Workshop on China as a land of opportunity for small and medium-size companies - PIMES

From http://www.casaasia.cat/actividad/detalle?id=208463 (in Catalan)

On November 22nd, 2012, Casa Àsia in Barcelona and PIMEC (organization of small and medium-size companies of Catalonia) are organizing a workshop to analyze the potential of China for Catalan companies.

Programme

9.15am – 9.30am Welcome speech by Josep González, President of PIMEC; Yan Banghua, General Consul of the People's Republic of China; and Ramón M. Moreno, General Director of Casa Àsia.

9.30am – 10.00am "Is there a market for my product? Analysis of the most dynamic sectors and the potential of Catalan products" by Lidan Qi, Partner Director of Qimeng Global

10.00am – 10.30am "How to identify the most suitable partners to sell in China? Search for distributors and participation in trade fairs, halls and congresses" by Joan Ros, Partner Director, Binomio China Consulting S.L.

10.30am – 11.00am "How to organise logistics? Exportation and importation, most frequent questions and transportation of products with guarantee" by Miguel Ángel Iranzo, Commercial Director of Transcoma.

11.00am – 11.30am Coffee Break

11.30am – 12.00am "What legal problems can a small / medium company come across in China? Legal and fiscal aspects" by Miquel Llimona, DS Advocats.

12.00am  – 12.30pm "Which is the best marketing strategy? Socio-economic aspects and potential Chinese clients" by Manuel Sánchez Monasterio, member of the Executive Committee of ESADE China Europe Club.

12.30pm – 1.30pm "Business experiences in food, industrial and consumer article sectors" by representatives of Catalan small and medium-size companies who will explain their business experiences.

1.30pm Closing speech by Joaquim Llimona, President of the International Commission of PIMEC and President of PIMEC Foundation.

The conference will be moderated by Joaquim Ferrer, Director of the International Department of PIMEC.

Venue: PIMEC, Viladomat, 174, Barcelona.

Free admission and limited capacity. Attendance confirmation required.

For further information, please contact mcastro@pimec.org.