China Investment Conference: Manufacturing Leadership and the Factory of the Future Go back »
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Time2018-09-13 | 15:00 - 19:30
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Venue:Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, Huangpu Auditorium
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Fee:Members: 400 RMB |
Non Members: 600 RMB
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From its old position as the world's factory, China is undergoing profound changes to reshape its manufacturing sector.
As the demand for manufacturing automation is growing, it is China that primarily drives demand. With just under 15% of global GDP credited towards China, it accounts for more than double that amount of demand for automation technology. Nearly 1/3 of all manufacturing automation demand is expected to come from China, which is expected to have a 21% compounded annual robotic growth rate, an HSBC report points out. Around the globe, there is an average of 69 robots per 10,000 workers. By 2020 there are projected to be 150 robots per 10,000 workers, nearly tripling the current standard and displaying almost a 3x growth rate. Nearly 1/3 of all robotic demand is coming from China.
During this conference we will discuss about the following topics:
- China Manufacturing Outlook.
- Made in China 2025, AI leadership by 2030, and other efforts to develop Industry 4.0 capabilities and products.
- Impacts and opportunities for multinational companies on mainland China.
This conference provides a unique environment to exchange ideas, knowledge and best practices. It also provides opportunities to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants will gain insights for strategic planning with a forward look at China's published plans and realistic pathways to support future growth and competitiveness.
Agenda
2:30-3:00 Registration and Networking
3:00-3:10 Opening words by Mr Marcus Wassmuth, Shanghai Chapter Vice Chairman, European Union
Chamber of Commerce in China
3:10-3:40 Corporate re-structuring in the manufacturing sector: trends and investment opportunities to
multinationals by Mr Eduardo Morcillo, Managing Partner, InterChina
3:40-4:20 Panel I: The Changing Landscape of China’s Manufacturing Sector
Moderator: Mr Jens Ewert, Chair of the European Chamber's Investment Working Group
Panellists:
- Mr Valtero Canepa, General Manager, Shanghai Bracco Sine Pharmaceutical
- Mr Fabrizio Merz, General Manager, Gefran
- Mr Eduardo Morcillo, Managing Partner, InterChina
4:20-4:50 Coffee break
4:50-5:20 How can Foreign Manufacturers Successfully Obtain Subsidies from the Chinese Government by
Mr Federico Bonotto, President & General Manager, FAIST Emission Controls China
5:20-6:00 Panel II: China’s future: Reshaped by Automation
Moderator: Mr Jens Ewert, Chair of the European Chamber's Investment Working Group
Panellists:
- Mr Christian Grosch, DF Division, General Manager, Siemens Electrical Apparatus (SEAL)
- Mr Bie Chao, Marketing Head-China & South east Asia, Comau
- Mr Federico Bonotto, President & General Manager, FAIST Emission Controls China
- Mr Peng Zhang, Manager BASF4.0 BASF Greater China
6:00-6:10 Closing words by Mr Marcus Wassmuth, Shanghai Chapter Vice Chairman, European Union
Chamber of Commerce in China
6:10-7:30 Cocktail Reception
Speakers
Mr. Marcus Wassmuth
With a 16 year background in banking in Germany, Marcus Wassmuth came to China in July 1994. Here he participated in the establishment of the branch of Commerzbank AG in Shanghai. For 7 years he was not only responsible for the organization and operation of the Branch, but also consulted clients with their market entrance in China. In 2001 he joint Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg’s (LBBW)
representative office in Shanghai as their Chief Representative. In this capacity, Mr. Wassmuth helped customers of LBBW, in the majority small and medium sized companies form the southwest of Germany to establish their business in China and handle their market entrance in this country. In February 2017, he switched from LBBW to the Shanghai Branch of Unicredit S.p.A. as their Head of European Corporate Coverage China. In the new position, Mr. Wassmuth advises European clients of UniCredit Group from Italy, Germany and Austria in their financial activities in China and helps to provide tailored products for their financial needs.
For more than 15 Years, Marcus Wassmuth is active in the European Union Chamber. Within this time he was and is a member of the local board of the chamber in Shanghai for together 8 years. He headed the local banking working group from 2002 until 2006 and from 2010 to 2012. For more then 3 years, he represented the SME Forum in Shanghai as its founding chairman. He represented the EUCCC in numerous official events and meetings like the activities during the 2016 G20 summit in China.
Mr. Eduardo Morcillo
With 23 years of China corporate development and investment banking experience, Eduardo is Managing Partner of ICP (InterChina Partners). ICP ranks among China’s top 5 mid-market Investment banks with more than 200 M&A and Divestment transactions successfully closed. The company employs 60 people and has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and London. InterChina is member of Clearwater International, one of Europe’s leading investment banking firms. Eduardo is a member of several board of directors in China and APAC, a member of YPO and an associate professor in Cheung Kong Business School and IE for MBA executive education. Prior work experience with Credit Suisse Asset Management (Madrid) and Sinclair Roche & Temperley (London).
Mr. Jens Ewert
Jens Ewert, a Senior Partner with Deloitte China, has over 30 years of working experience in the professional services, based in Shanghai since end 2002 – he has been a member of Deloitte China Eastern Region Management team since then. Jens is the national leader for Deloitte China Life Science & Health Care Industry, leading a dedicated industry team comprising over 1000+ partners and professionals. He also covers our full range of multidisciplinary services, from consulting, risk & financial & tax advisory and audit & assurance, offering to Multinational Clients in China.
Jens has received the ‘Magnolia Silver Award’ from the Shanghai Government in September 2021, recognizing foreign business leaders for their special and outstanding contribution to the City’s development. He is also a Board member at the EUCCC Shanghai and the National Vice-Chair of the Investment Working group at the EU Chamber in China.
Prior to moving to China, he has been working in numerous countries always in professional services, such as France, Hungary, Vietnam and Indonesia. He hold a Master degree from University Paris X Dauphine in Business & Finance and a Diploma of Political Science from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris. He also attended numerous executive programs at IMD and Insead. He is married to Christine and calls France his home.
Mr. Christian Grosch
Current responsibility:
Since 5/2016, General Manager SEAL, Factory with 200’ EUR Revenue, R&D Center, Sales (for own M3 market brand “APT”) and Customer Service Center
Professional experience:
2012-2016, General Manager SSCL, PD PA, Dalian, P.R. China
2006-2012, Consultant and Principal Expert for Lean, Manufacturing Technology and Factory design. Co-author of the Siemens Performance System “SPS”
2004-2006, Head of Factory 2, SSMC, Mobile Networks, Shanghai, P.R. China responsible for production, logistics, order-management and procurement
Patents:
2009P01464DE: Intuitive Layout Planning with real 3D Objects
Education:
Radio Frequency Transmission and Communication Microelectronics, University of applied Sciences, Ulm, Germany
Mr. Peng Zhang
Mr. Peng Zhang is Manager in BASF 4.0 team in Greater China BASF. He has started in BASF 4.0 team for predictive maintenance and process optimization by big data since April 2018. Before that, Peng had five years’ experience as Scientist in the process development team in BASF and three years’ experience in operation in BASF-YPC Co., Ltd, the 50:50 joint venture Verbund site of BASF and SINOPEC. Peng holds a master degree in Chemical Engineering from the Tsinghua University.
Mr. Fabrizio Merz
Fabrizio Merz is Managing Director of GSDT, the China subsidiary of Gefran Spa, a company active in the forefront of design and manufacture of systems and components for the industrial processes. Born in Italy in 1973, Fabrizio had numerous years of experience in foreign countries between USA, EU and the last 15 years in China. He is an experienced director of international manufacturing operations active in Sales, R&D and production of both electrical and mechanical components. He holds a degree in Physics from the University of Trento.
Mr. Federico Bonotto
Mr. Bonotto has over 12 years of working experience in China, target oriented, team leader, high communication and multicultural skills, proactive management approach, business development and door opener. Business sectors experience: Automotive & Telecom.
Mr. Wallace BIE
Mr. BIE has solid experience in strategic planning, business development, sales management, branding in multi-national companies. He has held senior position of sales & marketing in TIMKEN, GM, COMAU, etc. Mr. BIE is also responsible for government affairs in Comau China, He has solid knowledge on automotive, robotics, automation sectors.
Mr. Valtero Canepa
Valtero Canepa, General Manager of Shanghai Bracco Sine Pharmaceuticals Corp., moved to China in early 2013 to manage a JV between Bracco, a medium size Italian company with a leading position in the Contrast Media global market, and Sine, a company of the Shanghai Pharma Group, one of the biggest pharmaceutical Chinese companies. Previously he was in sales, marketing and business development positions in the pharmaceutical, medical devices and healthcare facilities business.
Mr Canepa was elected in April 2016 Vice Chairman of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) and is Coordinator of the Healthcare Working Group of the CICC since 2014.
