Shanghai in Depth

A programme on sustainable innovation in China

CITIES            

More that 50% of the world's population now live in urban areas and the pressures on infrastructure and well being are immense. The growing population and the urbanisation on our planet offer huge opportunities for design, innovation and sustainable development.

CLIMATE        

The growing population as well as our growing wealth put pressure on our resources and at the same time have a negative impact on our climate. The challenges climate change and the decline of resources pose, need to be resolved.

KNOWLEDGE  

Knowledge and service based industries have become the key factor for growth and success. Web based technologies and the free flow of information accelerate this process. The development of knowledge economies is the future.

CHINA                         

China will be the economic power house of the 21st century. China is changing from a 'work bench' economy to a smart economy with a very strong consumer base.

SHANGHAI IN DEPTH is a series of events hosted by the Shanghai Association for Science and Technology (SAST) and organised by thequietriot.com during World Expo 2010. We will bring together business and innovation leaders from Europe and Shanghai.

The development of our cities, the climate and our knowledge economies offer huge business opportunities and potentials for joint ventures and co-operations in China which we will explore.

SHANGHAI IN DEPTH will during the course of the next months explore six themes from an innovation and business perspective

THEME 1         

Inclusive and balanced city: share, live and integrate together

THEME 2         

Natural and friendly city: low carbon, ecological and energy-efficient

THEME 3         

Healthy and peaceful city: providing well being and a healthy and safe environment

THEME 4         

Intelligent and intellectual city: digitalisation and smart network

THEME 5         

Habitable and integrated city: urban spaces, architecture, design, traffic and infrastructure

THEME 6         

Colourful and diverse city: science and technology, humanities, society and changes in culture.

During World Expo 2010 we will run a number of four day events exploring these themes in more detail, giving an insight into the width and breadth of business opportunities in the Greater Shanghai Area. Our workshops will also allow you to meet innovation leaders in energy management and efficiency, innovation, design and sustainable development.

It will be a platform for people from Europe and China who have understood how to turn green developments and technologies into business success, and for those with similar aspirations.