To develop their market, an increasing number of European SMEs are exporting their ideas and efforts to other countries, especially to China.   In 2013 a new investment surge from the EU to China is being ridden by industry leading small and medium-sized enterprises. However, issues like access to finance and IPR protection continue to challenge both new comers and those already established in China.  

To address these concerns, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, the China IPR SME Helpdeskand the EU SME Centre is organising the third EU SME Forum on Friday, 13th September 2013 at the Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel.

This forum will provide a platform for sharing knowledge and best practices on the issues that matter most for SMEs in China. It will mainly focus on providing solutions on how SMEs can access finance in both the EU and China, and highlighting practical tools available for SMEs to help their businesses grow.

Agenda

13:30 – 14:00 Registration 

14:00 – 14:15 Keynote speech
Opening Remarks by Adam Dunnett, Secretary General of the European Chamber

14:15 – 14:45 Access to finance for SMEs in China by Brian Outlaw, EU SME Centre Senior Advisor

14:45 – 15:45 Panel discussions ‘How can SMEs access finance in both the EU and China?’

Moderator: Brian Outlaw, EU SME Centre Senior Advisor
- Ben Janssen, Entrepreneur, Owner, President and COO, GreenTech Water Engineering 
- Jessie Rui, Senior Partner, Zhong Yin Law Firm
- Benjamin Kemmler, Relationship Manager, Deustche Bank
- Ke Yi, Branch Head, China Everbright Bank (Shijingshan Branch) 

15:45 – 16:15 Coffee Break

16:15 – 16:45 How to Leverage IP to Access Finance by Valentina Salmoiraghi, China IPR SME Helpdesk

16:45 – 17:45 Panel Discussion: Exploiting the value of IP assets
Moderator: Paul Ranjard, Chair, IPR Working Group
- Li Heng, President, Beijing International Copyright Trade Center
- Mikko Puhakka, Founder, Lion Partners 
- Pasi Nieminen, CEO, Nomovok 

17:45 – 18:00 Closing Remarks by Adam Dunnett, Secretary General of the European Chamber

18:00 – 19:00 Networking & Drinks

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Ms Betty Yin: byin@europeanchamber.com.cn or +86 (10) 6462 2066 ext. 23. 

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