Step into R&D centres to view innovations up close; visit product showrooms to see how technologies are deployed; talk face-to-face with engineers and product leads to dive deep into practical challenges and real-world experience.
On 18–19 November 2026, Tech Journey Shanghai of Hongqiao Tech Week invites you to visit leading tech enterprises and innovation parks across Shanghai. Discover new opportunities for technology, industry collaboration and partnerships through on-site tours.
Covering artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence, life sciences & healthcare, low-altitude economy and Beidou navigation, the nine themed routes connect distinctive innovation hubs.
Bring your technical and business questions, pick your track of interest, and let’s go!
Complete your visitor registration first, then submit your tour preference.
Hongqiao Tech Week ⏰ 20–22 November 2026 📍 National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
*This is a pre-show event held on 18–19 November. It does not overlap with the exhibition dates of 20–22 November.
TECH JOURNEY SHANGHAI Step into enterprise sites Take your exchanges further
Tech Journey Shanghai is a special pre-show on-site tour programme launched by Hongqiao Tech Week. It offers a window into Shanghai, bringing participants closer to the innovation potential and industrial opportunities across the Yangtze River Delta.
The Yangtze River Delta, with less than 4% of China’s land area, generates nearly a quarter of the country’s total economic output. This trillion-yuan industrial hinterland boasts closely integrated supply chains and commercial networks. Abundant use cases, industrial partners and market demands create fertile ground for the commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies.
For this tour, multiple enterprises and industrial parks that are normally closed to the public will open their doors for the first time. Participants will visit corporate premises, parks and innovation platforms, touring R&D centres, laboratories and product showrooms to learn about core technologies, latest breakthroughs and development roadmaps. You will experience the synergy of “R&D in Hongqiao + manufacturing across the Yangtze River Delta + global market”, and engage in on-site discussions with enterprise engineers and product leaders.
TECH JOURNEY SHANGHAI Nine Themed Routes Choose your exploration track
From artificial intelligence to life sciences & healthcare, from future industries to urban renewal, beyond the exhibition halls, these nine routes offered by Hongqiao Tech Week provide another lens for understanding China’s innovation ecosystem.
ROUTE 01 Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Spend an afternoon immersed in the AI and robotics industry. The route connects tech firms, joint innovation centres and innovation parks to explore how technical R&D aligns with industrial demands, inspiring new ideas for product innovation and efficiency improvement.
ROUTE 02 Future Industries: Low-Altitude Economy & Beidou Navigation
Centred on Beidou navigation and spatiotemporal information technology, this route covers high-precision positioning, spatial perception and low-altitude economy applications. Gain insights into the technologies underpinning future mobility and smart equipment, and explore the growth potential of these emerging industries.
ROUTE 03 AI & Digital Life
Focused on AI and robotics, this route connects tech companies and innovation hubs. Explore how digital technologies are integrated into products, services and industrial applications, and discover diverse pathways for artificial intelligence to deliver value across multiple scenarios.
ROUTE 04 Urban Innovation
Following the threads of fintech, medical technology translation and AI applications, this route takes you to innovation spaces within the city. Experience the convergence of historic districts, industrial resources and cutting-edge technologies, and discover the diverse landscape of urban innovation in Shanghai.
ROUTE 05 Embodied Intelligence, Foundation Model Innovation & AI Talent
Spanning humanoid robots, foundation models and AI generation, this route links innovation parks, industrial platforms and end-user enterprises. Dive into Xuhui’s AI innovation ecosystem and explore how technology, talent and industrial resources jointly drive innovation deployment.
ROUTE 06 Life Sciences & Healthcare
Covering life science industrial development, startup incubation and medical device showcases, this route follows the “industry-incubation-product” pipeline to reveal key stages for translating healthcare innovation into real-world applications.
ROUTE 07 Embodied Intelligence Industrial Chain
This route focuses on robotics industrial clusters, product demonstrations and AI use cases to explore the embodied intelligence ecosystem. Visit parks, enterprises and application platforms to see how technical capabilities connect with real-world demands.
ROUTE 08 Digital Economy & Urban Renewal
From digital service platforms to riverside urban renewal projects and embodied-intelligent factories, this route shows how technology integrates into daily life, urban spaces and production, revealing the close links between digital economy growth and urban revitalisation.
ROUTE 09 University Technology Transfer
Linking innovation sources, research institutes, robotics enterprises and elderly-care use cases, this route follows the “research – translation – application” pipeline and explores how research outcomes move out of laboratories and turn into market-ready products and services.
*The final stops, visiting sequence and timeline for each route are subject to pre‑event notifications issued by the organiser.
TECH JOURNEY SHANGHAI Who should join this tech tour?
Corporate Executives & Innovation Leads Visit selected enterprises and innovation platforms to learn about real‑world adoption of cutting‑edge technologies, and gain references for business innovation, industrial layout and corporate growth.
Engineers, R&D and Product Professionals Engage with front‑line teams with your practical questions. Gain fresh insights for day‑to‑day work regarding technical implementation, product development and scenario‑based deployment.
Investors, Industry Researchers & Strategy Specialists Observe enterprises and industrial ecosystems on‑site, understand the connections among technologies, products and use cases, and deepen your knowledge of industry tracks and projects.
Entrepreneurs, Business Development & International Cooperation Practitioners Connect with relevant companies and innovation teams, grasp industrial demands and potential cooperation directions, and build networks for future engagements.
Whether you aim to dive deep into one specific sector or seek cross‑industry inspiration, you may select your preferred route based on tour themes, language options and your personal schedule.
TECH JOURNEY SHANGHAI Sign Up for the Tour Now Plan your Tech Journey in advance
This programme is available for registered attendees of Hongqiao Tech Week 2026. Holders of Platinum Pass, VIP Pass and Investor Pass enjoy priority and complimentary access.
Upon submitting your tour application, our team will get in touch promptly to support your route registration and confirmation.
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Registration Rules
Each participant may apply for only one route. You may submit 2–3 preferred routes ranked by priority during application. Allocations will be made based on your preferences and availability.
Quotas & Waiting List
Each route has a minimum of 15 spots and a maximum of 20 spots, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once full, applicants will be placed on the waiting list and admitted sequentially if vacancies open up.
Application Period
23 September — 23 October 2026. If remaining spots are available, we may reopen applications or extend the period, which will be announced separately.
How to Apply
Complete your visitor registration first and confirm your pass type. Fill in your phone number and email accurately, and keep an eye out for subsequent notifications from the organiser.
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