Wednesday’s highlights

Sports business forum

10:30 am-1:30 pm, 5.2H

The United Kingdom’s pavilion will hold a talk on the sports industry, covering issues such as strategic partnerships to increase global fan bases and build brand images. A ministry-level memorandum of understanding will be signed at the forum, and soccer’s English Premier League is expected to launch a new app. Speakers from the Premier League, SuperSports, Fosun and the Shanghai Sports Bureau will attend.

Digital supply chain forum

2-4:30 pm, M1-04

Jointly hosted by Deloitte China and Xinhua News Agency’s China Economic Information Service, the forum is expected to attract more than 100 guests, including politicians, scholars, company executives, logistics experts and financial professionals, to discuss trends in the global digital supply chain as well as potential opportunities and challenges brought by smart logistics.

Speech on retail’s future

11-11:30 am, 1A1-006

The speech, presented by Deloitte China, will look at the revolutionary progress in new retail and where the industry could be heading. The talk will also discuss how to complete precise consumer demographics and provide customized services and products.

Sweet treats

9:30 am-5 pm, 7.2B4-01

CJ Corp, the South Korean conglomerate that manufactures sugar, among other things, will hold tasting events at its booth throughout the day.

Jewelry workshop

11 am-noon, 6.1B5-02 X-Jewelry will offer visitors the chance to make their own customized jewelry using a mobile app.