For the first time in China, CIBTM will be running a dedicated China Meetings Week. The initiative has received the backing of leading industry associations – MPI, ICCA, Site – all providing input into the professional education programme that plays such a pivotal role in the event. China Meetings Week, with CIBTM at its core, runs from 30th August to 3rd September. It is one of the major driving forces behind the growth of the meetings industry throughout China and is set to help China fully realise its potential to attract large-scale international corporate and association events.

Events during China Meetings Week include:

Monday 30th August

ICCA and Site Conference

Venue : CNCC

08:30   Conference Registration
09:30-10:30   Conference
             Keynote speakers: 
             Mr. Zhu Shanzhong, Deputy director of CNTA 
             Ms. Guxiaoyuan, deputy director of BTA 
             ICCA/Site/RTE welcome (Sean Mahoney- president Site/ ICCA
             Craig Moyes- Group Exhibition Director RTE) 
 

9.45- 10.30   Keynote speaker introduction (Jurriaen Sleijster)
10:30  Short break
11:00 -12:30   Conference
             David Sand, International Board of Site, CEO of Uwin Iwin South Africa
             Gary Grimmer, CEO, Gary Grimmer & Company 
             Brian T. Mullis co-founded Sustainable Travel International 

General Debate in the meetings industry including Q&A to panel of experts 

12:30-14:00   Lunch and Networking

Hosted Buyer Ice breaker event

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Tuesday 31st August 

 Association Programme in partnership with MCI

 8.00-9.00     Registration and morning coffee
 9.00-10.30   Opening words

"Making the most of your association meeting"   by Jurriaen Sleijster Executive Vice President
               
 "Maximizing revenue sources and leveraging content "  by Pol vande Perre /executive account manager MCI Brussels   

10.30-10.45     Tea break
10.45-11.30    Panel discussions

"Social media and associations" 
 "Membership certifications" Project Management Institute China 
 "Criteria for running successful events" Chinese Medical Association

 11.30              Buffet lunch

Forum for Young Professionals

08.00-12.00

This initiative aims to bring together 20 young industry professionals from China for debates, discussions, lectures and group challenges.  

Facilitated by Rob Davidson –  Senior Lecturer University of Westminster

Wednesday 1st September

Evening Gala Event

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