Digitalisation has emerged as a critical enabler of the green transition when companies face increasing pressure to improve resource efficiency while meeting ambitious climate targets. Advanced digital tools, such as IoT-enabled systems, digital twins and energy management platforms, are transforming how energy is monitored, managed, and optimised. These technologies not only enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, but also provide the transparency and analytical capacity needed to support decarbonisation strategies and ESG goals.
On 14 May, the EU SME Centre and the European Chamber are organising a meeting will explore how digitalisation concretely supports the operational efficiency, costs saving and decarbonisation process, from planning to operational management. The session will showcase practical digital solutions applied to buildings, districts, and infrastructure, including energy monitoring, simulation, consumption optimisation, decision-support tools, and environmental reporting.
Agenda
China Standard Time (CST)
15:00–15:30
Registration and networking
For onsite participants in Shanghai
15:30–15:40
Opening Remarks
Ester Cañada Amela, Advocacy Manager, EU SME Centre
15:40–16:10
Keynote Presentation
Zhu Wenhua, Head of Akila China
16:10–16:30
Q&A session
Moderator: Massimo Bagnasco, Senior Advisor, EU SME Centre
Eligibility and registration
This meeting is open, free of charge, to all small and medium-sized businesses from EU Member States and countries participating in the Single Market Programme.
If you are interested in joining this exchange, please register through the following link or contact Ms Francesca Pala at intern011@europeanchamber.com.cn indicating whether you will join online or in person before 13 May COB.
About the speaker
Zhu Wenhua
Mr. Zhu Wenhua is Head of Akila China. With nearly 20 years of experience in smart building technologies, digital transformation, and SaaS innovation, he specialises in digital twin platforms, AI/IoT solutions, HVAC optimization, and sustainability-driven technologies. With successful global leadership roles — including country business head positions— consistently driven growth, operational excellence, and technological advancement.
As Head of Akila China, led the launch of the industry’s first digital twin sustainability data platform for the building and real estate sector in China. His next generation solution enables full asset lifecycle management, AI driven energy optimization, and data powered decision making, establishing a new benchmark for intelligent and sustainable built environment operations
