Events

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) and the EU SME Centre, with the support of the Finnish Chamber of Commerce  are glad to invite you to the seminar “Smart Technologies and Industrial Software: Experiences with Doing Business in China” on September 27th, 2022, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm, Beijing Time. The seminar will be both online and offline in Shanghai.   BACKGROUND Industrial software is at the heart of Industry 4.0 revolutionising the way companies manufacture, develop, perfect, and distribute their products in an increasingly digitalising economy. Underpinned by the Chinese government’s plans and supporting policies to upgrade the manufacturing capacity of the Chinese industry into a technology powerhouse, the industrial software market in China is booming, with the current market size exceeding RMB 200 billion and an annual growth rate of over 15%. While competition in this sector is getting tougher, technological solutions and know-how of the European smart manufacturing and information management solutions providers continue to be sought after, making industrial software an attractive sector for European SMEs. In October, the EU SME Centre will publish a comprehensive report on Industrial software, covering market access regulations, supporting policies as well as identifying opportunities and challenges in the market. This workshop will provide an overview of the EU SME Centre report on Industrial Software, with the author of the report sharing insights on opportunities and challenges in this sector as well as discussing market access regulations and supporting policies. The second part of the workshop focuses on SME experience sharing featuring Würth Industry Service (China) Co., Ltd., Roboris Srl, Monitor ERP System China and Fastems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.   AGENDA (Beijing Time) 3:00 - 3:05 pm Welcome greetings 3:05 - 3:30 pm Industrial Software EU SME Centre Report overview with Melanie Li, Senior Consultant at BESTAO Consulting (online) 3:30 - 4:15 pm SME experience sharing with: •Holomaintenance Mixed Reality Platform for Remote Assistance with Alberto Fochesato, APAC Sales Director at Würth Industry Service (China) Co., Ltd. (offline) •Eureka Virtual machining -- Advanced simulation and optimization of NC programs for CNC and industrial robots, with Mirko Sgarbi, co-CEO of Roboris Srl (online) •ERP - the backbone for company to grow; with Mac Zhu, CEO of Monitor ERP System China •MMS (Manufacturing Management System) in metal cutting industry; with Robert (Yongping) Ding, Managing Director of Fastems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 4:15 - 4:30 pm Q&A session Moderator: Giada Piccinini, CICC Board Member and Head of Shanghai office at GWA - Greatway Advisory   EVENT DETAILS Date: September 27th, 2022 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm (Beijing Time) Place: Offline at CICC Shanghai Office (N. 777 Weihai road, 2nd Floor, R202 Jing’An District Shanghai/ 上海市, 静安区, 威海路777, 2楼, 202 室) and Online via Zoom Language: English Price: Free of charge    Interested in joining? Click here to sign up! Any questions? Send us an email at sh.events@cameraitacina.com   KNOW MORE ABOUT THE EU SME CENTRE The EU SME Centre is a European Union initiative that provides a comprehensive range of hands-on support services to European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), getting them ready to do business in China. The Centre's team of experts provides advice and support in four areas – business development, law, standards and conformity and human resources. Collaborating with external experts worldwide, the Centre converts valuable knowledge and experience into practical business tools and services easily accessible online. The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is the leading consortium partner of phase IV of the Centre.

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is pleased to cordially invite you to our upcoming Monthly Networking Dinner in Shanghai. The event will take place on Thursday, September 29th at Italo Trattoria (2/F, A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, Xuhui District, Shanghai / 上海市徐汇区富民路291号2楼) starting from 7:00 pm. Guest registration will start at 6:30 pm. The dinner price to be paid at the door is 298 RMB and it includes a rich Italian buffet and drinks.   ABOUT OUR MONTHLY NETWORKING DINNER This event is part of the series of networking dinners we organize every month in Shanghai. As always, we continue to choose a different Italian restaurant as the venue for our informal dinners, as a way to raise the awareness of authentic and genuine Italian food and wine. We look forward to seeing you for a special networking evening together.   EVENT DETAILS Date: September 29th, 2022 Time: Starting from 6:30 pm Place: Italo Trattoria (2/F, A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, Xuhui District, Shanghai / 上海市徐汇区富民路291号2楼) Price: 298 RMB to be paid at the door Interested in joining? Click here to sign up!  

In July 2022, the new leadership of the Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG) of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) was elected. After introducing the newly elected Coordinator and Vice Coordinators to the members of the Group in our first meeting, we are now organizing a second online meeting on Monday, September 19th 2022, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Beijing Time). The meeting, open only to MEWG members, will focus on the activities of the MEWG planned for the second half of 2022, including a cooperation with Tongji University. Updates on CIIF 2022 will also be shared.    AGENDA (Beijing Time) 3:00 - 3:10 pm Introduction 3:10 - 3:30 pm MEWG Program for the second half of 2022, cooperation with Tongji University, updates on CIIF 2022  3:30 - 4:00 pm Q&A with MEWG members    EVENT DETAILS Date: September 19th, 2022 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Beijing Time) Venue: Online via Zoom Language: English Event fee: Free of charge, open only to MEWG Members   Interested in joining? Click here to sign up!   Any questions? Send us an email at infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is pleased to invite you to the webinar “Italian Cosmetic Companies Enter into China Market”, which will be held online on September 16th, 2022. The implementation of a new regulation system for cosmetics in China is having a significant impact on business of imported cosmetics, leading to remarkable changes on liabilities, role of entrusted production, level of compliance, IP protection. Foreign Cosmetics Companies entering Chinese Market do need to know how to settle and protect their business in light of the new system. The discussion will focus both on the role of the entrusted production and on the new liability system. Our guest speakers will provide some valuable insight on the inner workings of the cosmetics market in China and words of advice for Italian companies planning to enter this market.   AGENDA (Beijing Time) 3:30 - 3:35 pm Welcome speech by the moderator of the webinar Beatrice Aondio, Vice Coordinator of the Healthcare Working Group (HCWG) and Medical & Glass Industry Manager, Marposs China 3:35 - 3:55 pm China's Updated Cosmetics Regulations with Tommy Li, Head of Global Program Management at CTI Group 3:55 - 4:20 pm The New Chinese Cosmetics Law System: Legal and Contractual Matters for Imported Cosmetics with Andrea Sorgato, Associate at Zunarelli Studio Legale 4:20 - 4:45 pm Road to Market in China: There is no Shortcut with Carlo Dragonetti, Business Development Manager, Ganassini Corporate Asia 4:45 - 5:00 pm Q&A session   EVENT DETAILS Date: September 16th, 2022 Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm (Beijing Time) Place: Online via Zoom Language: English Price: Free of charge (CICC Members) / 150 RMB (Non-Members) Interested in joining? Click here to sign up!     SPEAKERS Tommy Li Head of Global Program Management at CTI Group 10+ Years’ Experience In T.I.C Industry, Specialized in Product Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Environment Sustainability & Carbon Neutrality, China Market Access Provides Consultation for The Global 500 “Testing For China Compliance Guidebook” Lead Author   Andrea Sorgato Associate at Zunarelli Studio Legale  I am a lawyer experienced in Life Sciences sector, working in China since 2017 at Zunarelli Studio Legale Associato - Shanghai Office, member of CICC. I usually provide both legal and regulatory advice to Cosmetic Companies about all issues related to Chinese market of cosmetics: manufacturing, registering, importing, marketing, relationships with distributors and entrusted producers, compliance with related Good Practices, and IP protection. I have Clients both in China and in Italy in this sector, including producers, owners of famous cosmetics brands registered and marketed in China, as well as Cosmetics Trade Associations and Public Institutions.   Carlo Dragonetti Business Development Manager Ganassini Corporate Asia Carlo Dragonetti, under 30, one of the youngest Italian managers in China. Head of Business development at Istituto Ganassini who is leader in Italy in the cosmetics, personal care and intimate hygiene sector: Rilastil, Cumlaude, Bioclin, Korff, are just some of the many brands that belong to the Ganassini group that 3 years ago had the ambition to start a journey in China with the opening of their rep office in Shanghai. During the webinar, Carlo will tell us what are the steps, the macro-steps, to approach a launch of a new brand in the e-commerce ecosystem in China.   Any questions? Send us an email at sh.events@cameraitacina.com