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Outbound Investment Summit Shanghai
Welcome Cocktail for Speaker, Sponsors & Overseas Delegates
18:00 -20:00 November 18, 2024
Lobby Lounge, Ground Floor, Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Outbound Investment Summit Shanghai
November 19-20, 2024

November 19, 2024: Investment Migration and Wealth Planning

Time Slot
Agenda
8:00
Registration & Exhibition Booths Open
9:30-9:35
Welcoming Remarks
Immigration Planning Focus
9:35-9:55
Session 1 : Driving Forces and Resistances of China's Investment Immigration Industry
Luc Lu, Partner, IMI Daily
9:55-10:05
Session 2: Creating Your Golden Future
Gonçalo Mendes Leal, Founding Partner, NSMLawyers
10:05-10:25
Session 3: Steady Growth Investment Fund: Your Path to Secure Wealth Building
João Baptista, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Spark Group
10:25-10:35
Session 4: Malta: Investment Migration Opportunities 2024
Megan Hamilton, Business Development Manager, Vertex Alliance
10:35-10:50
Session 5: Personal Migration Solutions and Professional Selection of Solutions for Any Needs: Russia, UAE, Hungary
Anastasia Barna, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, One World Migration
10:50-11:20
Networking Coffee Break
11:20-11:35
Session 6: The Newest Program Options to Americas & Europe
Reza Motalebpour, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, INGWE
11:35-11:45
Session 7: Cyprus Permanent Residency Scheme
Gregoris Leontiou, Managing Partner, G. Leontiou LLC
11:45-12:05
Session 8: NorthLark Galactic: Your All-in-One Compliance and Data Management Ecosystem
Vinoth Kandasamy, Head of Operations, NorthLark
12:05-12:50
Session 9: Panel Discussion – Global Mobility Planning in a Shifting Landscape in 2025 and Beyond
Panel Objective
2024 has brought another year of growing divergence worldwide, with geopolitical risks increasing uncertainty. Global changes in investment migration are reshaping the landscape and driving potential future disruptions. This panel examines how global immigration trends are transforming the Chinese market and discusses how local industry players can stay ahead during this era of change.
Panelists:
Gonçalo Mendes Leal, Founding Partner, NSMLawyers
Colin Bishop, Managing Director, Reef View Enterprises Ltd.
Christopher Downing, Founder, DV SICAF
Anastasia Barna, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, One World Migration
Philippe May, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, EC Holdings
12:50-14:00
Networking Luncheon
14:00-14:20
Session 10 : Legal Arrangements and Tax Planning before and after Immigration of Private Entrepreneurs
Chang Cai, Director and Founding Partner, Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm
14:20-14:35
Session 11 : Your Pathway to Italian Residency
Christopher Downing, Founder, DV SICAF
14:35-14:45
Session 12 : Hungarian Golden Visa
Dr. Csaba Magyar, Managing Partner, Crystal Worldwide Law Firm
14:45-14:50
Session 13: European Residency by Investment Programs
Philippe May, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, EC Holdings
Wealth Planning Focus
14:50-15:05
Session 14:Versatile and Robust Instruments via Liechtenstein for Asset Protection
Jane Dormann, CEO, PRÄSIDIAL
Vladimir Good, Trust Advisor, PRÄSIDIAL
15:05-15:15
Session 15: Labuan IBFC: Your Premier Jurisdiction for Global Business Ventures
Serene Liaw, Deputy Director, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations, Labuan IBFC
15:15-15:45
Networking Coffee Break
15:45-16:05
Session 16: Find Me a Solution!
Raffaelle Ashworth, Managing Director, Asiaciti Trust Samoa Limited – Speaking on behalf of Samoa International Finance Authority
16:05-16:20
Session 17: The Evolving Landscape of Private Wealth Management: BVI’s Role in Shaping Global Wealth Solutions
Vicky Lord, Managing Partner, Harneys (Shanghai) – Speaking on behalf of BVI Finance
16:20-17:05
Session 18: Panel Discussion – Migration 2025: Investments, Routes and Undiscovered Strategies
Panel Objective
This year has seen significant changes in residency programs across Europe. The complexity of planning and managing cross-border compliance is more important than ever. This panel will explore the key market trends influencing the current and future dynamics of the investment immigration industry in China, as well as the European options that wealthy Chinese individuals are considering for themselves and their families in 2025. These choices aim to mitigate the risks that threaten their wealth, lifestyles, and legacies.
Panelists:
Luc Lu, Partner, IMI Daily
Reza Motalebpour, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, INGWE
Nicolò Bolla, Tax Advisor and Immigration Specialist, Bolla Accounting
João Baptista, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Spark Group
17:05-17:15
Session 19: Revitalization of EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program for Chinese Entrepreneurs
Charlie Shi, Regional Representative in China, Green Card Fund
17:15
Closing Remarks & Networking Cocktail - Sponsored by Green Card Fund

Outbound Investment Summit Shanghai
November 19-20, 2024

November 20, 2024: Succession Planning and Corporate Structuring

Time Slot
Agenda
8:00
Registration & Exhibition Booths Open
9:30-9:35
Welcoming Remarks
9:35-9:55
Session 1: Cross-Border Strategies under Emerging Trends of Chinese Enterprises’ Going Global
Dr. John Zhang, Vice Chairman of the Chamber of International Commerce (COIC) Shanghai and Chief Representative of the UAE Office of COICSH
9:55-10:10
Session 2: Unveiling the Hidden Costs for Investors & Families Looking for Global Diversification: What They Don’t Tell You
Reza Motalebpour, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, INGWE
10:10-10:25
Session 3: Bespoke Solutions for Preserving and Increasing Capital, Free Movement and Business Development
Anastasia Barna, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, One World Migration
10:25-10:45
Session 4: Building Stronger Corporate Structures: Why the BVI is the Preferred Choice for Global Businesses
Tiger Zhang, Director, ICS Fund Services – Speaking on behalf of BVI Finance
10:45-11:15
Networking Coffee Break
11:15-11:30
Session 5: Wealth Structuring: Requirements and Solutions in the Context of Improved Transparency
Jane Dormann, CEO, PRÄSIDIAL
Vladimir Good, Trust Advisor, PRÄSIDIAL
11:30-12:15
Session 6: Panel Discussion – Navigating New Horizons in Wealth & Succession Planning under the Emerging International Developments
Panel Objective
Wealth preservation is likely a top priority for affluent families worldwide. Developing a succession plan and implementing effective strategies can be a complex and challenging process. As the number of ultra-wealthy individuals continues to rise, the urgency to manage their wealth effectively is growing. This panel explores the innovative strategies that Chinese families and their advisors are adopting for estate planning in light of emerging challenges.
Panelists:
Jane Dormann, Chief Executive, PRÄSIDIAL-ANSTALT
Reza Motalebpour, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, INGWE
Matthew Smith, General Manager, Southpac Group – Speaking on behalf of Cook Islands Finance
Michael Liu, Executive Director, CIL Group Ltd.
Naidong (Michael) Ma, Senior Partner, Dacheng Shanghai Office
12:15-14:00
Networking Luncheon
14:00-14:10
Session 7: Portugal as a Prime EU Destination for Investors and Expats
Cláudia Vasconcelos, Head of Business Development, NEWCO Corporate Services SA
14:10-14:30
Session 8: Fireside Chat –  Cayman Foundation Companies and Their Uses in Asia for Family Office and Digital Asset Ecosystem
Gary Smith, Partner, Loeb Smith Attorneys
Matthew Sumner, Managing Director, Outbound Investment Group
14:30-14:50
Session 9: NorthLark Wren: Streamlined Compliance Solutions for Agile Businesses
Lakshan Mahenthiran, Head of Compliance, NorthLark
14:50-15:10
Session 10: Samoa's Corporate and Commercial Solutions for Multinational Enterprises
Tuifaasisina Sieni Voorwinden, Chief Executive Officer, Samoa International Finance Authority
15:10-15:30
Session 11 : Corporate Structures, Taxation and Asset Protection
Gregoris Leontiou, Managing Partner, G. Leontiou LLC
15:30-16:00
Networking Coffee Break
16:00-16:45
Session 12: Panel Discussion – International Standards and Best Practices in Investment Funds across Jurisdictions
Panel Objective
The core principle of structuring cross-border businesses is to achieve tax neutrality and enhanced flexibility, provided it adheres to the existing legal framework and compliance requirements. This approach enables professionals to engage in discussions and practices with lawmakers and regulators to explore the possibilities of what can be accomplished. This panel will discuss the opportunities and applications of these structures when used for legitimate purposes in investment funds.
Panelists:
Tuifaasisina Sieni Voorwinden, Chief Executive Officer, Samoa International Finance Authority
Jenny Wang, Of Counsel, Forbes Hare – Speaking on behalf of BVI Finance
Gary Smith, Partner, Loeb Smith Attorneys
Tiger Zhang, Director, ICS Fund Services
16:45
Closing Remarks & Networking Cocktail