CONFERENCES & MEETINGS:

In Europe

China Forum, Dusseldorf

The forum will bring together life-science executives from China, Europe and other nations to provide insights into recent developments of the rapidly changing industry in China. The forum will include tips on how to step into new marketplaces.

Date: Oct 30

Venue: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

Website: www.ebdgroup.com/bioeurope/cf/

Meeting with the vice-mayor of Jinan and his delegation, London

KPMG will host a meeting between the China-Britain Business Council and Qi Jianzhong, vice-mayor of the Jinan municipal government and his delegation. Jinan, located in Shandong province, reportedly offers a range of opportunities for British companies.

Date: Oct 31

Venue: 15 Canada Square

Website: www.cbbc.org/

Breakbulk Africa Transport Congress, Bremen

The summit in northwest Germany will cover topics such as China's investment in Africa, infrastructure developments, how ports operate in Africa, bulk transportation bottlenecks and challenges of doing business in Africa. The event will bring together experts from cargo carriers, shippers, ports, heavy equipment transportation companies, freight forwarders and packers.

Date: Nov 2 - 3

Venue: Park Hotel

Website: www.breakbulkevents.com

Chinese Business Association Wine Tasting Networking Reception, London

Hosted by the Chinese Business Association at the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry, this event will bring guests up-to-date knowledge on Managing European Value-Added Tax before enjoying a wine tasting networking reception.

Date: Nov 3

Venue: KPMG, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, E14 5GL

Website: www.chinesebusinessassociation.co.uk

Chinese Business Association Networking Reception and Gallery Private Viewing, London

This event offers networking in a modern art setting, and promises the opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of an art gallery while building new business contacts. This networking reception is open to all Chinese businesses in and around London and guests from a variety of industry sectors will be attending.

Date: Dec 1

Venue: Tate Modern, Bankside, London SEI 9TG

Website: www.chinesebusinessassociation.co.uk