Event Jiangsu Computer Software Sector Information & Networking Event
Date Friday 18th April 2008
Time 9.30-13.30
Venue Hilton Hotel, London Stansted Airport Round Coppice Road, Essex CM24 1SF

This FREE event is open to any UK company / organisation.
Schedule up to three 1-1 meetings from a choice of 16 Jiangsu computer software / service outsourcing businesses and 5 development zones
Hear about trade and investment opportunities in the China ICT sector
Learn how to develop software outsourcing partnerships in China
Hear how to take a technology-based approach to protecting your Intellectual Property
Network with around 50 Jiangsu businesses and trade, investment and Software Park officials
Plus: East of England International and the China-Britain Business Council will be present to provide information about their business support products and services

Programme

09.30 Registration

10.00 Chairman’s opening remarks
Stephen Castle, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Regeneration and the 2012 Games, Essex County Council

10.05 Introduction
Peter Manning, Essex County Council

10.10 Software and ICT export opportunities in China
Ralph Rogers, China Business Adviser, China-Britain Business Council

10.25 Service outsourcing opportunities in Jiangsu Province
Mr Zhao Jin, Deputy Director-General, Jiangsu Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation

10.50 Software Sourcing and Partnerships in China – Key Issues
Richard Field, Development Director, East of England Multimedia Alliance

11.10 Protecting your Intellectual Property - A Technology-Based Approach
Val Thorn, CEO of AND Technology Ltd. and Chairman of the East of England Multimedia Alliance

11.30 1-1 Business Meetings (1 hour) followed by free networking

13.30 Ends

Registration
To reserve a place or to schedule your 1-1 meetings please RSVP:
Sharon Collier, Events Manager, Essex County Council
Tel: 01245 436569
Fax: 01245-430734
Email: Sharon.Collier@essex.gov.uk