Learn, Engage, Connect.
The GFA Salon is a monthly gathering of experienced business owners to discuss international business.
About The GFA Salon

Learn & Connect
And no, we’re not talking about getting your hair done when we talk solon! The GFA Salon is a monthly gathering of experienced business owners to discuss their international business.
A balance of learning from experts and connecting with other business owners, the GFA salon takes your business to the next level. Plus its fun!
The Agenda
Incredible talks you can enjoy, plus networking to grow your business.
1 PM - Meet & Greet
We will help facilitate this, to make sure attendees get to make some contacts and understand who is who in the event.
2 PM - Welcome Speech
We’ll open the meeting with introduction of the event, announcements, and greet our presenters for the day.
2:30 PM - Round Table Panel
We will have a group of business experts up front to discuss various trends in the industry. It will have a common theme for the day, and we will have a moderator keep the conversation moving forward and engaging.
3:30 PM - Q&A
Let’s hear from the audience. What questions do you have for the people in the round table. Talk about some specific case studies and examples, or dig deeper on a specific topic.
4 PM - Networking + Snacks
Enjoy snacks while connecting with the speakers and others who attended.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It…
Here’s what previous event attendees have to say.
“My key takeaway from the event is that it was a way for me, a newcomer to Shenzhen, to meet a bunch of great people, network like crazy, create new business opportunities, and even make a few friends.”

Eric Braa
SILICON VALLEY BASED GETSCALE INC.
“Conference was well organized with credible speakers that have various skillsets required to support and manage smaller and mid size e-commerence operations. “

David Wand
Zhongshan, China
“I’m fully confident Mike’s training can help many exporters and importers who are aiming to develop their markets in or out of China.”

Ssicy Lo
Shenzhen, China
How To Join The Events
Join the Wechat Group
Since we are in China, everyone is on Wechat. Join the group with a QR code and then learn about the specific details of the event.
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Register in the Group
Once you’re in the group, you can then register for the event. We want to make sure we hold your spot at the meeting, so please RSVP to ensure you can attend the event.
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Bring Your Ticket
As you’ll have registered in advance, you will have a simple registration receipt to show us at the door of the event. We are making this a premium event and strongly encourage you to have everything ready to streamline the registration and not delay your entry into the salon event.
The Tickets
Each ticket includes speakers, breakout sessions, snacks, drinks, and networking.
The Sponsors
A special thank you to everyone who made this event possible.
Checklist of what you should bring
Eat beforehand
This event starts after lunch. While we will have drinks and snacks, we suggest you have your meal beforehand so you aren’t too hungry and can focus on the event.
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Dress Code - Business Casual
We don’t want to make you wear a suit and tie, but we are also reminding you this is a business networking event. Therefore, we strong encourage at least business casual level. If you want to dress up even more, we will be impressed!
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Business Cards
We encourage you to have business cards at the event. Yes, you can also scan wechat QR codes, but name cards ensures you will have the detailed information about potential business partners, clients, and new friends.
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A Smile + An Open Mind
This is an interactive and learning session. We encourage you to have a positive mind and a big smile. Meet some other great people and have an abundance mindset.
Live Recording!
Experience the Videos
We will record this for our video series – live as a studio audience!
So there you have it – the GFA Salon is your place to make quality, international business contacts. Learn some new business strategies with our roundtable forum, and network with some experienced business owners.

The Location
The conference will be held in Shenzhen, China.

Reserve your ticket today!
GFA Networking Salon
Join The Wechat Group Now
Get involved now by scanning the QR code below and joining our GFA Salon Wechat group. There you will get news and updates about the next meetup.
Scan the QR Code

Meet The Organizers

Wendy Wang
Cherish Liu

Ssicy Lo

Mike Michelini
Make This Your Best Year Ever!
