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Schedule PRELIMINARY AGENDA OF AHK Xceleration Days 2025 (TO BE UPDATED)
2025-11-19
2025-11-20
2025-11-21
2025-11-19
16:00 -21:00
AHK Innovation Night

AHK Innovation Night will feature impactful demonstrations of successful innovation collaborations between German companies and their trusted innovation partners in China, aiming to showcase and facilitate Sino-German innovation in specific key categories. With Tech Collaboration Demos and insightful talks, participants will explore how German and Chinese companies collaborate to drive innovation and overcome challenges in China's dynamic market. 

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2025-11-19
16:00-17:00

Registration

2025-11-19
17:00-17:10

Welcome Speeches

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Moritz Berrenberg
Chairperson of the Board of German Chamber of Commerce in China – South & Southwest China, Founder & CEO of Maxmore Technology Group
2025-11-19
17:10-18:40

Success Stories – Showcases of Sino-German Tech Collaboration Demos

2025-11-19
17:10-17:40

Key Category 1

Smart Manufacturing

2025-11-19
17:10-17:20

Forvia-HELLA x AIOT

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Gloria Wang
General Manager of HELLA FAST FORWARD Shanghai, Head of Business Development Electronics China
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Alex Bao
Founder and General Manager of AIOT
2025-11-19
17:20-17:30

KSB Shanghai Pump Ltd x Shanghai Electrics

2025-11-19
17:30-17:40

Merck KGaA x Opentrons

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Vivian Zou
Head of Biology APAC, SLS, Merck life science
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Vince Dou
Opentrons Greater China General Manager
2025-11-19
17:40-18:10

Key Category 2 

AI & Digitalization

2025-11-19
17:40-17:50

CARIZON

2025-11-19
17:50-18:00

Flender x WindIT

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
WAN Wenming
Chief Engineer of Flender
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
LIN Yifeng
Deputy General Manager of WindIT
2025-11-19
18:00-18:10

SAP Labs China x Capsio x MagicLab

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Elizabeth Zhang
Product Manager of SAP SCM Deliver Logistics Management in Shanghai / SAP SCM Deliver Logistics Management
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Dr. Zhongtao Li
Founder & CEO of Capsio
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Tony Que
Business Director of Magiclab
2025-11-19
18:10-18:40

Key Category 3

Sustainability 

2025-11-19
18:10-18:20

Bayer x Jiangnan University

2025-11-19
18:20-18:30

SEEAD x Samtech

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Dr. Thomas Plocher
Founder and CEO of SEEAD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Amar Missoum
Founder and CEO of SAMTECH
2025-11-19
18:30-18:40

Schüco x Dreso

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Oliver Berghofer
Director New Ventures of Schüco
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
ZHANG Shuhao
Head of Engineering Consulting of Dreso
2025-11-19
18:40-18:55

Insight Talk

Chair
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Christoph Hering
Director Innovation Center, AHK Greater China
Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Mr. Thomas Zimmerle
Senior Vice President & CFO Greater China Region, Infineon Technologies
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative from German Companies
TBD
2025-11-19
18:55-19:00

Closing Remarks

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Teresa Schmid
General Manager from DENKSTRÖME GmbH
2025-11-19
19:00-21:00

Networking & Dinner

2025-11-20
08:00 -14:00
Opening Ceremony | Main Forum

coming soon

2025-11-20
08:00-09:30

Registration

2025-11-20
09:30-10:00

Welcome Remarks

2025-11-20
10:00-11:00

Keynote Speeches

2025-11-20
11:00-11:15

Tea Break

2025-11-20
11:00-11:30

Keynote Speeches 

2025-11-20
11:15-12:00

CEO Tech-Talk 

2025-11-20
12:00-14:00

Lunch & Networking

2025-11-20
14:00 -18:00
ESG

The ESG sub-forum will bring together thought leaders, industry practitioners, and innovative companies committed to driving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence, to explore potential pathways for Sino-German ESG cooperation. The event will present valuable practical experience, unique industry insights, and form a strategic dialogue on future developments and transnational cooperation opportunities in major fields such as green supply chain management, clean tech, renewables, sustainable products, green mobility etc. 

Contact Person: Mr. Peter Taubert

Email: taubert.peter@china.ahk.de

Phone: 0755-8632 9830

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2025-11-20
14:00 -18:00
Artificial Intelligence

The AI Economy sub-forum will explore how artificial intelligence in China is transforming industries by accelerating high-quality growth and innovation. Visionary leaders and pioneering technologists will examine advances in generative AI, autonomous systems, and sector-specific applications. This year’s forum will spotlight AI’s growing impact on traditional sectors through intelligent automation, data-driven decision-making, and tailored solutions. Special emphasis will be placed on AI’s role in sustainable development, and the responsible adoption of new technologies.

Contact Person: Mr. Christian Maertlbauer

Email: maertlbauer.christian@china.ahk.de

Phone: 021-3858 5070

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2025-11-20
14:00 -18:00
Smart Manufacturing

Smart manufacturing integrates next-generation information technologies with advanced manufacturing techniques. Through intelligent perception, real-time analysis, autonomous decision-making, and precise execution, it achieves digital, networked, and intelligent collaboration across the entire product lifecycle, establishing a highly efficient, flexible, green, and secure modern manufacturing model. The Smart Manufacturing Sub-forum will invite business leaders from Germany and China to share practical experiences and explore strategies to empower the manufacturing industry, enhancing innovation capability, resource efficiency, and global competitiveness.

Contact Person: Ms. Elle Dong

Email: dong.wen@china.ahk.de

Phone: 021-3858 5052

Learn more>>

2025-11-20
14:00-14:05

Opening Remarks 

Chair
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
TBD
Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
AHK Greater China Management
2025-11-20
14:05-14:20

Innovation of the Top 500 Company

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Lars Krosch
COO of time matters
2025-11-20
14:20-14:35

An Inside Look at the Lighthouse Factory

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Chinese Manufacturing Company
TBD
2025-11-20
14:35-14:50

Meet Startup

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Daniel Sarosi
CEO of Great Wall Connect
2025-11-20
14:50-15:35

Panel Discussion

Chair
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
TBD
Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
George Teng
Managing Director of Aquatherm Pipe System (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd.
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Pan Yunxi
General Manager of Shanghai TKM Trading Co., Ltd.
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
innomatec
TBD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
RVT Process Equipment GmbH
TBD
2025-11-20
15:35-15:40

Closing Remarks & Group Photo

2025-11-20
15:40-16:00

Coffee Break & Networking

2025-11-20
14:00 -18:00
German Market Entry

The German Market Entry Sub-Forum is your essential guide to navigating Europe's strategic economic powerhouse. Offering critical insights into investment trends, regional opportunities, and the regulatory landscape, the sub forum also features firsthand experiences from successful market entrants on overcoming operational challenges. Beyond insights, we delve into practical strategies for legal compliance, tax planning, talent acquisition, cross-cultural management, finance, and logistics. This session is designed to empower businesses and investors with the forward-looking insights and practical tools needed to develop a clear, robust, and successful strategy for the German market and build valuable collaborative networks.

Contact Person: Ms. Ziyue Wang

Email: wang.ziyue@china.ahk.de

Phone: 020-2289 9259

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2025-11-20
14:30-14:35

Opening Remarks

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Ingo Xu
Vice President of AHK Greater China
2025-11-20
14:35-14:55

State Spotlight: North Rhine-Westphalia Investment Opportunities

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
WANG Xiaodong
Director for East, Central and Southwest China of NRW. Global Business
2025-11-20
14:55-15:15

State Spotlight: Thuringia Investment Opportunities

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative, LEG Thüringen
2025-11-20
15:15-16:15

Leaders' Lounge

Enterprise Debrief: German Market Entry from Plan to Practice

Chair
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
FENG Xingliang
Chief Representative China of NRW. Global Business
Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Jun HE
Executive President of KSB North Asia
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representatives, Chinese enterprises landed in German
TBD
2025-11-20
16:15-16:30

Coffee break & Networking

2025-11-20
16:30-17:30

Tactical Lab

Practical Strategies for German Market Entry

Chair
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Corinne Abele
Asia/Pacific Correspondent of Germany Trade & Invest
Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Titan Gu
Vice President of LinkedIn China & Head of Strategic Accounts, Talent Solutions
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Damian Maib
Founder & CEO of GENUINE
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Fabian Pietsch
Gerneral Manager of UP GmbH
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative, Commerzbank
TBD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative, CMS
TBD
2025-11-20
17:30-17:35

Live Q&A Session

2025-11-20
17:35-17:40

Closing & Group Photo

2025-11-20
14:00 -19:20
Biomedicine

The Biomedicine Sub-Forum will focus on the deep integration of next-generation information technology and biomanufacturing. It will invite business leaders from both China and Germany to share cutting-edge practices and jointly explore how to accelerate new drug development, enhance quality control standards, and optimize industry chain collaboration through intelligent R&D, precision production, and digital management, thereby driving the biomedicine industry toward greater efficiency, intelligence, and sustainable development.

Contact Person: Ms. Elle Dong

Email: dong.wen@china.ahk.de

Phone: 021-3858 5052

Learn more>>

2025-11-20
16:00-16:10

Opening Remarks

Chair
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
TBD
Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative of Suzhou Industry Park
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
AHK Management
2025-11-20
16:10-16:25

Keynote Speech

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Bayer
TBD
2025-11-20
16:25-16:40

Keynote Speech

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Harbour BioMed Therapeutics Limited
2025-11-20
16:40-16:55

Keynote Speech

Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Mr. Lars Linnemann
General Manager of WiBU PflegePlus GmbH (German Hidden Champion Company)
2025-11-20
16:55-17:15

Interview: Policy Support & Strategic Government Enablement for Biomedical Industry in SIP

Chair
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Haozhi
Government Affairs Senior Director of AHK Greater China
Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative of Suzhou Industry Park
2025-11-20
17:15-17:55

Panel Discussion (1+4)

Chair
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
TBD
Speaker
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Merck
TBD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Dräger
TBD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Chinese Companies in SIP
TBD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Chinese Companies in SIP
TBD
2025-11-20
17:55-18:00

Closing Remarks & Group Photo

2025-11-20
18:30-18:00

Networking Dinner

2025-11-20
18:00 -21:00
Gala Show
2025-11-21
08:30 -18:00
Field TripsField Trip 1

Suzhou Industrial Park

Participating in the Suzhou Industrial Park field trip route will provide the opportunity to visit the Suzhou Industrial Park Exhibition Center (a benchmark national-level economic and technological development zone), DAIKIN Air Conditioning (a model of green manufacturing and ESG practices), and Suzhou HYC Technology (a leading national 5G smart factory and testing technology provider). This field trip route will deeply focus on cutting-edge industries such as smart manufacturing, green and low-carbon development, and artificial intelligence, offering insights into the latest industry developments and exploring potential opportunities for future collaboration.

Contact Person: Ms. Jana Zhou

Email: zhou.jiaxing@china.ahk.de

Phone: 021-3858 5078

Learn more>>

2025-11-21
08:30-08:45

Gathering and Registration at hotel (TBC)

2025-11-21
08:45-09:00

Transfer to Suzhou Industrial Park Exhibition Center

2025-11-21
09:00-10:00

Visit Suzhou Industrial Park Exhibition Center

2025-11-21
10:00-10:30

Transfer to DAIKIN AIR-CONDITIONING(SUZHOU) Co., Ltd.

2025-11-21
10:30-11:40

Visit DAIKIN AIR-CONDITIONING(SUZHOU) Co., Ltd.

2025-11-21
11:40-12:00

Transfer to restaurant

2025-11-21
12:00-13:15

Lunch at restaurant

2025-11-21
13:15-13:35

Transfer to Suzhou HYC Technology Co., Ltd.

2025-11-21
13:35-14:35

Visit Suzhou HYC Technology Co., Ltd.

2025-11-21
14:35-15:15

Transfer to Suzhou Museum

2025-11-21
15:15-16:15

Visit Suzhou Museum

2025-11-21
16:15-16:45

Back to Hotel

2025-11-21
16:45-16:45

End

2025-11-21
08:00 -16:00
Field TripsField Trip 2

Huawei Lianqiu Lake R&D Centre

coming soon

Registration

Welcome Speeches

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Moritz Berrenberg
Chairperson of the Board of German Chamber of Commerce in China – South & Southwest China, Founder & CEO of Maxmore Technology Group

Success Stories – Showcases of Sino-German Tech Collaboration Demos

Key Category 1

Smart Manufacturing

Forvia-HELLA x AIOT

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Gloria Wang
General Manager of HELLA FAST FORWARD Shanghai, Head of Business Development Electronics China
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Alex Bao
Founder and General Manager of AIOT

KSB Shanghai Pump Ltd x Shanghai Electrics

Merck KGaA x Opentrons

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Vivian Zou
Head of Biology APAC, SLS, Merck life science
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Vince Dou
Opentrons Greater China General Manager

Key Category 2 

AI & Digitalization

CARIZON

Flender x WindIT

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
WAN Wenming
Chief Engineer of Flender
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
LIN Yifeng
Deputy General Manager of WindIT

SAP Labs China x Capsio x MagicLab

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Elizabeth Zhang
Product Manager of SAP SCM Deliver Logistics Management in Shanghai / SAP SCM Deliver Logistics Management
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Dr. Zhongtao Li
Founder & CEO of Capsio
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Tony Que
Business Director of Magiclab

Key Category 3

Sustainability 

Bayer x Jiangnan University

SEEAD x Samtech

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Dr. Thomas Plocher
Founder and CEO of SEEAD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Amar Missoum
Founder and CEO of SAMTECH

Schüco x Dreso

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Oliver Berghofer
Director New Ventures of Schüco
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
ZHANG Shuhao
Head of Engineering Consulting of Dreso

Insight Talk

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Mr. Thomas Zimmerle
Senior Vice President & CFO Greater China Region, Infineon Technologies
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative from German Companies
TBD

Closing Remarks

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Teresa Schmid
General Manager from DENKSTRÖME GmbH

Networking & Dinner

Registration

Welcome Remarks

Keynote Speeches

Tea Break

Keynote Speeches 

CEO Tech-Talk 

Lunch & Networking

Opening Remarks 

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
AHK Greater China Management

Innovation of the Top 500 Company

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Lars Krosch
COO of time matters

An Inside Look at the Lighthouse Factory

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Chinese Manufacturing Company
TBD

Meet Startup

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Daniel Sarosi
CEO of Great Wall Connect

Panel Discussion

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
George Teng
Managing Director of Aquatherm Pipe System (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd.
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Pan Yunxi
General Manager of Shanghai TKM Trading Co., Ltd.
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
innomatec
TBD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
RVT Process Equipment GmbH
TBD

Closing Remarks & Group Photo

Coffee Break & Networking

Opening Remarks

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Ingo Xu
Vice President of AHK Greater China

State Spotlight: North Rhine-Westphalia Investment Opportunities

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
WANG Xiaodong
Director for East, Central and Southwest China of NRW. Global Business

State Spotlight: Thuringia Investment Opportunities

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative, LEG Thüringen

Leaders' Lounge

Enterprise Debrief: German Market Entry from Plan to Practice

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Jun HE
Executive President of KSB North Asia
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representatives, Chinese enterprises landed in German
TBD

Coffee break & Networking

Tactical Lab

Practical Strategies for German Market Entry

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Titan Gu
Vice President of LinkedIn China & Head of Strategic Accounts, Talent Solutions
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Damian Maib
Founder & CEO of GENUINE
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Fabian Pietsch
Gerneral Manager of UP GmbH
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative, Commerzbank
TBD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative, CMS
TBD

Live Q&A Session

Closing & Group Photo

Opening Remarks

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative of Suzhou Industry Park
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
AHK Management

Keynote Speech

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Bayer
TBD

Keynote Speech

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Harbour BioMed Therapeutics Limited

Keynote Speech

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Mr. Lars Linnemann
General Manager of WiBU PflegePlus GmbH (German Hidden Champion Company)

Interview: Policy Support & Strategic Government Enablement for Biomedical Industry in SIP

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Representative of Suzhou Industry Park

Panel Discussion (1+4)

AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Merck
TBD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Dräger
TBD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Chinese Companies in SIP
TBD
AHK Xceleration Days 2025
Chinese Companies in SIP
TBD

Closing Remarks & Group Photo

Networking Dinner

Gathering and Registration at hotel (TBC)

Transfer to Suzhou Industrial Park Exhibition Center

Visit Suzhou Industrial Park Exhibition Center

Transfer to DAIKIN AIR-CONDITIONING(SUZHOU) Co., Ltd.

Visit DAIKIN AIR-CONDITIONING(SUZHOU) Co., Ltd.

Transfer to restaurant

Lunch at restaurant

Transfer to Suzhou HYC Technology Co., Ltd.

Visit Suzhou HYC Technology Co., Ltd.

Transfer to Suzhou Museum

Visit Suzhou Museum

Back to Hotel

End

Contact

AHK Xceleration Days 2025

Contact

Get in touch with our AHK Xceleration Days event team

xdays@china.ahk.de

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