David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to speak at the launch event of CENTI (China Europe Networks of Technology and Innovation) at Salter’s Hall in the City of London. He spoke about the work of the Institute of Directors in London and the UK, the strong links between London, the UK and China, his recent visit to Nanjing and the various opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration between British and Chinese companies.

Other speakers included:

• Russ Shaw, Tech London Advocates
• Professor Peter Childs, Imperial College London
• Julian David, TechUK
• Pietro Strada, Silverpeak
• John Zai, CENTI
• Charles Wiles, Zzish
• Jacques Zhao, China Jiangsu Provincial Economic and Trade Office in the UK