Conferences & Meetings

In China

International Petroleum Technology Conference, Beijing

The conference and exhibition, which rotates between the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East, addresses technology and other issues that challenge industry professionals and management.

Date: March 26-28

Venue: Beijing International Convention Centre

Website: www.iptcnet.org/2013

International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Dalian

A forum to present advances and research results in the fields of manufacturing science and engineering that brings together leading researchers, engineers and scientists from around the world.

Date: March 30-31

Venue: Selected places

Website: www.icmse.net

Global Spine Congress, Hong Kong

The congress will feature multilingual sessions and world-renowned speakers as well as special symposia conducted by spine societies from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Date: April 4-6

Venue: Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Centre

Website: www.globalspinecongress.org

International Symposium on Corporate Responsibility & Sustainable Development, Guangzhou

Topics on the event's agenda include: tension between respect for the natural environment, social justice, and economic development; the long view versus short-term imperatives; the competing priorities of north and south, east and west; and the separate agendas of business, consumers, communities, civil society and government.

Date: April 9-12

Venue: Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Website: www.cr-sd.org

World Protein and Peptide Conference, Suzhou

The conference will focus on the research in protein and peptide science with the theme 'discovery, translation, and industrialization'. It will cover: proteomics, protein sciences and study methods, protein analysis and separation, protein design and engineering, proteins and diseases, proteins in drug discovery, peptide workshops and business development.

Date: March 21-23

Venue: Suzhou International Conference Center

Website: www.bitlifesciences.com/pepcon2013

Real Estate Investment World China, Shanghai

Topics including business models, capital sources and investment strategies will be discussed at this real estate development, investment and finance forum for developers, investors, funds and asset managers.

Date: April 15-18

Venue: The Ritz Carlton Shanghai

Website: www.terrapinn.com

E&T Networking, Beijing

The Institution of Engineering and Technology invites professors, professional engineers and senior executives to share developments and new technology in engineering at this networking event. The first event, on March 20, will include Phil Blythe, a member of the Electric Vehicle Steering Committee, Royal Academy of Engineering, who will share his experience of electric vehicles in the UK and talk about trials currently taking place.

Date: March 20

Venue: Brussels Bar & Restaurant, Sanlitun

Website: www.britishchamber.cn/content/et-networking

Analysis of the 2013 National People's Congress, Beijing

For companies operating in China, the annual NPC and CPCCC conferences provide invaluable insight into the Chinese Government's plans for the coming year and how these may affect both domestic and international companies operating in the country. This half-day seminar offers expert insight into decisions made at the meetings with key commentary from economists, journalists and government representatives including British Ambassador Sebastian Wood.

Date: March 21

Venue: The Westin Beijing Chaoyang

Website: www.britishchamber.cn

Manufacturing Supply Chain Officer Summit, Shanghai

The event will reflect on the need for methods to identify and assess trends that may result in new supply chain risks and look at best practice and case studies of how industry visionaries have turned risk into competitive advantage.

Date: March 21-22

Venue: Selected places

Website: manufacturing.sco-summit.com/2013

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

Explore Asia: Your Path to Success, London

Taking advantage of the opportunities in Asia and entering the market can be challenging, but with exports from the UK to Asia surpassing 30 billion pounds (34.6 billion euros; $45 billion) last year, there is increasing demand for UK expertise. Learn the secrets to success from UK companies that benefit from doing business in Asia and network with experts from government and industry.

Date: March 19

Venue: InterContinental Hotel Westminster

Website: www.cbbc.org

China: Land of Opportunity? Wakefield, UK

Linda Rosen and Vince Cunningham of the China-Britain Business Council, the UK's leading independent support organization for British businesses interested in the Chinese market, will explain what China's growth means for Wakefield and Yorkshire companies. It will cover thorny issues like intellectual property and how to tackle a unique business culture.

Date: March 18

Venue: Wakefield Town Hall

Website: www.wakefieldbusinessweek.co.uk

Care Show - Opportunities in China's Care Sector, Bournemouth, UK

A representative of the China-Britain Business Council will be on hand on March 19 at the event to give advice on current trends in China's care sector, best business practices and the best way to break into this valuable market. Information will also be available of Care Show Shanghai, due to take place on August 22-23.

Date: March 19-20

Venue: Bournemouth International Centre

Website: www.careshow.co.uk/bournemouth/

China and India - Opposites and Equals, Glasgow, UK

Speakers will offer insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the Chinese and Indian economies as well as their similarities and differences.

Date: March 22

Venue: Hilton Hotel Glasgow (Central)

Website: www.sdi.co.uk

Culture

In China

Marlis Petersen's Schubert Quartets, Shanghai

Marlis Petersen combines a voice of rare crystal clarity and brightness with an alert presence that enables her to identify with all her roles on the stage.

Date: March 22

Venue: Shanghai Concert Hall

Website: www.marlis-petersen.de

Lutoslawski Quartet, Beijing

Hear this ensemble of the young Polish classical musicians, which focuses on contemporary chamber music and Polish masterpieces.

Date: March 30

Venue: Forbidden City Concert Hall

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Face-to-Face: Portraits and Interiors, Chinese Dutch Painting Exhibition, Beijing

A contemporary show focused on one of the most traditional subjects in art history: portraits and interiors. Both are among the most intriguing subjects in the history of visual art and have a long tradition in Dutch as well as Chinese painting.

Date: March 4-30

Venue: Today Art Museum

Website: www.todayartmuseum.com/enindex.aspx

Culture

In Europe

Antwerp in the Ming, the Ming in Antwerp, London

Anne Gerritsen leads a talk on this paper exploring knowledge about China in northern Europe in the early 17th century. The focus of the paper is on a Portuguese merchant based in Antwerp, and on the material and intellectual possessions in his household in 1617.

The porcelain he owned and the travel records in his library suggest he had access to the most up to date representations of the Chinese empire in circulation in Europe at the time.

Date: March 18

Venue: SOAS, University of London

Website: www.soas.ac.uk

Project Space Exhibition: Re-conventional, Manchester, UK

A new graduate design show celebrating the work of three UK-based Chinese designers who work across the Northwest, London and Scotland. The show aims to highlight the changing shift in contemporary design practice and the increasing desire for young designers to reference back to classic and everyday objects for inspiration.

Date: March 22-April 20

Venue: Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester

Website: www.chinese-arts-centre.org

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

(China Daily 03/15/2013 page31)