Join us in for the long-awaited Cambridge Sustainable Tourism Conference (CSTC) 2019 – China Sector, which is co-organised by Visit Cambridge & Beyond and Cambridge China Centre, and supported by Cambridge BID, Meet Cambridge, Discovery Newmarket, Palace House, Ely Cathedral, Visit Ely  and University Arms.

Cambridge Sustainable Tourism Conference is the premier platform for engaging inbound tourism operators with the key stakeholders of the Cambridge tourism, retail, hospitality and conference sectors. For CSTC 2019 – China Sector, in addition to the unique chance to network with Chinese tourism/summer school/MICE operators and the leading voices and suppliers in Cambridge and Beyond under one roof, attendees will gain insight into the emerging trends of inbound tourism from China, the calling for `sustainable tourism development`, and the diverse tourism/hospitality/retail offerings in Cambridge and Beyond areas.

CSTC 2019 – China Sector includes keynote speeches from Cambridge’s tourism industry leaders, panel discussions, debates about sustainable ways forward, demonstrations of the best local offerings, opportunities to sign contract deals, networking sessions,  and FAM trips to Cambridge,  Ely and Newmarket.

Conference Agenda

Cambridge-based businesses will:

• Get connected with Chinese tourism/summer school/MICE operators;
• Gain a greater understand about the inbound tourism from China (trends, opportunities and expectations);
• Learn to maximise your appeal to Chinese visitors.
• Opportunities to make deals on site.

Chinese tourism/summer school/MICE operators will:

• Get connected with Cambridge industry leaders and tourism/hospitality/retail organisations；
• Gain a greater understand about Cambridge & Beyond tourism and its diverse offerings；
• Learn about the trends, opportunities and challenges of Cambridge and Beyond tourism;
• Be able to source top tourism/hospitality/retail services;
• Opportunities to make deals on site.

Business opportunities

Businesses looking for greater publicity, better connection and even contracts/deals signed-up on site can benefit from our carefully designed Sponsorship, Exhibition Stand or Advert opportunities.

For more information, please contact enquiry@cambridgechinacentre.org. Very limited Sponsorship/Exhibition Stand/Advert opportunities left, so please do act swiftly to avoid disappointment.

Co-organisers

Sponsors and Supporting Organizations

Confirmed Speakers

• Emma Thornton: CEO of Visit Cambridge and Beyond
• Ian Sandison: CEO of Cambridge BID
• Kelly Vickers: Managing Director of Meet Cambridge
• Chris Garibaldi: Director of National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art
• Megan Pollexfen: Manager of Discover Newmarket
• Lesley Ann Thompson: Director of Communications & Commerce, Ely Cathedral
• Jinzhao Li: Founder and Director of Cambridge China Centre
• Michael Chang: Board Member of UK Chinese Tour Guide Association

Mr Sunan Jiang, Minister Counsellor for Science and Technology of Chinese Embassy in the UK, was a keynote speaker at the Cambridge China Forum 2018, where there was much demand for Mr Jiang to return to Cambridge and speak longer. To meet that demand, Cambridge China Centre will be hosting the `Seminar & Networking with Minister Councillor Sunan Jiang` at The Bradfield Centre on Thursday 30 May, 2019.

Attendees can expect to learn about the latest science, technology and innovation developments in China, the prospects of Sino-UK cooperation, and have an opportunity to network before and after the Minister Councillor’s presentation.

Agenda

12:30-13:00 Guests signing in; Networking with Sandwich Lunch and Tea/Coffee

13:00-14:00 Seminar: China’s Latest Progress in Science, technology and innovation & Sino-UK cooperation prospects

14:00-14:30 Q&A and Networking

Biography of Mr Sunan Jiang

Mr. Sunan Jiang is the Minister Counsellor for Science and Technology at the Chinese Embassy in the UK. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to Science and Technology management and international scientific and technological exchange and cooperation. From 1994 to 2015, Mr. Jiang worked successively as Second Secretary for Science and Technology in the Chinese Embassy in Sweden, Consul (First Secretary) for Science and Technology in Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, Consultant in the Department of International Cooperation, Director and then Deputy Director General in the Department of Personnel of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China.

(Minister Councillor Sunan Jiang presenting at Cambridge China Forum 2018)

Tickets

The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required and seats will be allocated on a “first come, first served” basis.

With thanks to our host: The Bradfield Centre

Building on the success and demand generated by the 2018 inaugural Forum, the second annual Cambridge China Forum will bring together our increasing network of technology and business professional to the impressive Wellcome Genome Campus on the 15th October 2019. Last year, more than 130 Chinese and British scientific experts, industry leaders and government officials attended the Forum. CCF 2019’s attendees can expect a more impactful audience and an equal ratio of speakers from Chinese and UK backgrounds.

In response to feedback from last year’s Forum, we will be adding more opportunities for powerful networking, and we will be expanding the trade stand exhibition. Also new this year is a business pitch-event that connects investors with innovative businesses. Directly following the Forum, the pitch event will be held on the 16 October 2019 in Cambridge.

Join us in October 2019 and be part of the UK|China conversation.

Background Information

Designed as an intimate exclusive event, with only 100 tickets available to purchase, the forum will provide valuable content and opportunities to interact with expert UK|China professionals. Expert speakers will be discussing potentials of UK|China collaboration, emerging perspectives on industry trends, and a look at real post-Brexit changes and opportunities. Several of the Cambridge China Centre’s strategic partners will be co-curating the panel discussions to ensure the most meaningful contents and interactions.

Directly following the Forum, the pitch event will be held on the 16 October 2019 in Cambridge. Registered guests have the opportunity to join us for a pitch-event that brings together investors with innovative Cambridge-based businesses. Held in Cambridge, the Pitch sessions, presentations and one-to-one meetings build on the success of our Post BW Awards Pitch Event that brought together emerging Cambridge and UK companies with Chinese investors.

Speaking, Sponsoring and Partnership Opportunities

To discuss your interest in Speaking, Sponsorship and Partnership opportunities at Cambridge China Forum 2019, please contact jinzhao.li@cambridgechinacentre.org by 31st May 2019.

Tickets

Early bird tickets will be released on Monday 25 March 2019.

Cambridge has seen an enormous interest in UK|China investments and business deals. The innovative technology generated in The Cluster and the possibilities of the Chinese Market can be a powerful combination. To help connect Chinese investors with emerging and innovative Cambridge and UK-based businesses, Cambridge China Centre is curating another exclusive venture-capital pitch event with Chinese investors on the 16 October 2019.

The event builds upon the success and demand generated at our Post BW Awards pitch-session in March 2019, and directly follows the second annual Cambridge China Forum which will bring together Chinese and British scientific experts, industry leaders, investors and government officials at the impressive Wellcome Genome Campus on the 15th October 2019.

Save the Dates

Cambridge China Forum 2019: 15th October 2019

Post CCF Pitch Session with Chinese investors: 16th October 2019

More details are forthcoming soon.

To apply for a place at the pitch session on the 16 October, please contact Cambridge China Centre via enquiry@cambridgechinacentre.org.