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SUMMARY:5 special screenings of "More than Babi Pangang"
DESCRIPTION:This documentary is an ode to the first generation of Chinese Dutch people who have built up an indispensable part of the Dutch street scene through hard work. The typical Chinese-Indonesian restaurant is in danger of disappearing from the Dutch street scene. This is also the case with the restaurant of the father of documentary filmmaker Julie Ng. In    More than Babi Pangang she dives into the success and decline of the Chinese-Indonesian restaurant. That search also leads her to unknown parts of her own Chinese background.  \nJulie Ng will be present at every film screening to answer questions from the audience and to talk to the Chinese elderly. Since its premiere in February\, this film has received a lot of attention in the Dutch media and has also received the Crystal Film Award. VNC previously conducted an extensive interview with Julie Ng about her film (https://www.vnc-china.nl/tien-jaar-filmen-een-lange-therapiesessie/).   \nThanks to our sponsors General Chinese Association in the Netherlands (ACVN)\, National Federation of Chinese Organizations in the Netherlands (LFCON) and Dutch China Trade and Economic Promotion Association (DCTEPA)\, VNC offers these special screenings with Chinese subtitles free of charge to members of VNC\, Chinese elderly organizations and the sponsors. For non-members we ask for a small contribution of 5 euros. Due to a limited number of places\, you must register in advance using the form below. After registration\, you will receive a confirmation for participation by e-mail. Since this film screening is mainly intended for Chinese elderly people or people who want to watch the documentary with them\, we ask friends/acquaintances to help them with the registration if necessary.     \nSign up on time\, because FULL = FULL!
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/5-special-screenings-of-more-than-babi-pangang/
LOCATION:Nederland\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event
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SUMMARY:China Café South; Robots uncovered\, what’s real\, what’s hype in Europe and China
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 18 in Eindhoven for an engaging China Café where we take a closer look at the world of robotics—beyond the hype. Robots often appear more intelligent than they really are\, but what can they actually do today\, and where are they already making a real impact? In this accessible and thought-provoking session\, we’ll explore how robotics is developing differently in Europe and China. While Europe often emphasizes regulation\, ethics\, and precision\, China is moving at remarkable speed\, driven by large-scale investment and rapid real-world deployment—from factories to everyday services. The rapid progress of humanoid robots in China was recently highlighted by their participation in—and even winning of—a marathon\, illustrating how quickly this technology is moving from experimentation into real-world capability By comparing these approaches\, we’ll uncover not just technological differences\, but also the cultural and economic forces shaping innovation.     \nDuring the session\, Jos Elfring\, assistant professor at Eindhoven University of Technology will be interviewed about his insights and experience in this field\, offering an expert perspective on the opportunities and challenges of robotics today. Furthermore\, we will interview Michiel Ebbing\, working for V2Future\, official European distributor of Unitree Robotics\, a global leader in advanced quadruped robots and humanoid robotic systems. He will share his experiences from a business and entrepreneurial point of view. Expect a lively\, balanced conversation that separates fact from fiction and invites you to see robotics from a fresh perspective.    \nAfter the interview we have ample opportunity for networking over drinks and snacks\, offered by VNC free of charge. Join us!  \n \nProgramm: \n17.00 – 17.30 walkin and networking \n17.30 – 18.30 interview \n18.30 – 19.00 networking \nLanguage is English \nAbout the speakers: \n \nJos Elfring \nJos Elfring earned his PhD in Robotics in 2014 from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology. Over the following decade\, he worked at TNO\, Smart Robotics\, TomTom\, and VDL in roles ranging from researcher to technical lead and architect. A consistent theme throughout his career has been the development of world models that enable autonomous robots to perceive\, understand\, and operate more effectively in complex environments. In 2024\, he transitioned to academia\, joining the Robotics section at Eindhoven University of Technology as an assistant professor.    \n \nMichiel Ebbing \nMichiel was born and raised in the Netherlands\, where he studied Business (BSc) and Finance (MSc) at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Alongside his studies\, he learned Mandarin Chinese while living in Beijing\, Shanghai\, Chengdu\, and Chongqing. He started his career at the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China\, followed by a role at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. His entrepreneurial drive eventually led him to found his own company\, focused on bridging the gap between China and Europe. He became an official partner of Alibaba.com\, helping European businesses tap into the platform’s full potential as a global sourcing and trade hub. That same passion for connecting East and West now drives his work at V2Future\, where he serves as a key player in bringing cutting-edge technology to Europe. V2Future is the official European distributor of Unitree Robotics\, a global leader in advanced quadruped robots and humanoid robotic systems. Michiel is committed to making next-generation robotics accessible and actionable for businesses across Europe.        \nLocation\nAcademic Society AG Eindhoven\nParklaan 93\, Eindhoven\nThis China Cafe has been made possible by BOM (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maaatschappij) \n \nPlease register here:\nTickets are transferable but non refundable.
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/china-cafe-south-robots-uncovered-whats-real-whats-hype-in-europe-and-china/
LOCATION:Academisch Genootschap AG Eindhoven\, Parklaan 93\, Eindhoven\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:China Cafe calendar,Economics and Business,Economie en zakelijk,VNC event
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