Hongqiao Tech Week will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 20 to 22. As part of the Global Tech Festival portfolio, Hongqiao Tech Week joins London Tech Week, ATxEnterprise in Singapore and Africa Tech Festival. It shares international tech event resources and a global database across the whole brand series.
The event revolves around six core themes: AI,Digital Infrastructure, Future Mobility & Energy, Life Sciences & Health, Industry 5.0 and Startups. It features more than 200 conferences and thematic forums, alongside technology showcases, business‑matching sessions and interactive experiences. While delivering insights into technology, industry and global collaboration, Hongqiao Tech Week brings a wealth of real‑world voices from front‑line industries to the show floor.
To get closer to real‑world industry dynamics and bring global perspectives, Chinese practical experience and genuine market demands together in one conversation, Hongqiao Tech Week’s Advisory Committee is composed of professionals from advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, life sciences, investment, entrepreneurship and the international tech ecosystem.
Advisory Committee members will provide ongoing input on thematic directions, agenda planning, speaker nominations and the long‑term development of the event. They will identify high‑potential frontier trends, enrich content dimensions, and advise on the final on‑site delivery of the show.
*Listed in no particular order. The roster is subject to ongoing updates.
As preparations for Hongqiao Tech Week move forward, its Advisory Committee held its inaugural online meeting on 8 September. Participants discussed event positioning, the six themed stages, agenda progress and on‑site experience.
Ms. Cathy Zheng, representative of the Shanghai Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center — this year’s exclusive science‑and‑innovation strategic partner for Hongqiao Tech Week — was invited as a special guest to the meeting.
Established in 1988, the Shanghai Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center is a professional institution directly under the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission. It has long been committed to technology‑enterprise incubation and building the innovation‑and‑entrepreneurship ecosystem, and is one of the birthplaces of China’s business‑incubator sector.
Several highly‑anticipated updates emerged from this Advisory Committee meeting:
01 Further refined event positioning Connect global tech resources with the Chinese market, and highlight the Yangtze River Delta’s value as a gateway for industry and innovation.
02 Defined and expanded six‑theme agenda Refine topic directions for AI,Digital Infrastructure, Future Mobility & Energy, Life Sciences & Health, Industry 5.0 and Startups.
03 New practical‑focused AI topics added to the Startup Ecosystem track Explore how AI helps startups cut costs, boost efficiency and achieve scalable growth.
04 Robots to be a major on‑site highlight Advance robot exhibitions, demonstrations, interactive experiences and related on‑site activities.
05 Expanding international speaker lineup Prioritise recruitment of speakers specialising in embodied intelligence and smart manufacturing from Germany, the United States and other regions.
The establishment of the Advisory Committee brings insights from industry and global innovation networks to Hongqiao Tech Week. Its inaugural meeting has embedded these perspectives deeply into the concrete agenda.
These priorities jointly discussed by the Advisory Committee and the organiser will materialise into tangible, immersive content for attendees to view, hear and engage with at‑site during the November event.
Here you will learn how enterprises deploy AI in real‑world business operations, gain first‑hand insights into applications of robotics, industrial AI and smart factories, and explore cutting‑edge fields including AI‑powered pharmaceuticals, brain‑computer interfaces, low‑altitude economy, hydrogen energy and energy storage. You may also meet founders, investors and industry partners face‑to‑face to discuss financing, global expansion and business growth.
20‑22 November 2026 | National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Hongqiao Tech Week looks forward to welcoming you in‑person.
If you focus on AI, advanced manufacturing, smart infrastructure, life sciences or future mobility, or are seeking industrial collaboration, investment opportunities and connections to international markets, you are welcome to register for your visit in advance.