DATE

ACTIVITY

March 2010

9 - 29 Mar

Life Sciences Regional Roadshows
Various locations accross the UK

UK Trade & Investment and the Office for Life Sciences invite you to join a Life Science Roadshow in your region. This event could transform your international business performance, giving you vital marketing, market intelligence and business insights.

The day will showcase the important progress that is being achieved in meeting the Office for Life Sciences’ commitments and the vital opportunities that this presents for UK firms. There is an opportunity for you to put your questions to the team and also participate in workshops during the day.

South West - 9 March, Scotland - 17 March, London - 23 March, South East - 29 March.

Register today at www.olsroadshows.ukti.gov.uk

9 - 12 March

Made in China - How to Get it Right Seminar 2 - Effective China Sourcing: Implementation
Birmingham, Sheffield and Durham

In this second Made in China seminar in partnership with HSBC, quality & safety inspection services provider Intertek and transport & logistics firm DSV, the selection and characteristics of good Chinese suppliers will be highlighted. Systems and processes to ensure supply-chain efficiencies, maximise revenue and increase the likelihood of receiving goods on time and according to required cost and specification will be covered.

The on-going management of suppliers in relation to negotiation, new product development, cultural challenges and communications will also be discussed.

For more information and to book, click here or email Linda Rosen.

10 March

Opportunities in Chongqing Briefing: Education, Training & Qualifications Sector
CBBC Head Office, London
15.00 - 17.00

Join Stephen Phillips and Professor Li Shirong, the UK and China heads of the UK-China ETQ Project respectively, to discover what opportunities there are in Chongqing for members involved in the delivery of education, training and qualifications. Following the success of the recent CBBC/UKTI led mission to Chongqing, members are encouraged to attend to see how they might benefit from participation in this initiative and how the principle stakeholders can assist them in doing so.

For more information click here. To confirm your attendance or for further information please contact Mark Jones on email or call 029 2044 4774.

11 March

Low Carbon Economy: Think Globally event
Sofitel St James, London

This event will bring together a range of influential low carbon and trade experts from the public and private sectors to help you gain an inside track on these opportunities. Countries covered are among the fastest growing international low carbon markets such as China, India, Latin America and the US.

Speakers include a UK Minister, and Professor Julia King, UK Low Carbon Business Ambassador, who will give you their perspectives on:
-  the global low carbon economy
- what the Copenhagen climate change conference really means for business
- how UKTI can help you succeed in the new global low carbon economy.

For more information about the event, click here.

12 March

Innovation in Emerging Markets
Judge Business School, Cambridge
18.00 - 19.30

Hosted by Professor Jaideep Prabhu, AIM Innovation Fellow at the Judge Business School, this event will address the challenges and opportunities posed by innovation in markets such as China. For further details, click here.

16 March

CBBC China Association lunch SOAS
London

Sir Andrew Burns, President, and Hugh Davies, Chairman, of the China Association are delighted to announce that the Spring Quarterly Lunch of the China Association will have the Shanghai World Expo as its theme. We are fortunate to have as our Guest Speaker, Mr Simon Featherstone, a very senior FCO China specialist who is currently Director of the UK's Shanghai Expo Programme. Click here for more information on the speaker. To reserve your place(s), please click here.

17 March

Servitization of Manufacturing
Woburn House Conference Centre, London
17.00 - 20.00

Designed for industrialists and academics interested in questions of how UK manufacturing firms can compete in the international market place with rapidly developing economies such as China and India. For further details, click here.

17 March

Riding China Success at WorldExpo: Challenges and Opportunities In China Healthcare & Life Science Industry Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6GP

This workshop provide a deeper understanding on the global importance and influence of China’s enormous size; consistent high economic - especially in the life science industry and in the biopharmaceutical sector; challenges and opportunities from latest healthcare reform; and Chinese government efforts and aspirations for steering the economy from mass production to high-tech innovation and discovery.

The event is supported by UKTI, ERBI & Health Enterprise East. For more details, please click here.

18 March

China Tomorrow event – Building innovation links in Environmental Technologies & Sustainable Development
Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus, Cheshire

The China Tomorrow initiative aims to better equip organisations in the UK and China to work together on a wide range of innovation and technology projects and to commercialise the outputs.

Following the previous events in London, the East Midlands, Wales, Shanghai and Yorkshire & Humber, the event will address the processes and issues involved in working collaboratively on projects related to environmental technologies and sustainable development. The event is supported by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and the Northwest Regional Development Agency.

In addition, senior speakers from Shanghai and Wuhan will provide an informed perspective of the situation 'on the ground' and details of the opportunities for UK organisations in their respective areas. For full details and to register, click here.

18 March

Seminar: Life sciences market trends in China BIS Conference Centre, London

Further to the commitment by the Chinese government to invest heavily in healthcare reform, participate at this event to learn more about the opportunities in this important sector. Participants will also receive a copy of the China Life Sciences Market Research Report, Oct 2009, prepared by Ernst & Young.

For more information please click here. To register, email Mohammed Shabier at UKTI.

22 March

Network with Top Chinese Law Firms Visiting the UK
London

CBBC is delighted to support the Law Society in welcoming partners from around 10 ambitious Chinese law firms from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing (including the well-known King & Wood and Jun He Law Offices), who will visit the UK from 22 - 24 March 2010.

CBBC members are invited to join the Law Society and the delegates from the commercial Chinese law firms visiting the UK for an excellent networking opportunity.

For more information, and to book your place click here.

25 March

The Exporter’s Boot Camp
Hampden Conference Centre, Glasgow
09.00 - 18.30

In association with UKTI, SDI and HSBC, this event has been designed to put businesses in contact with some of the best sources of export knowledge, advice and networks. Aspects covered by the Exporter’s Boot Camp include: Logistics, Supply Chain, Market Research, Banking, E-Commerce, Productivity Improvement, Grants and Subsidies, International Law, Taxation, Language Services, Risk Assessment and much more. You will also have access to over 20 workshops and the opportunity to consult with industry experts and international business leaders.

Please click here for more information about the event, or contact Joaquin Franco (joaquin.franco@cbbc.org, 0141 204 8339). We have negotiated a 30% discount for CBBC members for this event. To register: CBBC members please click here.Non-members please click here.

31 March

Sustainable Cities Initiative: Briefing – One Year On in Wuhan with Dr Cheng Jianxi
Central London location

UK Trade & Investment’s Sustainable Cities Initiative encompasses 3 Chinese cities of Wuhan, Chongqing and Changsha. The aim of the Initiative, which is underpinned by Memoranda of Understanding, is to develop commercial opportunities for UK and Chinese companies in the fields of sustainable and environmental technologies, ranging across industries of urban regeneration, land reclamation, renewable energies, water, wastewater management and treatment, and emission reductions. Dr Cheng Jianxi has been on placement for one year, leading the Sustainable Cities Initiative in Wuhan, and will be briefing companies on his findings and opportunities for future partnerships and collaborations.

Dr Cheng will be available for 1-2-1 meetings following the briefing. For more details or to register your interest, email James Johnston at UK Trade & Investment.

April 2010

5th Asia Business Forum: An Emerging Golden Asia London Business School
London

The Asia Business Forum is a flagship event at London Business School. This year's Forum will bring together speakers from business, academia and government to engage in a lively debate about business opportunities and promises across Asia. Specific topics include: 

- Asia Economic Outlook
- Luxury Goods
- Private Equity
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The event is supported by CBBC. General Admission is £90 and CBBC members will enjoy 50% discount on early bird partner ticket (£45), valid until 9th March. Thereafter CBBC members will still qualify for special price for Partners.

For more information and ticket sales click here. For sponsorship and partnership opportunities email May Kwong.