Why Attend?

China & UK: Partners in Sustainability is China-Britain Business Council’s landmark business-to-business conference.

Delegates to China & UK: Partners in Sustainability will have the opportunity to:

• Meet key decision-makers from both China and the UK.
• Pre-book appointments with companies that can create new opportunities for your business.
• Gain valuable strategic insights into the trade implications of the sustainability dialogue between China and the UK.

While all eyes will be on Beijing for the duration of the Olympics, trade between China and the UK is a year-round phenomenon, and growing all the time. Sustainability – Financial & Economic, Energy & Environmental and Social – is at the heart of future growth.

On a recent trip to China, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown hailed the UK’s relationship with China saying: "Amidst global economic difficulties and turbulence, the importance of China and our growing relationship is absolutely crucial to the success of the global economy as a whole."

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao added: "We will expand immediately trade and investment with a target of raising our two-way trade to US$60 billion by 2010."

China & UK: Partners in Sustainability will significantly increase your company’s understanding of China’s sustainability challenges and help identify where opportunities may lie. You will also have the chance to meet your ideal Chinese business partner, create alliances and take advantage of strategic information from key players from both countries.

What are the key topics under discussion?

• Financial & Economic: China’s economy has grown at break-neck speed. What are the challenges and where are the bottlenecks? How can the UK help?
• Energy & Environment: How can China fuel its growth while minimizing the environmental damage? How can China and the UK benefit from sharing expertise and experience?
• Social Development: Rapid growth in China raises the expectations and concerns of society in terms of social welfare (pensions, housing, healthcare, education) and income disparities. What can the UK experience offer?

Who should attend?

This conference is suitable for CEOs and Senior Decision Makers from the following sectors:

Energy (incluing alternative and renewable) Pollution control Water Urban Regeneration & Infrastructure Green buildings Intelligent building technology Financial Services Education

Research & Development Training Non-Government organisations Local authorities Agriculture Land management Legal Services