One thing that is certain about the current business environment, it is that absolutely nothing is certain at all. The world has experienced life-changing disruptions as result of COVID-19 in everything from technology to mobility, to the recent changes in political and economic climates, which have created an air of instability and uncertainty that is felt by consumers and business alike, leading to a number of strategic and operation changes, such as remote working, new procedures, internal reorganization, cost cutting and portfolio adjustments. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity are the new status quo. In order to forge ahead, businesses need their people on board, engaged, and confident in the future of their companies.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to invite you to the 2020 edition of the HR Excellence Conference, which will take place on Thursday 3rd September at 9:00am, in Shanghai.

• 2020-09-03 | 09:00 - 12:30
• The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, 3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom

It is estimated that buildings accounts for 40 per cent of the overall energy consumption in the world, and that people spend on up to 90 per cent of their time indoors. Yet indoor air is five times more polluted than outdoor air. Living in mould and damp buildings can increase the risk of asthma. Therefore, buildings that benefit both people and planet are essential for the sustainable development. It requires relevant stakeholders to join hands and work out a solution from a long-term perspective.

To achieve green energy transition and meet the objectives set out in the COP21 (Paris), and reiterated in COP25 (Madrid), China must focus on energy intensity reduction and create a market for upgrading existing facilities with new efficient and digital technologies, with an emphasis on clean energy even during the pandemic and corresponding drop in energy demand. To recover from the impact of COVID-19 in a sustainable way, China should accelerate investment in upgrading existing facilities with outdated technologies to reduce energy consumption. China has not yet established a framework to control industries’ and buildings’ energy intensity, instead adopting a passive stance based on the anticipated consequences of shifting from a production-driven to a service-driven economy.

• 2020-09-02 | 14:30 - 15:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204

Against the backdrop of COVID-19 and its economic impact, foreign investment in China faces a tough challenge. On one hand, the implementation of China’s new Foreign Investment Law at the beginning of 2020 enables foreign investors to have better market access; on the other, uncertainty and instability still remains.

The European Chamber’s China Investment Conference 2020 will draw attention to European business investment resilience in China through insights and discussion from industry leaders.

• 2020-08-27 | 14:30 - 19:00
• Grand Kempinski Hotel, 3F

Shandong dialogue

• 2020-08-27 | 16:00 - 18:30
• Webinar via video links

Much like the COVID-19 outbreak, cyber security attacks can spread quickly across the globe and can affect individuals, businesses, and countries alike. In times of crisis, vulnerability is at an all-time high leaving malicious opportunist with a window to commit phishing and ransomware attacks, cloud jacking, direct theft, bank fraud, amongst many other cybercrimes.

The European Chamber’s Beyond Cybersecurity Conference 2020 will provide insights and discussion from industry leaders about the importance of pushing cybersecurity to the forefront of business and individual’s strategies.

• 2020-08-25 | 08:30 - 12:00
• Juss Hengshan Hotel

The AFB, Cheese, FSMP and PN working groups are organizing a discussion session (in Chinese) about the newly released Food Labeling Supervision and Management Method (call for comments) draft.

• 2020-08-20 | 10:00 - 11:30
• Zoom Online Platform

On 28th May, the Third Session of the 13th National People’s Congress adopted the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China (Civil Code), which is a new chapter of privacy and personal information protection. Recently, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress initiated the public consultation on the Data Security Law (Draft). At this time, the European Chamber is delighted to invite you to our next multiple working group meeting with Mr Jihong CHEN, partner of Zhong Lun Law Firm.

2020年5月28日，第十三届全国人大三次会议通过了《中华人民共和国民法典》（下称“《民法典》”），开启了隐私权及个人信息保护的新篇章。此外，近期全国人大常委会开始征求公众针对《数据安全法（征求意见稿）》的意见反馈。在此，商会诚邀您参加《民法典》个人信息保护条款与《数据安全法（征求意见稿）》实务解读主题会，主讲人为中伦律师事务所合伙人陈际红律师，会议将于八月十四日下午三点到四点半进行。

• 2020-08-14 - 2020-08-14 | 15:00 - 16:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office Unit 2204

We are in uncharted waters. A crisis unlike anything ever before has engulfed the global economy and upended entire industries and business models. Leaders in every industry have a crucial role to play in helping the world get through this crisis, while facing uncertainty and still finding themselves navigating in the dark.
This conference is set to highlight and share the learnings of our leadership community, which provide valuable learnings for any company today and to discuss about what’s next for business leaders in a post COVID-19 world.

• 2020-08-06 | 15:30 - 17:50
• Sofitel Shanghai Hyland

The European Chamber ICT WG and Cyber-security Sub-working is delighted to jointly host a meeting with the Sino-German Company Working Group Industrie 4.0 and Intelligent Manufacturing (AGU) to discuss the business impacts and technical challenges brought by the newly drafted Data Security Law.

• 2020-08-06 | 10:00 - 11:35
• Zoom and Shanghai Office

The European Chamber Logistics Working Group is pleased to invite you to a working group meeting with Ms. Cinzia Pasquale, founder of 4SUCCESS2EU, and Mr. Alexio Picco, managing director of Circle Group, to discuss on the EU's response to COVID-19 in sustainable, green and inclusive connectivity.

• 2020-08-06 | 16:00 - 17:30
• Either offline attendance in the Chamber's office or online through Zoom