Conferences & Meetings >> In China

Conference Series of Cervantes Institute, Beijing

The main theme of the conference series is "Strategies for a change: the new leaders of the industry". At this new conference series at Instituto Cervantes, experts from Spain and China talk about subjects like financial systems, renewable energies or the railways. They will analyze Spain and China's industrial cooperation and special relationship.

Venue: Beijing Cervantes Institute

Date: from March 15

Contact: [email protected]

Hainan Rendez-Vous, Sanya

Society's luminaries, A-list celebrities, seasoned jet-setters and connoisseurs will descend onto the sparkling waters of Hainan for a unique extravaganza that celebrates luxury living. Hainan Rendez-Vous is a revolutionary event that combines China's largest business jet show, leading yacht show and luxury property and lifestyle showcase in one.

Venue: Mandarin Oriental Sanya

Date: April 1-4

Contact: [email protected]

Green fuels and vehicles, Beijing

In response to the increasing concerns regarding global warming and oil exhaustion, the next few years will witness a great transition in the vehicle industry. Green vehicles represented by hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and pure electric vehicles will quickly penetrate the world auto market. China, the world's largest auto market in 2010, has been taking big steps to promote domestic production and sales of new energy vehicles.

Venue: The Renaissance Beijing Hotel

Date: April 7-8

Contact: [email protected]

Strong Smart Grid Week, Beijing

With the increasing demand of energy consumption and desperate need of carbon emission cut targets, smart grid is a must-be option for China's sustainable development. This solution-oriented conference brings together the brightest brains from multiple sector including power utilities, telecom operators, leading technology providers, investment banks, international medias, government and standard regulators to provide in-depth insights into China's electrical power industry.

Venue: Crowne Plaza Sun Palace

Date: April 11-15

Contact: [email protected]

Pharmaceutical R&D Summit, Shanghai

More than 75 speakers from international pharma companies, and domestic Chinese pharma/biotechs will be sharing their expert opinions and experiences on clinical challenges, regulatory updates, pre-clinical partnerships and bio-similars development.

Venue: Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Date: April 11-13

Contact: [email protected]

Clean Coal Summit, Jinan

China faces grand future challenges with fossil fuels still accounting for 85 percent of the energy mix. Clean coal technologies are essential for the future of coal. The summit features case studies, future projects, workshops, panel discussions, roundtable and site tours and will also provide an international platform for industry leaders, experts and professionals to take the next steps toward a successful and cleaner future.

Date: April 13-15

Contact: [email protected]

Cultural Products Trade Fair, Yiwu

Yiwu is located in the central part of Each China's Zheijiang province. Started from 2004 and upgraded in 2006, China Yiwu Stationery and Arts Trade Fair is the only foreign-oriented exhibition of domestic cultural industry, with "the trading of cultural products and the development of cultural innovation" as its theme. It was honored as the most influential fair in cultural industry in 2008.

Venue: Yiwu International Exhibition Center

Date: April 20-23

Contact: (+86) 0579-85199995

Conferences & Meetings >> In Europe

China-UK Business Forum, London

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business will hold a China-UK Business Forum. The theme is "The Global Ramifications of China's Rise". In association with CBBC, the dean will be sharing his insights on the globalization of Chinese companies, after which Sir Victor Blank will speak on opportunities and challenges for Chinese companies engaging in the UK market. A panel drawn from the UK and Chinese business elite will share perspectives on this changing global economic dynamic.

Date: April 6

Contact: [email protected]

Construction Law in China: Current Trends and Future Opportunities, London

This event is organized by the China Britain Law Institute in association with Hogan Lovells, the China Construction Law Review and the Society of Construction Law. This is a seminar on the legal and business issues surrounding the Chinese construction industry and the implications for Chinese and international lawyers.

Venue: Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct

Date: April 7

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