The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China warmly invites you to an exclusive event in collaboration with the i10 Network, this session we will visit Volvo Car APAC headquarters in Shanghai.
Officially inaugurated in 2019, the APAC headquarters of Volvo Cars comprises several distinctive buildings housing Engineering, Design, Supply Chain and full-fledged regional HQ support functions. Designed by Wingårdhs, Sweden's largest architectural firm, the main building seamlessly blends Scandinavian aesthetics with human-centric and sustainable functionality, establishing itself as one of Jiading's architectural landmarks in Shanghai.
沃尔沃汽车亚太区总部园区于2019年正式启用，由多幢设计独特的建筑构成，承载了研发中心、设计中心、供应链各部门以及完整的区域总部职能。其中，总部大楼由瑞典最大的建筑设计院Wingårdhs完成概念设计，不仅外观呈现出斯堪的纳维亚风格，功能设计也以人的需求为出发点，并完全符合可持续要求，是上海嘉定区的地标建筑之一。
What is i10 Innovation Festival?
i10 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.
We share a belief that the innovation mindset is positive and can connect people from different walks of life in joint, progressive efforts and help galvanize international understanding and cooperation.
A shared focus on innovation helps our institutions and businesses to connect with likeminded, from consumers and students to lawmakers and thought leaders. The shared focus on innovation can help us connect with young talent and innovative thinkers in China to better understand their thinking and needs.
Shedding light on the innovation agenda support our businesses and help them build reputation and network and to strengthen the awareness and perception individual nation brands in China.
Date
10 June (Tuesday), 2025
Time
13:30 - 16:30, Beijing Time
Agenda
- 13:30 – 14:00: Guests Arrival & Registration
- 14:00 – 14:10: Welcoming Remarks
- 14:10 – 14:40: Guided tour at Volvo Cars APAC HQ
- 14:40 – 15:00: Fika Break
- 15:00 – 15:15: Welcome and presentation by Volvo Car APAC Engineering
- 15:15 – 16:15: Panel Discussion: Innovation for safety and sustainability
Moderator:
-Malin Hammarén, General Manager, SwedCham China
Speakers:
-Jiafan Zhang, Chief scientist, ABB Robotics China
-Justin Zhou, General Manager, Atlas Copco (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. – Industrial Tools Customer Center
More to come...
- 16:15 – 16:30: Q&A
- 16:30: Event Ends
Price
Member Price: RMB 200
Language
English
Venue
No. 2088 Lvyi road, Jiading district, Shanghai
上海市嘉定区绿意路2088号
Practical information
- Please note that trains/flights to the venue, accommodation and transportation needs to be arranged by the guests.
- This is a Member Only event.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend a factory tour for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than seven(7) 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.
For inquiries related to fapiao, please email finance@swedcham.cn
Speakers
Justin Zhou
General Manager at Atlas Copco (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. – Industrial Tools Customer Center
More Information
Michel Zhao
Vice President, Corporate Communications at Volvo Car Asia Pacific
Justin Zhou
General Manager at Atlas Copco (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. – Industrial Tools Customer Center
Justin Zhou joined Atlas Copco Group in 2004 and has held various senior management positions in three business lines of Industrial Tools, such as Business Line Manager of Motor Vehicle Industry, Business Line Manager of Service and Business Line Manager of General Industry. Since July 2020 Justin has started to work as General Manager of Atlas Copco ITBA CC China.
周翔于2004年加入阿特拉斯·科普柯集团，曾历任工业工具领域三大事业线多个高管职位，如汽车事业线总监、服务事业线总监以及通用工业事业线总监。于2020年7月开始担任阿特拉斯·科普柯工业工具领域中国客户中心总经理。
Justin has a bachelor degree in Vehicle & Mechanical Engineering major of Beijing Institute of Technology.
周翔拥有北京理工大学车辆及机械工程专业学士学位。
Jiafan Zhang
Chief scientist at ABB Robotics China
Dr. Jiafan Zhang received Ph.D degree in mechanical engineering and automation from Zhejiang University in 2009. After that, he joined ABB China Robotic R&D Center, with over 10-year experience in world-class product development and project management. In 2013, he joined ABB Corporate Research Center as senior principal scientist and currently he is the research team manager of ABB Robotics in China.
In addition, he served as panel member of the National Key Technologies R&D Program for many years. And he is honored as “Pearl Engineer” of “Pearl Program” by the Pudong government and “Smart craft” of Shanghai.
Malin
Hammarén
General Manager at The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China
Malin is the GM of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China with offices across n Beijing and Shanghai.
She relocated to Shanghai in 2023, bringing with her a distinguished career in global management and strategy. Before moving to China, Malin was based in Sweden, where she gained extensive experience in consultancy and served as the manager of the International Trade Department at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce.
Malin has spent many years living and working abroad, including assignments with Ericsson in Japan and the UK, where she specialized in business development, sales, and change management. Additionally, she worked with the Swedish Trade and Investment Council in Dubai, supporting Swedish companies in establishing and expanding their presence in the Middle East.
Her primary focus is to strengthen the relationship between the Chinese and Swedish communities, broaden collaboration opportunities, and maximize value for members and partners. She is committed to enhancing the return on investment (ROI) for all events and activities, ensuring they deliver meaningful impact and foster stronger connections.
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/
Event Partner
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/
