National UK-China Business Conference

His Excellency Vice Minister Peng Sen, the Vice-Chairman of the National Development Reform Commission, People's Republic of China will be speaking at the National UK-China Business Conference on October 26th 2006 at the Ryan Theatre, Harrow School, Harrow-on-the-Hill, North West London. He will be accompanied by a senior delegation of 5 Directors from the NDRC. It is extremely rare for such a high level delegation group from the NDRC to be in the UK.

The NDRC is responsible for formulating & implementing China's Economic 5 year Plan and they have the responsibility for awarding contracts for major construction projects, they manage the oil and energy industry, and have responsibility for all aspects of economic regeneration in China. This is a unique opportunity for organisations involved in all aspects of construction & engineering to establish links with what is one of China's most important departments.

IFE members have the discount rate for this one day event (£190.00 + vat). Please note that Oasis Hong Kong Airlines have donated 10 free return flights to Hong Kong for a free Prize Draw on the day to celebrate their official launch.

SPEAKERS:

  • Steve Bellis (Director Lynx Group International which represents top football clubs such as Everton & Bolton Wanderers)
  • Alderman David Brewer CMG (Lord Mayor of the City of London)
  • Ian Fletcher (Director for International Trade, UK Trade & Investment)
  • Dr. Johnny Hon (Chairman of Global Group PLC & Vice-Chairman of 48 Group Club)
  • Graeme Leach (Chief Economist, Institute of Directors) · Barnaby Lenon (Head of Harrow School)
  • Stephen Miller (Chief Executive Officer, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines)
  • Adrian Moorhouse MBE (Managing Director of Lane4, Olympic Gold Medallist and BBC Sports Commentator)
  • Vice Minister Peng Sen (Vice Chairman of National Development Reform Commission, Department of Foreign Affairs, PRC)
  • Stephen Phillips (Chief Executive, China-Britain Business Council)
  • Matt Rogan (Director of Corporate Strategy, Lane4)
  • Tina Sommer (Chairman for International Affairs, Federation of Small Businesses)
  • Professor Douglas Tallack (Pro Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation, University of Nottingham)

SUBJECTS COVERED:

  • The role of the National Development Reform Commission and the impact on British businesses looking to invest in China
  • The risks and opportunities for UK businesses in China
  • The role of the UK government in developing prospects for the future
  • Help & support for businesses from non-government sources
  • Economic relations between the UK & China and the potential for new developments
  • Meeting the challenge of setting up a British university campus in China
  • Market entry strategies and how Football Clubs such as Everton & Bolton Wanderers can help your business enter the Chinese market
  • How SME's succeed in China with example case studies

WORKSHOPS:

  • Strategies for overcoming common pitfalls in China -KPMG
  • Successful Marketing in China - 93 ½ & China Business Services
  • Logistics in China - the great enabler
  • Intellectual Property Rights - appropriate solutions for businesses in China - Rouse & Co
  • Recruitment in China - legal issues that businesses need to be aware of - Zaiwalla & Co
  • For British Universities - recruiting Chinese students and developing links with Chinese universities - Global Education Group PLC
  • Trade and Business in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, London

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