WIM is coming back this December, bringing global innovators together once again.
On December 9-10, 2021, EqualOcean will be holding the World Innovators Meet 2021 (WIM2021) conference. As a part of WIM2021, China & The World Summit will be focusing on the world's second-largest economy's global impact and interaction with the rest of the world.
WIM 2021 China & The World Summit is built around two major topics:
Ⅰ. Investing in China: Seeking value amid global turbulence.
Ⅱ. Localization & Globalization: Global enterprises' 'China story' and Chinese companies' global expansion.
I. Investing in China: Seeking value amid global turbulence
Over the past decade, China has been an attractive investment destination. But will it remain one in years to come? WIM 2021 gathers global investors, senior executives, and market participants to discuss this and other questions concerning the world's second-largest economy's past, present and future.
This chapter will be broadcast live on December 9, 2021 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM (GMT+8). We have invited world-class speakers to discuss the following themes:
Deciphering China's Regulatory Overhaul
China's Financial Opening-up: A Pulse Check
Who's Next in China's Big Tech?
VC Angle: Trends and Startups to Watch in 2022
China Concepts Stocks in 2022
Ⅱ. Localization & Globalization: Global Enterprises 'China story' and Chinese companies' global expansion
China's role in the global economy has been continuously changing. As the country's market matures, the world's largest enterprises have been venturing into it – with varied success. Meanwhile, Chinese new-economy companies are also expanding their presence in foreign markets. At WIM 2021, a number of eminent experts and industry insiders will discuss the most important trends and narratives at the interface of China and the rest of the world.
Broadcast live on December 10, 2021 from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM (GMT+8), this chapter will discuss the following themes:
Winning in China: Global Leaders' Lessons
Beyond TikTok: Global Path of Chinese Software
China's New Energy Vehicles: the 'Next Smartphones'?
China's Carbon Neutrality Push: Business Implications
From Scratch: Foreign Entrepreneurship in China
As of November 4, China & The World Summit chapter's confirmed speakers include
Tze San Koh, President of China Gas Marketing at ExxonMobil
Chen Zhao, Managing Partner at Plug & Play
Richard Xu, US Head of Grand View Capital
Ted Lan, Country Manager at JD International
Jill Tang, Co-founder of Ladies Who Tech
Olivia Plotnick, Founder of Wai Social
Adrian Hia, Investment Director of Kairous Capital
The full lineup will be announced soon - Stay tuned!
About WIM2021
WIM2021 'Digital Reshaping the World' will be hosted offline in Shanghai and New York while broadcasting globally. The event covers 11 topics, including the hottest industries (from automotive to healthcare) and concepts (like Carbon Neutrality and 'Zhuan Jing Te Xin'). Check out the agenda below for more info:
World Innovators Meet (WIM) is a yearly flagship event hosted by EqualOcean for the past 6 years. It is a time where international delegates gather to discuss hot button topics in China's key industries.
We see innovation as the biggest driving force to building a better world. Hence, through WIM we seek to create a platform for global innovators to connect. By uniting bright minds, we seek to foster learning, inspiration and wonder – and inspire conversations that matter.
In a short span of 6 years, WIM has grown from a local event in China to a global event that bridges the world and China by bringing together 1,500+ international speakers (including several Nobel laureates), 50,000 global attendees, and 2,000+ media and community partners.
Registration & Partnership:
Click here to register for WIM2021 China & The World Summit.
If you would like to become/recommend a speaker, discuss cooperation opportunities or media partnership, apply for the World Innovators Awards, or simply apply to be a volunteer, please click here to fill in the WIM2021 Cooperation Form. We will be in touch as soon as possible.