On 21 November 2023, the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), hosted the inaugural UK-Greater Bay Area Conference in Shenzhen. The event saw the participation of over 200 delegates and provided a platform for more than 40 speakers, including senior representatives from the British Government, Greater Bay Area (GBA) local governments and senior representatives from British and Chinese companies based in the UK, cities in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao.  

About Greater Bay Area

The Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area was issued in 2019, and the total economic output of the GBA has increased from RMB10.8 trillion in 2018 to RMB 14 trillion in 2023.  

On 22 November 2024, CBBC will hold our second edition of the UK-GBA Conference in Shenzhen, to address key topics related to the development of the GBA, especially strategic role of Hong Kong to international cooperation and development, we well as  the investments and trade opportunities for UK businesses in the region. As with 2023, CBBC will convene a line-up of speakers from a cross-section of the business and government stakeholders to share insights and advice while providing a unique networking platform for attendees to make new connections.

CBBC invites you to participate in our conference questionnaire. The purpose of this questionnaire is to understand your interest and expectations for the second edition of the UK-GBA Conference. Your feedback will greatly assist us in gaining a strong understanding of your needs and, in turn, provide your business with the right assistance. The questionnaire will take 1-2 minutes to complete. Thank you for your support. 

To complete the questionnaire - please click here