European Chamber Shanghai Office
Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai
上海市淮海中路333号瑞安广场2204室
Shanghai, China
We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive closed-door roundtable jointly hosted by VDMA and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC).
This session will bring senior leadership from European machinery companies together to discuss the latest business outlook in China, ongoing policy and market developments, and the strategic implications for 2026.
The event will begin with a presentation of findings from VDMA's latest Business Climate Survey (BCS), providing data-driven insights into investment expectations, demand trends, and operational challenges facing mechanical engineering companies in China.
EUCCC will introduce key insights from its latest Shanghai Local Position Paper, highlighting the city's future development under the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan.
Designed exclusively for executives in manufacturing, this event creates a unique opportunity for executives to engage in open discussion, exchange perspectives, and evaluate strategic priorities for 2026 under a confidential setting. The event size is expected to be around 20–30 participants.
* This event is exclusively for executives from manufacturing companies.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration
Registration
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Welcome & Introduction
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
VDMA Business Climate Survey China Results
VDMA Business Climate Survey China Results
Mr. Daniel Yoo
Chief Representative at VDMA Shanghai
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
EUCCC Shanghai Position Paper: Investing in Shanghai’s Global Future
EUCCC Shanghai Position Paper: Investing in Shanghai’s Global Future
Mr. Carlo D’Andrea
Vice President of The European Chamber and Chair of the Shanghai Board
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Roundtable Discussion
Roundtable Discussion
12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
12:05 PM
End of The Event
End of The Event
