Event Details

The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and the EU-China Business Association, in cooperation with The Conference Board, are delighted to invite you to an in-person briefing focusing on "China's Growth Outlook and Policy Shifts in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty - Implications for European Companies", which will take place on October 9 at 16h00 CEST, atThe Conference Board, Chaussée de La Hulpe 178 - 6th floor, 1170 Brussels.


During this briefing, Mr. Alfredo Montufar-Helu, Head of the China Center for Economics and Business, The Conference Board, will talk about the latest trends and policy shifts impacting the Chinese market, how this is shaping the country's development priorities, and what this means in terms of challenges and opportunities for European companies.


The programme is as follows:

16h00 - 16h05: Introduction by Ms. Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce / EU-China Business Association

16h05 - 16h45: Presentation by Mr. Alfredo Montufar-Helu, Head of the China Center for Economics and Business, The Conference Board

16h45 - 17h00: Q&A Session

17h00: Networking Reception


About the speaker:

Based in China since 2013, Alfredo has focused on analysing the business implications of policy, economic and political developments for companies investing and operating in China, and in the broader Asian region. Before joining The Conference Board, Alfredo was the Beijing Director of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, which is the C-suite briefing and networking arm of The Economist Group. Prior to that, he was Associate Director at KPMG's Global China Practice, and worked for J Capital Research, Eurasia Group and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


Alfredo has a Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) from Georgetown University, and a BA in Political Science and International Relations from Mexico's Center of Research and Teaching in Economics (aka. CIDE). He is fluent in English and Spanish, proficient in French and Chinese and has a good working comprehension of Portuguese.


Speakers

  • Alfredo Montufar-Helu (Head of the China Center for Economics and Business at The Conference Board)

    Alfredo Montufar-Helu

    Head of the China Center for Economics and Business at The Conference Board

    https://www.conference-board.org/bio/alfredo-montufar-helu

    Alfredo works for The Conference Board as the Head of the China Center for Economics and Business. Alfredo oversees the work done by the China Center to support C-level executives on the ground in Greater China and elsewhere through customized briefings, and by providing a platform where they can interact with peers; access market-leading insights; and build meaningful relationships.

    Based in China since 2013, Alfredo has focused on analysing the business implications of policy, economic and political developments for companies investing and operating in China, and in the broader Asian region. This with the aim of distilling complex issues and conveying clear takeaways on how to capture business opportunities and respond to emerging challenges.

    Before joining The Conference Board, Alfredo was the Beijing Director of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, which is the C-suite briefing and networking arm of The Economist Group. Prior to that, he was Associate Director at KPMG’s Global China Practice, where he led and contributed to numerous thought leadership projects, including flagship reports, customised business briefings, and policy proposals for Chinese authorities. He also played a large role in events programming and outreach, including leading the design and coordination of high-profile events aimed at senior executives. Before that, Alfredo worked for J Capital Research, Eurasia Group and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    Alfredo has a Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) from Georgetown University, and a BA in Political Science and International Relations from Mexico’s Center of Research and Teaching in Economics (aka. CIDE). He is fluent in English and Spanish, proficient in French and Chinese and has a good working comprehension of Portuguese.

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  • Gwenn Sonck (Executive Director of Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce / EU-China Business Association)

    Gwenn Sonck

    Executive Director of Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce / EU-China Business Association

Tickets

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Member Price €45
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Standard Price €45
Non-Member
Standard Price €65

Venue

The Conference Board - Europe

Chaussée de La Hulpe 178
Brussels, Belgium

If you have any questions please contact Gwenn Sonck

Contact Organizer

+32 92695246

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