The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China warmly invites you to an exclusive event in collaboration with the i10 Network!
Spending on R&D in China hit a new high in 2024, up 8.3 percent from the previous year, which ranked second in the world. Consultancy McKinsey and Co. said in a report that such a growth target will set the country on the path to becoming the world's largest spender on R&D.
For international businesses, while it is acknowledged that China has established formal S&T partnerships with 161 countries, challenges remain and need to be addressed, such as structural imbalances in R&D investment, talent gaps and shortages, IP and compliance risks, geopolitical barriers, financial and operational constraints so on and so forth.
To explore these opportunities and challenges, main orgainzed by China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), co-hosted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China &other chamber of commerce in Shanghai, togethercollaborating with the National Innovation Centre par Excellence to host a themed event on Thursday, 10 April, as part of the i10 Innovation Festival 2025.
This event is designed for multinational executives, R&D professionals, academics, startup founders, and anyone who wishes to gain a comprehensive understanding of China's innovation ecosystem and R&D dynamics, explore strategic partnership prospects, and foster knowledge exchange with sector counterparts.
Participants will have the opportunity to access:
- Case studies of solid international innovation cooperations
- China's dynamics in innovation and the landscape in the UK
- Mechanism of talent training and project team building
- Practical experience in landing and growing innovative businesses in China
- Topics of common concern and forward trend prediction
- Industrial experience exchange network
About i10 INC
i10 Innovation Network in China (i10 INC) is a collaboration between chambers of commerce and government institutions in China representing the ten most innovative economies in the world as identified by UN's Global Innovation Index Ranking 2024: Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Singapore, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, Finland, Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. The network was initiated and is facilitated by PwC.
The i10 network is committed to leveraging innovation to strengthen international connections and cooperation. It brings together peers, students, lawmakers, and young talents from both China and abroad, fostering meaningful partnerships and driving creative thinking.
To celebrate this initiative, we invite you to join us for this exclusive event within the "Innovation Festival Series" framework.
Date
10 April (Thursday), 2025
Time
14:00– 17:00 (Beijing Time)
Language
English
Agenda
14:00-14:30 Showroom Tour
14:35-15:30 Keynote Speeches
- Case studies on international innovation cooperation among UK universities, international research capacities and international companies in China.
- Case studies ofindustry-university-research collaboration in talent development.
- China's innovation landscape
- Experience sharing from international companies navigating R&D in China.
Claire Urry, Chief Commercial Officer, China-Britain Business Council
Ning Chen, Vice President, National Innovation Centre par Excellence
Guiyi Wei, Dean, Sussex Artificial Intelligence Institute. Zhejiang Gongshang University
Yu Sun, Chairman, Nanjing Aiying Technology
Jean Xu, VP, Head of Marketing and Communications, Nokia Shanghai Bell
15:35-15:45 Coffee Break
15:45-16:30 Panel Discussions
- What influences the advancement of international innovation collaboration in China, is that politics, trust, education, culture, mindset?
- Opportunities and challenges: R&D investment, talent, shortages, and compliance risks
Kiran Patel, Senior Director, China-Britain Business Council
Gongqi Shi, Vice President, National Innovation Centre par Excellence
Gulyi Wvel, Dean, Deputy Party Secretary,Sussex Artificial Intelligence Institute-Zhejiang Gongshang University
Dr Hong Li, Vice-Dean, Manchester Metropolitan Joint Institute-Hubei University
Echo Xiao, Associate Director, China Center of Excellence, PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP
Yu Sun, Chairman, Nanjing Aiying Technology
Jean Xu, VP, Head of Marketing and Communications, Nokia Shanghai Bell
16:30-17:00 Refreshments and Networking
Venue
National Innovation Center par Excellence,
Yunfei Building, No. 257 Xiangke Road, Pudong New
Area, Shanghai
[500m walk from Xuelin Road Station, Metro Line 13]
Price
Member: 100 RMB
Non-member: 200 RMB
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend this event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than three (3) business days prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion , you will be charged for the event costs.
Fapiao (VAT Invoice)
Ask your IT to whitelist the domain "XX@hlzrkj.xyz". Apply fapiao when purchasing a ticket, by inputting the Chinese entity name and tax ID (if the title is wrong, you will be unable to receive the Fapaio). E-Fapiao will be sent to your e-mail within 7 days after completed event (check spam folder). If the fapiao can not be received, please provide an alternative email.
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Sponsors and Partners
Corporate Gold Partners
A special thanks to our Corporate Gold Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.
Corporate Silver Partners
A special thanks to our Corporate Silver Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.
PSU (China) Consulting Co., Ltd.
PSU was established 2006 and is one of the leading Security Consultancies in China that has the experience, insight and resources to help companies and organisations to deal with security related issues such as business intelligence, security audits, investigations and crisis management connected to corporate, brands and individuals.
http://www.psuchina.com.cn/
Organizer
Benelux chamber of commerce in China
The Benelux Chamber of Commerce - BenCham - is the most active Benelux business platform in China. Its members, leading companies from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg share an active interest in developing trade and business in China. It is the only Chamber of Commerce that is officially recognized and supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in China.
http://www.bencham.org
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China
DCCC is a non-profit organization consisting of shoestring businesses to MNCs, individual and student members. Its aim is to provide networking and knowledge sharing opportunities for Danes and other nationalities relevant to Denmark and China.
http://dccc.com.cn/
SingCham Shanghai
Officially launched in November 2018, SingCham Shanghai is the Shanghai chapter of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (SingCham). As a non-profit, membership-based organisation, SingCham Shanghai champions the commercial interests of the Singaporean business community in Shanghai and supports its members' growth by providing Sino-Singapore networks, advocacy and business services. The organisation has its roots in the Shanghai Singapore Business Association (SSBA), with more than 20 years' history of serving Singaporeans in Shanghai.
https://singcham-shanghai.org/
