On 29 March Gilbert was invited to speak in the Seminar, opened by the British Ambassador, William Ehrman. The chairman of Britcham, Michael Fosh also took part. Several UK engineering companies presented their activities, one being ARUP, well known for its participation in the Olympic projects (Birds Nest and WaterCube). An agreement was signed by Ben Papé, chairman of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK).
group picture in the VIP room; opening of the seminar (left to right: Michael Fosh, Gilbert, Ben Papé, the British Ambassador, the vice minister of AQSIQ and others)
Gilbert gave a short presentation on the EUCCC, the importance of EU-China relations and the Public Procurement Working Group while Michael Fosh introduced the British Chamber.