China's Next Miracle - a Story of Innovation | Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce on Glue Up

Event Details

The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce has the pleasure to invite you to a conference on 'China's Next Miracle – a Story of Innovation', which will take place on the 18th of April at 18h00 CEST at the Cercle Royal La Concorde, Kouter 150, 9000 Gent.

According to the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) China climbed to the 12th place in the Global Innovation Index in 2023 all the way from 34th in 2012. China remains the sole middle-income economy to secure a position among the top 30.

During this conference, Mr Pascal Coppens, will be our keynote speaker. He is a leading China expert and regular speaker. He will share some of his deep-rooted understanding of Chinese business culture which comes from his work as a sinologist and tech entrepreneur in China for 20 years. After this, leading experts from Bekaert and Volvo will share their expertise on innovation in China in a panel discussion.

Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Networking & Finger food

6:30 PM - 6:35 PM

Introduction, Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

by Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

6:35 PM - 7:15 PM

“China’s Next Miracle – a Story of Innovation” Pascal Coppens, Sinologist, Entrepreneur, Author

by Pascal Coppens, Sinologist, Entrepreneur, Author

7:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Panel Discussion with Bekaert and Volvo

with Yorick Beun, Senior Director Paint, Volvo Cars Gent
& Jim Dobson, Senior Vice President of Technology and Quality, Bekaert
Moderated by Gwenn Sonck

7:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Q&A Session

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Dinner

Speakers

Pascal Coppens
Keynote Speaker, Author, China Expert
His deep-rooted understanding of Chinese business culture comes from his work as a sinologist and tech entrepreneur in China for 20 years. He also authored two widely acclaimed books ‘China’s New Normal’ and ‘Can We Trust China?’.
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Jim Dobson
Senior Vice President Quality, Technology & Innovation / Tire Reinforcement Business Unit, BEKAERT
https://www.bekaert.com/en/
A dynamic leader at the forefront of innovation within Bekaert, with a rich history spanning 3 years of dedicated service to the company and many more in the industry. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Technology and Quality, Jim brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his role.
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Yorick Beun
Senior Director Paint VOLVO CARS GENT
A seasoned veteran in the automotive industry, whose journey with Volvo Cars spans an impressive 27 years. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Paint at Volvo Cars Gent, Yorick brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Throughout his tenure, he has navigated through various roles within the company, honing his skills and deepening his understanding of the automotive landscape.
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Gwenn Sonck
Moderator, Executive Director, FLANDERS-CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
https://flanders-china.be
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