Showcase China’s innovation to the world, and connect Chinese enterprises with global business opportunities.
Under the guidance of the Administrative Committee of Hongqiao International Central Business District, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 20 to 22, 2026.
Spanning three days with six key themes and over 200 conferences and special forums, the event focuses on six cutting-edge innovation sectors: Artificial Intelligence, Future Mobility & Energy, Smart Infrastructure, Smart Industry, Life Science & Healthcare, and Startup Ecosystem. It brings together global executives, investors, technology leaders, industrial decision-makers and pioneers to discuss new trends in scientific and technological innovation and global industrial development.
The event also features customized one-on-one business matchmaking, Tech Journey Shanghai, and more than 30 interactive experience activities, linking advanced technologies, industrial applications and business growth. Senior executives and industry leaders from Standard Chartered Bank, Hitachi, Siemens and other organizations will join the exchanges to share global industrial practices and business insights.
Supporting the global expansion of Chinese tech enterprises, Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week helps companies broaden their overseas market access through global resource alignment, international communication, media coverage, buyer matchmaking, industrial site visits and post-event services.
01 Connecting Europe, Asia and Africa Sharing Global Tech Event Resources
Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week, London Tech Week, Africa Tech Festival and ATxEnterprise (Singapore) are all part of Informa’s Global Tech Festival brand portfolio. The alliance shares access to global corporate databases, international tech speakers, innovation policymakers and investment institutions, building an international collaboration network spanning Europe, Asia and Africa, covering over 100 countries and regions. The total attendance across these events has exceeded 66,000 this year.
Registration data as of October 17, 2026 demonstrates that Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week has built a solid foundation for international outreach. Registered attendees come from more than 90 countries and regions. Among overseas registrants, 50.8% have confirmed procurement budgets, 60.6% will join one-on-one targeted business matchmaking, and 39.4% plan to expand into key regional markets in China including the Yangtze River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Bohai Rim and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Demands for overseas procurement, channel partnership and industrial study tours converge at Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week. The global innovation network will be closely linked with the Chinese market, helping enterprises build cross-regional connections, acquire international clients, seek channel partners and advance cross-border collaboration.
02 Coordinated Outreach via Overseas Official Channels Sustained International Exposure
Participating in Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week means more than an offline showcase. It is also a key opportunity for enterprises to enter overseas markets and build global brand awareness.
Supported by established partnerships with overseas media, overseas social media accounts, EDM and a global marketing network, Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week delivers long-term international communication opportunities for participating companies. We will keep promoting corporate profiles, new product highlights, technology applications and event updates, forming a full-cycle communication workflow covering pre-event exposure, on-site presentation and post-event continued outreach.
Meanwhile, official English publications serve as searchable and traceable information sources. They enable international buyers to look up and verify information, and also provide public reference materials for AI search tools such as ChatGPT, opening more channels for enterprises to get discovered.
03 On-site Coverage by International Media Bringing Chinese Technology to a Global Audience
The Economist, The Information, South China Morning Post and Financial Times have confirmed their on-site coverage of Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week.
Enterprises will get opportunities to present R&D achievements, share application practices and tell stories of Chinese tech firms engaging in the global market through on-site interviews, technical exchanges and product demonstrations. New products, cutting-edge technologies, real-world performance and progress in international cooperation will serve as key messaging for overseas audiences.
International promotion for Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week has already kicked off in advance. During London Tech Week, Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week held a press briefing. Related press releases were quickly published by overseas platforms including Yahoo Finance, TNGlobal and PR News Thailand, steadily building recognition in global markets and drawing attention for participating enterprises.
Leveraging the media network and communication experience built up through global tech events, Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week will keep spotlighting enterprise highlights and help Chinese innovation reach international audiences.
04 Overseas Buyer Invitation One-on-One Connections with Global Demand
Aligned with global market needs, Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week carries out targeted invitations for purchasing-capable overseas buyers, including many who are visiting China for the first time to source Chinese tech suppliers.
Prospective buyers are from Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North America. International financial institutions, government investment promotion agencies and investment bodies including Standard Chartered Bank, Portuguese Investment Agency, Ireland Investment Promotion Agency, Saudi funds and the UK Department for Business and Trade have confirmed their attendance for on-site exchanges and partnership meetings.
To address international clients’ collaboration needs, Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week will collect procurement requirements, cooperation objectives and business priorities in advance to match potential clients and partners. A dedicated business matchmaking zone will be available on-site to facilitate customized one-on-one meetings and enable efficient engagements between enterprises and target buyers.
05 Six Fully English-Language Tech Journey Shanghai Routes Overseas Buyers Visit China’s Innovation Frontlines
As a comprehensive tech festival focused on industrial implementation, Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week extends far beyond exhibition halls.
Co-developed with Shanghai Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center, Tech Journey Shanghai stretches international exchanges to enterprises, research institutions and innovation parks, bringing overseas buyers straight to Shanghai’s innovation hubs.
Tech Journey Shanghai will take place on November 18–19 before the main exhibition. It features nine thematic routes in total, among which six are English-language tours. Centered on embodied intelligence and large models, life science and healthcare, robotics industrial chain, digital economy and urban renewal, university research commercialization and other tracks, the tours connect corporate R&D centers, laboratories, product showrooms and innovation carriers.
Tour participants will engage in face-to-face discussions with corporate engineers and product leads, enabling overseas buyers to gain in-depth insights into R&D, product applications and the industrial ecosystem.
Moving beyond booth negotiations to on-site visits allows overseas buyers to fully assess Chinese enterprises’ technical capabilities and cooperation foundations, building trust for procurement decisions, technical collaboration and long-term partnerships.
06 Post-Event Ongoing Support Sustaining International Cooperation after the Show
For tech companies expanding globally, continuous client communication, channel development and resource alignment are essential. Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week helps extend connections forged during the event to the post-show phase, supporting enterprises in gradual overseas market expansion.
- Ongoing business lead follow-up: We organize procurement intentions and collaboration requirements generated on-site, connect enterprises with overseas buyers, channel partners and investment institutions, facilitate follow-up exchanges, technical discussions and business negotiations, and track the progress of matchmaking.
- Continued overseas communication: We keep developing content around new product launches, use cases, technology updates and international cooperation milestones for global outreach. Official channels and overseas media resources maintain brand visibility, and build up corporate profiles accessible to clients long after the event.
- Linkage with global events: Building on partnerships with London Tech Week, Africa Tech Festival, ATxEnterprise and other global platforms, we match companies with overseas exhibitions, project roadshows, special briefings and business tours aligned with their target markets and business priorities, to continuously expand international ties.
- Market resource matchmaking: We connect participants with overseas firms, chambers of commerce, innovation hubs, research institutes and professional service providers. Referrals of market intelligence, channel partnerships and local implementation resources help enterprises understand target markets and build their collaboration networks.
From pre-event exposure, on-site matchmaking to post-show follow-up, Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week turns global tech event resources into actionable, connectable and sustainable international cooperation opportunities for enterprises.
November 20–22, 2026 National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Bring your innovative technologies and global expansion ambitions, and meet global buyers, investment institutions and industrial partners face to face.
Your global expansion journey starts here — at Hongqiao International Science and Technology Week.
