Business Solutions for Harmonious Cities

China could not be a more appropriate place for celebrating and challenging innovation for sustainable and harmonious cities. In China, cities are the engines of national economic growth, contributing 70% of its annual gross domestic product. The fast expansion of Chinese cities has hugely contributed to the country’s rapid economic development over the past two decades. The volume of China’s recent additions to its urban-built environment is unprecedented. China now accounts for half of all new building area in the world. The construction industry, real estate and energy sector are thriving towards creating new products and designing business models to address the growing demand for better housing and services in fast expanding cities. China has become a laboratory and an incubator of innovation for technology and design to improve the quality of life and the business efficiency of cities.

Nanjing is the capital of the Jiangsu Province, one of the best locations in China to conduct business. Jiangsu Province has a vibrant economy and a strong private sector. Jiangsu Province pursues fast economic growth drive by science and technology advancement. The province is also a flagship for the country’s green development.

Who should participate?

The WUF 4 Business Events are of interest to business owners, managers, purchasing agents, sales people, human resource managers, CEOs and all decision-makers from small to large companies including urban professionals, civil society organizations and research partners working towards better cities with the business community.

Two main events

BUSINESS EXPO - Making cities better places to work, to live in and to do business

An exhibition open to all private sector companies from China and countries from all over the world to show:

• Innovative products and building systems for better shelter solutions
• Innovative technologies for affordable water supply and sanitation
• Clean energy options for all and energy efficiency solutions
• Appropriate waste management solutions for human settlements
• Financial products and real estate solutions to address housing needs
• Training and IT solutions to strengthen urban entrepreneurship
• Other products and services for sustainable cities

Private Sector Consultation Meeting on Corporate responsibility for harmonious cities

Upon invitation
A consultation meeting of private sector companies committed to corporate responsibility, improving living conditions and achieving harmonious cities, and who are incorporating these goals in their business activities. This session is open to all private sector companies.