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Venture Capital and Private Equity Forum, Shenzhen

This is the perfect event for investors, entrepreneurs and other professionals who are interested in doing business in China. With the theme of "Promoting Early-stage Investment & Perfect Venture Capital System", the forum will bring together 600-plus global investors, 700-plus entrepreneurs, and more than 100 officials and policy-makers from central and local governments to give lectures and panel discussions.

Venue: Shenzhen Futian Shangri-La Hotel

Date: June 10-11

Contact: cvcri@euro-events.com

Scientific and technology forum, Chengdu

This is the main annual knowledge and education technology conference aimed at presenting the latest research being carried out. The idea of the conference is for the scientists, scholars, engineers and students from universities from all around the world and industry representatives to present ongoing research activities, and hence to foster better research relations between academia and industry. This conference provides opportunities for delegates to exchange new ideas, establish business or research relations and find global partners for future collaboration.

Venue: Tibet Hotel, Chengdu

Date: June 10-12

Contact: ticket@vip.163.com