Managing Director and Head of Research, Dragonomics

A leading economic thinking who brings into the China-debate what is often lacking: facts in stead of emotion. In a humorous style Mr Kroeber brings back cliches and misconception on China to a more realistic proportion.

Chairman of Andrew Leung International Consultants

Mr. Leung's impressive resume reflects a forty-year long engagement with business and China. A much asked professor and China expert with a solid international reputation.

Partner at King&Wood, China's largest law firm

Mark Schaub was the first foreign lawyer to join a Chinese law firm and that gave him a close insight in the way Chinese and foreigners conduct business in China. His experiences, varying from funny to hilarious, offer a great opportunity to learn about the do's and don't's in China.

Former China CEO of DSM

Well rooted in the international chemical industry, Ari van der Steenhoven has developed at the former China CEO of DSM into a much-wanted observer of China's economic and political developments. Van der Steenhoven is well-connected, both in foreign and Chinese circles in Shanghai.

Managing director, Thompson Market Services
Former China manager of The Pinkertons Asia

Bill Thompson has been in the front line of brand protection in China and Asia more than anybody else. In 25 years he lead 20,000 investigations into infringements of intellectual property for more than 1,700 brand owners, resulting in 6,700 successful enforcement actions and 1,300 criminal prosecutions. He attended a part of the 6,000 raids he supervised in China.

Senior partner at China's largest law firm King & Wood


Ms. Xu Ping is a senior partner of King & Wood and head of the firm's Foreign Direct Investment Group in Beijing. Ms. Xu is specialized in foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, technology transfer and international arbitration.