The UK Investment Conference will bring together experts from across our extensive networks who specialise in supporting Chinese companies on their UK and global journey, with an agenda that includes:

2026 Agenda

08:30-09:00 Registration

09:00-09:20 Welcoming remarks

• Gordon Orr, Vice Chair, China-Britain Business Council
• Matthew Burney, Consul General, UK Consulate General in Shanghai
• CIPA leadership

09:20-09:30 Keynote speech

• Ed Weeks, Senior Executive Vice President, Deputy CEO, HSBC

09:30-09:40 Keynote Speech

• Hu Fang, CEO, ICBC (London)

09:40-10:00 Fireside chat: Chinese investment in the UK: Compliance challenges and how to navigate them

• Matt Jackson, Principal, Head of UK-China Business, KPMG LLP UK
• Karen Lin, Partner, Outbound Investment Tax, KPMG China
• Moderated by Gordon Orr, Vice Chair, China-Britain Business Council

10:00-10:10 Presentation: From exporting to belonging: The next chapter for Chinese enterprise in Britain

• Vince Kan, Country Head of China Outbound, HSBC

10:10-10:40 Panel discussion: Chinese corporates' investment experiences and successes in the UK

10:40-10:50 Keynote speech

• John Edwards, Director, Office for Investment

10:50-11:10 Fireside chat: Navigating China's regulatory framework for overseas investment

• Bai Yong, Partner, Clifford Chance

Moderated by Tom Simpson, Managing Director, China & China Chief Representative, China-Britain Business Council

11:10-11:35 Panel discussion: Building a comprehensive entry plan for the UK

• Tom Attenborough, Head of International Business Development for Primary Markets, London Stock Exchange Group
• Alice Du, Managing Director and Head of Corporate for East China, HSBC
• Bai Yong, Partner, Clifford Chance
• Karen Lin, Partner, Outbound Investment Tax, KPMG China

Moderated by Kiran Patel, Senior Director, China-Britain Business Council

11:35-11:45 Presentation: Discover Wales: Investment opportunities

• Peggy Wang, Senior Wales Affairs Officer,Welsh Government

11:45-11:50 UK investment experience survey

• Ben Rotheram, Director, China Outbound, China-Britain Business Council

11:50-12:20 Panel discussion: The practical implications for investment of regional differences in the UK economy

• Karen Sun, Shanghai Chief Representative, Welsh Government
• ICBC
• Thames Freeport

Moderated by Ben Rotheram, Director, China Outbound, China-Britain Business Council

12:20-12:30 UK investment experience survey results, UK Investment Guide launch and closing

Ben Rotheram, Director, China Outbound, China-Britain Business Council

12:30-13:00 Networking

We invite you to join us in Shanghai to meet these experts and discover how you can capitalise on the opportunities the UK has to offer.

As the world's sixth-largest economy, a premier global financial centre and a leader in innovation, the UK is ideally positioned for Chinese companies seeking to expand their international footprint. With a transparent legal system, access to a diverse talent pool and a commercial infrastructure backed by world-class innovation parks, incubators and local development agencies, the UK also serves as an exceptional springboard for broader global expansion strategies.

The UK Investment Conference will be attended by representatives from CBBC's unrivalled membership network – ready to support your global ambitions and place the UK at the centre of your international strategy – alongside over 200 leading Chinese corporate delegates. This presents a valuable opportunity to foster cooperation and forge new partnerships. 

Specifically, attending companies will be able to:

• Hold face-to-face discussions with industry experts and service providers to get direct answers to practical questions regarding investment in the UK;
• Gain hands-on advice and cutting-edge intelligence from professionals, and stay updated on the latest market trends and policy developments in the UK;
• Tap into CBBC’s extensive business network, interact with fellow attendees and CBBC member enterprises, and connect with potential business partners.

Register here