APW19: 7th Embassy Day Asia-Pacific, May 15

On the 7th Embassy Day, Asian embassies will be invited to organize their own seminars andworkshops around the theme of innovation. The event will be held on the premises of the AlteMünze and offers a platform for investors, founders, researchers, and universities. In addition to theconferences, the embassies will present various cultural highlights that will give participants a deeperinsight into their national traditions. Program: Organizer: Embassy of the Republic of Korea Titel: Seminar „Efficient Use of Energy with IT” Time: 9.30h-12.00h Room: Alte Münze Berlin, Room „Loft“ In the face of global climate change, the transformation of energy systems and thus the issue of energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important for a fundamental reduction in energy requirements and ultimately for the reduction of carbon dioxide, which is harmful to the climate. In the age of industry 4.0 and 5G mobile communications, IT technologies can significantly improve the efficient use of energy. Numerous experts from Germany and Korea from the fields of energy and IT will present research approaches and perspectives and will discuss this innovative topic with the participants. Speakers: Moderator: Dr. Kwangtae HA, Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES) Dr. Bum Goo JONG, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Mr. Kwantaek JEON, Team Manager, Korea Energy Agency (KEA) Mr. Anton BARCKHAUSEN, Senior-Project Manager, adelphi consult GmbH Mr. Julian LEE, Business Development Manager, Haezoom Europe GmbH Prof. Dr. Hans-Martin HENNING, Director, Fraunhofer-Institute  for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) Dr. Juhoon KIM , Deutsche Telekom AG Organizer: Royal Thai Embassy Titel: Expanding Thai-German business partnership for startups: Invitation to join “Startups Thailand 2019” in Bangkok 2019 Time: 10.00h-12.00h Room: „Gallery“ Since the signing of the first memorandum of understanding on the cooperation in the areas of startup promotion and startup eco-system development last year, Thailand and Germany have undertaken measures and cooperation to promote business partnership for startups from both countries. At Asia-Pacific Week 2019, the Royal Thai Embassy Berlin has invited Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA), which is the key agency responsible for improving eco-system for all startups, both Thai startups and those from around the world, and successful Thai startups and Venture Capital as well as our German partner to the Embassy Day. Together, we will explore Thailand’s ‘Standortsvorteil’ for German business and thriving startup scene in Thailand. We will also present “Startups Thailand 2019” which is one of the largest startup events in Asia to be held in July 2019 in Bangkok, and the incentives for participating German startups. Speakers: H.E. Dr. Dhiravat Bhumichitr, Ambassador of Thailand to Germany Ms. Theresa Mathawaphan, Deputy Executive Director, Chief Strategy Officer, National Innovation Agency (NIA ) Mr. Dr. Rainer Seider (Head of Unit, Foreign Trade, European Economic Policy, Development Cooperation, Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, Berlin) Mr. Matthias Treutwein (Managing Director and Co-Founder, enpact) Ms.  Natthapron Suchatkulawith, DooTV Media (Thai media- tech startup) Mr. Rungsun Promprasith, QueQ (Thai service startup) Ms. Pahrada Sapprasert, 500 TukTuks (Thai VC) Moderator: Ms. Manusavee Monsakul (Counsellor, Royal Thai Embassy in  Berlin)         Organizer: Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Titel: „Indonesia's Urban Innovation and Smart City Development"  (panel discussion) Time: 10.00h-12.00h Room: Alte Münze Berlin, Room „California“ Description:  Indonesia, as one of the biggest economic market in South East Asia driven by a youthful populationof more than 250 million people owning at least 100 million smartphones, offers doubtlessundeniable market opportunities.The country currently has four unicorns - companies that have reached $1 billion in valuation withouttapping the stock markets - such as Go-Jek (ride-hailing company), Traveloka (travel site), Bukalapakand Tokopedia (online marketplaces). Regional companies observing this market potential haverushed to Indonesia to grab a share of the market.This also has an impact on the development of cities, as part of the cities digitization process,Indonesia’s promotes smart city engagement, innovation, e-Government services, ITentrepreneurship and private sector cooperation.This seminar will give updates on Indonesia’s latest development particularly on its Urban Innovationand Smart City Development. It will also serve as platform for innovators and entrepreneurs ofinterested Asia-Pacific Week Berlin (APW) participants to collaborate with Indonesia. Speakers:  1. Mr. Perry Pada (Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia)2. Raditya Wibow (Senior Vice President, Global Transport Go-Jek)3. Syaifullah (Non-Banking Access Director, Indonesian Creative Economy Agency)4. Atika Nur Rahmania (Head of Department for Communication, Informatics andStatistic - Jakarta Provincial Government)5. Dr. Rainer Seider (Head of Unit Foreign Trade, Development Cooperation andEuropean Policy, State of Berlin)6. David Christian (Founder & CEO, Evoware)7. Adi Reza Nugroho (Co-founder & CEO, Mycotech)8. Kristina Sembiring (CEO, MOI)9. Ivan Renald Tigana (Chief Commercial Officer, Nodeflux) Organizer: Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Titel: "Innovation: New opportunities for Vietnam-Germany cooperation" Time: 9.30h-12.00h Room: „Restaurant“ Description:  Vietnam has been one of the most dynamic economies in the Asia Pacific region with an impressiveannual growth rate of 7% over the past two decades. In this new era of digitalization, Vietnam isworking to promote sustainable development through innovation and technology. Building a vibrantstartup ecosystem is also crucial to leverage the country’s advantages of a young and skilledpopulation for development. The Embassy of Vietnam cordially invites you to our Embassy Day seminar within the framework of APW 2019 to be better informed on innovation and the startup ecosystem in  Vietnam, as well as todiscuss opportunities for cooperation between Germany and Vietnam in this area.Speaker:1. Dr. Nguyen Minh Vu, Ambassador of Vietnam 2. Mr. Clas Neumann, APFB President (TBC) 3. Mr. Tran Dong, Vietnam Science and Technology Attaché in Germany 4. Mr. Felix Richter, Coordinator for International Cooperation, AiF ZIM 5. Prof. Dr. Do Thanh Trung, CEO of Morenergy GmbH 6. Representatives from Siemens AG, FPT, Vietnamese startups Program: Time Topic Speakers / Panelists 09:00 – 09:30 Arrival and Check-in 09:30 – 09:35 Welcome Philippe Nguyen (Siemens AG) 09:35 – 09:45 Opening Speech Dr. Nguyen Minh Vu, Ambassador of Vietnam 09:45 – 09:55 Welcome Speech APW Organizer 09:55 – 10:10 Innovation & startup ecosystem in Vietnam Introduction of Vietnam National Innovation Center Mr. Tran Dong, Vietnam’s Science & Tech attaché 10:10 – 10:30 Siemens and Vietnam partnership to build up smart infrastructure & accelerate I4.0 Siemens Representative 10:30 – 10:45 Strengthening joint innovation projects between German and Vietnamese SMEs Mr. Felix Richter, Coordinator for International Cooperation, AiF ZIM 10:45 – 11:00 Startup & opportunities for Vietnamese in Germany Speaker: Prof. Dr. Do Thanh Trung, CEO of Morenergy GmbH 11:00 – 11:15 Startup Pitches Vietnamese & German Startups 11:15 – 12:00 Panel discussion on Innovation, Startup and collaboration between Germany and Vietnam in Science and Technology Commercialization Moderation: Philippe Nguyen (Siemens AG) Vietnam Embassy, FPT, Morenergy, Siemens, AiF, VSNE representatives, APW Berlin Rep, Startups After 12:00 Networking lunch with Vietnamese authentic cuisine Organizer: Embassy of Nepal Titel: „Nepal: HUB FOR TRADE, TOURISM & CULTURE“  Time: 13.00-14.00h Room: „Gallery“ Organizer: Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Titel:  "Innovation: Smart City Projects in Myanmar" Time: 13.00-14.30h Room: „California“ Description:  Myanmar's economic transformation of recent years has impacted the urban and rural space of the country alike. The primary urban growth poles, Yangon and Mandalay, have provided fertile ground for SME ventures (foremost in digital service sectors) as well as for a considerable wave of industrial and real estate investments in recent years. How adaptive are Myanmar's primary cities though to cope with urbanisation and economic growth in cities? The presentation will allow a zoom into the multi-facetted initiatives of government, the private sector and Myanmar's international partners to reinvigorating the existing urban space. Furthermore, key projects seeking to develop new urban space and infrastructure -- from a "New Yangon" to transformative projects in the industrial, trade, residential and tourism field -- will be introduced. How can modern innovation systems and an entrepreneurial ecosystem also be brought to second-tier cities (such as Taunggyi) and to rural areas? The GIZ Private Sector Development Project and its partners, the ImpactHub Yangon and the  tech accelerator Phandeeyar, will present their innovative cooperation in building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem by b ringing urban champions to rural areas Speakers: H.E. Daw Yin Yin Myint, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Mr. Felix Haas, Consultant Mr. Htun Khaing Lynn (Tech Community Manager, Phandeeyar) Mr. Kyaw Myat Soe (Co-Founder, Impact Hub Yangon)  Organizer: Embassy of People's Republic of China Titel: Share Innovation, Share the Future – Asian-Pacific Week China Embassy Day“. Time: 13.00-15.00h Room: Loft Description:  Considering China and Germany are two major economies that serve as the driving enginesfor economic growth respectively in Asia and Europe, it goes without saying that the economic andtrade cooperation between the two countries is of great significance. And China is 3 yearscontinually the biggest business partner of Germany. It is foreseeable that under China’s initiative of“One Belt, One Road”, China and Germany will deepen their economic and trade relations for sometime to come.At present, China is purchasing out backward production and pushing forward industrial upgradewith new technology, energy and materials. Meanwhile, on the technological front, big data, cloudtechnology and mobile Internet are gathering momentum in China.You are cordially invited to gain an insight into China’s economic and industrial landscape anddiscuss with us how to grasp the business opportunities brought by China’s economic transition at7th China Embassy Day Asia-Pacific Week in Berlin Speakers:1. S.E. Herr WU Ken2. Frau Pei Albrecht Head of China AffairsALBA Group plc & Co. KG3. Herr Conrad ZieschProjektleiter China ALBA BERLIN Basketballteam GmbH4. Preh GmbH, Geschäftsführer, Herr Zhengxin Cai5. TCL Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG, Geschäftsführer, Frau Weiwei Zhou Organizer: Embassy of the Republic of Singapore Titel: Singapore - Germany: The future of mobility“ Description: New innovations and start-ups are changing our world. One area that will change tremendously isthe field of mobility. Be it in Asia or in Europe. It is not only electric mobility and autonomous carsthat will shape new forms of mobility. What visions for the future of mobility are driving Germanyand Singapore, where is there potential for cooperation and what special features does theinnovation ecosystem in both countries have? These are questions the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundationin cooperation with the embassy of Singapore wants to discuss with our guests Mr. Florian Oßner(MP, CDU/CSU), his excellency Mr Laurence Bay (Embassy of Singapore), Mr. Chris Leck (LandTransport Authority, Singapore - tbc) and Mr. Maxim Nohroudi (door2door).Speakers:Mr. Peter Hefele (Head of Department Asia & Pacific, Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation)Mr. Chris Leck (Deputy Group Director, Technology and Industry Development, Land Transport)Authority SingaporeMr. Florian Oßner (MP, CDU/CSU-Group)Mr. Maxim Nohroudi (door2door)Mr. Laurence Bay (Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore)Mr. Maxim Nohroudi (door2door)moderated by Mrs. Vivica Mildner (Focus Online) Organizer: Embassy of Sri Lanka Titel: Sri Lanka - a Platform for Opportunities and Cooperation Time: 13.00h - 14.30h Room: Restaurant Description:  Backed with its strategic location and natural resources Sri Lanka is on her way to transform its economy to five strategic hubs: knowledge, commercial, naval and maritime, aviation and energy. The Service sector being 56.8% of the GDP of Sri Lanka remains the largest contributor to the national economy. The Economic Development supported by peace and favourable government policies has created an environment for improved investor confidence and commendable performance. The strong economic performance in Sri Lanka has improved per capita income enabling the country to reach middle income status. Sri Lankan government has implemented an ambitious programm to develop and upgrade the physical infrastructure of the country; including Sea Port and Airport Development, Colombo Megapolis, Development of High Mobility Road Network, Power & Energy and Telecommunication infrastructure. Investment in the tourism sector and tourism development projects also continues its further expansion in year 2018. The new tourism strategic plan 2017-2020 was introduced to facilitate Tourism vision 2025 which aims to meet Sustainable Development Goals on tourism. Accordingly, it is expected to increase earnings from tourism up to US dollars 7 billion and employ 600,000 workers in support industries. One Stop Unit for national investment serves as a centralized promotion and the facilitation center is expected to assist potential investors interested in investing in Sri Lanka. Measures were also taken to continue well focused reforms to boost the investment savings prospects in the country. With these positive developments Sri Lanka looks forward to become a beacon of growth and opportunity in South Asia tocontinue on its upward trajectory. Building oncountry’s stability Sri Lanka is ready to spur further growth and encourages potential investors tobe part of Sri Lanka’s success story. Speaker: Mr. Ahamed Razee (Counsellor and Head of Chancery) Organizer: Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan Titel: State of Digital Transformation and Innovation in Pakistan Description: Digital transformation is affecting the economies and societies worldwide in multiple ways, newbusiness models are emerging, firms and other entities are adopting new strategies along with toolsand platforms to engage in innovation processes and activities are rapidly changing. Thetransformation changes both opportunities and challenges for different actors in innovationecosystems. With these changes the digital transformation raises a fundamental question in everyeconomy: What is the role of innovation policies in the digital transformation in their respectivecountries. Pakistan is participating in this digitalization, innovation and adoption process and isestablishing their start-up and their ecosystems. In the light of this digit al and innovationtransformation the role and status for mutual cooperation will be explored. Speaker:1. Dr. Dr. Talat Mahmood (Member of the Executive Committee Asia-Pacific Forum Berlin)2. H.E. Ambassador Jauhar Saleem3. Dr. Abid Suleri (Executive Director SDPI - Islamabad and Member of Prime MinistersEconomic Advisory Council) code-trading GmbH Titel: Sanya: Door Opener in China for Global Luxury BrandsTime: 15:00-17:30 UhrRoom: California (from 16:15 in "Foyer")Description:Due to the economic booming and the world largest population, China is winning half of the luxurymarket since 2018.China Rendez-Vous in Sanya is a premium lifestyle exhibition featuring global top brands, includingluxury yachts, jets, cars, watches & jewelleries, fashion, home & design, up-scaled properties and finearts. After 9 years concrete development, the China Rendez-Vous has been recognized as the leadingshow for its own in Asia in terms of the participating brands, quality of guests, on-site sales, partners’feedback, show organisation, media attendance to daily activities. The event was also widely coveredby both local and international media. with enjoying the premium wine of Waldulmer from Baden, you will be informed of the City of Sanyaand the 10th Rendez-Vous exhibition and explore the best way to enter Chinese market for high-endproducts.