E-Commerce in China Workshop

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E-Commerce in China Workshop

By Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Date and time

Thu, Feb 16, 2017 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM MST

Location

Shaw Conference Centre

9797 Jasper Avenue Salon 2 Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9 Canada

Description

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.


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