Programme

China – an emerging market: Challenges and opportunities

Monday, 19 March 2018 – 10:20 – 11:20

Room Marbella

Over the last years, a growing number of Chinese families have welcomed young people from all over the world to live with them as au pairs and tutors to their children. At the same time, Chinese youth is discovering the world participating in programmes abroad. Demand and interest is high, the opportunities seem very interesting and promising. But is it all that simple? What are the challenges that agencies, au pairs and host families are facing in this emerging market? Find out what the IAPA Board learned from their visit in China. Join pioneers of the Chinese inbound au pair initiative as well as experts from countries working with China in the discussion about their experiences, possible barriers and latest developments.

Speakers

Delphine Vaills

Managing Director
Europair Services

Michael Xie

CEO
LoPair Education

Wu (Wendy) Bing

CEO
Beijing Zhonghui
Cultural Exchange Co

Moderator

Ellen Heesen-Hiemstra

Director
House o Orange