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[Taicang] September Chamber Meeting:
“Made in Germany” – Commitment to Quality or Lifestyle Brand?
A Panel Discussion on Shifting Chinese Perceptions
Chamber Meeting and "AHK Night" at Taicang Oktoberfest
Friday, 24 September 2021
SOLD OUT !!!
16:00 - 18:20: Chamber Meeting
19:00 - 23:00: Taicang Oktoberfest
Location: Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Taicang, 4F, Ballroom A, No.288 Shanghai East Road, Taicang, Jiangsu
Language: English
Tickets grant access to both the September Chamber Meeting and the "AHK Night" at Taicang Oktoberfest.
Free shuttle bus service from Shanghai available. See "Transportation" below for details.
Preferential hotel rates at Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Taicang are available. See "Accomodation" below for details.
Is the perception of “Made in Germany” and German products changing in the Chinese society? When Chinese think of Germany, do they think of mechanical engineering and long-lasting high-quality products or do they think of FC Bayern Munich and Oktoberfest? Do Chinese still prefer highly engineered products or are they rather interested in the latest trends with short replacement cycles? Should German companies in China rather focus on a commitment to quality or advertise German lifestyle when selling products? How do changing consumer demands and preferences affect marketing, product placement and employees within German companies? How are German companies in Taicang and the city’s branding as the “German Town” in China affected?
These questions will be addressed by a diverse panel consisting of representatives of German multinational consumer brands, German consumer goods consultants and local German B2B companies in Taicang.
Welcome Reception
Welcome Remarks by German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai
Welcome Speech by German Consul General, Mr. Pit Heltmann
Government Speech: Mr. Sun Jin, Deputy Director of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Commerce
Government Speech: Mr. Chen Chunming, Deputy Secretary General of Suzhou Municipal People's Government
Government Speech: Mr. Hu Weijiang, Deputy Secretary of Taicang Municipal Committee of the CPC and Acting Mayor of Taicang City & Taicang Promotion Presentation
Signing Ceremony: Memorandum of Understanding between Taicang City People's Government and AHK
Signing Ceremony: Taicang Investment Projects
Introduction of New Members
“Made in Germany” - Panel Discussion and Q&A
Closing Remarks by German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai
Transfer: Four Points Hotel to Taicang Oktoberfest
“AHK Night” at Taicang Oktoberfest
(Shuttle bus departing at 21:30 to People's Square, Shanghai. Arriving 23:00. See "Transportation" below for details.)
Welcome Reception
Welcome Remarks by German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai
In June 2022, Dr. Sigrid Winkler was appointed Deputy Executive Director at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | East China and is in charge of the membership organization at the Chamber as well as the development of strategic projects for the organization. Dr. Winkler joined the German Chamber in spring 2016, initially as Project Manager Social Responsibility where she was responsible for the More than a Market initiative and was promoted in October 2016 to Executive Chamber Manager. Dr. Winkler holds a PhD in Political Science from Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies from Vienna University. Before joining the German Chamber, she was Head of Office of the Austrian Academic Exchange Agency (OeAD) in Shanghai. Previously, Dr. Winkler managed international business development projects in China and Eastern Europe for Business Upper Austria, the economic agency of the regional government of Upper Austria. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on EU-China relations, and since 2002, she has been regularly coming back to China for shorter and longer-term stays.
Welcome Speech by German Consul General, Mr. Pit Heltmann
Government Speech: Mr. Sun Jin, Deputy Director of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Commerce
Government Speech: Mr. Chen Chunming, Deputy Secretary General of Suzhou Municipal People's Government
Government Speech: Mr. Hu Weijiang, Deputy Secretary of Taicang Municipal Committee of the CPC and Acting Mayor of Taicang City & Taicang Promotion Presentation
Signing Ceremony: Memorandum of Understanding between Taicang City People's Government and AHK
Signing Ceremony: Taicang Investment Projects
Introduction of New Members
“Made in Germany” - Panel Discussion and Q&A
In June 2022, Dr. Sigrid Winkler was appointed Deputy Executive Director at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | East China and is in charge of the membership organization at the Chamber as well as the development of strategic projects for the organization. Dr. Winkler joined the German Chamber in spring 2016, initially as Project Manager Social Responsibility where she was responsible for the More than a Market initiative and was promoted in October 2016 to Executive Chamber Manager. Dr. Winkler holds a PhD in Political Science from Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies from Vienna University. Before joining the German Chamber, she was Head of Office of the Austrian Academic Exchange Agency (OeAD) in Shanghai. Previously, Dr. Winkler managed international business development projects in China and Eastern Europe for Business Upper Austria, the economic agency of the regional government of Upper Austria. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on EU-China relations, and since 2002, she has been regularly coming back to China for shorter and longer-term stays.
Closing Remarks by German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai
In June 2022, Dr. Sigrid Winkler was appointed Deputy Executive Director at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | East China and is in charge of the membership organization at the Chamber as well as the development of strategic projects for the organization. Dr. Winkler joined the German Chamber in spring 2016, initially as Project Manager Social Responsibility where she was responsible for the More than a Market initiative and was promoted in October 2016 to Executive Chamber Manager. Dr. Winkler holds a PhD in Political Science from Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies from Vienna University. Before joining the German Chamber, she was Head of Office of the Austrian Academic Exchange Agency (OeAD) in Shanghai. Previously, Dr. Winkler managed international business development projects in China and Eastern Europe for Business Upper Austria, the economic agency of the regional government of Upper Austria. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on EU-China relations, and since 2002, she has been regularly coming back to China for shorter and longer-term stays.
Transfer: Four Points Hotel to Taicang Oktoberfest
“AHK Night” at Taicang Oktoberfest
Events have limited seating, so to ensure your attendance we encourage you to register in advance. We cannot guarantee entry to those that have not pre-registered. If you registered for an event but can not attend, please do let us know in advance. No-shows who fail to cancel 24 hours before the event will be charged with the full price.
Tickets grant access to both the September Chamber Meeting and the "AHK Night" at Taicang Oktoberfest.
Pandemic prevention measures include: on-site temperature check, health code check, travel code check, ID/Passport check.
You can not participate in this event if:
you have lived in a medium-high risk area within the past 21 days
you have been abroad within the past 28 days
you have been in close contact with confirmed cases, suspected cases or asyptomatic cases of COVID-19, or have been infected with COVID-19 yourself from medium-high risk area within past 21 days or from abroad within past 28 days
if your Health Code is yellow or red
if you have abnormal body temperature with possible epidemiological diseases
In case you have any questions on pandemic prevention measures, please contact +86 18662266876
入场时做好身份证件、体温检测和健康码查验工作。禁止21天内有国内疫情中高风险地区或28天内国（境）外旅居史,或有新冠肺炎确诊病例、疑似病例、无症状感染者密切接触史；健康码为黄色或红色；体温异常且不能排除流行病学史等人员入场。
For registered guests, we provide complimentary shuttle bus transportation between Shanghai and Taicang.
Please kindly note: Shuttle bus service is available only for passengers holding a personal Green Health Code.
Contact person in Shanghai: Ms. Steffi TSAI, phone: 18616360702
Contact person in Taicang: Ms. Shanshan YU, phone: 13813502017
Shanghai to Taicang:
Departure at: 13:15
Arrival at: 15:00
Departure from: AHK Office - 29/F Pingan Riverfront Financial Center | No. 757 Mengzi Road | Huangpu District | Shanghai | 上海市黄浦区| 蒙自路757号 | 歌斐中心29层
Destination: Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Taicang - No.288 Shanghai East Road, Taicang, Jiangsu | 太仓宝龙福朋喜来登酒店 | 太仓市上海东路288号
Taicang to Shanghai:
Departure at: 21:30
Arrival at: 23:00
Departure from: Taicang Oktoberfest - Taicang Software Park, No.88 Beijing East Road, Taicang | 太仓市北京东路88号 | 太仓软件园
Destination: People's Square Metro Station, Shanghai | 人民广场地铁站
We provide preferential prices at Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Taicang.
Hotel: Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Taicang
Room: Comfort King Room 丨 舒适大床房
Preferential Price: RMB 500
For booking information, please contact
Gavin Gu (Sales Manager)
Email (prefered): gavin.gu@fourpoints.com
Mobil: +86-15906225505
Tel: +86-512-8201 1111-6860
In June 2022, Dr. Sigrid Winkler was appointed Deputy Executive Director at the German Chamber of Commerce in China | East China and is in charge of the membership organization at the Chamber as well as the development of strategic projects for the organization. Dr. Winkler joined the German Chamber in spring 2016, initially as Project Manager Social Responsibility where she was responsible for the More than a Market initiative and was promoted in October 2016 to Executive Chamber Manager. Dr. Winkler holds a PhD in Political Science from Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies from Vienna University. Before joining the German Chamber, she was Head of Office of the Austrian Academic Exchange Agency (OeAD) in Shanghai. Previously, Dr. Winkler managed international business development projects in China and Eastern Europe for Business Upper Austria, the economic agency of the regional government of Upper Austria. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on EU-China relations, and since 2002, she has been regularly coming back to China for shorter and longer-term stays.
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