Registration deadline: Friday 20th September
As China continues to evolve its economic strategies in response to global market dynamics, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly vital to international trade and economic growth. In this context, the Chinese government is enhancing initiatives and frameworks to support foreign SMEs within its borders. The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is part of China’s ongoing efforts to support foreign investment and trade, providing an international platform for enterprises to expand their exports to China, enhance product and service visibility, and foster global trade relationships. Understanding policy directions and building trust between foreign SMEs and local governments remains crucial for effectively utilising policy tools and ensuring business success in China.
This event offers an exclusive opportunity for foreign-invested SMEs to connect and network with Shanghai government representatives, as well as an opportunity to gain deeper insights into the SME business environment and policy landscape in China. Participants will have the chance to discuss challenges, offer recommendations, and explore potential solutions to the issues that foreign SMEs encounter in China, with representatives from the Shanghai government and industries.
List of Government Participation (tentative):
- Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce 上海市商务委员会
- Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology 上海市经信委
Agenda (tentative)
Host: Mr Steven Basart, General Manager, European Chamber Shanghai Chapter
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13:00-13:30
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Registration and Networking
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13:30-13:35
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Opening Remarks, by Mr Carlo Diego D'Andrea, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chairman of the Shanghai Board
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13:35-13:40
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Remarks, by Ms Yi Zhu, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce (tentative)
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13:40-14:05
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Policy Interpretation by a relevant department: "Shanghai Policy Measures to Reduce the Burden on Enterprises and Support the Development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises", issued by Shanghai Municipal People's Government on 29th March 2024 (tentative)
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14:05-14:20
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Exchange on Shanghai Policy Measures between SMEs and the Local Government Representatives
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14:20-14:35
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Speech, Mastering Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities for SME Business Growth in China
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14:35-15:00
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Q&A
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How to pay:
Pay while registering online or on-site
Invoice: digital 普票 will be issued to registrants who applied when doing registration, in 10 workdays from 7th November.
Terms & Conditions
Events have limited seating so to ensure your attendance we encourage advance online registration and payment. We cannot guarantee entry to anyone not registered in advance.
Events are held in English and follow the Chatham House rule unless otherwise stated.
Advisory Council Policy
Members of the Advisory Council may receive complimentary admission to Chamber seminars, conferences and factory visits up to two attendees per event. Additional participants will be charged at the member rate.
Advisory Council members will still be charged the standard member rate for participation in training courses and special events, such as gala balls, government appreciation dinners, or admission to corporate social events/tournaments.
For further information contact Maureen Dai mtdai@europeanchamber.com.cn
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend the event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than one business day prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for event costs.
To cancel you can: 1) email sh.marketing@europeanchamber.com.cn, or 2) cancel online if you registered for the event through the website.
Disclaimer 免责声明：
Please note that the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (as the host of the event) might take photographs from the event and post these on its public webpage (or social media platforms) in order to create awareness of these events. By attending this event you consent to the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China taking and using such photographs as described above.
