Update on Opportunities in China: Developing Your China Strategy

China’s biotech sector continues to experience double-digit growth and is established as second most important global market after the US. China’s leaders are firmly backing the sector, singling genetics and biotech out in the latest Five-Year Plan, alongside AI, quantum technologies and semiconductors, as strategic national priorities. The COVID-19 pandemic has only served to accelerate investment, with venture capital and private equity investment pouring into the sector.

However, China also presents dilemmas for Western biotech companies. Increased geopolitical tensions with the West, international travel restrictions and a host of practical business challenges (including complex local regulations, IP protection issues, and culture/communication challenges) can dissuade many businesses from fully engaging with the opportunity China represents.

Join this session to hear from China experts on the wider market opportunity and to gain valuable advice on how to best access the market, engage with investors, and develop a China strategy.

Agenda

11.00                  Introductions/housekeeping

                             Josh Berlin, Head of Global Business Development, Conferences & China/Asia Strategy, BioCentury

11.05                  China Biotech Market Overview

                            Fangning Zhang, Partner, Shanghai, McKinsey & Company          

11.25                  Practical Guide on Doing Business with China

                             Mark Hedley, Director, China-Britain Business Council

11.35                  Working with Chinese Biotech Investors

                             Sven Agten, Agio Capital & Business Solutions

11.45                  Q&A

 

Confirmed speakers

Sven Agten

Sven Agten

Co-founder, Agio Capital & Business Solutions

Josh Berlin

Josh Berlin

Executive Director of Business Development, BioCentury

Mark Hedley

Mark Hedley

Director, Knowledge Economy, China-Britain Business Council

Fangning Zhang

Fangning Zhang

Partner, Shanghai, McKinsey

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