Hosted by Informa Group under the guidance of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Hongqiao International Central Business District Administration Committee, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, Hongqiao Tech Week will take place from 20‑22 November 2026. Planned metrics include over 50,000 sqm exhibition space, 400+ exhibitors and 30,000+ professional visitors. According to public disclosures, the event will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (large‑scale integrated venue, subject to official confirmation). To verify the scale of international‑resource engagement, exhibitors are advised to check directly with the organiser regarding overseas‑buyer invitation & matchmaking arrangements, participation of international institutions and industrial partners, and link‑up mechanisms with follow‑up global events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it worthwhile for Chinese companies going global to meet international clients at domestic exhibitions first?A: Yes. Compared with travelling overseas for shows, domestic events deliver lower costs and stronger test‑and‑validate value. They enable early‑stage engagement with overseas buyers and channel partners as well as product‑market feedback collection. Meanwhile, you can tap into local industrial‑supply‑chain resources within China, achieving dual‑value outcomes.
Q: How can I verify whether an exhibition delivers genuine international‑buyer resources? A: Put three practical questions to the organiser: what channels are deployed to recruit international buyers; what dedicated matchmaking arrangements exist for overseas delegates; and whether the organiser operates a proven global‑event portfolio. Concrete procedural answers signal real international resources. Generic claims such as “highly international” should be treated with caution.
Q: Where do Hongqiao Tech Week’s international resources originate? A: It draws on Informa’s global‑tech‑event portfolio. Sister shows within the same network include London Tech Week, Africa Tech Festival and ATxSG Singapore, covering Shanghai, the Yangtze River Delta and global markets. Note: performance metrics from these sister‑events demonstrate the organiser’s capability, and do not represent guaranteed on‑site figures for Hongqiao Tech Week 2026.
Q: What preparations should global‑oriented enterprises complete before participation? A: Three core deliverables are essential: bilingual corporate & product collateral tailored for overseas audiences; well‑defined target‑market and buyer personas (to be submitted for official matchmaking); and clear partnership priorities (e.g. channel‑partner recruitment, joint R&D, local‑market adaptation).
Q: How should I follow‑up with international contacts after the show? A: Document key concerns and partnership intent right after each business meeting. Execute structured post‑event outreach: thank‑you note & document sharing → secondary dialogue → concrete next‑step alignment. Check whether the organiser provides meeting‑record archives and post‑show connection support.
Q: Where can I access event updates and exhibitor‑related documentation? A: Submit your expression of interest and request exhibitor packs via official website: https://www.hongqiaotechweek.com. Follow WeChat official account “HongqiaoTechWeek 虹桥国际科技周” for real‑time announcements.