
欧盟商会十分荣幸邀请上海市知识产权局副局长协团队前来商会介绍机构改革的最新情况。随后，欧盟商会知识产权工作组全国主席、Field Fisher合伙人林旭女士将作为企业代表向上海知识产权局领导提问，问题将包括专利行政执法程序、展会过程中知识产权保护等。

• 2019-07-10 | 15:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204