Zhongguancun, ZGC, is the birthplace of China’s first national high-tech hub. After the success of the 2023 edition, the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum on April 26, 2024 in Brussels will offer companies valuable opportunities to talk about the green transition and collaboration between the EU and China.
What are the intentions of China and the EU regarding their “carbon neutrality” objectives? Are there plans for China and Europe to collaborate in advancing the new energy vehicle industry?
Focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital economy, life & health and carbon neutrality, the forum wants to promote global science & technology innovation exchanges & cooperation. Join us to learn more and network with leading experts from international scientific organizations and research institutions and well-known entrepreneurs!
Agenda:
08:30-09:00: Registration
09:00-09:50: Opening Ceremony
- Introduction: Official Video of the ZGC Forum
- Welcome Speech: Vice Mayor of Beijing Municipality (video)
- Zhu Jing, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Mission to the EU
- Xu Chen, Chairman of the CCCEU/Chairman of Bank of China (Europe)
- Salvatore Majorana, Vice President of IASP
09:50-10:50: Keynote Speeches
- Moderator: Gwenn Sonck, CEO of EUCBA
- Gerrit Jan Schaeffer, Director of Energyville
- Chen Fei, President, China-Central and Eastern Europe Fund (CEEF)
- Rob van der Meij, Managing Partner, Capricorn Partners
- Els Van Poucke, Partner at Deloitte Legal
- Eli De Mul, Founder/CEO, For Energy
10:50-11:05: Coffee Break
11:05-12:15: High-Level Dialogue “New Energy Vehicle Industry: Connecting China and Europe”
- Moderator: Bernard Dewit, Chairman of BCECC
- Céline Domecq, Director of Public Affairs, Volvo Car Corporation
- Paul Schockmel, CEO of IEE
- David Spence, Head of Government Relations Europe of NIO
- Han Wen, Chairman and CEO of Windrose Technology
12:15-12:30: Q&A session
12:30-14:00: Networking lunch
Venue:
Tangla Hotel Brussels
Avenue Emmanuel Mounier 5 Emmanuel Mounierlaan
B-1200 Brussels
Registration:
Free of charge for BCECC members, but registration is mandatory