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March 2010 VISA Business Networking Forum. March 22 - 25 2010 at Beijing Hilton Hotel, Beijing, China

Description

Visa is pleased to partner with Peregrine Travel Group to bring you the first VISA Business Networking Forum in China. The forum aims to provide an unique opportunity for Visa Business Cardholders around Asia Pacific region who are interested to invest, buy from or sell into China. The forum creates a gateway for small business owners to link up with China suppliers and buyers and create business opportunities to network and show case their business products to companies in China.
The forum also provides an opportunity for the small businesses to understand the legal structure, business culture and etiquettes of working in China. We will also examine how the China government policies will impact business opportunity and the needs to support the private sector investment in the country. The forum will also cover the near term economic dynamics on selected industry.
There will a series of forums planned for year 2010. The first forum will be held in Beijing in March 2010 and will focus on the following industries:
  • IT
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical equipment and hospital suppliers

    • Please click here to register for the event.

    Schedule:

    Day 1)

    March 21 2010, Sunday


    Afternoon

      1:30 P.M. Registration begins
    Day 2)

    March 22 2010, Monday

    Morning

      7:30 A.M. Registration Opens
      9:00 A.M. Opening ceremony by respective government representatives and business leaders
    • Madame Yau Wen Peng, Vice President of China Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturing & Equipment (CCCME is charted under China's Ministry of Commerce) http://www.cccme.org.cn/en/index.asp
    • Mr. Liu Arjin, Chairman of Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Shaanxi Province. CCPIT is chartered under China's State Department http://english.ccpit.org/
    • Mr. Frank Liu, Chairman & CEO of Shanghai Zhangjiang Group ( Zhangjiang owns the leading high-tech park in Shanghai Pudong that is home to over 5,800 technology companies) www.zjpark.com
    • Mr. Robert Shu, Chairman & CEO of Shanghai WaiGaoQiao Group (Wai Gao Qiao is a publically traded company who manages the Shanghai Pudong Wai Gai Qiao tax free bonded area, the largest in China) http://www.google.com/finance?q=SHA:900912

      • 10:00 A.M. Visa Presentation By Mr. Richard Chang, Group Country Manager, Greater China: How VISA Business Bringing Unique Values to You
    • Business Connectivity
    • Business Seminars
    • Travel support
    • Unique VIP access

    10:30 A.M. Break
    10:45 A.M. Sponsor Presentation
    11:00 A.M. Bank Presentations.

    Noon

      Buffet lunch

    Afternoon

      1:00 P.M. Sponsor Presentation
      1:30 P.M. Regional and Global Economic Trend
    • Is the economic recovery real and sustainable?
    • Where is the global and regional growth for the next 2-5 years? As a business leader, this provides you with important input to your strategic planning, production and budget process as you look into 2011-2012.

      • 3:30 P.M. Break
      3:45 P.M. Government policies that will impact the IT Industry, Biotech Industry, and Medical Equipment Suppliers
      4:30 P.M. What are the opportunities for small businesses in the IT Industry, Biotech Industry and Medical Equipment Suppliers?
      5:00 P.M. Daily Closing
    Day 3)

    March 23 2010, Tuesday


    Morning

      7:30 A.M. Registration Opens
      9:00 A.M. Funding sources for small business in IT & Bio Tech Presentations will be made by selected funding sources interested in the Biotech, IT and Medical Equipment Supply sectors.
    • Local Banks
    • Regional Banks
    • Private Equity
      • 10:30 A.M. Break
      10:45 A.M.Sponsor Presentation
      11:00 A.M. Panel Discussion on Funding. Panel will discuss:
    • what are the key issues in getting funding in the current economic environment ?
    • how best to overcome these issues ?

      • Noon

      Buffet lunch

      Afternoon

      1:00 P.M. Sponsor Presentation
      1:15 P.M.Breakout Sessions-Panel Discussion of Issues Faced by Small business owners.This discussion allows you to appreciate how to overcome these common challenges.
      Mr. Luis Xavier Rojas, Director, International Marketing, Asia Pacific Region, Pfizer
    • Information Technology
    • Bio Technology
    • Medical Device

      • 3:00 P.M. Break
      3:15 P.M.Sponsor Presentation
      3:30 P.M. Panel Discussion on Small Business Issues - Combined group
      5:00 P.M.Meeting Adjourn
    Day 4)

    March 24 2010, Wednesday


    Morning

      7:30 A.M. Registration Opens
      9:00 A.M. How to protect your IP rights. What are the legal structures in China for protecting Intellectual Property rights. What is the process for filing Intellectual Property rights ? How long does it take before the protection sets in?
      10:30 A.M. Break
      10:45 A.M. Common legal issues when doing business in China. What are best legal structures for different foreign companies doing business in China in the areas of :
    • Research and Development
    • Marketing and Sales
    • Retail Sales
      • The distinguished Mr. Liu Jin Rong, Managing Partner of Global Law Firm, the leading and oldest law firm in China will lead the discussions in these areas.

      Noon

      Buffet lunch

      Afternoon

      1:00 P.M.Sponsor Presentation
      1:15 P.M.Appointment Sessions. We will match forum attendees who have common interests based on the information provided by the Company Profile when registering online.
    • Looking for Buyers
    • Looking for Sellers
    • Looking for Investors
    • Looking for Investments & Lending
    • Looking for marketing representatives
    • Looking for new products to sell
    • Looking for research partners

      • 1:30 P.M.Trade Show Floor Opens
      3:00 P.M. Break
      3:15 P.M.Sponsor Presentation
      4:30 P.M. End of sessions & Trade Show
      4:45 P.M.Day's Wrap Up & Sponsor Presentation
    Day 5)

    March 25 2010, Thursday

    Morning

      7:30 A.M. Registration Opens
      9:00 A.M. Appointment Sessions Continue
      9:00 A.M. Trade Show Floor Opens
    • Looking for Buyers
    • Looking for Sellers
    • Looking for Investors
    • Looking for Investments & Lending
    • Looking for marketing representatives
    • Looking for new products to sell
    • Looking for research partners
    10:30 A.M. Break
    10:45 A.M. Sponsor Presentation
    11:00 A.M. Appointment Session & Trade Show Continue

    Noon

    Buffet lunch

    Afternoon

    1:30 P.M. Trade Show Floor Opens
    3:00 P.M. Break
    4:30 P.M. End of sessions & Trade Show
    5.00 P.M. Conference's Wrap Up & Closing
    6:00 P.M. Sponsored Cocktail Party
    7:00 P.M. Gala Dinner
    Day 6)

    March 26 2010, Friday

    Morning

    Check out of hotel

    Package Prices Include:

  • Registration fee for the March 2010 VISA Business Networking Forum
  • Coffee Breaks and Lunch included each day (Monday to Thursday)
  • 5 nights of Hotel (standard room) based on category of hotel choice (Luxury, Deluxe, Standard), include American Breakfast each day
  • Roundtrip airport transfer (may be arranged as a group transfer) with English Speaking Guide and Car

    • Package Prices Exclude:

  • Gratuities for Guides and Drivers
  • Incidentals at hotel (such as laundry, telephone, min-bar )
  • Inbound and outbound flights
  • Meals not stated above

    • Note:

  • Prices subject to change without notice until booking is confirmed with deposit.
  • Hotels used may be changed prior to conference but will be replaced with similar category of hotels

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