In China

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 and 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, this showcases products and research, and offers networking opportunities in 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

Website: www.cimtshow.com

Beijing International Technology Transfer Congress

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 Chinese professionals and overseas technology managers.

Date: April 24-27

Venue: Beijing International Hotel Convention Centre

Website: www.britishchamber.cn

China Consumer Electronics Fair, Shenzhen

Held together with the China Electronics Fair (CEF), China's largest electronics trade show, CCEF creates an international consumer electronic communication platform. It shares CEF's more than 70,000 buyers and focuses on helping consumer electronics manufacturers to develop China's market.

Date: April 10-12

Venue: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinacef.com.cn

The 6th China Green Companies Annual Summit, Kunming

Held by the China Entrepreneur Club and the Kunming city government, this year's summit offers themed forums and case study panels on a series of topics concerning the transformation of China's economic development. In the themed forums, renowned company leaders, economists and foreign experts will share their views on how to achieve sustainable development.

Date: April 20-22

Venue: To be confirmed

Website: www.daonong.com

The 10th China International Food Industry and Food Export Exhibition, Qingdao

With the theme 'Experience World food culture, promote green natural health', the fair offers a platform to display achievements, cultivate brands and meet others in the industry.

Last year, 121 companies from 12 foreign countries including Germany and Italy, and about 300 domestic companies took part.

Date: April 27-29

Venue: Qingdao International Exhibition Center

Website: www.food-stock.com

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

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 and discuss China's rural development.

Date: April 11-13

Venue: University of Wuerzburg

Website: www.ecardc.org

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-on-one appointments with 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

Alleviating your risks in China, Brussels

Receive practical advice from EU SME Centre experts and panelists on how to mitigate risks in China, including tips on how to find a suitable business partner, manage contract terms and reduce risk.

Date: April 16

Venue: Agoria in Brussels

Website: www.bcecc.be

China Customs Event, Brussels

The event covers issues concerning imports and exports between China and Belgium and offers opportunities to talk privately with customs workers from both countries.

Date: May 6

Venue: Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel

Website: www.bcecc.be

Culture

In China

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

This 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-up and reform.

Date: until April 14

Venue: Ullens Center for Contemporary Art

Website: ucca.org.cn

Julio Iglesias 2013 Beijing, Concert

Hear Julio Iglesias performing his greatest hits. The legendary Spanish singer and songwriter has sold more than 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 80 albums.

Date: April 21

Venue: Exhibition Theatre

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Christina Pluhar and L'Arpeggiata Concert, Beijing

Highly regarded as a multi-faceted instrumentalist in early music and Baroque repertory, Christina Pluhar is the founder and music director of the vocal/instrumental ensemble L'Arpeggiata. Since 2007, Pluhar has led L'Arpeggiata in joint concerts with ensembles including the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra.

Date: April 13

Venue: Forbidden City Concert Hall

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Damien Guillon & Le Banquet Celeste Concert, Beijing

The world-renowned French counter-tenor Damien Guillon has sung as a soloist with many early music ensembles under the baton of renowned conductors. His broad repertoire covers songs of the Renaissance and the great Baroque oratorios and operas. Hear him perform with Le Banquet Celeste in Beijing.

Date: April 20

Venue: Forbidden City Concert Hall

Website: www.theatrebeijing.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 landscape 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 04/05/2013 page31)