China-Cyprus sharing session next Monday, 9th of September 2019 at 18:30pm until 20:30pm at CCCI (ΚΕΒΕ) Offices in Nicosia.
Event title:
Living & Working: China VS Cyprus- Real Stories. Experience Sharing
Event topic:
Have you ever wondered how to better understand Chinese culture? Or how to bridge the cultural gaps between China and Cyprus? Or, maybe, who can help you achieve your China related goals?
If for any of these questions the answer was yes join us on Monday the 9th of September. Junior Chamber International Nicosia and Global Shapers Community Nicosia are pleased to invite you to join a panel discussion with Petros Djakouris, BeHive Founder & Curator, Luwen Zhang, PwC Senior Associate, and Costas Georgiou, Chispo Attorneys at Law International Legal Counsel.
Petros and Costas have spent four years in Beijing, the capital of China while Luwen has lived for seven years in Nicosia, Cyprus’s capital city. Petros, Costas and Luwen will share their experiences with working and living in China/Cyprus.
Joins us to:
• Discover professional and business opportunities between Cyprus & China
• Expand understanding of the Chinese culture
• Network with China-focused professionals
Speakers:
Luwen Zhang – Tax Advisory, at PWC
Petros Djakouris – Founder & Curator at BeHive
Costas Georgiou – International Legal Counsel at Chispo Attorneys at Law
Speakers bio: Luwen Zhang – Tax Advisory
Luwen comes from China and has studied, worked and lived in Cyprus for 7 years. She studied Accounting at the University of Nicosia and completed her Master’s in Business Administration at the University of Cyprus. Luwen recently qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and is currently working at one of the Big 4 accounting firms in Cyprus. Luwen focuses at assisting international clients set up, operate and restructure their businesses in Cyprus.
Petros Djakouris – BeHive Founder & Curator
Petros studied Economics at Nottingham University in the UK, has been in China for four
years and speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese. After working with technology startups and corporates in Beijing, London, and Nicosia, he founded and currently manages BeHive, a skills training organization that collaborates with corporate trainers, universities and companies in Beijing to enhance the professional development of college students and young professionals. Petros has facilitated and designed various corporate training programs and teambuilding activities, is a mentor at Startup Grind, and has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper.
Costas Georgiou – International Legal Counsel at Chispo Attorneys at Law
As a first-generation university graduate, Costas studied Law at the University of Manchester. Since graduating, he went to Beijing where he has been based for the past 4 years. In 2017, he co-founded BeHive, a platform that helps students, recent graduates and young professionals develop career skills. Costas has worked as the first Management Trainee of a Chinese conglomerate and has been acting as an International Legal Counsel for a Chinese IP firm. He has participated in International IP Conferences in Europe and US, and was one of the speakers of CIFTIS, China’s most important services conference. His latest project, “The Chipriots – Cypriots in China” aims at bridging the cultural and business gaps between Cyprus and China.
Organizers:
JCI Nicosia:
JCI is an International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with active participation in the United Nations (UN) system. JCI are present in more than 100 countries and have almost 200,000 members across the world. JCI Nicosia is a new chamber for young people, ages 18-40. We run projects and events with our members and meet to have fun and build friendships.
Global Shapers Nicosia:
Founded by the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional, and global challenges. With more than 8,000 members, the Global Shapers Community spans overt 400 city-based hubs in 160 countries. The Global Shapers Nicosia Hub was established by young people living in Cyprus who want to bring a positive change to our society through joint initiatives and undertakes activities to empower young people, promote active citizenship and entrepreneurship.
Partners:
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The CCCI is the union of Cypriot businessmen and is functioning under special law and is financially independent, free of any influence by the state
BeHive
BeHive is a platform which aims at making professional development opportunities and career support widely available to students in Beijing through skills workshops, job fairs and networking events.
Confucius Institute, University of Cyprus
The Confucius Institute at the University of Cyprus, is a non-profit organization, offering a large spectrum of programs, events and other activities on Chinese language, culture, arts and business.
Expected Participants:
• Young professionals
• Aspiring entrepreneurs/business people interested in China
• Mandarin Chinese language learners
Agenda: 18:30 – 19:00 Registration& Networking
19:00 – 19:10 Organizers & Partner Introductions
JCI Nicosia Global Shapers Community NicosiaConfucius Institute University of Cyprus (Elena Avgoustidou – Kyriacou, Director)
19:10 – 19:25 Speaker presentations
19:25 – 20:05 Panel Discussion, Q&A
20:05 – 20:30 Networking& Snacks
Address: CCCI Offices (KEBE): 38, Grivas Dhigenis Avenue, Nicosia
Registration: Free, requires RSVP through Eventbrite (http://bit.ly/China-CyprusSharing)
