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2027 Greater China Business Conference

April 3, 2027
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One of the largest student-run, China-focused business conferences in the U.S.

In 2027, GCBC will celebrate its 21st anniversary. We bring together global business leaders, nonprofit executives, and leading scholars to explore the most pressing questions shaping today's global landscape. This year's conference will feature panels spanning China and the global economy, AI and technology, investment, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and consumer goods, creating a platform for cross-industry dialogue and fresh perspectives that go beyond conventional thinking. Our 21st annual conference will tentatively center on the theme, “Bridging Two Worlds: U.S.-China Business in a Changing Global Landscape.”

Speakers

Speaker Lineup in 2026

30+ leaders across investment, healthcare, AI, and retail joined last year's conference.

Joey Wat
Joey Wat
CEO
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Francesca Cornelli
Francesca Cornelli
Dean
Kellogg School of Management
Thomas Toy
Thomas Toy
Managing Director
Startup Capital Ventures
Jenny Xiao
Jenny Xiao
Partner
Leonis Capital
Yanhong Lin
Yanhong Lin
Founder & Managing Partner
CTIC Capital
Tianhao Wu
Tianhao Wu
Managing Director
NU Investment Office
Ed Zhang
Ed Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO
Overland Pharmaceuticals
Jason Zhang
Jason Zhang
Portfolio Manager, Global Healthcare
Hillhouse
Fred Fei
Fred Fei
CEO & Funding Partner
Fortera Capital
Anthony Hsiao
Anthony Hsiao
Partner
Zhongmei Capital
Pin Ni
Pin Ni
Founder & President
Wanxiang America Corporation
Bruce Markell
Bruce Markell
Professor
Pritzker Law School
Joel Mokyr
Joel Mokyr
Professor of Arts and Sciences
Northwestern University
Bo Li
Bo Li
Deputy Managing Director
International Monetary Fund
Tom Spalding
Tom Spalding
Head of Global Oncology Products & Pipeline Strategy
Takeda
Weiyong Sun
Weiyong Sun
Chief Business Officer
Hansoh Pharma
Qiusong Tang
Qiusong Tang
Global Search & Evaluation Lead
Roche / Genentech
Blake Salisbury
Blake Salisbury
SVP of Business Development
Innovent Biologics
Kyle LaHucik
Kyle LaHucik
Biotech Journalist
Endpoints News
Tom Cong
Tom Cong
Sr. Director, Corporate Investment
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Gabriel Quek
Gabriel Quek
Senior Director & Head of Partnerships
Legora
Li Wang
Li Wang
Head of Statistical Innovation
AbbVie
Sébastien Martin
Sébastien Martin
Associate Professor
Kellogg School of Management
Xubei Luo
Xubei Luo
Senior Economist
World Bank
Bin Li
Bin Li
Group Advisory Board & Former VP
JD.com
Jason Goldberg
Jason Goldberg
Chief Commerce Strategy Officer
Publicis Groupe
Jie Cheng
Jie Cheng
Former Global VP & Head of Digital Commerce
Mondelēz
Yi Wang
Yi Wang
Founder & CEO
Yelophant
Ashlee Humphreys
Ashlee Humphreys
Professor
Medill School of Journalism
Mark Cho
Mark Cho
Managing Director
Blackstone Group
Joey Wat
Joey Wat
CEO
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Francesca Cornelli
Francesca Cornelli
Dean
Kellogg School of Management
Thomas Toy
Thomas Toy
Managing Director
Startup Capital Ventures
Jenny Xiao
Jenny Xiao
Partner
Leonis Capital
Yanhong Lin
Yanhong Lin
Founder & Managing Partner
CTIC Capital
Tianhao Wu
Tianhao Wu
Managing Director
NU Investment Office
Ed Zhang
Ed Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO
Overland Pharmaceuticals
Jason Zhang
Jason Zhang
Portfolio Manager, Global Healthcare
Hillhouse
Fred Fei
Fred Fei
CEO & Funding Partner
Fortera Capital
Anthony Hsiao
Anthony Hsiao
Partner
Zhongmei Capital
Pin Ni
Pin Ni
Founder & President
Wanxiang America Corporation
Bruce Markell
Bruce Markell
Professor
Pritzker Law School
Joel Mokyr
Joel Mokyr
Professor of Arts and Sciences
Northwestern University
Bo Li
Bo Li
Deputy Managing Director
International Monetary Fund
Tom Spalding
Tom Spalding
Head of Global Oncology Products & Pipeline Strategy
Takeda
Weiyong Sun
Weiyong Sun
Chief Business Officer
Hansoh Pharma
Qiusong Tang
Qiusong Tang
Global Search & Evaluation Lead
Roche / Genentech
Blake Salisbury
Blake Salisbury
SVP of Business Development
Innovent Biologics
Kyle LaHucik
Kyle LaHucik
Biotech Journalist
Endpoints News
Tom Cong
Tom Cong
Sr. Director, Corporate Investment
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Gabriel Quek
Gabriel Quek
Senior Director & Head of Partnerships
Legora
Li Wang
Li Wang
Head of Statistical Innovation
AbbVie
Sébastien Martin
Sébastien Martin
Associate Professor
Kellogg School of Management
Xubei Luo
Xubei Luo
Senior Economist
World Bank
Bin Li
Bin Li
Group Advisory Board & Former VP
JD.com
Jason Goldberg
Jason Goldberg
Chief Commerce Strategy Officer
Publicis Groupe
Jie Cheng
Jie Cheng
Former Global VP & Head of Digital Commerce
Mondelēz
Yi Wang
Yi Wang
Founder & CEO
Yelophant
Ashlee Humphreys
Ashlee Humphreys
Professor
Medill School of Journalism
Mark Cho
Mark Cho
Managing Director
Blackstone Group
Other Speakers in Previous Years
Gallery

Past Conference Moments

A look back at the conversations, connections, and moments that defined GCBC.

With Thanks

2026 Sponsors

Yelophant
Northwestern Class of 2013
PSW Group
GCBC 2014 Team
Uni Uni
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