New Events Series: CBBC Launchpad Programme - Shanghai

The China-Britain Business Council (“CBBC”) is hosting a new events series for our Launchpad clients. Via this programme CBBC will run offline events in Beijing and Shanghai on a quarterly basis to provide useful support to the Launchpad team’s professional development and personal growth.

Following the launch event to be held in Beijing (https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Qssmm-lA16Ag3lNFlFnLkQ), the launch event in Shanghai will be held on 3rd September at the British Centre.

Launchpad project managers based in other cities can join the live streaming session via Zoom. It is also the perfect opportunity for CBBC member companies to establish contact and explore future opportunities within our Launchpad community.

CBBC has invited Alex Li, Director of Aon-COFCO to provide insights on the risks faced by international (business) travellers during this special period of time. Nero Wu, Business Development Manager of Experian will then shed light on how to mitigate risks from business partners. Robert Harrison, Head of Production and Co-Founder from HI-COM Asia will share some killer tips for effective email communication.

Date: Thursday 3rd September 2020

Time: 15:00-18:00 CST (China Time)

Language: Bilingual

Venue: Centrally located hotel (full address can be found in the confirmation email after registration)

Note: Members ONLY (Free of Charge)

How to Register

We welcome all CBBC members to join us via livestream. Please click “Read more (阅读原文)” at the bottom or scan the QR code below to register. You will receive a link and guide to watch the live streaming upon successful registration.

For those wishing to attend in person, seats available at this event are LIMITED due to the COVID-19 prevention measures currently in place. Please send an email to [e-mail] to make a reservation.

Note: subject to the availability of seats, we will ONLY be able to confirm a limited number of seats by email for those wishing to join us in person.

Agenda

15:00-15:20    

Registration & Networking

15:20-15:25 

Opening & Welcome

15:25-15:35

CBBC Updates & Announcement of Launchpad Programme   

Kiran Patel, Senior Director, China-Britain Business Council

15:35-16:00

Is It Safe to Travel Overseas in 2020? 

Understand the risks faced by international travellers during this specific time

Alex Li, Director, Aon-COFCO

16:00-16:10

Tea Break

16:10-16:35

How to Mitigate Risks from Your Business Partners?

Nero Wu, Business Development Manager, Experian

16:35-17:00

Killer Tips for Business English Writing and Communication

Robert Harrison, Head of Production and Co-Founder, HI-COM Asia

17:05-17:10

Wrap-up & Closing Remarks

17:10-18:00   

Mixer and Networking

Drinks and refreshments will be served

Speakers

Kiran Patel

Senior Director

China-Britain Business Council

Kiran Patel is based in Beijing and as Senior Director: Business Development leads on the commercial strategy of CBBC across China. He has been living in China since 2004 and has a comprehensive skillset in business development, marketing, and communications, cutting across both the private and public sectors.

Alex Li

Director

Aon-COFCO

Alex is an experienced actuarial specialist within Implemented DC Solutions Team in Aon Shanghai office. He is specialised in DC plan design, actuarial analysis, risk management and investment performance evaluation. He is also experienced in actuarial valuation for DB pensions.

Nero Wu

Business Development Manager

Experian

Nero joined Experian in 2018 and has been providing both business information services and compliance due diligence services. With more than 6 years of experience in the risk management industry, he has helped companies prevent legal and business risks in related transactions.

Robert Harrison

Head of Production and Co-Founder

HI-COM Asia

Robert has been working in the translation and language services industry in the UK, France, and China for 14 years, and set up HI-COM with an ex-work colleague in 2016. He is also the creator and presenter of HI LIVE, an independent live stream-based community bringing together international professionals and expats living and working in China.

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The China-Britain Business Council ("CBBC") is the UK’s national business network promoting trade and investment with China. Since 1954 we have acted as the independent voice of business, located at the heart of the action, engaging across both countries in every sector and region. We support our members and partners by delivering the advice, analysis and access which they need in order to seize the China opportunity. Our diverse membership includes leading UK companies and universities, many of the UK’s most dynamic SMEs, and an ever increasing number of Chinese companies exporting to and investing in the UK.

英中贸易协会（“CBBC”）是英国促进对华贸易和投资的国家级商业贸易网络。自1954年以来，我们一直作为独立的商业声音，处在行动的核心位置参与两国在每个行业和地区的合作。为了协助我们的会员与合作伙伴更好地抓住中国的商业机遇，英中贸易协会不遗余力地为其提供所需的商业建议、解析与渠道。我们的会员包括众多英国领先的公司与知名大学、英国最具活力的中小企业，以及越来越多向英国出口和在英国投资的中国企业等。