Mandarin & Markets: Business And Culture Exchange

​大家好. Join us for Mandarin × Markets, happening on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF Annual Spring Meeting. Mandarin x Markets is a mixer designed for globally minded professionals working or interested in China, international business, and cross-cultural exchange.

​Come to meet fascinating people, exchange ideas, and maybe even practice your Chinese.

​欢迎参加。很期待见到大家！

​Support the Venue

​This event is completely free to attend; however, we kindly ask guests to support Lucky Danger by ordering a drink or appetizer.

​Your patronage helps us keep this experience accessible while supporting a local business that help bring global culture to D.C.

​Hosted By

​Chika Dunga (董千家)
Founder, A Day With Aslan — building global food brands powered by climate-resilient crops.
MBA, Kellogg School of Management
Alum, The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies
Alum, Middlebury Chinese Language School (明德中文学校)

​Cecil K. Brooks, Jr. (博思远)
Founder, Mott Haven Capital Partners — bridging the gaps in our economy by finding & funding creative solutions to interesting problems.
MPM, Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy
2026 Cohort, CINGS (China Institute Next Gen x Serica)