DATE

ACTIVITY

February 2010

2 - 8 February

CBBC Clinics: Setting up a Presence in China
London, Glasgow, Manchester and Cardiff

Need an in-depth understanding of the size and potential market opportunity in China? Thinking about investing in China? What is the fastest and most economical way to competitively position your company's presence in China? What is the structure most appropriate for your company's China strategy and business plan?

Speak to our business advisers today and take the opportunity to meet with Brian Outlaw, CBBC's Executive Director in China, to discuss the options (Launchpad, Rep Office, WFOE, FICE) available to you and how CBBC can assist in your China market-entry strategy. To make an appointment with Brian Outlaw in the UK (dates indicated) or for more information, contact your local CBBC offices below.

The free consultation is available to members only on a first come first served basis (join now to take advantage of the offer if you are not already a member!).

3 Feb - 29 Mar

Life Sciences Regional Roadshows Various locations accross the UK
Various locations across 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.

Please see the flyer for further information. Register today at www.olsroadshows.ukti.gov.uk

8 February

Guangzhou-Britain Trade Connecting Conference
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, NEC

The Guangzhou Bureau of Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation (BOFTEC) is leading a trade delegation of 40 Chinese companies to attend and exhibit at the Spring Fair International Trade Exhibition.

In conjunction with the delegation’s visit, Guangzhou BOFTEC, in cooperation with the CBBC, have organised this Guangzhou-Britain Trading Connecting Conference on 11.30 – 14.00, 8th February to showcase the Chinese companies and their products offering. The Chinese companies represent a cross-section of Guangzhou brands for kitchen and tableware products, stationery and gifts, household articles and electronic products. You will also have the opportunity to meet senior officials from Guangdong provincial Guangzhou government.

Click here to download the event flyer and booking form.

9 February

RMB vs US$: Mutually assured destruction seminar Bloomberg Auditorium, London

North Square Blue Oak and First China Invest invite CBBC members to a seminar discussing what China will do with the RMB and its foreign exchange reserves. First China Invest’s Chairman Mr Derek Han is consultant to several Chinese government bodies, such as the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). He will present his in-depth knowledge of both sides of the debate. The issue will be discussed further by First China Invest’s Chief Executive, Heng Deng, and Head of China Research at North Square Blue Oak, Miranda Carr.

For more information click here. To register, email research@nsbo.com or phone +44-20-7024 4601.

9-11 February

Made in China - How to Get it Right: Effective sourcing & supply chain solutions for China
Seminar 1: Planning for Success
Birmingam, Leeds and Sunderland

Organised in partnership with HSBC, this is the first in a series of seminars on effective sourcing and supply chain solutions for China. Seminar 1 will review the opportunity provided by the Chinese supply chain, examine regional production clusters and cover issues surrounding the true cost of outsourcing, direct vs indirect sourcing, identifying suppliers, due diligence, quality, payment, IP and delivery mechanisms.

Click on city below for the event that you would like to attend for booking details. For further information contact Linda Rosen at linda.rosen@cbbc.org.

11 February

Yorkshire & Humber Annual Chinese New Year Dinner
Sheffield United Football Club

Now a fixture in the regional calendar, this black tie dinner attracts senior representatives from a wide variety of UK companies and organisations engaged with China and also accommodates the region's annual China Business Awards. Celebrating the Year of the Tiger, the Dinner will take place at Sheffield United Football Club, the owner of Chinese Super League Team, Chengdu Blades. For further booking and sponsorship opportunities contact Joanna Lavan on joanna@connectchina.co.uk and click here for flier.

11 February

Cambridge Chinese New Year Reception and 48 Group Club Icebreaker Lecture: "Copenhagen, the Implications for China"
Judge Business School, University of Cambridge

The third of a series of lectures hosted by The Rt Hon John Prescott MP. Panellists will include Professor Lin Bo Qiang, who is currently responsible for developing an energy strategy study for the "twelve five years plan" for the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC). Spaces are limited and email admin@marchpublishing.co.uk ASAP stating your area of interest/expertise to book your place. For more information click here.

12 February

Greater China Awards 2010 and Chinese New Year - Year of the Tiger Dinner
The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays, Manchester

You are invited to attend a celebratory dinner to welcome the Chinese New Year (the year of the Tiger) in 2010. To read more about the dinner and the North West England JJ Awards click here. Click here for the booking form.

15 February

Sector Briefing: Advanced Engineering & Transport with Douglas Barnes, British Embassy Beijing
CBBC Head Office, London

Join Douglas Barnes, Head of UKTI China Advanced Engineering and Transport Sector team for an industry and sector briefing, to find out more about business opportunities available to UK companies in China. The industries of Advanced Engineering and Transport include Automotive, Aerospace, Engineering, Rail/Metro, Airports and Ports. The roundtable briefing will commence at 14.00; Douglas is also available for 1-2-1 meetings following the briefing, through appointment only between 15.00 and 17.00.

To register your interest for this event, click here. Places will be limited – registration of interest does not constitute an automatic place. Confirmation of place will include full event details.

15 February

Breakfast Seminar: Connect with the University of Nottingham, Connect with China
University of Nottingham Innovation Park

An initiative originally developed to deploy University technologies to China is now open for business participation. Companies with an interest in either environmental or healthcare sectors are invited to a breakfast seminar where Professor Gus Hooke will explain how the University can help business expansion into China.

This could be suitable technologies already in production, consultancy, or collaboration with the University in deployment of innovative technologies. Read more about the event here. To register for this event click here.

24 February

Chinese New Year Business Reception 2010 - South West of England
Bristol

CBBC is delighted to once again be supporting this year's annual business reception, which is taking on an exciting new format that will maximise networking and the opportunity to hear expert speakers. Celebrating the Year of the Tiger, this high-profile reception will highlight UK-China opportunities and provide an excellent networking opportunity. Sponsors are UK Trade and Investment, The European Regional Development Fund, Bristol City Council and Element One IP.

To book tickets or to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please email or call +44 (0)1275 335911. For further information please click here.

25 February

UKTI Event: China / India - Advanced Engineering Business Opportunities
NEC, Birmingham

UKTI, in partnership with the Manufacturing Technologies Association, is hosting a China and India Advanced Engineering Business Opportunities Briefing on 25 February 2010. This event is associated with the MACH mission 2010 organised as part of the MACH show, the UK’s Premier Manufacturing Technologies Event. For more information and registration click here.

26 February

IVCA UK-China Seminar
CBBC London, 1 Warwick Row, London SW1E 5Er

This is the final UK-China Seminar of part 1 of the IVCA UK-China Programme. The seminar will be an opportunity to discover more about the opportunities that exist for business development with Chinese companies and creatives both in China, and also with Chinese companies in the Western world. The seminar takes place at the CBBC London office from 12-4.30pm.

There is a special rate for CBBC members. Click here for more information about the event and speakers. To book your place email Dave Comley at davecomley@ivca.org.

March 2010

3 March

Roundtable Discussion with delegation from Wuhan, led by Vice Mayor Mr Yue Yong
Central London location

UK Trade & Investment and CBBC are pleased to welcome a delegation from Wuhan, as led by Vice Mayor Mr Yue Yong. The delegation will partake in a roundtable discussion with UK companies in the morning of 3rd March, followed by a networking lunch at a central London location. The delegation is made up of Wuhan government officials and business enterprises, representing sectors of infrastructure, construction, planning, building products including paints and coatings, and real estate.

To register your interest for this event, email James Johnston at UK Trade & Investment. Places will be limited – registration of interest does not constitute an automatic place. Confirmation of place will include full event details. 

4 March

*Save the date*
CBBC and 48 Group Club New Year Reception for Members
House of Commons, London

To welcome the year of the Tiger we are delighted to announce that the 48 Group Club and CBBC will hold a joint networking reception on Thursday 4 March from 19.00 to 21.00 at the House of Commons. With the support of the All Party Parliamentary China Group, the event for 150 is exclusive to members of either organisation. Please save the date.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. We are seeking up to 3 non-competing sponsors to help cover the cost. For more information please click here or contact Fenella Barber on 020 7802 2008 or fenella.barber@cbbc.org. Details on how to register will follow shortly.

5 March

CBBC Agri-Food Sector Group meeting
CBBC Head Office, London

We are holding our next meeting of the CBBC Agri-Food Sector Group meeting at CBBC head office from 10.30am - 12.30pm on Friday 5 March. We are delighted that Margaret Philipson, agri-food sector lead at the British Embassy in Beijing, will be joining us. We will be sharing with colleagues updates on the various government supported initiatives for the Agri-Food Sector and the event programme for 2010-2011, including seminars, exhibitions and visits to China.

Further details will be available in due course but to register your interest in attending, please email Claire Urry.

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.

18 March

China Tomorrow event: Building Innovation Links between the North West of England & China
Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus, WA4 4FS

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

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

In addition, senior speakers from China will provide an informed perspective of the situation ‘on the ground’ and details of the opportunities for UK organisations in their respective areas. For more details and to register your interest in participating at this event, 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.