Invitation to Innovation Roundtable® in Shanghai – Exclusively for Corporate Innovation Professionals
The Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai invites you to participate in the Innovation Roundtable® Conferences, hosted by Covestro, on 27–28 August 2025 in Shanghai.
This corporate-only event brings together innovation leaders from multinational companies to connect, learn, and share experiences in a peer-to-peer setting. Participation is open exclusively to professionals from large corporations (typically ≥$1bn annual revenue, industrial or service sectors).
Interested participants can apply via the link https://innovationroundtable.com/attend/covestro-2025-inv-bencham/ and eligibility will be confirmed.
Why attend?
Connect: Network with over 150 corporate innovators from diverse industries. Each year, more than 4,000 innovation managers attend their events, with opportunities for meaningful connections.
Learn: Hear from senior corporate speakers and leading academic experts about best practices, implementation strategies, and access exclusive online resources.
Share: Participate in interactive roundtable discussions focused on selected innovation topics, exchanging insights and solutions with peers.
Event Highlights
27 August – Sustainability & Circularity: Innovation, Ecosystems, Impact
- Design products and materials for recyclability
- Collaborate with suppliers and customers to drive circularity
- Leverage digital tools and platforms to reduce Scope 3 emissions
Speakers include: Covestro, Alibaba, L’Oréal, Tencent, Volvo Cars, and Jinqiao Economic & Tech Development Zone.
28 August – AI & Digital: Accelerating Innovation & Transformation
- Leverage AI and Generative AI
- Develop digital business models
- Foster culture and leadership for transformation
Speakers include: Covestro, Sanofi, CEIBS, Siemens Energy, LyondellBasell, and Tonji University.
Gain insights from senior speakers, meet with 150+ corporate leaders, discuss innovation challenges and solutions at peer-to-peer tables, and experience a guided tour of the Covestro APAC Innovation Center.
Representatives from the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai will be attending and available for meetings on both event days.
Discover new ideas, gain insights, and strengthen your innovation network.
Venue: Covestro PRDC (Polymer Research and Development Center), Shanghai (Pudong), 30 minutes from Pudong International Airport, 40 minutes from downtown Shanghai.
Address: 33 Qinqiao Road (near Shenjiang Road), Pudong, Shanghai
上海市浦东新区秦桥路33 号（近申江路）科思创聚合物研发中心
