Events

Ireland China Association: 2020 Vision

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**EVENT POSTPONED**

Due to the continuing adverse weather conditions we have, with regret, decided this morning to postpone the above event. We are concerned for the safety of those travelling to attend the event and feel this is the best decision in light of current information.

The Annual Flagship Event will now be in January 2011 at a date to be confirmed with speakers and sponsors. We will be contacting all those booked to attend over the next couple of days.

If you have any question's please don't hesitate to contact us at info@irelandchina.org

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On the occasion of the Ireland China Association’s 10 year anniversary, a look forward to what the next ten years holds for Irish-Chinese business, trade and co-operation.

Date: Thursday 2nd December 2010
Venue: The Merrion Room, RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Time: 8 -11am (registration at 7.30am, first speaker at 8.00am)

Relations between China and Ireland show that distance and differences in size are no barriers to business development between the two countries. In the past decade, there has been a significant growth in the number of Irish companies that are visiting, doing business and have representation in China. Recent figures show the number of Irish companies doing business in China has increased from 10 in 1999 to nearly 250 in 2005 and 400 by 2010.

The Ireland China Association, which was established in November 2000 to promote greater economic ties between Ireland and China as well as increasing cultural links between the two countries, celebrates its tenth anniversary. To commemorate this significant landmark a special business breakfast has been organized to look back at the last 10 years and identify where the opportunities for Irish companies lie moving toward 2020.

The event will deal with most aspects of doing business in China covering topics such as the role of sourcing in China – through purchasing, joint venture or investment, as well as Irish companies using China as a regional base for manufacturing or service provision. The conference is designed to assist a wide variety of companies either already doing business with China and looking for the competitive edge or those who have an interest in understanding how their company might tap into the most powerful economy in the world.

Agenda:

Welcome: Deirdre Walsh, Chairperson of the Ireland China Association

Opening address: His Excellency, Ambassador Liu Bi Wei

Keynote address: Dr Chris Horn, founding Chair of the Ireland China Association read more >>

China Experience: Kieran McKenna, CEO Aqueduct Investments International read more >>

China Experience: Matt Higgins, Commercial Director Keenan System read more >>

China Experience: Eugene Downes, Chief Executive Culture Ireland read more >>

Q&A, Conclusions: Chaired by Deirdre Walsh

Networking

A full Irish breakfast will be served. Please complete and return the attached booking form to reserve your place at this event.