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 Tech Week will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 20‑22, 2026. Featuring over 200 forums, this edition spans six key tech tracks: Artificial Intelligence, Smart Infrastructure, Future Mobility & Energy, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Smart Industry, and Startup Ecosystem. It brings together global tech innovators, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and corporate decision‑makers.
From cutting-edge technology trends to real-world industrial applications, From corporate transformation practices to capital and commercialization pathways.
Over three days, we will focus on critical topics reshaping the next decade, Forging more authentic and effective links between technological innovation and industrial implementation.
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The First Speaker Lineup
Unveiled
Technology leaders spanning finance, technology, manufacturing, autonomous driving, biopharmaceuticals, cybersecurity, venture capital and more will share on-the-ground experience and cutting-edge insights across hot topics including industrial AI adoption, digital infrastructure development, future mobility and energy integration, life science innovation, industrial intelligence upgrading, and deep tech commercialization.
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Six Themed Stages Focusing on core propositions driving technological advancement, connecting technology, industry and capital to address real challenges in translating lab innovation into large‑scale industrial application.
AI
Enterprises have moved beyond AI experimentation and into real‑world deployment. Discussions will centre on large‑scale LLM adoption, the open‑source versus closed‑source debate, AI infrastructure development, and AI implementation across healthcare, energy, manufacturing, financial services and broader enterprise use cases.
Agents｜AI Governance｜Data Practices｜Enterprise Transformation｜Return on Investment
DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Computing power is the oil of the new era, yet scaling up computing capacity alone is not enough. Sessions will focus on computing‑power network strategies, next‑generation communication technologies, AI‑ready data centers, cloud sovereignty, cybersecurity and the post‑quantum era.
Data Centers｜Cloud & Networking｜Zero Trust｜Sustainable Computing
FUTURE MOBILITY & ENERGY
Energy‑driven competition between AI and electric vehicles is becoming a reality. Sessions will cover zero‑carbon campuses, energy storage, V2G, robotaxis, Level‑4 autonomous driving, eVTOL, low‑altitude economy, drone logistics and power batteries.
Autonomous Driving｜Vehicle‑Energy Integration｜Overseas Energy‑storage Deployment｜eVTOL｜Low‑Altitude Economy
LIFE SCIENCES & HEALTH
AI is shortening pre‑clinical R&D cycles, yet bottlenecks around regulation, data and commercialization persist. Sessions will focus on AI‑driven drug discovery, digital twin organs, LNP delivery, AI‑generated control groups, medical‑grade wearables, surgical robots and brain‑computer interfaces.
AI‑powered Pharma｜Digital Therapeutics｜Medical Devices｜Brain‑Computer Interfaces｜Regulatory Innovation
INDUSTRY 5.0
Smart industry is evolving from automation toward intelligence and human‑centered operations. Sessions will focus on industrial AI, quality inspection, connected and autonomous factories, human‑robot collaboration, industrial robots, embodied AI, industrial metaverse and circular economy.
Smart Manufacturing｜Industrial AI｜Human‑Robot Collaboration｜Embodied Intelligence｜Global Capability Export
STARTUPS
90% of deep‑tech ventures ultimately stall in the iconic “Valley of Death” between proven technology and real market adoption. Sessions will focus on end‑to‑end commercialization pathways from lab breakthrough to mass‑market‑ready products, the fast‑evolving deep‑tech financing landscape, corporate venture capital, Web3 tokenomics, cross‑border regulatory compliance and global expansion.
Deep‑Tech Commercialization｜Funding & Exit Strategies｜Cross‑Border Ecosystem｜Corporate Venture Capital｜Scaled Growth
SEE YOU IN SHANGHAI
If you are in search of your next technology, next partner or next growth opportunity, Hongqiao Tech Week is an event worth attending. Here, you will hear global tech trends, witness real-world industrial practices, and connect face-to-face with the people driving change.
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Register to visit among the first 500 registrants Receive a complimentary Conference Pass Gain in-depth access to concurrent sessions, engage face-to-face with industry experts and stay ahead of cutting-edge trends.
Benefits
Access to all exhibition zones and experience activities at Hongqiao Tech Week Admission to all parallel sessions to hear insights from world-class speakers Entry to the Global Leaders Summit Access to forum materials Join the Inspire Flash Chat Room to start or participate in topic discussions