ASEM Industry Dialogue on Connectivity

Tentative Program

Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Arrival of Delegates
Afternoon: Registration

Wednesday, 27 May 2015
08:00–09:00 Registration
09:00–09:45 Opening Ceremony

09:45-10:00 Coffee Break
10:00-11:20 Plenary Session
Topic: New Opportunities and Industrial Cooperation Outlooks
12:00-13:30 Luncheon
14:00 Session 1: Key Areas of Cooperation in Connectivity
14:05-14:35
14:35-15:35 Keynote Speeches
Presentations: (10 min each)
 1. Transportation Infrastructure
 2. Industrial Zones
 3. E-commerce, Internet of Things and Cloud Computing
15:35-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-16:20 4. Culture Industry
16:20-16:40 Case Study: Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe Int’l Railway
16:40-17:00 Discussion and Q&A
 
14:00 Session 2: Innovation of Cooperation in Trade, Investment and Finance
14:05-14:35 Keynote Speeches: (15 min each)
14:35-15:35 Presentations: (10 min each)
 1. Closer Cooperation in Trade and Investment
 2. Effective Financing Channels and Models
 3. Robust Financial Regulation and Regional Early Warning System on Financial Risks
15:35-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-16:20 4. Pro-active Service by National Governments
16:20-16:30 Case Study: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
16:30-17:00 Discussion and Q&A
18:30-19:30 Welcome Dinner

Thursday, 28 May 2015
09:00 Session 3: Role of Major Stakeholders
09:05-09:35
09:35-10:35 Keynote Speeches: (15 min each)
Presentations: (10 min each)
 1. Challenges of Small and Medium Enterprises
 2. Contribution of Media and Think-tanks
 3. Role of Governments in Harmonizing Regulations, Standards and Policies
10:35-11:00 Discussion and Q&A
11:00-11:20 Coffee Break
 
09:00 Session 4: The Way Forward
09:05-09:35
09:35-10:35 Keynote Speeches: (15 min each)
Presentations: (10 min each)
 1. Taking the Comparative Advantages of Asia and Europe in Promoting Regional Connectivity
 2. Capturing the Values of Industrial Chains, Value Chains and Supply Chains
 3. Mapping the Future of ASEM Connectivity Dialogue
10:35-11:00 Discussion and Q&A
11:00-11:20 Tea Break
 
11:40
Closing Ceremony

12:30-13:30

Luncheon

Cultural Tour
Chongqing International Investment and Global Sourcing Fair Venues + Three Gorges Museum

End of ASEM Industry Dialogue on Connectivity