Shenzhen, China

Registration and refreshments

MC’s opening remarks

Ms. Xia Yanna, Presidium Member, Federation of Shenzhen Industries;
Chairman, Shenzhen Huazhi Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd.

Keynote Address

Welcome Address from Federation of Shenzhen Industries

Ms. Wu Li, Executive President, Federation of Shenzhen Industries

Welcome Address from China Federation of Industrial Economics

Mr. Xiong Meng, Vice Chairman, China Federation of Industrial Economics

Welcome Address from GMIS

Mr. Namir Hourani, Managing Director and Member of the Organising Committee,
GMIS

Welcome Address from UNIDO

Ms. Xiaolei Zhao, Head of Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) Shanghai, UNIDO)

Partnership Signing Ceremony

Panel Discussion 1: Innovation, competitiveness and Industry 4.0: Retaining China’s leadership position in manufacturing and high tech industries

Over the past decade China has taken the role of the world’s leading manufacturing powerhouse. Industrial growth was steady for much of 2018, although slightly lower than projected towards the end of the year. This session will bring together a cross-section of industry stakeholders to explore some of the challenges and opportunities the country is facing as the Fourth Industrial Revolution unfolds.
• Developing enabling policy frameworks that facilitate innovation
• Shifting to smart manufacturing
• Increasing the ascent of China on global value chains
• The transformation of the Chinese manufacturing base: The offshoring of lower end manufacturing versus the reshoring of higher value added manufacturing
• Investing in high tech industries
• From technology taker to technology maker: China’s transition to 4IR production and its potential effects on global manufacturing

Moderator:
Ms. Xia Yanna, Presidium Member, Federation of Shenzhen Industries;
Chairman, Shenzhen Huazhi Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd.
Panelists:
Mr. David Li, Executive Director, Shenzhen Open Innovation Lab
Mr. Li Xinglong, General Manager, Shenzhen Shixian Optoelectronic Technology Co.
Mr. Ye Xiansheng, General Manager, Digiwin Software Co.
Mr. Xie Jianzhong, Dean of Industrial Internet College, Foxconn
Ms. Liao Yan, President, Intelligent Manufacturing Research Institute, Sunwoda Electronic Co.
Mr. Yang Hong, President, Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics Co.

Refreshments and networking

Panel Discussion 2: Industry 4.0 as an enabler of the Circular Economy

China’s rise in becoming a major global manufacturing exporter has seen living
standards in the country rise considerably, but has also witnessed an increase in industrial emissions and associated environmental challenges. Hence, Chinese policymakers are devoting priority to moving to a circular economy model to allow recovering value from industrial waste, while materials from finite stocks can be kept in an infinite loop.
As the Chinese economy is going through a transformation into a more service-oriented economy built on consumer, tourism, ICT and semiconductor sectors among many others, the intersection of Industry 4.0 and circular economy creates a unique business case for Chinese enterprises. This session will discuss innovative Industry 4.0 solutions for the circular economy, such as:
• Circular business models based on data analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT) (e.g. efficient energy consumption, platforms of the shared economy and Products-as-a-Service (PaaS))
• Novelties in product design and 3D printing resulting in waste reduction
• Computer optimization models resulting in better decision-making and optimized industrial practices
• Data-driven analysis to track resources and products throughout the circular economy, e.g. blockchain improving supply chains and logistics
Moderator:
Ms. Xia Yanna, Presidium Member, Federation of Shenzhen Industries;
Chairman, Shenzhen Huazhi Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd.
Panelists:
Mr. Lyan Law, Industry 4.0 & Enterprise 4.0, Hong Kong Productivity Council;
Fraunhofer IPT Certified Industrie 4.0 Expert
Mr. Yin Guohui, President, AGC Flat Glass Protech (Shenzhen) Co.
Ms. Yao Caihong, Executive Director, Shenzhen Laser & Electronics Technology Co.
Mr. Zhang Yongqing, Vice President, New Trend International Logis-tech Co.
Mr. Shu Yi, General Manager, Tusincere Shenzhen Science and Technology Park

Introducing the Mohammed Bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity

Harnessing the potential of 4IR technologies for social impact, sustainable outcomes and the greater societal good

Namir Hourani, Managing Director and Member of the Organising Committee,
GMIS

Lecture-style session: “Global Value Chains And Industrial Development”

Dr. Adnan Seric, Research and Industrial Policy Officer, UNIDO

Design Thinking Workshop (TBC): Technology Enabling Change

Using design methodologies, this workshop follows up on Dr Adnan's research on Global Value Chains. The direct impact smartshop will explore the meaning of Dr Adnan's research findings for China's future role in the global value chain and how upgrading its position and a more inclusive and sustainable approach will impact the future of Shenzhen as world hub for global manufacturing.

Workshop Facilitator: Dr. Kai Bruns, Senior Research and Innovations Manager, GMIS

End of Design Thinking Workshop and GMIS Connect Shenzhen Dinner