Event Details

The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and the Province of West Flanders are pleased to invite you to an in-person event focused on: "China's Innovation Drive: what can we learn?". This seminar will take place on 26 November 2024 at 15h30 CET at the Official Residence of the Governor of the Province of West Flanders, Burg 3, 8000 Bruges.


As the global landscape evolves, understanding and adapting to the shifts in China's business environment is paramount for success. Today you will hear more about how Flemish and Chinese business leaders are adapting their approach to a changing China. During this session you will learn how to re-think your China strategy. With practical insights, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and strategies essential for thriving in this dynamic marketplace.


During this seminar, you will also hear more about the innovation trip to China, which will be organised by the Province of West-Flanders and the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce. From 24 to 31 May, 2025, the innovation mission will visit Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen. The visit will enable you to gain a better insight in China's innovation and what we can learn from it.


The programme of the seminar is as follows:


15:00-15:30: Registration

15:30-15:35: Words of welcome Mr Carl Decaluwé, Governor at the Province of West Flanders

15:35-15:40: Introduction by Ms Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

15:40-16:00: Views and experiences on China's innovation by

Mr Rudy Aernoudt, Professor Corporate Finance and European policy (University of Ghent, Nancy and BMI), author, columnist.


16:00-16:45: Insights and Experiences on Innovation

16:00-16:15: Mr Thomas Baert, President, ChinaFloors

16:15-16:30: Ms Jennifer Wang, Head of Tmall Global Europe, Alibaba

16:30-16:45: Mr David Spence, Head of Office, Nio

16:45-17:15: Panel discussion

17:15-17:30: Presentation Innovation Mission to China in May 2025

17:30-17:35: Closing by Mr Carl Decaluwé,

Governor of the Province of West Flanders

17:35: Networking reception hosted by the Province of West-Flanders



Practical information:

Date: 26 November 2024

Time: 15h30

Price for members: free

Price for non members: free



Speakers

  • Carl Decaluwé (Governor at the Province of West Flanders)

    Carl Decaluwé

    Governor at the Province of West Flanders

  • Thomas Baert (President at ChinaFloors)

    Thomas Baert

    President at ChinaFloors

  • Rudy Aernoudt (Professor, Economist, Writer and Columnist)

    Rudy Aernoudt

    Professor, Economist, Writer and Columnist

  • Gwenn Sonck (Executive Director of Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce)

    Gwenn Sonck

    Executive Director of Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

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  • Jennifer Wang (Head of Tmall Global Europe at Alibaba)

    Jennifer Wang

    Head of Tmall Global Europe at Alibaba

  • David Spence (Head of office at NIO)

    David Spence

    Head of office at NIO

Tickets

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Employee of a Member Company

Please select this if you are an employee of a member company and are unable to purchase a Member ticket.

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Non-Member
Standard Price Complimentary

Venue

The Official Residence of the Governor of West Flanders

Burg 3, 8000 Bruges
Bruges, Belgium

If you have any questions please contact Gwenn Sonck

Contact Organizer

+32 92695246

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