Organisers

The Financial Times, one of the world's leading business news organisations, is recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. Providing extensive news, comment and analysis, the newspaper is printed at 23 print sites across the globe, has a daily circulation of 395,845 (ABC figures, August, 2009) and a readership of 1.3 million people worldwide. FT.com is the definitive home for business intelligence on the web, providing an essential source of news, comment, data and analysis for the global business community. FT.com attracts 11.4 million unique users, generating 83.2 million page views (ABCe figures, March 2009) and now has over 1.4 million registered users.

China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) is a nationwide business organisation in China, representing the most dynamic and internationalised Chinese companies of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as national and local non-governmental organisations. CCOIC's mission is, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, to expand the international business relationship to the benefit of its membership and, more broadly, the Chinese economy. It favours constructive engagement with foreign countries to eliminate trade and investment barriers and develop a rules-based commercial environment; improvement of business self-regulation in China and representation of China in the setting of international business rules and standards; advocacy for members whenever the Chinese or foreign government makes decisions that crucially affect corporate interests; spreading of business expertise to the development of Chinese economy, international business cooperation; and the growth and prosperity of less developed countries. CCOIC is governed by a board of directors composed of over 100 distinguished corporate leaders. The current chair is Mr Wan Jifei, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). CCOIC has served as the National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) since Chinas entry into ICC in 1994. Headquartered in Beijing, CCOIC maintains a professional staff of policy experts, lawyers, trainers, event organisers, and communicators. Special initiatives covering banking rules, new energy, recycling resources, infrastructure, education and training, debt collection, and real estate mobilise the involvement and contribution of members with the backup of CCOIC branches and expert commissions.

Bai Media Co Ltd, launched in 2003, is a major international company specialising in production and distribution of, and investment in, movies and TV series, publication and management of newspapers and magazines, and production of global conferences and exhibitions. Bai Medias TV channel partners include CCTV, Shanghai Oriental Satellite TV and others. Bai Media manages conferences and expo sessions for China Business News, a leading business daily newspaper in China. After years of dedication to Chinas clean energy industry, Bai Media recently became co-producer of the China Energy and Environment Summit, organised by the Financial Times and the China Chamber of International Commerce. Bai Media is headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Shanghai and San Francisco.