DCCC invites our members to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting for East China in Shanghai.

The meeting will include a review of the 2025 work, voting on internal matters, and the election of the 2026 Board of Directors.

We are honored to welcome opening remarks by Jesper Dahlstrøm, Commercial Consul, The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai.

Additionally, we are delighted to welcome Lola Woetzel as our distinguished keynote speaker.

Keynote Speech:

Better red than dead? What does it take to survive in China?

Speaker:

Lola Woetzel, Founder and Managing Partner, Global6; Visiting Professor, NYU Shanghai; Senior Partner Emerita, McKinsey & Company and former Director, McKinsey Global Institute.

About Lola Woetzel

Dr. Lola Woetzel is the Founder and Managing Partner of Global6, a global partnership specializing in the planning, financing and execution of urban development projects at scale. She is also a Visiting Professor of Global China Studies and Business at New York University in Shanghai, a Senior Partner Emerita of McKinsey & Company and a former Director of the McKinsey Global Institute. As one of McKinsey's leaders in developing its Asia practice, Dr. Woetzel opened the Shanghai location in 1995 and has been resident since then. She has also worked in the Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New York, and Zurich offices. Dr. Woetzel founded McKinsey's Cities Special Initiative. She has led research on China, Asia, and global economic and business trends and has extensive experience in developing strategies and organizations for both companies and government institutions. Industries of particular interest include energy, mining, housing and infrastructure. She speaks Chinese, English, Spanish and German.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026
• Venue: The Royal Danish Consulate General in Shanghai, Room 3101, Shanghai International Trade Center 2201, Yan'an West Road, Changning District, Shanghai. 上海市长宁区延安西路 2201号国贸中心 3101 室丹麦王国驻上海总领事馆

Important! Please take your ID card or passport with you. 重要提醒！须随身携带身份证或护照。

• Attendance: In-person only. Open exclusively to DCCC members, associates, and official invitees.
• Corporate Members: Up to 2 representatives may attend.
• For members: Aspire to make a difference and lead in DCCC? Seize the chance to run for the board! Locate the Board Application Form 2026_East on the event page, fill it out, and send it back to belinda@dccc.com.cn by February 24th.
• For members: If you can't attend in person, find the DCCC Proxy Form 2026_East on the event page. Complete the form and return it to belinda@dccc.com.cn by February 24th.
• Refreshments: Canapés and drinks will be provided during the event.

The DCCC Board and Secretariat in East China look forward to welcoming you to the AGM 2026!