The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, China IPR SME Helpdesk and EU SME Centre are delighted to invite you to the Half-Day SME Conference 2012 on Thursday, 25th October 2012 at Marriott Hotel Northeast. Following the success of the SME Conference 2011, the European Chamber is pleased to be holding the SME Conference 2012 together with EU SME Centre and the China IPR SME Helpdesk.

The conference will provide a platform for sharing knowledge and best practices on the issues that matter most for SMEs in China, and will highlight practical tools available for SMEs to help their businesses grow in China.

European SMEs will enjoy free attendance upon written approval after their registration on our website. 

For speaking opportunities please contact Danni You at dyou@europeanchamber.com.cn 

Agenda:

13:30 – 14:00 Registration 

Master of Ceremonies: Jaspal Channa, General Manager, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

14:00 – 14:20 Keynote speeches
Opening Remarks by Davide Cucino, President of the European Chamber
Key Note Speech by Daniel Calleja, SME Envoy and Director General of the Entrerprise and Industry Directorate General, European Commission

14:20 – 14:50 European SMEs in China
Chris Cheung, Acting Director and Market Access Advisor - Business Development

14:50 – 15:30 Panel discussion ‘How can SMEs in China secure access to finance?’
Moderator: Christine Lambert-Goué, Managing Partner, Invest Securities China
Panel 1: Fanny Ton, International Directorate, Oséo
Panel 2: Volker Müller, General Manager, Hayer Medical AG
Panel 3: Tom Pattinson, CEO, Affordable Art China

15:30 – 15:50 Coffee break

15:50 – 16:20 Protecting Your Intellectual Property on a Budget
Simon Cheetham, Team Leader, China IPR SME Helpdesk

16:20 – 16:50 Marketing Tools for SMEs
HaceneTaibi, CEO & Co-Founder, THEM

16:50 – 17:20 Best Practices with China Customs
Jon Echanove, Market Access Advisor & Standards, EU SME Centre 

17:20 – 18:00 Panel Discussion: Best practices for hiring and retaining staff
Moderator: Stefano Roncari, EGGist Limited
Panel 1 - Elisa Mallis, Head of Executive Coaching, MDS
Panel 2 - Anders EllemannKristensen, General Manager, Albatros Travel
Panel 3 - Sherry Geng, Operation Manger, Facilitass

18:00 – 18:05 Closing Remarks
Dirk Moens, Secretary General of the European Chamber

18:05 – 18:30 Networking & Drinks

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