The SME China Forum 2017 | The British Chamber of Commerce | 26 September 2017 | Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Road, Bristol BS3 2EJ

This is a unique, national event designed to assist UK SMEs expand their business in the China market. In 2016 it attracted over 250 participants, including a Chinese delegation led by the Vice Governor of Shandong featuring representatives from over 40 Chinese companies across a variety of sectors. Previously held in Manchester (2013), Birmingham (2014), Nottingham (2015) and Glasgow (2016).

Now in its fifth year, the SME China Forum will be held at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol on 26 September 2017. As the leading event for UK SMEs looking to expand their business in the China market, attendees will learn from experts across a range of key issues, including developing a China market entry strategy, opportunities in the Chinese consumer market and creative industries, and partnerships in innovation, technology & investment. The SME Forum will also include further sponsor breakout sessions, 1-2-1 meetings and networking opportunities with visiting delegations.

• Keynote:
Richard Burn,
Director-General, Department for International Trade, China

• Speakers:

Ian Hunter,
Chief Commercial Officer, WCBS

Andy Clayton,
CEO, LNP

Simon Craddock,
CEO, Onsight Ltd

Tom Bodeker,
International Sales, Ella’s Kitchen

Sean Clarke,
Head of Aardman Rights & Brand Development, Aardman Animations

Adrian Fisher,
Founder and Chairman, Adrian Fisher Design

David Harland,
Chief Executive Officer, The Eden Group

Giles Corbett,
Co-founder & COO, Ksubuka

Fernando Valda ,
Investment Director, Nord Engine Capital

Paul Hardman,
Commercial Director, Gregg Latchams Solicitors

Kristina Rayko,
UK Director, Global Tech IP

Tom Minor,
Founder, EZ Education

Mark Collin,
Group Director, ThoughtWorks Ventures

Adam Knight,
Co-founder, Tong Digital

James Campbell,
Co-founder, Tong Digital

Dennis Lin,
China Desk Director, Santander

Keith Gymer,
Consultant Patent and Trade Mark Attorney, Stratagem IPM Ltd

Daniel Dougherty,
Senior Director - Global IP Enforcement, Alibaba Group

Dilpreet Kaur,
Brand Protection Team Leader, INCOPRO

2017 Sponsors & Partners

Gold
• Export for Growth
• European Union
• Business West
• Department for International Trade

Silver
• Santander
• WTOIP.com

Lunch
• Samarkand Global

SME
• LNP China
• Stratagem
• Tong
• Incopro