GMECS China

German Mechanical Engineering Commercial Services Co., Ltd. (referred to as GMECS) is organizing Roundtables' events, CEO Breakfast, trainings, trade fair pavilions, delegations, yearly events for mechanical engineering industry in China.

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Event Details

We are delighted to announce that Mr. Bertram Kawlath, President of VDMA will conduct an official business visit to Shanghai and Kunshan in July 2026.


Our bespoke agenda includes an on-site tour of the Startup Factory, an exclusive CEO Roundtable and in-depth exchanges with President Kawlath. Participants will have a unique opportunity to discuss industry challenges, market opportunities, potential risks and latest technological trends directly with him. Following this trip, President Kawlath will proceed to Beijing to meet with senior government representatives, bringing key industry priorities and viewpoints to national leaders. The visit will also conclude with a guided tour of a state-of-the-art Humanoid Robotics R&D Center.

VDMA President Bertram Kawlath

Bertram Kawlath has been involved in the VDMA for many years. He has been a member of the Executive Board of the VDMA Regional Association of Bavaria since 2011 and has been its Chairman since 2021. In 2013, Bertram Kawlath became a member of the main board of the VDMA and is also a member of the board of trustees of the VDMA Impuls Foundation. In 2020, Bertram Kawlath was elected VDMA Vice President.


Bertram Kawlath was elected VDMA President in October 2024.

Agenda

July 20, 2026

Main Schedule

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Factory Tour -- Startup Factory
10:00 AM
CEO Roundtable
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Opening Speech
Bertram Kawlath, VDMA President
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Introduction of the BCS Spring 2026
Daniel Yoo, Chief Representative, VDMA Shanghai
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Impulse Presentation
Daniel Berger, Partner, EAC International Consulting
10:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Roundtable Discussion with VDMA President Bertram Kawlath
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break โ€” Startup Factory
1:30 PM - 3:30 AM
Site Visit: Humanoid Robotics R&D Center (Kunshan)

VDMA Member

(Excl. 6% VAT)

Standard PriceRMB 300

*This event is exclusively for Executives from VDMA Member Companies.  

 A Maximum 20 Seats are Available.

 Limited seats according to first come first serve principle!

Venue

Startup Factory (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
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No. 692 Depu Road, Zhangpu Town,
215321 Kunshan

China

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For additional event or venue information, please send an email to junwen.luo@chinavdma.org

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Contact Person

Daniel Yoo

Chief Representative

Email: d.yoo@chinavdma.org

VDMA Shanghai Representative Office (VDMA)


Lydia Luo

Project Support

Email: junwen.luo@chinavdma.org

German Mechanical Engineering Service (BJ) Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch (GMECS)