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Litchi Mind [email protected] / www.litchimind.com

Litchi Mind Cross-Cultural Consulting

Litchi Mind organize social, networking events with over 300 Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals, Executives, Idea Generators, Artists, Investors... attended since it founded in July 2011. A platform for developing and maintaining business opportunities, partnerships and friendships with themed social events and art shows. Also a platform to brainstorm & exchange ideas. �Litchi Mind� are co-founded by a few young intercultural entrepreneurs: Menglou Li, Dieter Vanonckelen, Luo Xin, working with young creative people Eugene Konash, IT engineer Afroz Nissar Aimed at Connecting Cross-cultural Minds.

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�荔枝颖意】 �2011�7� 针对城中涉外圈层发起主题性商务社交沙龙与先锋艺术互动体验，共计超过300�创业人士、商务人士、企业高管、艺术家、创意人士、风投等人士参加。 �们通过举办主题性社交沙龙与圈层性展览展示形式搭建一个 �业拓展、建立和维护合作伙伴关系的平台， ��个头脑风暴和拓展友谊的平台。 �荔枝颖意】涉外商务人士俱乐部是由几位青年海归与外籍创业人士 �梦楼、罗鑫、��创始联合创意人士尤金·��工程师Afroz Nissar协� ��桥接跨文化意识。

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Litchi Mind Networking Mixers, 2011 Jul - Sep��Volar Champagne Club

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During July to September 2011, more than 120 executives, senior professionals, businessman from Supply Chain & Logistics, Financial, Manufacturing, IT, Real estate, NPO, Telecommunication, Energy, Sustainable development industry and Private equity attended Litchi Mind’s Networking Mixers at Volar Champagne Club - features a 300 sqm rooftop space with amazing views of Lan Kwai Fong, which is one of the most fashionable scene in Chengdu.

Thursday, Jul 21st 2011, 19:00 - 23:30“Supply Chain & Logistics Roadshow Chengdu” After-party & Networking MixerOver 50 top executives & senior professionals from (Shanghai/ HK/ Singapore and Chengdu) Supply chain, Logistics, Financial, Manufacturing, Energy industry. (KPMG, Jones Lang Lasalle, DSM...etc.)

Thursday, Aug 11st 2011, 20:00 - 23:30: Chengdu-based IT professionals Networking NightOver 40 Executives and senior engineers from Information technology, Telecommunicationand Energy industry.

Thursday, Aug 25th 2011, 20:00 - 23:30Over 40 Senior professionals from Sustainable development, Real estate, IT, Non-profit Organization, Private equity.

Thursday, Sep15rd 2011, 19:30 - 23:30: Marketing & PR Networking NightFor all those who want to learn some more about Marketing & PR and interested in meeting alike thinking minds! Over 40 Chengdu-based marketing professionals attended.

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Litchi Mind Networking Mixers, 2011 Jul - Sep, Volar Champagne Club

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Litchi Mind Networking Mixers, 2011 Jul - Sep, Volar Champagne Club

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Litchi Mind Networking Mixers, 2011 Oct - Nov, The Bookworm Chengdu

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During October to November 2011, Over 150 executives, professionals from Automotive, IT, Energy, hospitality industry and NGOs, VC, PE, Chambers of Commerce attended Litchi Mind’s Networking Mixers at The Bookworm - A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and events space, now with four locations in three cities (Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu)

Thursday, Oct 13rd 2011, 19:30-22:00Target for all those who want to learn some more about “How to get things done in an international team& how culture influences efficiency at work”.

Thursday, Oct 27th 2011, 19:30-22:00Over 60 Executives & professionals from Volvo, FAW-Volkswagen, European Chamber of Commerce, British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China, Crowne Plaza Chengdu & IT, Energy, NGO industry and managers from local companies attended.

Thursday, Nov 10th 2011, 19:30-22:00Intended for Professionals (business travels, team members, expatiates…) working with colleagues/ partners/ clients from different cultures.

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Litchi Mind Cross-cultural Interactive Discussion & Networking Mixer, 2011 Nov 24, Crowne Plaza Chengdu City Center

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Thursday, Nov 24th 2011, 20:0-23:00Cross-cultural Interactive Discussion & Networking Mixer -Differences between marketing to Chinese consumers and Western consumers

With over 65 executives & senior professionals from Volvo Cars, European Chamber of Commerce, KPMG, Tieto, Beike Biotechnology, TNT, NIMI China & from Real Estate, NGO, VC, PE industry as well as high qualified Chinese professionals, mainstream medias and local Government department attended.

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Litchi Mind Networking Mixer, 2011 Nov 24, Crowne Plaza Chengdu City Center

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Litchi Mind Networking Mixer, 2011 Nov 24, Crowne Plaza Chengdu City Center

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Litchi Mind !Art" edition: Avant-Garde Soup 2011 Dec 16, China Groove - Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu

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Dec 16 2011, Friday, the first Litchi Mind "Art" theme "Avant-garde Soup" mini art show - an eclectic selection of Music – a fine sprinkling of culture - a liberal application of inebriation, which mingling Graffiti, Creative photography & documentary exhibit presenting by some young talent American & Chinese artists. Over 250 cross-cultural Entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, visionaries, investors, young artists, media professionals, art fans attended at roof top of China Groove - Lan Kwai Fong's hotspot.

* Gas - Chengdu's most prolific graffiti Artist * Eli - US import with a penchant for rapping and logistics * Bobby - Globetrotting freelance documentary filmmaker from LA * Ben - Midwestern Academic armed with a camera and a skateboard

Anyone with iphone/ ipod/ ipad at the party can be the DJ by launching “Remote” connect to our “iTunes DJ”, and see what's being played - click "Request song" to browse *your* music selection and add songs to the playlist & can also vote on songs in the list. The song with the most vote gets played next!

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Litchi Mind !Art" edition: Avant-Garde Soup2011 Dec 16, China Groove - Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu

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Jan 12th 2012, Thursday, “When Christmas Misses Chunjie” Chengdu-based professionals Get-together with over 40 Chengdu-based executives & professionals from, E-commerce ,VCs, Finance, Real estate, Communications, Chambers of Commerce and Creative industry attended at Oakwood Residence Funder Chengdu. This get-together includes Chinese cultural workshops, discover interactive workshops with folk artists >>> Sichuan traditional paper-cutting and embroidery.

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Litchi Mind "When Christmas Misses Chunjie” Networking Mixer 2012 Jan 12, Oakwood Chengdu Residence Funder

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Litchi Mind "When Christmas Misses Chunjie” Networking Mixer 2012 Jan 12, Oakwood Chengdu Residence Funder

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Litchi Mind Ice Breaker Networking Event 2012 Jan 12, Oakwood Chengdu Residence Funder

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Feb 23rd 2012, Thursday, a regular fixture on Chengdu’s social scene, Litchi Mind's Ice Breaker sails into town!!! 3 -minute "Ice breaker" bloom up the brainstorming!!! Over 50 professionals, owners, recruiters from business, creative industries & culture institution from both local and expat guests attended at Oakwood Residence Funder Chengdu

A casual environment for meeting new friends and connections without the thumping vibe of nightlife club or the “stale” air of the various local chambers. We cater to a wide selection of both local and expat guests, from all walks of life: students, businessmen, artists and whoever else you might be, you are welcome to join!

Speedy Ice Breaker : upon arrival, participants pick a card (black or red). Attendees are divided in 2 groups: Red & Black, each group divides into heart vs diamond, club vs spades etc. “Opponents” take place across each other for 3-minute talks about broad topics that we bring up (which are guaranteed to be topical and entertaining). Every 3 minutes, partners change until all participants of both sides have met each other.

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Litchi Mind Ice Breaker Networking Event 2012 Feb 23, Oakwood Chengdu Residence Funder

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Litchi Mind Ice Breaker Networking Event 2012 Feb 23, Oakwood Chengdu Residence Funder

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jLitchi Mind Business Matchmaking for Haworth 2012 April 5, Chengdu

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HAWORTH BUSINESS MATCHMAKING

Participants included executives of different MNCs (Real estate, Fast moving consumer goods and IT industry), top city planning designer, Western China Outstanding Female Youth Award winner and young entrepreneur.

All of them tasting the cuisine of the most distinctive Tibetan Buddhist vegetarian restaurant In Chengdu. It was a fun and informative night of brainstorming!

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Litchi Mind DinnerClub 2012 April 15, China Groove - Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu

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DINNER CLUB

April the 15th saw the launch of Litchi Mind's Dinner Club. Curated by guest chefs from all over the world, the Dinner Club is going to bring exclusive pop-up dining experiences to some Chengdu's best-kept secret locations.

The first dinner club meeting took place on the roof top of China Groove, Lan Kwai Fong's hotspot. Guests were treated to a four course dinner prepared by our guest Chef Callum Merriman. Hailing from Scotland, trained in France and working all around the world, Callum served up his exquisite take on Northern European cuisine to 40 guests who represented a good cross-section of Chengdu's personalities. From the usual suspects representing MNCs, restauranteurs and the media, Litchi Mind was also joined by a few local celebrities and models. As a testament to the chef's cooking, even the models couldn't resist finishing Callum's Death by Chocolate Tort!

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Litchi Mind Dinner Club 2012 April 15, China Groove - Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu

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Dinner Club - Creative Italian Cuisine

A sudden storm swept through Chengdu, the temperature dropped at least 10 degrees, though this didn’t affect Litchi Mind’s 2nd private Dinner Club. This time held in “The Boutique” – located at the hidden roof terrace of Shangri-La Hotel.

Over 50 participants represented a good cross-section of Chengdu’s personalities – Executives from Volvo, the Consulate General of France, Auchan Group, Burberry, OCBC Bank, Yongguan HMY Group, Royal Canin China, Chengdu welfare organizations Service Park, Oxford International College Of Chengdu, Belgium model and local mainstream media. They enjoyed a customized dinner prepared by Italian star Chef Andrea Benatti, who was consecutively rated “Extraordinary” in the Zagat Guidebook for 8 years.

This time we worked with an open-kitchen, so our guests could observe/ learn or even work together with the Chef. Moreover, there were two art exhibitions, featuring paintings by migrant workers children and luxury Mosaics to be found in top-ranking hotels in Europe and the Middle East.

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Litchi Mind Dinner Club 2012 May 13, The Boutique - Roof terrace, Shangri-La Office Center

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Dinner Club - Thai Royal Queen’s Chef NAT

Litchi Mind's May 27th Dinner Club, in cooperation with the Swiss watch brand Perrelet, was held at the newly opened Oakwood hidden roof terrace. This event featured a "Time Travel" art exhibition, live graffiti, Perrelet luxury watches showcase, and a display of one of Western China's most influenced organic food corporate - Sunyuki. Among the exclusive 50 attendees were xecutives from OCBC Bank, Singapore United Overseas Bank, Volvo, Burberry, Siemens, Jones Lang LaSalle and various finance / IT enterprises. They enjoyed a customized dinner prepared by Thai celebrity Chef Nat, who used to serve the Royal Thai Family.

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Litchi Mind Dinner Club 2012 May 27, Roof terrace, Oakwood Residence Funder Chengdu

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