The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in China warmly invites you to an exclusive event in collaboration with the i10 Network!

In today's fast-evolving market, local innovation is critical to maintaining a competitive edge in China. Yet coordinating innovation efforts between China and global headquarters presents unique challenges. In a joint i10 innovation seminar main-organized by The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC), The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham), and The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), we will explore how to harmonize innovation cultures, processes, and strategic goals to support three innovation pathways: Global-for-China, China-for-China, and China-for-Global.

Business leaders from Danish, American and Korean leading companies in China will discuss how alignment across borders can unlock untapped potential, accelerate time-to-market, and enhance local and global competitiveness. Their panelists representing companies from three different continents will also examine common cross-border innovation hurdles — including differences in decision-making, speed, organizational culture, and resource allocation — and identify actionable strategies to bridge these gaps and drive sustained innovation impact.

Spaces are limited — don't miss this chance to join us for an open town hall event to learn and network with industry and innovation leaders across three continents!

Keynote speakers:

• AmCham: Xiangwei Gong, President Asia and EVP Group Strategic Development, Aptar
• DCCC: Sun Qian, Sr. Portfolio Project Management Director, Novo Nordisk (Shanghai) Pharma Trading Co., Ltd.
• KOTRA: Ji Woong Jang,CEO & Founder, Teuida.

Moderator:

• Erik Walenza, Chair, Technology & Innovation Committee, The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

Panel Discussion & Q&A Themes:

• Theme 1: Innovation Culture Alignment and Localization
• Theme 2: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, and Risk-Taking
• Theme 3: Organizational Structures and Decision-Making
• Theme 4: Leveraging Innovation Ecosystems and Team Diversity
• Theme5: Measuring, Evaluating, and Scaling Cross-Border Innovation

What is i10 Innovation Festival?

i10 is a collaboration between chambers of commerce and government institutions in China representing the ten most innovative economies in the world as identified by UN's Global Innovation Index Ranking 2024 Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Singapore, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, Finland, Netherlands, Germany and Denmark.

We share a belief that the innovation mindset is positive and can connect people from different walks of life in joint, progressive efforts and help galvanize international understanding and cooperation.

·A shared focus on innovation helps our institutions and businesses to connect with likeminded, from consumers and students to lawmakers and thought leaders. The shared focus on innovation can help us connect with young talent and innovative thinkers in China to better understand their thinking and needs.

Shedding light on the innovation agenda support our businesses and help them build reputation and network and to strengthen the awareness and perception individual nation brands in China.

Date

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Time

08:30-10:30, BeijingTime

Agenda

08:00 - 08:30: Registration

08:30 - 08:35: Opening Remarks

08:35 - 08:50: Keynote speech by Xiangwei Gong

08:50 - 09:00: Keynote speech by Sun Qian

09:00 - 09:10: Keynote speech by Ji Woong Jang

09:10 - 10:10: Panel Discussion

10:10 - 10:15: Closing Remarks

10:15 - 10:30: Networking

Venue

The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

27F, Infinitus Tower, No. 168 Hubin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

中国上海市黄浦区湖滨路168号无限极大厦27楼

Language

English

Price

Member: 100 RMB

Non-member: 200 RMB

Cancellation Policy：

If you cannot attend an event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than three business day prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for the event costs.

Fapiao Issue：

Apply fapiao when purchasing a ticket, by inputting the Chinese entity name and tax ID (if the title is wrong, you will be unable to receive the Fapaio). E-Fapiao will be sent to your e-mail within 7 days after completed event (check spam folder).

Please note:

FinnCham will take photographs from the event and might post these on its public webpage and or social media platforms in order to create awareness of its events. By attending this event you consent to FinnCham Shanghai taking and using photographs of you as described above. Please contact: fang.sunjie@finnchamsh.org if you don't want to appear in the pictures or any other inquiries related to this matter. Meanwhile, commercial reprinting of these photos require written consent from the FinnCham Shanghai.