Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Dec 12-15
Our Events Watch series aims to highlight events that aren't focused on alcohol and drinking, but instead take a more educational or productive approach. Events include comedy, talks, networking events, markets, and dinners etc.
Monday, December 12
Panel Discussion on NGOs Operating in China (pictured at top)
This festive season, The Bookworm wants to highlight the amazing work of NGOs and charities based in China, welcoming the founders of three amazing NGOs, all of which help to improve the lives of those in need. The Bookworm invites you to join them for a panel discussion, where you'll learn how NGOs operate in China, hear about the difficulties they face, and find out how they raise money and awareness.
The panelists are Andrew Shirman from Education In Sight, an NGO solving education inequality in the countryside by providing glasses to nearsighted students; Ching Tien, from Educating Girls of Rural China, who help young women from rural areas of Western China to obtain an education; and Helen Boyle, from the Migrant Children’s Foundation (MCF), which aims to enrich the lives of disadvantaged children across China. The discussion will be moderated by Canadian businesswoman Laurie O’Donnell. RMB 100 (RSVP here, proceeds go to featured charities). 7.30-9pm. The Bookworm
Tuesday, December 13
Fight the Dead: The Walking Dead Weekly Screening
The Walking Dead is back for a seventh season, and screening at Mimi e Coco every Tuesday with different drink and food specials. Free. 8-11.30pm. Mimi e Coco
Wednesday, December 14
How do Corporations Innovate with Startups?
How do large corporations manage innovation and what relationships can they build with startup companies? To find out, French Tech Beijing and Day Day Up talk to Airbus' senior vice president and a Microsoft China CEO. RMB 80 (includes food and drink, RSVP here). 6.30-8.30pm. Day Day Up
Post-Truth, Fake News, and Social Media: Where Do We Go From Here
Why are objective facts ignored in favor of raw emotion? Are social media and our shorter-and-shorter attention span to blame? Why do some trust conspiracy theories more than the mainstream media? Will societies cease discussing issues rationally? Panelists tackling these questions include Rick Dunham, Michael Jordan (pictured above), Esmond Quek, and Felicia Sonmez. Free (RSVP here). 6.30-8.30pm. Penn Wharton China Center (16/F, FFC, 1 Dongshanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District)
Free Indoor Climbing
Beijing International Chinese College (BICC) is invites all the indoor climbing lovers to a fun afternoon at ET Climbing Club, which features bouldering walls, a top rope route, and fitness area. Free (register at info@hibicc.com). Gather a 12.30pm at BICC Sanlitun Campus.
Last Beijing Christmas Market of 2016 Ever
Brand new venue 5Lmeet plays host to what apparently will be the last Beijing Christmas market of 2016 (not true). With festive music and bites courtesy of Hatchery, it will be a chance for those leaving for Christmas to stock up on last-minute gifts, make a contribution to charity, and relax in the new Zhangzizhong digs. RMB 10. 5-9pm. 5Lmeet
Wed-Thu, December 14-15
Vision Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Summit Asia 2016
If you are passionate about creating games, films, ads, art, journalism, and more with cutting-edge augmented and virtual reality technoligies, join the Vision 2016 Virtual and Augmented Reality Summit. Starts at 9pm on December 14, and 6pm on December 15. USD 200 (RSVP here). 9pm/6pm. NUO Hotel Beijing
Thursday, December 15
Young Professionals Christmas Inter-Chamber Mixer
It's that time of the year again! Meet likeminded individuals at the annual Inter-Chamber Christmas Mixer organized by Interns in Beijing at Migas. RMB 100 (RSVP here). 6.30-9.30pm. Migas
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