The EU-China Business Association (EUCBA), the China-Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and the China Chamber of Commerce in the EU (CCCEU) are organizing the 10th Europe Forum 2024 on the theme of “Transformative Leadership for Challenging Times: Cultivating China-EU Business Leaders” on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Brussels and Shanghai.

Today’s ties between China and the European Union trace their origins to almost half a century ago. During that time, China has opened to the world, its economy and enterprises making incredible progress; Europe has continued to lead the way in key industries. On both sides, business has been vital in driving development and social change.

The journey of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), celebrating the 30th anniversary of its founding this year, closely mirrors this story. The school is committed to bridging China and Europe while cultivating responsible global leaders, providing talent and expertise to enterprises in China, Europe, and the wider world. In a complex and changing global climate, developing these leaders is more important than ever.

To respond to the shared challenges of geopolitical competition, a move away from globalization, and the rapid advancement of disruptive technologies, the world needs responsible, visionary, and globally minded business leaders. It also requires robust communication and exchange between China and Europe, two vital players on the world stage. How can we cultivate responsible global leaders equipped to deal with the challenges of the day? What are the defining features of leadership that are needed for today’s businesses? At the 10th Europe Forum 2024, held in both Brussels and Shanghai on October 22, speakers from the political, diplomatic, business, and academic communities of China and Europe will gather to answer these questions and more, exploring how to promote the development of China-EU leadership and seek new paths for future cooperation.

Practical information:

Date and time: 9:00-13:10 CEST, October 22

Language: English and Chinese (with simultaneous interpretation)

Venue

Shanghai: 699 Hongfeng Road, Pudong, Shanghai, P.R.C.

Brussels: Rue de la Loi 155 Résidence Palace, International Press Center, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

Agenda

Dominique Turpin (Host)

President (European) and Professor of Marketing, CEIBS

9:00-9:30 Check-in & Networking

9:30-9:50 Welcome Addresses

Wang Hong

President and Professor of Management, CEIBS

Gwenn Sonck

Executive Director, EU-China Business Association

Opening Address

Senior Representative, Mission of the People's Republic of China to the European Union

9:50-10:10 Keynote Speech

Dita Charanzová

Former Vice President, European Parliament

10:10-11:00 Panel Discussion 1: Innovative Leadership Amid Disruptive Business Transformations

Ivan Hodac (Moderator)

Founder & Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Aspen Institute Central Europe

Dita Charanzová

Former Vice President, European Parliament

Qin Shuo

Founder, Yicai; Observer of Human-centric Finance

Kai Lücke

Head of Global External Affairs, Senior Vice President, ZF Group

Liu Xinwei

Chief Executive Officer, Gaush Meditech Ltd; CEIBS Alumnus

11:00-11:50 Panel Discussion 2: Cross-Cultural Leadership in the Context of Corporate Globalisation

Dominique Turpin (Moderator)

President (European) and Professor of Marketing, CEIBS

Eric Labaye

President IDEL Partners; former Chairman and President of

École Polytechnique & Institut Polytechnique de Paris; Senior Partner Emeritus of McKinsey & Company

Annie Xu-Huhmann

Divisional CEO Rubber Reinforcement, Bekaert; CEIBS Alumna

Leon Wang

Executive Vice President, Chair and President, International Region, China; President, AstraZeneca; CEIBS Alumnus

Jean Lee

Professor of Management, Michelin Chair;

Professor in Leadership and Human Resources Management, CEIBS

11:50-12:05 Closing Keynote Speech

Pascal Lamy

Former DG of WTO; Distinguished Professor, CEIBS; Vice-President of the Paris Peace Forum; Coordinator of the Jacques Delors Think Tanks (Paris, Berlin, Brussels); Former Trade Commissioner (European Commission)

12:05-12:10 Gratitude Remarks

Fang Dongkui

Secretary General, China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU)

12:10-13:10 Cocktail Reception