09:00–09:40
| Opening ceremony
Keynote speakers:
- Liu Xiaoming, Ambassador of P.R.C. to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Rt Hon Gordon Brown, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Special Envoy on Global Education, United Nations
- Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Former Prime Minister of France; Chairman of French Senate's Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces
- Laura Citron, Chief Executive Officer, London & Partners
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09:40-11:00
| Panel discussion
The Next Phase for China-Europe Economic Partnerships
- What practical opportunities does the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative present entrepreneurs and businesses with?
- How will the global political and financial environment affect outbound investments between China and Europe? E.g. Brexit and various policies changes by the United States, including exiting the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
- With an overall consideration for regulatory status, political & financial environments and technological advances:
- Which industry sectors will experience high growth in the next one to three years?
- What new models of partnerships are made possible for Chinese and European business leaders?
Keynote speakers:
- Nie Qingping, Chairman, China Securities Finance Corporation
- Liu Zhengming, Managing Director, Silk Road Fund
Moderator:
- Tony Dong, Executive Director and China Coordinator, Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation
Panellists:
- Nicholas Rosellini, United Nations Resident Coordinator; Resident Representative in P.R. China, United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
- Enrique Barón Crespo, Former President of the European Parliament
- Qin Weizhou, Chairman, Lion Fund Management
- Joseph CHOI Kin Hung, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Hsin Chong Group Holdings Limited
- Stephen Perry, Chairman, 48 Group Club
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11:00–11:30
| Coffee & tea break
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11:30–12:30
| Panel discussion
Finance and Innovation: New Growth Frontiers
- With the emerging fintech innovations, such as blockchains, how will it affect the China-Europe business landscape? What new possibilities, both positive and negative, have these new financial technologies created?
- What are the policy opportunities and barriers in maximising success in cross-border investments between China and Europe?
- Renminbi is on track to become more significant globally, how might business leaders and their companies take advantage of this in innovative ways?
Keynote speaker:
- Zheng Wanchun, President, China Minsheng Bank
Moderator:
- Lord Neil Davidson, Former Advocate General for Scotland
Panellists:
- David Galipeau, Chief, United Nations Social Impact Fund at United Nations
- Teng Liliang, Marketing Director, China-African Development Fund
- Benoist Grossmann, Managing Partner, Idinvest Partners
- Lu Yuebing, Chairman, Tao Investments; Chairman, Air Liquide; Greater China Review Committee and Vice Chairman, China Funds of Siguler Guff & Company
- Charles Liu, Founder, HAO Capital
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12:30–13:45
| Lunch
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13:40–14:00
| Keynote Address
Keynote speaker:
- Li Junjie, Deputy Mayor of Chaoyang District, People's Government of Beijing Municipality
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14:00–15:00
| Panel discussion
Entrepreneurs’ Dialogue: from Domestic Leading Enterprises to World-leading Enterprises
- What are some successful cases of recent outbound expansion/investment between China and Europe?
- What are the key challenges that Chinese business leaders face when investing and doing business in Europe, and vice versa? What are the rewards for overcoming them?
- How might a foreign business leader and his/her company work with a local partner to better achieve their most important strategic goals?
Keynote speakers:
- Chanchai Ruayrungruang, Chairman, Reignwood Group
- Sir Gerry Grimstone, Deputy Chairman, Barclays; Chairman, Standard Life Aberdeen
Moderator:
- Fanny Cao, Managing Director, Investarget
Panellists:
- Sir Gerry Grimstone, Deputy Chairman, Barclays; Chairman, Standard Life Aberdeen
- Lord Drayson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Drayson Technologies Group; Former Minister of Science in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
- Guo Jiaxue, Chairman, Topsun Group
- Dan Vahdat, Founder, Medopad
- Edwin Fung, Senior Partner, KPMG Beijing
- Stéphane Aver, Chief Executive officer, Aaqius
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15:00–16:30
| Panel discussion
Sports in the Entertainment Era
- What is the outlook for commercial sports in China? Why is the industry on the rise?
- Which part of the value chain will produce a majority of the profits in the Chinese sports industry?
- What is the strategic importance of investing in the sport for Chines conglomerates? E.g. Enhancing their commercial ecosystems.
- What role can European companies play in servicing the demands of sports fans in China?
- What opportunities exist for Chinese companies to invest and partake in the European sports industries? What synergies can be created by such partnerships?
Keynote speakers:
- Rt Hon John Whittingdale MP, Former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
- Zhou Jinhui, Founder and Chairman, Sinobo Group, Chairman, Beijing Sinobo Guoan Football Club
Moderator:
- Zhang Xiaobei, President, Nouvelles d'Europe Media Group
Panellists:
- Jean Lévy, Senior Advisor to the President of the International Federation of Automobile
- Lord David Triesman, Group Director, Salamanca Group; Former Chairman, The Football Association
- Zhou Jinhui, Founder and Chairman, Sinobo Group; Chairman, Beijing Sinobo Guoan Football Club
- Li Haojie, Chairman, Tianrong Investment Group
- Dan Warren, Creative Director, LiveWire Sport
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16:00–16:15
| Coffee & tea break
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16:15–17:15
| Panel discussion
Cultural Heritage and Philanthropic
Today in both China and Europe, heritage is becoming increasingly more desirable, hence more valuable, whether in the art world or in business. How can brands with a long history gain a competitive advantage in the market, leveraging on their traditions? How might new brands successfully set the foundations for building a valuable heritage? Chinese business leaders are facing unique challenges and opportunities in committing to philanthropy causes in China. What are the unique circumstances of doing philanthropy work in China? How can Chinese and European business leaders help each other to be more effective in their respective philanthropical works?
Keynote speaker:
- Qian Xiaohua, Chairman, Society Entrepreneur Ecology
Moderator:
- Andrew Yen, Founder, Panhe Family Office
Panellists:
- Pascale Lepeu, Curator, Cartier Collection
- John Howkins, Director, Hawkin & Associates; Author, The Creative Economy
- Cassandra Chen, Director, Kysun Investment; Executive Assistant to the President, Liby Group; General Manager in Maternity & Baby Care Business Unit; Deputy general manager, Fukai Real Estate.
- Hong Ziqing, Chairman, Gold Lucky Group Holding Limited; President, Hung ChiChing Charitable Fund
- Xu Bo, Director, Wu Jianmin Foundation
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| 17:30-18:00 | Signing ceremony
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19:00–22:00
| Gala dinner
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