In China

International Petroleum Technology Conference, Beijing

The conference and exhibition, which rotates between the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East, addresses technology and other issues that challenge industry professionals and management.

Date: March 26-28

Venue: Beijing International Convention Centre

Website: www.iptcnet.org/2013

International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Dalian

A forum to present advances and research results in the fields of manufacturing science and engineering that brings together researchers, engineers and scientists.

Date: March 30-31

Venue: Selected places

Website: www.icmse.net

Global Spine Congress, Hong Kong

Features multilingual sessions and world-renowned speakers as well as special symposiums conducted by spine societies from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Date: April 4-6

Venue: Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Centre

Website: www.globalspinecongress.org

International Symposium on Corporate Responsibility & Sustainable Development, Guangzhou

Topics include: tension between respect for the natural environment, social justice, and economic development; the long view versus short-term imperatives; the competing priorities of north and south, east and west; and the separate agendas of business, consumers, communities, civil society and government.

Date: April 9-12

Venue: Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Website: www.cr-sd.org

Real Estate Investment World China, Shanghai

Topics including business models, capital sources and investment strategies will be discussed at this real estate development, investment and finance forum for developers, investors, funds and asset managers.

Date: April 15-18

Venue: The Ritz Carlton Shanghai

Website: www.terrapinn.com

China International Software Cooperation Conference, Chengdu

Attended by key players in China's software industry, the event showcases products and research, and offers networking opportunities within the high-tech industry.

Date: April 10-13

Venue: New Century International Conference Centre

Website: www.chinasoft.org.cn

China-CIMT China International Machine Tool show, Beijing

First held in 1989, this is the largest machine tool show in China and one of the four biggest internationally. It serves as a major event for machine tool sourcing and as a trading platform for the industry.

Date: April 22-27

Venue: China International Exhibition Center (new venue)

Website: www.cimtshow.com

Beijing International Technology Transfer Congress 2013

Focusing on technology transfer and international technology cooperation, the theme for this year's event is "Beyond the borders: Drive innovation to win".

The congress will feature 40 distinguished speakers from more than 30 countries, and there will be 300 attendees including overseas technology managers and Chinese professionals.

Date: April 24-27

Venue: Beijing International Hotel Convention Centre

Website: www.britishchamber.cn

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

China - Airport sector briefing, London

An opportunity to meet the Chinese delegation in London and find out about the range of opportunities available as China seeks to upgrade its aviation networks.

Date: March 26

Venue: to be confirmed

Website: www.ukti.gov.uk

Rural China under New Leadership, Wuerzburg, Germany

This international forum provides a platform for scholars, development agencies, international donors and professionals working in development aid to meet, discuss and talk about China's rural development.

Date: April 11-13

Venue: University of Wrzburg

Website: www.ecardc.org

Doing Business with China: Leadership Strategy and HR Practice, Belgium

Human resources is one of the biggest challenges of doing business in China. Speakers talk about human resource issues in China, including how to select talent and often-made mistakes.

Date: March 27

Venue: Antwerp Management School

Website: www.bcecc.be

China & India - Financial and Professional Services Showcase, London

Learn about demand for financial and professional services in China and India, hear from international trade experts and book one-to-one appointments with a market specialists at this event opened by Lord Green, minister for trade and investment.

Date: April 25

Venue: central London

Website: www.ukti.gov.uk

Culture

In China

Lutoslawski Quartet, Beijing

Hear this ensemble of the young Polish classical musicians, which focuses on contemporary chamber music and Polish masterpieces.

Date: March 30

Venue: Forbidden City Concert Hall

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Face-to-Face: Portraits and Interiors, Chinese Dutch Painting Exhibition, Beijing

Focuses on one of the most traditional subjects in art history: portraits and interiors. Both are among the most intriguing subjects in the history of visual art and have a long tradition in Dutch.

Date: until March 30

Venue: Today Art Museum

Website: www.todayartmuseum.com

Exhibition: ON / OFF China's Young Artists in Concept and Practice, Beijing

This groundbreaking exhibition, which will occupy all UCCA exhibition spaces, marks the most comprehensive survey to date of the generation of artists born after the end of the "cultural revolution"(1966-76), and at the dawn of the country's era of opening and reform. It will feature 50 commissioned works by 50 artists and artist groups.

Date: until April 14

Venue: Ullens Center for Contemporary Art

Website: ucca.org.cn

Francophone Film Festival 2013, Beijing

Aimed at showing the cultural diversity and richness of the French-speaking world, this event is an opportunity to meet and exchange francophone values.

During the festival, UCCA Art Cinema will present three films from Belgium, France and the Czech Republic.

Date: March 23-24

Venue: UCCA Auditorium

Website: ucca.org.cn

ShanghART H-Space Foundational Work, Shanghai

Focusing on the variety of attitudes, strategies and aesthetic choices that are connected with paintings, the group exhibition features artists including Ding Yi, Huang Kui, and Liu Wenjian. The exhibition is meant to unfold a multitude of individual idiosyncratic styles and loose themes.

Date: March 9-April 14

Venue: ShanghART H-Space

Website: www.shanghartgallery.com

Culture

In Europe

Project Space Exhibition: Re-conventional, Manchester, England

A new graduate design show celebrating the work of three UK-based Chinese designers who work across the northwest, London and Scotland.

Date: March 22-April 20

Venue: Chinese Arts Centre

Website: www.chinese-arts-centre.org

Traditional landscapes painting, Yorkshire

Learn about traditional Chinese painting techniques at these two workshops led by Xiao Ba. They run from 10 am to 4 pm with a focus on birds and flowers

Date: April 14

Venue: Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall Website: www.cbpsyorks.co.uk

Events can be sent to: events@mail.chinadailyuk.com

(China Daily 03/22/2013 page31)