[i10] Different Continents, Unified by Innovation Power

In today's fast-evolving market, local innovation is critical to maintaining a competitive edge in China. Yet coordinating innovation efforts between China and global headquarters presents unique challenges. In a joint i10 innovation seminar organized by The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC), The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham), and The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), we will explore how to harmonize innovation cultures, processes, and strategic goals to support three innovation pathways: Global-for-China, China-for-China, and China-for-Global.

Business leaders from Danish, American and Korean leading companies in China will discuss how alignment across borders can unlock untapped potential, accelerate time-to-market, and enhance local and global competitiveness. Their panelists representing companies from three different continents will also examine common cross-border innovation hurdles — including differences in decision-making, speed, organizational culture, and resource allocation — and identify actionable strategies to bridge these gaps and drive sustained innovation impact.

Spaces are limited — don't miss this chance to join us for an open town hall event to learn and network with industry and innovation leaders across three continents!

DATE & TIME:

May 08, 2025, 08:30-10:30am

VENUE:

The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

27F, Infinitus Tower, No. 168 Hubin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

中国上海市黄浦区湖滨路168号无限极大厦27楼

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

• AmCham: Xiangwei Gong, President Asia and EVP Group Strategic Development, Aptar
• DCCC: Sun Qian, Sr. Portfolio Project Management Director, Novo Nordisk (Shanghai) Pharma Trading Co., Ltd.
• KOTRA: Ji Woong Jang,CEO & Founder, Teuida.

MODERATOR:

• Erik Walenza, Chair, Technology & Innovation Committee, The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

Panel Discussion & Q&A Themes:

• Theme 1: Innovation Culture Alignment and Localization
• Theme 2: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, and Risk-Taking
• Theme 3: Organizational Structures and Decision-Making
• Theme 4: Leveraging Innovation Ecosystems and Team Diversity
• Theme5: Measuring, Evaluating, and Scaling Cross-Border Innovation

About i10 Innovation Network in China:

i10 Innovation Network in China (i10 / i10 INC) is a collaboration between chambers of commerce and government institutions in China representing the ten most innovative economies in the world as identified by UN's Global Innovation Index Ranking 2024 (GII 2024).

[i10 INC members] Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Singapore, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, Finland, Netherlands and Germany.