The inaugural Cambridge China Business Forum, a student-led initiative launched by Cambridge Judge Business School students, will take place on 11 September 2024. This event will explore cutting-edge ideas across various industries and foster dialogue focused on international trade, technology innovation, and investment between China and the UK. It will bring together some of the most influential minds in industry, academia, and innovation to discuss the emerging opportunities and challenges in UK-China relations.
Overcoming barriers and seizing opportunities for UK-China Collaboration
In a world increasingly shaped by rapid technological advances and shifting economic landscapes, the UK and China stand as pivotal players. However, the path to fruitful cooperation is not without its challenges. From navigating complex regulatory environments to overcoming cultural and operational differences, successful collaboration requires commitment and concerted effort from both sides. The Cambridge China Business Forum seeks to address these challenges by gathering leading experts and innovators to share their insights. Speakers from diverse sectors such as finance, automotive engineering, and technology will discuss how to overcome obstacles and maximize the potential of UK-China partnerships.
I initiated this forum with the humble aim of creating a platform where thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts from China and the UK can engage in meaningful discussions. My sincere hope is to contribute to fostering collaboration that advances technological innovation and strengthens economic ties between China and the UK.
Among the distinguished speakers are:
- Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles KCMG LVO, Chair, China-Britain Business Council; Senior Adviser, HSBC
- Professor Gishan Dissanaike, Interim Dean, Cambridge Judge Business School
- Charlie Cao, Director, China Telecom Europe
- Richard Zhang 张绍迁, Executive Director, CBRE
- Bono Ge, Country Manager UK & Ireland, BYD EUROPE
- Steven Lynch MBE, China Business Group Chair, Institute of Directors (IoD)
- Hui Zhang, Group Vice President, NIO
- Simon Taylor, Management Practice Professor of Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School
- Conrad Chua, Executive Director of the Cambridge MBA, Cambridge Judge Business School
- Hongming Xu, Professor of Energy and Automotive Engineering, University of Birmingham
- Jun Qiao, Group Chief Engineer, Changan UK R&D Centre
- Chen Mei, General Manager-International Business, Globalization Alibaba Group
Cambridge China Business Forum
Date: 11 September 2024
Time: 10:00-17:00 (registration starts at 09:30)
Location: Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
Tickets are limited, and early registration is recommended. Current Cambridge students can enjoy a £15 discount by using the promo code CAMSTUDENT.
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