THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT – NO ONSITE REGISTRATION
6:00pm – Networking
6:30pm – Dinner
7:00 – 8:00pm – Program
Drawing on decades of experience doing business in both the U.S. and China, Patrick Jenevein, CEO of Pointe Bello and author, offers a rare insider’s view into the intersection of Western capitalism and Eastern authoritarianism. At a time when U.S.-China relations have reached their most volatile point in generations, Jenevein will discuss what it means to navigate this complex landscape with both strategic acumen and ethical integrity.
In this compelling presentation, Jenevein will share personal stories of navigating complex cross-cultural negotiations, confronting corruption head-on, and standing firm on principles in high-stakes international business environments. He’ll discuss what it means to “dance with the dragon”—to engage with China’s formidable economic power while maintaining ethical integrity—and how leaders can cultivate courage, humility, and transparency in environments where those values are often severely tested.
A critical focus of the discussion will be the ongoing tariff war between the U.S. and China, which has fundamentally reshaped global commerce since 2025. Jenevein will analyze the real-world impacts of these trade measures, drawing from his unique position having built businesses in both countries. With tariffs now amounting to an average tax increase of nearly $1,200 per U.S. household and a 64% drop in ocean container bookings from China to the U.S. threatening retail shortages and supply chain disruptions, the stakes have never been higher for businesses caught in the crossfire. He’ll explore how companies are adapting their strategies, the unintended consequences of economic decoupling, and what the recent tariff ceasefire means for future business relationships.
This event is free for the Council Cabinet Members
