Chapter One - Northern Ireland’s Export Vision
Video Overview
This introductory chapter of our Conference outlines Northern Ireland’s Export Vision of the years ahead and features key note addresses from Nick Caldwell, Head of Territory APAC; Steve Harper, Executive Director, International Business; Mr Gordon Lyons, Minister for the Economy; Madame ZHANG, Chinese Consul General and Kiera Llyod, Director, NI Bureau China.
Chapter Two - Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Sector
Video Overview
Outlining the opportunities that are available in market for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering companies, Invest NI’s China Sector Lead, Damon Peng, is joined by Martin Conway, Sales Director for China from Terex Corporation, who discusses the company’s export journey in the market. The session is introduced by Richard Seymore, Regional Director China and includes advice on Intellectual Property, Product Development and Technical Compliance from Invest NI Technical Adviser, Colin Graham. TingTing Xu, Confucius Institute for Northern Ireland at Ulster University also provides information on important cultural considerations to be aware of when doing business in China.
Chapter Three – Education Sector
Video Overview
Summer Song, Sector Lead for Education in China provides an overview for Northern Ireland businesses on the education sector in China, and how international students contribute to the local economy by studying in Northern Ireland. Pauline Walmsley, CEO, provides an overview of Early Years and the work the organisation does in the market. Claire Tan, British Embassy Beijing, outlines the education programmes that she mananges in market. The session is introduced by Richard Seymore, Regional Director China and includes advice on Intellectual Property, Product Development and Technical Compliance from Invest NI Technical Adviser, Colin Graham. TingTing Xu, Confucius Institute for Northern Ireland at Ulster University also provides information on important cultural considerations to be aware of when doing business in China.
Chapter Four – Food & Drink Sector
Video Overview
Led by our in-market Sector Lead, Freya Han gives an insights into the opportunities that are available for food and drinks businesses in China. Andrew Brown, CEO of Breakfast Champion discusses how they work with Thompson’s Tea to promote/sell their product in market. The session is introduced by Richard Seymore, Regional Director China and includes advice on Intellectual Property, Product Development and Technical Compliance from Invest NI Technical Adviser. TingTing Xu, Confucius Institute for Northern Ireland at Ulster University also provides information on important cultural considerations to be aware of when doing business in China.
Chapter Five – Life & Health Sciences
Video Overview
Monica Ren, Life and Health Sciences Sector Lead in China, leads this workshop on the opportunities that are available for local businesses within the sector in the market, and support available from Invest NI. CEO of Neruovalens, Dr Jason McKeown, introduces his organisation and discusses the company’s export journey in to China. The session is introduced by Richard Seymore, Regional Director China and includes advice on Intellectual Property, Product Development and Technical Compliance from Invest NI Technical Adviser, Colin Graham. TingTing Xu, Confucius Institute for Northern Ireland at Ulster University also provides information on important cultural considerations to be aware of when doing business in China.
International Export Conference on China
Exporting can transform your business, and as the world’s second largest economy, China is a prime market for Northern Ireland businesses to export to.
Joined by the Chinese Consul General and NI Bureau, this video tutorial highlights not only Northern Ireland’s Export Vision, but the export opportunities that are available to Northern Ireland businesses in China, as well as the intricacies and practicalities of doing business in the region. Led by sectoral experts, supported by representatives from local companies, the tutorial also features sector-focused sessions on Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering, Education, Food & Drink and Life & Health Sciences.
The tutorial is a recording of our recent International Export Conference on China.