Greeting by Acting Dean of School
Sir Andrew Liekerman

Opening Speech 1
Mr. Jianxin Shi
Minister Counsellor of Economic and Trade Affairs, PRC Embassy, London, UK

Keynote - Speech 1
Mr. Rodney Ward
Chairman, UBS Investment Bank Asia
China's Financial Landscape


Panel Discussion 1
Panel Chair: Professor Freek Vermeulen

Strategic Partnering in China

This panel will look at establishing the right business structures with the right partner in China, and how to ensure that such a relationship will last. Covering the partner and business structure landscape, approaches, due diligence, M&A, and ongoing relations, this topic will be relevant to businesses in manufacturing, sales & distribution, marketing, and sourcing.

Participants:
- China Britain Business Council
- Evolution Securities China Ltd
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Schmittzehe & Partners
- University of Hong Kong

Panel Discussion 2
Panel Chair: Professor Linda Yueh

Investment Opportunities within the Great Wall and Beyond

With so much focus on the Chinese dragon, we have to ask where the next bright spots will be in Asia. The panel will provide insights on opportunities within the mainland and other economies in Asia like Vietnam and Singapore.

Participants:
- Dragon Capital
- BDO Stoy Hayward LLP
- Singapore Economic Development Board
- Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Panel Discussion 3
Panel Chair:
Mr. Simon Commander, Director Centre for
New and Emerging Markets

Creative Industry/Media in China

There has been a push for the development of the creative industries in China by the government ranging from design to media. Opportunities in the creative industries are rising - what specific sectors stand to benefit the most from this and what challenges will be faced in exploiting these opportunities? Further, where is the billion-consumer giant China moving in the creative media?

Participants:
- Wild Grass Productions
- Cameron Mackintosh
- LabCom
- Made In China