Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation

What Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation does

Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization incorporated in Zürich, Switzerland and headquartered in Beijing at the Prince Shuncheng Palace. Founded in 2008 by Long Yongtu, former Vice Minister of China's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation and chief negotiator of China's WTO accession, SIEF operates as a neutral facilitator connecting senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, and government officials across six regional foci: China, Europe, Australasia, Africa, Arab countries, and Japan. The federation is co-chaired by Long Yongtu and former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, lending it significant political and diplomatic credibility.

SIEF's core product is a portfolio of six annual regional summits — Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit (SEES), Sino-Australasian Entrepreneurs Summit (SAES), China-Africa Investment Forum (CAIF), Sino-International Entrepreneurs Summit (SIES), China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit, and Sino-Japan Entrepreneurs Summit — complemented by ongoing programs including the City Programme for tier-2 Chinese cities, the Youth Leaders Forum, and Industry Committees covering Carbon Neutrality, Tourism, Gastronomy, and the Auto Valley Forum. Each summit typically draws 200-400+ delegates with curated, invitation-only access. The organization has reportedly facilitated major cross-border transactions including Mingyuan Group's RMB 18.6 billion investment in the Amman Dukum Special Economic Zone and Beijing Capital Land's RMB 15.6 billion development in Châteauroux.

Revenue is generated through multi-year partnership and membership programs with principal partners such as China Minsheng Banking Corp, Daimler Group, and Moutai Blue, alongside event participation fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. SIEF maintains physical offices in Beijing, Melbourne, and Qingdao, and works with institutional co-organizers including the Qingdao Municipal Government, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Saudi Ministry of Investment (MISA), HEC Paris, and ISE Business School. The organization is not a technology company and does not offer APIs, software products, or proprietary AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation

Legal name

Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation

Website

https://sief.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIEF is a non-profit federation founded in 2008 that convenes senior business leaders and government officials through six annual regional summits and year-round industry committees to facilitate cross-border investment and partnerships between China, Europe, Australasia, Africa, Arab countries, and Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Business Networking Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAGAK

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Conventions & Conferences (Business Events)

SECONDARYTHAHAMAC

Partner, Channel & Alliance Summits

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Corporate Meetings & Summits

SECONDARYTHAHAMAG

Product & Innovation Summits (Roadmap, Launch Readiness, Innovation Days)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Corporate Meetings & Summits

Keywords

• International business summits
• Executive networking platforms
• Cross-border trade forums
• Bilateral investment conferences
• Industry committee programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Partnership Programs: SIEF generates revenue through partnership and membership programs where companies pay for access to SIEF's global network, speaking opportunities, roundtable meetings, and visibility at summits.
2. Event Participation Fees: Revenue from participation packages for summits including conference materials, selected meals, and access to forums.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SIEF organizes and hosts international business summits and ongoing networking programs that connect senior business leaders and entrepreneurs from China, Europe, Australasia, Africa, Arab countries, and Japan. Its core deliverables include six regional annual summits, industry-specific committees, and city-based programs that facilitate business matching, partnerships, and cross-border investment dialogue.

Product overview

SIEF is a global nonprofit, non-partisan organization incorporated in Zürich and headquartered in Beijing at Prince Shuncheng Palace. It functions as a trusted and neutral facilitator connecting top business leaders across industries, continents and cultures. SIEF offers an integrated platform featuring multiple annual summits and a broad range of ongoing programs. The core products are the regional summits: Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit (SEES), Sino-Australasian Entrepreneurs Summit (SAES), China-Africa Investment Forum (CAIF), Sino-International Entrepreneurs Summit (SIES) held in China, China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit, and Sino-Japan Entrepreneurs Summit. These summits are complemented by ongoing programs including the City Programme, Youth Leaders Forum, and various Industry Committees covering areas such as Carbon Neutrality, Tourism, and Gastronomy. The platform enables business leaders to discover commercial insights and build partnerships through major summits, one-on-one introductions, and industry-specific engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit (SEES): Annual summit focusing on business connections between China and Europe
• Sino-Australasian Entrepreneurs Summit (SAES)
• China-Africa Investment Forum (CAIF)
• Sino-International Entrepreneurs Summit (SIES)
• China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit
• Sino-Japan Entrepreneurs Summit

Products and services

• Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit (SEES) Annual summit bringing together approximately 400 delegates with equal representation from China and Europe to build personal relationships, share industry insights, and establish investment, trade, and technology partnerships.
• Sino-Australasian Entrepreneurs Summit (SAES) Annual summit focusing on bilateral growth opportunities in agribusiness, healthcare, technology, infrastructure, environment, and financial services between China and Australia.
• China-Africa Investment Forum (CAIF) Forum bringing together Chinese and African business leaders and government representatives to discuss specific commercial opportunities and forge mutually-beneficial partnerships.
• Sino-International Entrepreneurs Summit (SIES) Annual summit hosted in China, facilitating two-way trade and investment discussions by bringing international entrepreneurs to engage with Chinese counterparts.
• China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit Summit focused on technological innovation, investment cooperation, and educational development between China and Arab countries, covering manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and energy sectors.
• Sino-Japan Entrepreneurs Summit Summit promoting mutual trust, knowledge exchange, and business collaboration between Chinese and Japanese enterprises in new energy, healthcare, finance, and technological innovation.
• City Programme Program leading international companies in China to explore business opportunities in tier-2 Chinese cities such as Hangzhou, Huzhou, Guizhou, Qingdao, Macau, and Anhui.
• Youth Leaders Forum / Youth Committee Forum providing opportunities for youth from China and partner countries to collaborate and engage in technological innovation discussions, becoming an active force within SIEF.
• Industry Committees Industry-focused committees including Carbon Neutrality Committee, Tourism Committee, Gastronomy Center, and other ongoing programs providing industrial insights for Chinese and international companies.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Qingdao Municipal GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Co-organized SEES Qingdao Forum in 2019, establishing Qingdao Centre. Continued partnership for multiple events including 2025 SEE Qingdao Forum marking 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations.
• Boao Business ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHost partner specializing in helping Chinese business leaders establish commercial partnerships with foreign counterparts. Provides tailored services in cross-border investment, international expansion, and public relations.
• China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal partner - China's first national joint-stock commercial bank initiated by non-state-owned enterprises, ranked 251 in Fortune Global 500 in 2018.
• Daimler GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal partner - one of world's most successful automotive companies with Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services divisions.
• Moutai BluemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal partner - premium blue sauce liquor produced by Kweicow Moutai Company Limited.
• Xinyuan GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner with 60+ completed projects, 20 million sqm total floor area, expanded to New York, London, Malaysia with landmark projects.
• Nouvelles d'Europe GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest Chinese media group in Europe, publishes Nouvelles d'Europe since 1983 with 200,000+ weekly print publications and 5 million social media followers.
• Abu Dhabi Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized 2024 China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit in Abu Dhabi with Southern Fund and HSBC as main partners.
• ISE Business SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted 16th Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit Spain Stop in Madrid with theme 'Building the Future Together: China-Europe Industrial Upgrading and Sustainable Development'.
• HEC ParismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted 16th Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit France Stop, providing academic resources and intellectual support.
• South SummitmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted China-International Enterprise Exchange Meeting during 2025 South Summit in Madrid, focused on AI, digital economy, and sustainable technologies investment opportunities.
• InvestopiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted 2025 China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit with Investopia and UAE Ministry of Economy. Also partnered for Investopia Global Beijing 2025.
• Saudi Ministry of Investment (MISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted 3rd Saudi-China Entrepreneurs Forum in Riyadh focusing on Belt and Road Initiative and Saudi Vision 2030 frameworks.
• Australian Financial News (AFN)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting media partner - Aussie-Sino business-focused Chinese-language international daily news platform based in Sydney with 189,000 readers.
• ASXsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner - one of world's leading financial market exchanges offering listings, trading, clearing and settlement services.
• City of MelbournesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner - council overseeing Melbourne city centre and inner-city suburbs, recognized globally for lifestyle and culture.
• China Telecom (Australia)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner established January 2011, part of China Telecom's decade of overseas expansion in Asia-Pacific.
• Eureka International GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner with 40+ years international business experience in property development, trade, investment, manufacturing, and technology.
• Green Finance 60 Forum (GF60)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTripartite strategic cooperation agreement signed with SIEF and Access KSA (AKSA) during 2024 China-Saudi Entrepreneurs Seminar.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bloomberg New Economy Forum: Invitation-only annual forum convening CEOs, policymakers, and entrepreneurs on emerging-market economic and technology issues. Closely parallels SIEF's China-anchored international business networking format, though with media backing.
• Atlantic Council: US-based international affairs forum hosting high-level summits connecting business executives, policymakers, and diplomats on global economic issues. Overlaps with SIEF in the business-policy convening space.
• Chatham House: London-based international affairs think tank that convenes senior business, government, and academic leaders. Comparable to SIEF in convening global leaders around cross-border policy and economic dialogue, though analytically rather than transactionally focused.
• World Economic Forum: The largest and most established invitation-only global business and policy forum (Davos). Operates an overlapping convening model for heads of state, Fortune 500 CEOs, and multilateral institutions, but at far greater scale and with broader policy scope.
• Milken Institute: Hosts the Milken Conference and regional summits convening global business, policy, and philanthropic leaders. Comparable convening model to SIEF, with a broader thematic scope spanning finance, health, and policy.

Direct peers

• Boao Forum for Asia: Asia's leading invitation-only business and policy forum headquartered in China. Highly comparable to SIEF as both convene heads of state and senior executives for cross-border business dialogue, and SIEF's founder Long Yongtu was previously Secretary-General of Boao.
• Concordia: Nonprofit that hosts high-level summits (Concordia Summit, Concordia Americas) pairing business leaders with heads of state for partnership-driven dialogue. Comparable to SIEF in mission and the partnership-brokering value proposition.
• Horasis: Runs a portfolio of invitation-only global summits (Horasis India, Horasis China, Horasis Asia) connecting executives and government officials. Mirrors SIEF's model of curated, high-level business summits co-organised with host governments.
• Asia Business Council: Member-based organisation of Asia-Pacific CEOs that convenes closed-door regional meetings and dialogues. Mirrors SIEF's membership-driven, executive-only convening model for cross-border Asia business leaders.

Emerging players

• China-Europe International Business School (CEIBS): China-based business school hosting executive forums and alumni events connecting European and Chinese business leaders. Compares to SIEF in the China-Europe business-bridging niche but with an academic/educational angle.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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