Conferences & Meetings

In China

International Conference on Mechanical Science and Engineering, Beijing

The theme for the conference is low-carbon manufacturing and designing. It welcomes all study on theoretical and empirical aspects of manufacturing or mechanical science.

Date: July 20-22

Venue: Beijing Xijiao Hotel

Website: www.iamset.org

International Conference on Networking and Digital Society, Guiyang

This aims to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and academics as well as industrial professionals to present their research results and development activities in networking and digital society.

Date: July 21-22

Venue: International Meeting Center, Guizhou University

Website: www.icnds.org

International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science, Beijing

This offers industry researchers, scientists, engineers, academics and graduate students to present and share their research results and experiences about engineering and applied science, as well as discussions of the challenges and solutions.

Date: July 24-27

Venue: The Presidential Beijing

Website: www.iceas2012.org

International Symposium on Society, Technology, Education and Politics, Beijing

The conference invites professors, scholars, researchers and practitioners in the field of management and social science to share their research findings.

Date: July 25-28

Venue: The Presidential Beijing

Website: www.isstep.org

Conference on Global Economy, Business and Finance, Beijing

Attendees will include professors, post-doctorate researchers and independent researchers in the fields of business, banking, marketing and economy.

Date: July 25-28

Venue: The Presidential Beijing

Website: www.acgebf.org

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

Roundtable meeting with China Chamber of International Commerce, London

The China Chamber of International Commerce will lead a delegation of four companies and 20 people to visit the China-Britain Business Council to promote cooperation. Members in real estate, the financial sector, energy recycling sector and steel industries are welcome to join.

Date: June 29

Venue: China-Britain Business Council

Website: www.cbbc.org

Roundtable meeting with Liaoning financial delegation, London

Wang Ying, director of the financial affairs office of Liaoning province, together with five senior officials, will promote the local financial industry. Liaoning has one of the most developed financial sectors in Northeast China.

Date: July 4

Venue: China-Britain Business Council

Website: www.cbbc.org

Lunch briefing for Bristol and Southwesttrade mission to China, Bristol

This event is for those who are interested in joining the trade mission of HSBC Bristol to China in November. The briefing will set the tone for the mission, providing an initial market overview, outline of the itinerary and information on the funding available to companies.

Date: July 4

Venue: 3 Temple Quay Temple Back East

Website: www.cbbc.org

Doing Business with China's Technology Sector, Leeds

This seminar will provide an overview of the key commercial issues for a UK company to consider (both practical and legal) when collaborating with a Chinese entity in the technology sector. There will also be an overview of the system for protecting intellectual property rights in China (such as confidential information, know how, inventions, copyright and industrial designs) including the key principles relating to technology transfer out of China.

Date: July 5

Venue: Dickinson Dees

Website: www.cbbc.org

Doing business in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Manchester

To coincide with the celebration of the 15th anniversary by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Adminstrative Region government, short presentations will take place by David Parker, head of Invest Hong Kong and Jessica Zhang, CBBC Northwest manager, on doing business in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.

Date: July 5

Venue: Chinese Arts Center

Website: www.cbbc.org

Culture

In China

BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Beijing

The orchestra presents well-chosen concert repertoires from the performed works in previous BBC Proms concerts. This is a collection of famous composers' classic works that will bring the atmosphere of the Proms to music lovers in China.

Date: July 7-8

Venue: Opera House of National Center for the Performing Arts

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Michael Krucker and Rene Berman, Beijing

A collaboration between cellist Rene Berman and the pianist Michael Krucker, as part of their 2012 Asia Tour.

Date: July 13

Venue: Beijing Concert Hall

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Culture

In Europe

Dao Gives Birth to One, Manchester

Hung Keung, a contemporary Chinese media artist, will present an interactive video project Dao Gives Birth to One, the work which won the Achievement Award from Hong Kong Museum of Art.

Date: July 6-Sept 1

Venue: Chinese Arts Center

Website: www.chinese-arts-centre.org

Chinese Art Around the World: Exchanging Treasures and Cultures, London

Tracing old and new itineraries of Chinese artefacts around the world, this module explores the variety and richness of objects and ideas, including porcelain, lacquerware and silks. It looks at how materials, technologies and styles intrigue admirers across continents.

Date: Till July 10

Venue: Asia House

Website: http://www.bbk.ac.uk

Events can be sent to: events@mail.chinadailyuk.com

(China Daily 06/29/2012 page31)