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Got a technology in search of real-world application scenarios? Faced with business challenges and looking for matching solutions? Bullish on an industry vertical and wondering where the next growth driver will emerge? What if the answer lies in an entirely new industry you haven’t yet explored? Your next business breakthrough is worth stepping outside your […]

Informa Group generated USD 3.7 billion in exhibition revenue in 2025 Home to over 400 world-leading B2B exhibition brands Its network of clients and attendees spans 200 countries and regions In September 2026, global strategic consulting firm Stax released the Top 20 Exhibition Organisers 2025 ranking. Informa Group posted exhibition revenue of USD 3.7 billion, […]

Against the backdrop of global scientific and technological innovation diving deeper into industrial application, Hongqiao Tech Week delivers value far beyond showcasing cutting-edge advances. More importantly, it provides an ideal venue to engage in dialogue with trendsetters, industrial connectors and capital allocators. As an all-encompassing tech festival bridging China and the global innovation ecosystem, Hongqiao […]

WHY HONGQIAO TECH WEEK The next leap in technology is taking place at the intersection of diverse industries. As AI moves out of laboratories and into enterprises, computing power reshapes digital infrastructure, electric vehicles integrate at an accelerated pace with energy systems, life science achieves new breakthroughs, and manufacturing advances from automation toward intelligence. Hongqiao […]

Hongqiao Tech Week 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 […]

How does AI translate its technical capabilities into business value? How will computing power, energy and mobility achieve in‑depth integration? What key breakthroughs lie ahead for life sciences, smart manufacturing and startups? As technological innovation dives deeper into industrial real‑world scenarios, rather than chasing isolated hot topics, it is more critical to hear insights from […]

AI, eVTOL, embodied robots, brain‑computer interfaces… Which of these technologies have moved beyond concepts and achieved real‑world deployment? Product renders and news reports are not enough. Would you like hands‑on experiences and face‑to‑face conversations to evaluate how these technologies actually perform? Hongqiao Tech Week –  Visitor Pass Limited‑time free registration is now open! ⏰ 20‑22 November […]

Visit over 400 exhibitors and view new‑product launches Take part in more than 30 interactive experiences and competitive challenges Listen to tech leaders speaking across 200+ conferences and thematic forums Or join one of the 2,000+ targeted business‑matching sessions to source projects and pursue business opportunities? Different visit objectives call for different access passes. Hongqiao […]

Spot industry‑defining trends Discover standout enterprises Engage face‑to‑face with industry elites and decision‑makers As a comprehensive tech festival bridging China and the global innovation ecosystem, Hongqiao Tech Week belongs to Informa’s Global Tech Festivals brand portfolio alongside London Tech Week. It shares access to global enterprises, international tech speakers, innovation‑driven decision‑makers and investment institutions. Rooted […]

When did the focus of competition in the AI industry shift away from models and applications toward underlying infrastructure such as computing power, electricity and energy storage? How voracious is AI’s appetite for power? Consider the following growth curves that give grid operators cause for serious concern. Source: IEA Official Website Report Page Driven by […]

Got unique core technologies yet remain under‑recognized? Are you an SRDI enterprise struggling to secure more targeted business opportunities? From national‑level “Little Giant” enterprises to provincial and municipal high‑performing firms, from smart manufacturing to future‑oriented exploration, from core components to cutting‑edge tech applications… Wave after wave of SRDI enterprises are forming the most robust innovation […]

When robots take to the T‑stage for impromptu performances, When audiences dive into immersive AR gameplay at the Game Zone, These electrifying moments Should not be defined by us alone. Hongqiao Tech Week 2026 officially launches the Co‑Creation Partner Call for Proposals We extend an open invitation to global AI enterprises, innovation platforms, event operators […]

We were once the world’s factory. Now we are building factories across the globe. The fifth major global industrial shift is underway. It is no longer merely about exporting products; increasingly, we are exporting technology, production capacity and brands. In what ways can Chinese enterprises go global? Where should they expand overseas? How can they […]

Hongqiao Tech Week will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 20 to 22, 2026. Centered on the core vision of “Global Tech Vision, Empowered by China’s Momentum”, the event strives to shape the technological landscape of the next decade together with global innovation pioneers, leveraging China’s vast technology market. […]

On CATL’s production lines, humanoid robots have begun undertaking high-risk procedures such as high-voltage wiring harness plug-in connection. Along the West Bund in Shanghai, quadruped robots empowered by the “super brain” of embodied intelligence conduct unmanned patrols 24/7. They can autonomously climb steps, traverse lawns, and identify uncivilized acts in real time to issue persuasive […]

A dark factory is a manufacturing facility that requires no on-site human workers.   Robotic arms perform welding and assembly, AGVs transport materials automatically, and AI systems adjust production parameters in real time. From new energy vehicles and lithium batteries to semiconductors and consumer electronics, dark factories are emerging as a key trend in advanced […]

This year, the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan has formally incorporated the low-altitude economy into China’s development system for strategic emerging industries. It explicitly calls for “fostering an industrial ecosystem for the low-altitude economy, improving the service support system for low-altitude flight, and advancing the sound and secure development of general aviation and the […]

Hongqiao Tech Week 2026 will grandly kick off at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 20 to 22. Boasting an exhibition floor area of over 50,000 ㎡, the event is projected to draw upwards of 30,000 professional visitors and 2,000+ precisely matched business buyers from more than 30 countries and regions to […]

Recently, President Xi Jinping stated at WAIC 2026 & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance that global artificial intelligence should be steered toward sound, humane progress for the benefit of mankind. We must adhere to openness, cooperation, innovation and sharing, enabling AI to deliver stronger impetus to economic and social development. Seventy years ago, a […]

  According to the latest report issued by Tech Nation, the overall valuation of the UK technology sector has hit £1.2 trillion. In the first half of 2026, British AI start-ups secured more than £8.2 billion in venture capital, accounting for roughly half of the total tech investment across Europe within the same period. The […]

Xinhua News Agency released a notice yesterday that President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance held in Shanghai and deliver a keynote address, sending another important signal that China will keep advancing the development of artificial intelligence and deepen international sci-tech cooperation. Transformative shifts are taking […]

According to the Global Innovation Index released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), global innovation stands at a new crossroads. While breakthroughs keep emerging in frontier technologies including artificial intelligence, biotechnology and quantum computing, the growth rate of global R&D spending has slowed down alongside more rational capital allocation. Going forward, competitiveness hinges not […]

【Shanghai, China | June 2026】 Informa Markets China is pleased to announce that the inaugural Hongqiao Tech Week will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 20 to 22, 2026. Hosted in one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs, this landmark event brings together global corporations, visionary industry leaders, start-ups, […]