World Innovators Meet 2021 - China & the World Summit Is Approaching!

WIM 2021 China & the World

Summit I - Investing in China

Summit II - Localization & Globalization

20:00 - 23:00 (GMT+8) December 9-10, 2021 | Livestreamed Globally

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World Innovators Meet 2021 China & the World Summit is a two-day online conference to be streamed globally on December 9-10. Do not miss the opportunity to learn more about China, which will soon become the world's largest economy and remains a dynamic center for technological innovation.

Agenda for Summit I - Investing in China

• 20:00-20:05, Opening speech

• 20:05-20:25, Deciphering China's Regulatory Crackdown (Keynote speech)

What does the recent regulatory campaign mean for global investors?

• 20:25-20:45, China's Financial Opening-up: A Pulse Check (Keynote speech)

How's the continuous opening-up going and how to benefit from it?

• 20:45-21:05, Building a China Portfolio Amid Global Uncertainty (Keynote speech)

How to benefit from the ongoing changes?

• 21:05-21:25, Who's Next in China's Big Tech? (Keynote speech)

Which industries will the country's next tech giants come from?

• 21:25-22:05, VC Angle: Trends and Startups to Watch in 2022 (Keynote speech)

What are the key developments in China's VC space?  

• 22:05-22:25, China Concepts Stocks in 2022 (Keynote speech)

After the recent shakeups, are Chinese ADRs still investable?

• 22:25-23:25, Networking session

Benefit from unique networking opportunities by connecting with other attendees at the event through our special 'virtual round tables' on our live stream platform. Engage in themed group discussions and connect with like-minded industry peers and professionals from notable firms.

Can't make it? Register anyway, we'll send slides and recordings to you!

Agenda for Summit II - Localization & Globalization

• 20:00-20:05, Opening speech

• 20:05-20:25, Pursuing the 'China Dream': Drivers, Progress and Challenges (Keynote speech)

• 20:25-20:45, Winning in China: Global Leaders' Lessons (Keynote speech)

What strategies do successful players use to enter the Chinese market?

• 20:45-21:25, Global Path of China's Tech (Panel discussion)

What is so special about the new generation of Chinese companies expanding abroad?

• 21:25-21:45, China's Carbon Neutrality Push: Business Implications (Keynote speech)

How is the current ESG wave shaping the country's business environment?

• 21:45 - 22:05, China's New Energy Vehicles: the 'Next Smartphones'? (Keynote speech)

Will NIO, Xpeng, Li Auto, BYD and others become globally competitive?

• 22:05-22:45, From Scratch: Foreign Entrepreneurship in China (Panel discussion)

How does foreign startup founders' experience in China differ from that in other countries?

• 22:45-23:59, Networking session

Benefit from unique networking opportunities by connecting with other attendees at the event through our special 'virtual round tables' on our live stream platform. Engage in themed group discussions and connect with like-minded industry peers and professionals from notable firms.

Can't make it? Register anyway, we'll send slides and recordings to you!

About WIM

World Innovators Meet (WIM), a flagship event curated by EqualOcean since 2014, is an opportunity for international participants to join a discussion on the most pressing topics in China's key industries. In just seven years, WIM has grown from a local event in China into a global conference that connects China with the international community by bringing together 1,500+ speakers (including several Nobel laureates), 50,000 global attendees, and 2,000+ media and community partners.

This year, the World Innovators Meet 2021 (WIM2021) will be a hybrid event, combining both online and offline experiences. WIM2021's main venue is in Shanghai, China, with more than 200 speakers and 3,000 participants expected to attend and exchange ideas to foster greater cross-border economic integration.  WIM2021 covers 11 topics, including the hottest industries (from automotive to healthcare) and concepts (like carbon neutrality and 'Zhuan Jing Te Xin').