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E-Commerce in China Workshop
Date and time
Location
Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue Salon 2 Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9 CanadaDescription
Organized by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, this half-day session will help Canadian SME brand owners and merchants better understand E-Commerce in China and develop their online strategy for the Chinese market.
Trade Commissioners from the Canadian Consulate in Shanghai and Embassy in Beijing will be onsite to meet and interact with you and introduce e-commerce related services available to Canadian companies.
Who Should Attend?
- Companies that are export ready, in particular China-ready
- Preferred product categories are apparel and accessories, baby care, cosmetics/toiletries, food, health supplements, household products and small electronics (other categories are welcome but should be viable for the Chinese market
Proposed Agenda
08:30-09:00 Registration & Networking
09:00-09:05 Opening Remarks by Nancy Wu, Executive Director, Asia Pacific Branch,
Trade and Investment Attraction Division Alberta Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
09:05-09:15 TCS Introductions
09:15-09:45 Financial Services Available to Help Canadian Companies Export
Presentation by Anani Klutse, Account Manager, Export Development Canada (EDC)
09:45-10:30 Tapping into China's Booming E-Commerce Market
General landscape, consumer demographics, market trends & opportunities
Presentation by Karen Wang, Associate Director of Business Development, Vistra China
10:30-10:45 Coffee break
10:45-11:30 Developing a Feasible China E-Commerce Market Strategy
Practical understanding, market approach, strategy development
Presentation by Mark Ray, Director Consulting, Sovereign (China)
11:30-12:00 Introduction to Alibaba and Its Different Platforms
Mr. Alex Tsai, Senior marketing manager, B2B, Alibaba Group
12:00-12:20 Introduction to VIP.com and How It Works with Foreign Brands
Mr. Tony Shan, Senior Business Development & Merchandising Manager and Head of New York office, VIP International VIP International
12:20-12:30 Q&A and Wrap Up
12:30-13:30 Lunch hosted by Edmonton Economic Development (EEDC)
FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please contact us with any questions via email at tradeteaminfo@edmonton.com, reference E-Commerce Workshop. Daylin Breen can also be reached at 780-224-8178 to answer questions.