Shaping a New Paradigm:
China-Europe Exchange in a Changing World

Can Europe Forge Its Own Path in AI? — Lessons from the Dutch ELSA Lab

An IEEE Fellow educated at Tsinghua and Yale, he researches autonomous robots, multi-agent systems, complex networks and decision processes. He received the IFAC Manfred Thoma Medal and the European Control Award.

AI-Driven Intelligent Transformation of Industrial R&D and Engineering Design

He works on AI, multiphysics simulation and CAE software R&D. Previously a product R&D leader at Siemens Digital Industries in Europe, he also serves in Zhejiang's AI expert service group.

The Agentic Cloud in Europe: Turn Every Token Into Intelligence and Action

His ICT and telecommunications experience in the Netherlands and Europe informs his work on enterprise AI adoption, digital transformation and practical deployment of new technologies.

Intelligence for the Future. The Impact, Applications, Transformation and Technology Trends of AI

With a PhD in computer vision from Heriot-Watt University, he researches computer vision and AI. His interdisciplinary work has received support from UK research bodies, the EU and industry.

From What AI Can Do to What AI Should Do — Lessons from Building AI for a Real-World Use Case

She works at the intersection of AI, special education and social impact, developing responsible AI for personalised visual communication for autistic children and children with language-development difficulties, with families, educators and care organisations.

A former senior scientist and AI/data technology leader at Philips, he researches signal processing, trustworthy AI and digital health. He was named a UCPAE Top Ten Chinese Science and Technology Leader in Europe in 2025.

China-Europe Cooperation in the Energy Transition: Policy and Market Environments, Opportunities and Challenges

A TU/e mechanical engineering graduate with 36 years of international business experience, he held management roles at DSM Chemicals, Philips Lighting and Heraeus Electronics before founding ecoluu to connect Europe and Asia in the energy transition.

Europe’s Energy Transition and Innovation: Key Trends, Challenges, and Cross-Sector Collaboration

He leads a research team of around fifty people working on thermodynamics, energy storage and conversion, hydrogen and system integration, and contributes to public discussions on energy policy, grid congestion and supply security.

From Research to Practice: Data-Driven Innovation for the Energy Transition

Her research models urban transitions and behavioural change, using data-driven methods and AI to improve resource efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions through energy-renovation and smart-city projects.

Digital Product Passport and Battery Passport: Digitalization of Europe’s Energy and Battery Industry

He works on digital transformation, digital governance and international standards, including international standardisation of the Digital Product Passport and cross-border industrial cooperation between Europe and Asia.

Innovation and Internationalization in the New Energy Vehicle Industry: Insights from XPENG

He holds an MBA in Big Data and Business Analytics from the University of Amsterdam. After working at Huawei, he has spent more than five years contributing to XPENG's development in Europe.

A doctoral researcher in building-environment control and energy management at Wageningen University and an expert on Haier heat pumps in the Netherlands, he works on heat pumps, storage and energy-management systems and China–Netherlands clean-energy cooperation.

How Brainport Eindhoven Reinvented Itself: Building an Innovation Ecosystem.

With more than twenty years building innovation communities, he contributed to High Tech Campus Eindhoven and co-founded HighTechXL. He now advises on innovation ecosystems, science parks and public–private partnerships.

Entering Europe, Building Locally: Investment and Localization Strategies for Chinese Companies in a Changing World

Combining biotechnology and agri-food research with strategy consulting, he advises on European research funding, innovation incentives, investment, EU compliance and cross-border cooperation. He also participates in Track D.

From AI Tasks to Growth System: Building Agents to Learn

He holds a PhD in robotics and machine learning from the University of Amsterdam and previously served as Chief Data Scientist at McKinsey. He combines AI and mobile growth to support intelligent, automated global marketing for game publishers.

China Speed, European Trust: Building Global Tech Businesses from Zero to One

She has more than twenty years of experience in technology, business development and international management, a computer science master's degree from TU Delft, and executive education in M&A and corporate governance.

Going Global, Staying Protected: Risks & Insurance Solutions for Chinese Companies in Europe

With more than twenty years in Dutch insurance, he supports manufacturing, logistics and trading businesses with liability, property, cargo and employer-related insurance and risk management.

Previously Head of Marketplaces at Razor Group and a retail analytics expert at McKinsey, he is building Marktspan to use AI agents for better commercial decisions across e-commerce platforms.

Combining biotechnology and agri-food research with strategy consulting, he advises on European research funding, innovation incentives, investment, EU compliance and cross-border cooperation. He also participates in Track D.

Navigating Regulations and Investment in Europe: What Innovation Ventures Need to Know

His research covers international investment law, China–Europe investment policy and data governance. His doctoral work examined foreign-investment screening and national security, and his legal practice includes commercial litigation and investment arbitration.

With a PhD in ICT, an Executive MBA and more than twenty years in high-tech management, including COO and CTO roles, she helps founders achieve product–market fit, develop sustainable business models and scale.

Back to Rationality: The Hype, Retreat, and Renewed Focus in Cell Therapy

A molecular cell biology PhD from Utrecht University with postdoctoral research at Amsterdam UMC, he works across cell and gene therapy, translational science and cross-functional collaboration to turn scientific advances into scalable therapies.

Long-Acting Formulations and Advanced Drug Delivery: Bridging Clinical Needs and Commercialization Capabilities

A PhD from Freie Universität Berlin, he specialises in controlled-release, long-acting and nano-injectable formulations across small molecules, antibodies and vaccines, connecting research with registration and commercialisation.

Design Principles and Application of Biostatistical Analysis in Veterinary Clinical Trials under EU Regulatory Requirements: Reflections on China–Europe Collaboration

A Groningen PhD in epidemiology and health economics, he works on clinical-trial design, biostatistics and evidence generation to support animal-health product development and global registration.

Compassionate Use Programs and Real-World Data Collection in China and Europe: How Regulatory Pathways Can Enable Access to Innovative Therapies

Qualified in China and New York, he has around seven years of legal experience in the medical sector. He focuses on contracts and compliance for clinical trials, compassionate use and cross-border collaboration to support access to innovative therapies.