Navigating Turbulent Times Insights and Strategies from Business Leaders for a Safe Path Forward

In a world where geopolitical shifts, trade tensions, and technological rivalries are redefining the global landscape, staying ahead of the curve has never been more crucial. Ongoing US-China tensions continue to cause ripples across industries, while the pressure of inflation and the growing influence of AI on the future of work present new challenges for businesses everywhere.


Join us for an in-depth discussion with top industry leaders and experts as we explore how companies can navigate these unprecedented changes. Discover actionable strategies to bolster resilience in your organization, tackle global risk factors head-on, and position your business for success in a rapidly evolving environment.


We are pleased to offer an exclusive preview for AmCham China members of Sandpiper's latest research on this important topic. These findings will be presented by Sandpiper's Managing Director for Government and Public Affairs, Simon Buckby, a seasoned political and communications advisor with a wealth of experience across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. Also contributing will be Alfons Westgeest, Board member at Kellen Europe.


Event Details:

  • Date and Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Dec 2, 2025 (China Time)
  • Format: Online
  • Language: English
  • Contact: Ada Yang, ayang@amchamchina.org


Notes:

  • Approved registrants will be sent the webinar link shortly before the event.
  • Tickets are non-transferable.

Speakers

  • Simon Buckby (Managing Director, Government and Public Affairs of Sandpiper)

    Simon Buckby

    Managing Director, Government and Public Affairs of Sandpiper

    A former journalist with the Financial Times and the BBC, Simon has been working as a strategic communications consultant across Asia and in China for many years, first based in Hong Kong, then in Dubai, now in Bangkok. He is currently the Managing Director for Government Relations and Public Affairs, for Sandpiper, in which capacity he frequently works from our offices in Beijing and Shanghai.

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  • Alfons Westgeest (Board Member for Global Development at Kellen Europe)

    Alfons Westgeest

    Board Member for Global Development at Kellen Europe

    Alfons Westgeest is Kellen Europe's Board member for global development. ‎He supervises Kellen’s Beijing office, which serves ‎international associations in Asia. Founder and Managing Partner of Ernst & Young's association management practice in 1988-2004, he continued heading Kellen Europe from 2004 – 2022. Alfons is co-moderator of ‎the European Government Relations Roundtable, a network of Vice-Presidents of multinationals.

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Tickets

Member Ticket
Standard Price RMB 150
Non-member Ticket
Standard Price RMB 450