With the new EU Commission having taken office in December 2024, Europe is poised for a potential shift in its policy directions, particularly regarding its relationship with China. For anyone operating in both regions, understanding the Commission's priorities and strategies is more than ever critical to navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, especially considering the current general geopolitical situation.
Join us for an in-depth discussion with Michael de Boer, Trade Affairs Manager at the Delegation of the European Union to China, as he explores the implications of the new EU Commission's agenda on trade, diplomacy, and business collaboration between the EU and China.
This session will provide:
- An overview of the new EU Commission's trade policies and strategic priorities:
- Gain insights into how these policies are shaping EU-China relations and their impact on business in key sectors.
- An analysis of policy changes affecting European businesses in China:
- Explore how the Commission's initial actions and positions since December 2024 are influencing trade and investment opportunities.
- Strategic considerations for businesses operating in a dynamic geopolitical landscape:
- Learn how other businesses are trying to build resilience and adapt to evolving challenges in global trade.
- The event will start off with a presentation by Michael de Boer followed by an interactive panel discussion with business leaders active in various industries.
Date:
February 20,2025
Thursday
Time:
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Beijing time)
Language:
English
Price:
Member: 300RMB
Non-Member: 600RMB
Venue:
Innovation Center of PwC 普华永道创新中心
3rd Floor, No. 168 Hubin Road, Huangpu District
黄浦区湖滨路168号无限极荟购物中心3楼
Shanghai, China
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Agenda
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30PM
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3
00PM
3
00PM
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3
05PM
3
25PM
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4
30PM
4
30PM
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5
30PM
Speakers
Michaël de Boer
Trade Affairs Manager at EU Delegation to China
Bert Debevere
Director BRV of Jensen Group
Alexandre MOREAU
China President at UCB China
Alexandre Moreau has been the UCB China Country President since April 2022, overseeing the company’s strategy and operations in China. He is also part of the UCB Interncontinental leadership team.
Previously, from 2018 to 2022, he served as UCB’s Corporate Vice President, leading the Global Epilepsy Unit and Global Strategy for Osteoporosis, contributing to UCB’s strategic roadmap and acquisitions of Engage Therapeutics and Zogenix.With 30 years of multinational leadership experience, Alexandre has worked at top pharmaceutical companies, including Roche-Genentech, Sanofi, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Bayer, and AstraZeneca. He is also an entrepreneur, co-founding Axxelis AG, a Swiss management consulting firm, and holding leadership roles in biotech as CEO and board member.
Alexandre holds a Doctorate in Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences from René Descartes University, an MBA from La Sorbonne, and has completed executive programs at INSEAD and Harvard Business School.
Marko Ruotsala
Managing Director of Wärtsilä
Marko Ruotsala is the Managing Director of Wärtsilä for CWEC (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, overseeing operations in one of the company's key hubs in China. With decades of experience in international management, strategic sourcing, business development, and supply chain management, he has a proven track record of driving innovation and operational excellence. His leadership is characterized by a strong focus on growth, problem-solving, and collaboration. CWEC (Shanghai) Co., Ltd operations include cutting-edge facilities like the CSSC Wärtsilä Engine (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., which produces state-of-the-art dual-fuel and diesel engines. Under Ruotsala's leadership, the CWEC (Shanghai) Co., Ltd plays a crucial role in advancing smart manufacturing and meeting the growing demand for efficient, environmentally-friendly marine solution.
Philippe Snel
Managing-Director and Founder of DaWo Law Firm
Philippe Snel is founder and managing director of DaWo Law Firm and started his China practice in 2001. He has been a member of the Brussels Bar (Nederlandse Orde der Advocaten Brussels) since 1997.
Philippe has assisted numerous foreign investors to establish, develop and operate their businesses on the Chinese market. He mainly advises in the fields of corporate law, compliance and technology transfer.
Additionally, Philippe teaches Intellectual Property & Technology Law at the Shanghai Normal University (Finance & Business School) and is active in several professional and educational organizations such as the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (BenCham), the Lycée Français de Shanghai (LFS) and Sinnolabs, a business accelerator for European technology companies in China. He is fluent in Dutch, French and English and conversational in Mandarin and German.
Dieter Verstreken
VP at Melexis
Melexis is a global supplier of micro-electronic semiconductor solutions, dedicated to engineering the best imaginable future.
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