Manufacturing is undergoing a fundamental revolution worldwide. The Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and advanced Robotics, big data and cloud computing are radically changing the conditions of industrial activity, creating a unique opportunity for new significant productivity gains and competitive advantages for first mover countries and companies. At the same time, major new developments in the global economy as well new issues and challenges on the international trade scene coupled with environmental pressures and the emergences of new risks are putting pressure on corporations to review the location of their activities and reshape and streamline their supply chains.
The European Chamber is pleased to be a supporting organization for the World Manufacturing Convention 2018 (WMC) which will take place on May 24-26 2018 at the Hefei Binhu International Exhibition & Convention Center in Anhui Province. This will be an excellent opportunity for members to find new business opportunities and learn about the latest developments and trends in manufacturing. To see the agenda and more background information about this Convention please visit this link.
The convention will bring together around 2,000 participants from international and Chinese manufacturing corporations. This will include both large corporate but also many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The conference organizers expect more than 200 Fortune 500 companies and other advanced foreign manufacturers to attend. There will be matchmaking support for all attendees. Senior officials from the central government, Anhui provincial government and experts from major Chinese and international academic centers of excellence will also attend.
The convention will have forum that will explore the future of manufacturing. There will be sessions on smart manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence, big data, digitization of the supply chain and much more.
Since the Shanghai Chapter of the European Chamber is a supporting organization for this convention, participating European Chamber members will enjoy these benefits at no cost:
- Free conference pass for registered company and employees. ( See below instructions to register)
- Free matchmaking with Chinese counterparts arranged by the convention organizers.
- Free local accommodation and food for one representative from each company. (Additional participants from each company must cover their own expenses.)
- One negotiation table with four chairs.
- For Fortune 500 companies, free business class round-trip air ticket, or high-speed train round-trip ticket, both for China domestic travel only, for one senior executive.
- There may also be speaking slots available for the forum, although this will be subject to approval by the organizers.
Registration
Seats are limited. All applications to register will be screened by the Organizer, your participation is not secured until confirmed by the Organizer.
Please apply to register contacting Ms. Helei Fu at hlfu@europeanchamber.com.cn before 6th April 2018 COB time.
About the Convention
Co-organizers:
- Global Alliance of SMEs
- Anhui Provincial Government
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
- Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries
- Chinese Academy of Engineering
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Supporting Organizations:
- Ministry of Commerce
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Development Research Center of the State Council
- Federation of Mechanical Industries
- European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
- American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
- Federation of German Industries
- Confederation of Indian Industry
- Japan Machinery Federation
- British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai
- China Association of International Trade of Mofcom
- Industry 4.0 Club
- Smadja & Smadja Strategic Advisory
Forum Topics:
- Creating the right ecosystems for smart manufacturing
- Digitization as the future of supply chains
- Intellectual property strategies for smart manufacturing
- Policies for sustainable industrialization
- Leveraging the power of big data for productivity and competitiveness
- Financing for smart manufacturing
- How to create the greatest competitive advantage from advanced robotics and artificial intelligence?
- «Made in China 2025»: a game changer for the global manufacturing landscape?
- The new global manufacturing map: a new world manufacturing order?
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