Event Registration | Chinese Enterprises Going Global: From Global Partnerships to Sustainable Local Impact

Join Us on 27 November for the Forum on Co-Creating Inclusive Development: Multinational Enterprises and Host Communities

As Chinese enterprises continue to expand their global operations, relationships with host communities are becoming increasingly important to their international business strategies, long-term competitiveness, and sustainable development. Building community trust, balancing stakeholder interests, and supporting local development are not only essential aspects of corporate social responsibility but also create new opportunities for long-term value creation.

On 27 November 2026, the Forum on Co-Creating Inclusive Development: Collaboration Between Multinational Enterprises and Host Communities will take place at the International Business School Suzhou (IBSS), Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU).

The forum is hosted by IBSS, with strategic support from China Reform Securities Co., Ltd. It is co-organised by Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies, Shanghai International Studies University, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization Investment and Technology Promotion Office (UNIDO ITPO Beijing), and RCE Suzhou. Huanqiu.com will support the event as its strategic media partner.

The forum will bring together more than ten leading enterprises with extensive experience in overseas investment and sustainable community development, alongside experts and practitioners from international organisations, universities, and financial institutions.

Focusing on multinational business operations, host-community partnerships, and sustainable development, the forum will provide a platform to exchange practical insights, explore innovative collaboration models, and connect global resources with local development needs.

The event will also mark the official launch of Global Partnerships for Sustainable Local Impact, an international co-creation initiative that brings together universities, enterprises, and host-country stakeholders to transform real-world development challenges into actionable solutions.

Three Forum Highlights

01 | Forward-Looking Insights: AI, Geopolitics and ESG Investment

Two keynote speeches will explore changes in the global business environment and emerging trends in sustainable development:

• Artificial Intelligence, Geopolitics and the Future of Responsible Internationalisation
• ESG Investment and Global Sustainable Development

Drawing on perspectives from international business strategy, technological innovation, and responsible investment, the discussions will explore new opportunities for strengthening corporate competitiveness while advancing global sustainable development.

02 | Bilingual Panel Discussions: Cross-Sector Dialogue for Global Collaboration

Panel Discussion 1 (English)

Multinational Enterprises and Host Communities: Relationships, Challenges and Opportunities for Co-Creation

This panel will examine the strategic importance of host-community relationships in multinational enterprises' international operations. Bringing together perspectives from international business, international development, and corporate practice, speakers will share experiences, challenges, and innovative approaches to community engagement in overseas markets. The discussion will explore how multinational enterprises and local communities can build lasting trust, strengthen partnerships, and co-create shared value.

Panel Discussion 2 (Chinese)

From Responsibility to Impact: ESG Investment and Inclusive Community Development

This panel will explore the roles of ESG investment, artificial intelligence, and innovative finance in advancing sustainable community development. Drawing on practical experience from businesses, investment institutions, and technology innovators, the discussion will examine how capital, technology, and cross-sector collaboration can transform community development needs into innovative opportunities that generate both business value and positive social impact.

Discussion topics will be further refined to reflect the backgrounds and practical experience of participating speakers.

03 | International Co-Creation: Turning Real-World Challenges into Global Partnerships

The forum will officially launch Global Partnerships for Sustainable Local Impact.

Starting with real community development challenges faced by multinational enterprises in host countries, the initiative will connect international universities, businesses, researchers, and local stakeholders through a four-month international co-creation programme.

The initiative aims to bring together global expertise and local knowledge to develop practical solutions that support sustainable community development and long-term shared value creation.

Event Agenda

Date: Friday, 27 November 2026
Time: 14:00–18:00
Venue: Room BSG56, Ground Floor, International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, No. 8 Chongwen Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, China

The final agenda and speaker arrangements are subject to confirmation.

Register Now | Explore New Opportunities for Global Collaboration

Registration is open to representatives of multinational enterprises, financial and investment institutions, universities, international organisations, and individuals interested in sustainable development.

Registration: Click the link below or scan the QR code to complete the registration form.

https://xjtlu.mike-x.com/0xqAL

Registration Deadline: 25 November 2026

Places are limited. Attendance arrangements are subject to confirmation by the organisers.

Global Partnerships. Sustainable Local Impact.

Join us at International Business School Suzhou on 27 November.

Turning global dialogue into collaborative action, and global partnerships into lasting local impact.