Seminars, Conferences & Webinars in the U.S.
Select China-focused events happening around the U.S. are listed below. For other events in your area, contact your local US Commercial Service office, or search our Trade Events database.
Accelerating Your Greentech Business in China June - July 2012 Palo Alto, Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis, Boston, NYC An intimate discussion with The China Greentech Initiative Managing Director/Co-Founder to learn about opportunities to accelerate US-China collaboration opportunities for greentch. |
Kellie Holloway U.S. Department of Commerce 503-326-3002 |
Catering to Chinese Tourists June 21, 2012, 7:00 -8:15 pm ET Webinar China is #1 in spending per traveler to the U.S. Gain tips to boost their spending in your store, at your destination. |
Debra Rogers, Senior International Trade Specialist, US Commercial Service, Chicago 312-353-6988 |
Selling Nutritional Supplements in China June 12, 2012, 7:00 -8:15 pm ET Webinar Understand the cost, time, and requirements for supplement registration in China. Hear about market trends, demand, competition and consumer buying habits in China’s booming nutritional supplement market. |
Kellie Holloway U.S. Department of Commerce 503-326-3002 |
IP Registration with China Customs April 2012 Recorded Webinar Record your trademark, patent, copyright with China Customs. Help identify and stop IPR infringement at the border. |
Janice Wingo, International Trade Specialist Office of China, US Department of Commerce |
Hot Market Watch: Selling to Brazil, China, South Korea & ASEAN March 22, 2012 * 7:00 am -5:00 pm Cincinnati: Cintas Center at Xavier University Evening Networking Reception: March 21, 2012 2012 Hot Market Watch will bring the experts closer to you. A rare opportunity for U.S. exporters to meet with Senior Commercial Officers from Brazil, China, South Korea and ASEAN at one venue. Hosted by the Xavier University and the Southern Ohio District Export Council, with the full support of the U.S. Commercial Service. |
Marcia Brandstadt, Director U.S. Commercial Service – Cincinnati (513) 684-2944 |
Access Mainland China via Hong Kong February 22, 2012 * time to be announced Webinar Join the US Commercial Service and ICS Trust (Asia) Ltd. of Hong Kong for a discussion of how to reduce risk, ensure payment, better manage staff and inventory in mainland China. Understand the upside to utilizing credit worthy, tech savvy, and well informed partners in Hong Kong when doing business in mainland China. |
Contact: Cory Simek, Director US Commercial Service, St. Louis |
China Dental Webinar January 18, 2012 * 6:30 pm EASTERN Access from your computer Demand for dental products in China is expected to climb 11% annually through 2012. As many Chinese are paying increasing attention to their appearance and health in the wake of their increased living standards, the demand for up-to-date dental services is growing. Of China’s 1.3 billion plus people, 50% of the adults and 70% of the children have decayed tooth problems, and over 90% of the people have periodontal disease. The increase of special dental hospitals or clinics has also contributed the growing demand for dental equipment. Learn about market growth, finding credit worthy distributors, and understanding regulatory requirements. |
Contact: US Commercial Service Global Healthcare Team Specialists |
China 2011: IP Year in Review January 13, 2012 at 10:30-11:00 am Eastern Free Webinar There were many developments in IP in China during 2011, such as the Special Campaign, revision of the Trademark Law and the upcoming revision of the Copyright Law. Please join us as Lawyer He Jing, senior consultant at the Beijing-based law firm ZY Partners, highlights last year's developments and explain the implication of these developments to business. |
Janice Wingo, International Trade Specialist Office of China, US Department of Commerce |
Intellectual Property Strategies for the Semiconductor Industry in China January 10, 2012 at 1:00 pm Eastern Free Webinar The semiconductor industry has been identified as a key industry for development in China and has developed rapidly. China’s intellectual property sector has undergone numerous changes recently. For U.S. companies in the semiconductor industry, it is important to face these changes and adopt an effective approach in China. Please join us as patent attorney, Alex Zhang, a partner and King & Wood in Palo Alto, discusses intellectual property strategies for the semiconductor industry in China. |
Janice Wingo, International Trade Specialist Office of China, US Department of Commerce |
Takedown Procedures at Alibaba and Taobao January 5, 2012 at 7:00-8:00 pm Eastern Free Webinar Some U.S. companies have complained that counterfeit goods are being sold via websites based in China. The Alibaba Group has take-down procedures to remove postings which have not been authorized by the intellectual property right holder. Please join us as Elsa Wong, Senior Legal Director at Alibaba.com, and Ricky Shen, Senior Legal Counsel at Taobao.com, explain to rights holders how to remove infringing postings from their companies’ websites. |
Janice Wingo, International Trade Specialist Office of China, US Department of Commerce |
E-Commerce Revolution in China: How to Sell U.S. Consumer Products On-Line December 7, 2011, 6:00-6:45 pm ET Free Webinar Hosted by the US Commercial Service, US Embassy in Beijing, this free webinar is designed for US consumer goods companies ready to increase sales in China. Whether you are a manufacturer, distributor, or an exporter, you can learn more about China’s e-commerce market and one approach to reaching Chinese consumers via the most popular on-line retail channel in the country, Tmall.com. |
For access to recording, contact: Kellie Holloway U.S. Department of Commerce 503-326-3002 |
111th China Import and Export Fair Promotional Conference In New York November 18, 2011, 4:30-6:30 pm ET New York, NY Find out how the US Commercial Service can support your exports to China, and if the 111th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) may be the right venue for your company. This promotional conference is hosted by China Foreign Trade Centre and the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in New York, with support from the China General Chamber of Commerce-USA. |
Contact: Carmela Mammas, Director New York U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce 212-809-2676 |
2011 US-China Legal Exchange October 17, 19, 21 San Francisco, Denver, Atlanta The U.S. Department of Commerce, along with China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and State Council Legislative Affairs Office (SCLAO), under the auspices of the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT), will co-host the 16th U.S.-China Legal Exchange. This unique forum provides an opportunity for the business, legal, and academic communities in the U.S. to hear directly from Chinese officials about the new and important developments in China’s commercial legal and regulatory landscape. |
Brett Gerson, Attorney-Advisor Office of General Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce 202-482-5595 |
China Smart Series October 4, 5 and 6, 2011 Ft. Lauderdale, Cleveland, and St. Louis Insight into doing business in China and protecting your intellectual property. Hear from US Commercial Service staff with decades of on-the-ground experience, leading advisors on corporate IP protection strategies, and experts on trade finance and ensuring you get paid. Sponsored by PNC Bank. |
Kellie Holloway U.S. Department of Commerce 503-326-3002 |
2011 US-China Aviation Summit September 27-29, 2011 Washington DC The 2011 U.S.-China Aviation Summit will serve as a technical, policy and commercial summit to assist CAAC and other Chinese aviation industry representatives in identifying and specifying advanced U.S. technology that would best suit its infrastructure modernization needs. Topics at the summit will include emissions reduction, aviation/airport energy efficiency, air traffic management and safety, air traffic control capacity and efficiency, air navigation and communications systems, airspace architecture, air cargo infrastructure, airport and aircraft security, airport development and general aviation. Supported by US TDA, CAAC, FAA, US DOC, US State Department. |
Spencer Dickerson, American Association of Airport Executives (703) 824-0500, Ext. 130 |
Navigating the New China September 27, 2011 Charlotte, NC China is one of the world's fastest growing economies providing business opportunities across multiple sectors for U.S. companies. However, despite large economic gains, China remains a challenging market for businesses of all sizes. As there are no "one-size-fits-all" answers to doing business in China, please join us for an event that will provide the latest insights into navigating the "New China." |
Eric Wolff, Commercial Officer U.S. Commercial Service - Charlotte 704-333-4886 x221 |
Well-known Trademarks September 21, 2011, 10:00-10:30 am ET Free Webinar Trying to obtain "well-known trademark" status for your mark in China. In recent policy guidance, China’s Supreme People’s Court further narrowed the scope of protection that was once thought to be enjoyed by "well-known trademarks". A standard of confusion was set out by the court to determine whether well-known trademarks can be used to prevent similar marks from being registered in dissimilar goods/services. Join us as Lawyer George Chan, consultant at Rouse’s Beijing office, walks us through the Beijing High Court’s application of this tightened standard and confusion. Part of the Stopfakes.gov initiative. |
Janice Wingo, International Trade Specialist Office of China, US Department of Commerce |
"Freezing" of Trademarks by Chinese Courts Free Webinar In a recent infringement suit at the Wenzhou Intermediate Level Court, the court "froze" the defendant’s trademark at the initial stage of the lawsuit. Thus, preventing the mark from being licensed or assigned. More importantly, if the plaintiff wins, the U.S. firm could be compelled to pay the damages and because the mark has been "frozen", the court may threaten to auction the trademark to compensate the plaintiff. This could signal problems for foreign companies which could face risks of losing their intellectual property (trademarks or patents) if they lose legal battles in China. Please join us as Lawyer He Jing, senior consultant at the Beijing-based law firm ZY Partners, explains the case and its implication for foreign rights holders. Part of the Stopfakes.gov initiative. |
Register, and to raise questions in advance of program, contact: Janice Wingo, International Trade Specialist Office of China, US Department of Commerce |
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