European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
[Online] IPR Working Group 2023 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and PP Discussion
Date: Thursday 30th March, 10:00 to 11:30 am.
Venue: Online (Zoom)
To register for the meeting, email Daniel Huang gz.research@europeanchamber.com.cn
Deadline for Chair/Vice Chair Candidates’ materials submission: Thursday 23rd March COB
Dear Members,
The IPR Working Group is pleased to invite you to its 2023 Kick-off Meeting, Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion on Thursday 30th March, 10:00 to 11:30 am online via Zoom.
The first part of this meeting will consist of a sharing by Mr. Bai Yajun, National Chair of IPR Working Group regarding the review of the working group activities in 2022.
The second part of this meeting will consist of the 2022-2023 Chair Elections and Position Paper Discussion. Candidates running for the elections will introduce themselves and their goals for the IPR Working Group over the next 12 months. Only IPR WG members who have their registration confirmed for this meeting will have the right to vote in person or online, with one vote per company.
Tentative Agenda:
Part 1
- 10:00 - 10:05 Opening Remarks from Mr. Bai Yajun, National Chair of IPR Working Group
- 10:05 - 10:20 Review of the IPR working group activities in 2022 shared by Mr. Bai Yajun, National Chair of IPR Working Group
Part 2
- 10:20 - 11:00 Chairs Elections and Candidate Speeches
- 11:00 - 11:30 2023-2024 IPR Position Paper and Work Plan Discussion
Working Group members interested in running for this year’s Chair elections, should take notice of the following:
Roles and Responsibilities
The Chairperson and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, including a leadership role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities and steering Working Group meetings. The desired characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chairs are a senior industry representative with relevant expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Working Group. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential.
The maximum duration of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of a Group is three consecutive years. Candidates are only eligible for Chair or Vice Chair positions if he/she is physically based in China. One Chairperson and four Vice-Chairpersons are open for election (in the Beijing, Shanghai, and South China chapters).
If you are interested in running for Chair or Vice Chair, please read the attached Starter Kit for Chairs and submit the following information to Daniel Huang gz.research@europeanchamber.com.cn before Thursday 23rd March COB:
· Short resume/CV and photo
· Motivation letter on why you wish to be elected Chair or Vice Chair, including:
- why you wish to be elected Chair or Vice Chair;
- how your background and experience match the role;
- the goals you have for the IPR working group over the following 12 months;
- how you intend to utilise or share professional resources for the benefit of the Working Group;
- whether you hold a position in another Chamber or industry association.
Feel free to reach out should you have any questions. Thank you.