Dear Jackie,
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our China Conference on October 17th as a grand second year of our China Program. The 2015 China Conference focuses on New Challenges and Opportunities in Technology and Business: China + US. We have invited renowned speakers from both the U.S. and China. Don't miss the opportunity to join this influential conversation!
Also, please find below more information about NEW 4.0 (NECINA Entrepreneurship Workshop) grand kick-off. Hope you will find the above events interesting and informative.
As always, we thank you for your continued support. We hope that you find the information in this newsletter helpful. Look forward to meeting you at our next event!
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NECINA 2015 China Conference on 10/17 |
2015 NECINA CHINA CONFERENCE
Insight,
Information, Networking
New Challenges and Opportunities in Technology and Business: China + US
Date / Time: Oct 17th, 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Venue: Two Financial Center, KPMG, 60 South Street, 2ndFloor, Boston MA 02111
Parking:Same building underground, $10 per day flat rate for weekends
Public Transportation: Red line South Station
Overview
The US economy outshines others in this gloomy global economic environment, yet 25% of the revenue of Apple and 30% for Boeing comes from the Chinese market. President Xi just signed a $38 billion contract with Boeing in Seattle, and China CRRC will invest hundreds of millions in Massachusetts to rebuild the Boston subway. What are behind all these facts and deals?
Both China and the US continue to face challenges as they seek new opportunities in the ongoing development of their business and technology. China has been gradually transitioning from a manufacturing hub to a center for technology and consumerism. Initiatives such as Made-in-China 2025 and National Entrepreneurship have been created to ensure a smooth transition that focuses on innovation. Today, most major Chinese-owned companies have their strategic sights set globally, with a demand to acquire outside talent to execute these plans. Vast amounts of investment capital are chasing limited opportunities.
In the US, professionals and business leaders struggle with the resources and knowledge to advance their careers and businesses as they try to develop their skillsets. The questions also arise as "how entrepreneurs should chart their path?" and the appropriate way for business leaders to leverage resources such as supply chain and government policy.
The convergence of an integrated strategy between China and the US is a requirement for companies competing in the global economy. Professionals from each country can learn from each other to overcome challenges currently encountered and have a clear vision of the tremendous advantages and opportunities present upon this partnership.
2015 NECINA China Conference
The NECINA China Program is a platform to enhance the developing relationship between Great China and the US (NE) to nourish entrepreneurship and career development. The program includes the Annual China Conference (150+ audience) and quarterly meetings (50+ audience).
We have assembled a group of distinguished speaks from China and US. Among them are experts in technology and startup community, and local government officials with great global view. Please come for insight, information and networking.
Agenda:
9:00 am Registration and Breakfast
9:20 am Welcome and NECINA Intro
9:30 am - 12:30 pm Speech and Panel Discussion
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch and Networking
Speakers:
Matthew Nordan Managing Partner at MNL Partners
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Topic: Doing Business with China Strategically
Matthew Nordan is a Managing Partner at MNL Partners. MNL develops energy and environmental projects in global markets, with a focus on China. Matthew has spent 18 years focused on breakthrough technologies as an investor, advisor, and analyst. Prior to MNL, Matthew was a venture investor at Venrock, one of the world's oldest and most successful venture capital firms. At Venrock, he drove investments in FINsix (power electronics) and Nest Labs (energy efficiency, acquired by Google for $3.2 billion), and worked closely with other portfolio companies on strategy, business development, and fundraising. Four of the nine companies in Venrock's energy and environment portfolio became critically focused on China during Matthew's tenure; he co-founded MNL Partners based on the belief that many other technology companies would do the same. |
Before Venrock, Matthew was President of Lux Research, an advisory services firm for science-driven innovation that he co-founded in 2004. Under Matthew's leadership, the Lux Research analyst team became a globally recognized authority on the business impact of emerging technologies, advising corporations, start-ups, financial institutions, and governments. Earlier, Matthew held a variety of senior management roles at emerging technology advisor Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) in the U.S. and Europe.
Matthew has testified before the U.S. Congress four times on emerging technology issues, was a founding member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Emerging Technologies, and is a widely sought-after speaker and commentator. He serves on the boards of FINSix, Sense Labs, Quidnet Energy, Boston-Power, and Greentown Labs (the world's largest clean tech incubator), and is Co-Founder and Chairman of the Investment Committee of PRIME Coalition, a pioneering nonprofit bringing philanthropic capital to energy innovation. Matthew graduated from Yale, where he conducted cognitive neuroscience research on emotion and memory.
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Mr. Qingui Guo
Top Chinese Expert in Internet Banking and Internet Business Model

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Topic: US-China Internet Financial Business Model and Regulatory Comparison
Mr. Guo is a prominent lawyer. He earned his Master of Law Degree at Peking University, and EMBA at School of Economics and Management of Tsinghua University. Mr. Guo has more than 10 years of sophisticated work experience at China's top Law firms, such as Grandall Law Firm, Zhong Lun Law Firm, and King & Wood Mallesons. Currently, he/she serves as the Chief Legal Officer of UCF (Xianfeng Financial Group), and partner of UCF Investment Fund Management.
Mr. Guo's professional affiliations include Council of Chinese Financial Law Research Institute of Science and Technology, Research fellow of China E-Commerce Research Center, and Deputy Secretary General of the Internet Association of School of Economics and Management of Tsinghua University.
His publications include "Business Models and Architectures of Internet Finance", "Discover New Internet Business Models", "Equity-based Crowd-funding", and etc.
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John Bourneuf
VP, Terrafugia
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Topic: Flying Cars: Disruptive Transportation Technology in the Global Marketplace
John currently serves as VP, Development for Terrafugia. He is responsible for building the investor base, but also Communications, Sales & Marketing.
John Bourneuf is a seasoned operations, engineering and business development executive with over 30 years of experience in the aerospace, power and energy sectors, working with Fortune-500, privately held and small start-up companies. He has worked with both the domestic and international markets, as well as commercial and military customers.
John has degrees from the MIT Sloan School of Management, Northeastern University and the University of Notre Dame, and holds the distinction of being GE's first MIT Sloan Fellow.
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Mr. Dongbai Ye
Counselor for Science and Technology of the Chinese Consulate in NY |
Topic: China's Innovation Environment and International Cooperation in Science & Technology
Counselor Dongbai Ye graduated from Shizuoka University in Japan with a master's degree in semiconductor engineering. He has served in China's Ministry of Science and Technology for nearly 30 years, with rich experience and comprehensive understanding of China's science and technology development history and policy making, especially in the field of international cooperation. Mr. Ye also served as the Vice Mayor of Anshan City in Liaoning Province. Before his assignment in New York, Mr. Ye was the Minister-Counselor for science and Technology in the Embassy of the P. R. China in Japan.
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Program Contacts:
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NEW 4.0 Grand Kick Off Night on 10/9
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Proudly Sponsored by KPMG Global Innovation Center
Session 1: Grand Kick-Off Party & Pitch Night Friday October 9th, 2015
Time
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Friday, October 9, 2015
Venue for kick off night
One Broadway, 5th Floor (Havana Room) Cambridge Innovation Center, Cambridge MA 02142
Event
Come to learn about NECINA NEW 4.0 Accelerator program! Three years in a roll we have teams successfully raised funding and launched their businesses!
Event open to NECINA NEW teams, YES program, E-CLUB program, members, and general public.
Special Partners and Sponsors
- KPMG
- CUBIC (China-U.S. Business Innovation Center)
- MiTi Venture
- Chengdu ThinkZone
- CreativeStar Solutions
- Azimuth Venture
Confirmed Special VIPs
- Pauline Mak, Partner at KPMG
- Qi Pei: Founding Partner at MiTi Venture
- Chao Wang: Chairman of Chengdu ThinkZone
- Management team from CUBIC (China-U.S. Business Innovation Center)
- Dan Xiao, Sr. VP and Cofounder, CreativeStar Solutions
- Tony Zhong, Chairman, Kukel Corp
- Jian Shao, Partner at Azimuth Venture
Event Partners
- Startup Time
- 燎原
Agenda
6:00 - 6:30 Registration/Dinner
6:30 - 6:50 pm Introduction to NEW 4.0 program / Review of NEW 3.0
6:50 - 7:00 pm Introduction to KPMG Global Innovation Center
7:00 - 8:30 pm Team 5 minute pitch (This requires online application, link here) 8:30 - 9:00 pm Team 1 minute pitch (open to All attendees to get on stage)
9:00 - 9:30 pm Networking and Team-building
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