Industrial‑park investment attraction rarely fails for lack of quality projects. The real bottleneck lies in a broken end‑to‑end value chain. Many investment‑attraction leaders face this genuine dilemma: core industries are defined, physical premises built, policies formulated, funds reserved — yet use‑case scenarios and talent remain unresolved. When projects arrive, disjointed links derail potential deals.

Taking place 20‑22 November 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Hongqiao Tech Week is far more than another investment‑attraction fair. It delivers a matchmaking platform that stitches core industries, premises, policies, funds, scenarios, talent and localisation workflows into one complete value chain.

Hosted by Informa under the guidance of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Hongqiao International Central Business District Administrative Committee, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, the event’s brand proposition — Global Tech Visions, Realised in China — offers a straightforward insight for industrial parks: global‑vision projects exist, but realising “China‑based impact” depends entirely on parks’ local delivery chains. Hongqiao Tech Week ensures every link in this chain connects with relevant stakeholders.

Link‑by‑link alignment: seven key pillars with dedicated access points for parks

Core Industries → Six tracks to match your industrial priorities

The first step for parks sourcing projects is getting your core industries in front of the right audiences. Hongqiao Tech Week features six independent tracks: Artificial Intelligence, Future Mobility & Energy, Smart Infrastructure, Smart Industry, Life Sciences & Health, and Startup Ecosystem. They cover high‑demand hard‑tech verticals widely pursued by industrial parks today.

Parks focused on chip and computing power target the Smart Infrastructure track; new‑energy‑focused teams engage with Future Mobility & Energy; biopharma‑oriented parks turn to Life Sciences & Health. No matter how specialised your industrial profile, you gain dedicated track access within one comprehensive tech festival, instead of travelling between fragmented small‑scale exhibitions.

Premises → Yangtze River Delta industrial base to validate your location value

Premises mean more than architectural blueprints; they represent the industrial ecosystem projects can tap into immediately upon landing.

According to public industry statistics for the Hongqiao International Open Hub, the local area hosts over 7,000 digital‑economy enterprises, 3,600‑plus automotive‑supply‑chain firms and more than 1,000 new‑energy enterprises. The broader Yangtze River Delta boasts over 59,000 startups and an economic output exceeding RMB 25 trillion.

When pitching location strengths, investment teams can frame this broader industrial ecosystem as shared external supporting infrastructure. Tenants housed within your park gain instant access to the Yangtze River Delta’s supply chains and client networks — a far stronger selling point than mere floor‑space comparisons.

Policies → Translate policy provisions into actionable local‑delivery outcomes amid peer benchmarking

Policies lose value if unknown or confined to documents. Thanks to government‑enterprise resources, official guiding bodies and participating local investment‑attraction authorities on‑site, park teams can translate policy advantages into tangible deliverables in front of peer parks and investment authorities, rather than merely quoting static written clauses.

Funds → One‑on‑one meetings embed capital connections into your investment‑attraction workflow

Securing a project is only the beginning; sustained growth relies on financing. Drawing on a database of over 100,000 industry buyers, Hongqiao Tech Week arranges 2,000 curated one‑on‑one business matchmaking sessions covering procurement, channel cooperation, industrial collaboration, investment‑financing and international expansion.

Parks can connect with VC firms, industrial funds, government guidance funds and strategic investors to build financing pathways for incoming projects. Continuous access to capital‑market participants becomes a tangible selling point for your park’s investment offering.

Scenarios → Real‑world demonstrations across six tracks to prove commercial viability

A frequent question raised by incoming projects is: “Where will my customers and use‑cases be after I settle here?”Hongqiao Tech Week answers this. Its six tracks serve as cross‑industry live demonstration zones, bringing together industrial buyers and real‑world use‑case requirements spanning manufacturing, automotive, life sciences, AI and other sectors.

Parks can leverage these live showcases as a preview of commercial opportunities. Visiting ventures meet paying industry clients on‑site, with clear visibility into post‑landing commercialisation pathways.

Talent → Industry practitioners converge to expand your park’s talent network

Hard‑tech ventures follow talent. Forums including Life Sciences & Health Forum, Startup Ecosystem Forum and Artificial Intelligence‑themed sessions gather active industry practitioners. Speakers include Zhu Yuchao (Hanxin Bio, LNP delivery and innovative therapeutics), Shen Qiancheng (UniD Bio, AI‑driven allosteric drug discovery), alongside executives from Jetaime Technology, Aikang Group and other enterprises.

For parks, these participants represent not merely prospective project partners, but an accessible pool of technical specialists, teams and industrial contacts. While sourcing projects, you simultaneously build talent‑related resources.

Localisation Workflows → Structure timelines from initial contact to contractual signing

Parks commonly suffer stalled projects due to inefficient procedural workflows. Hongqiao Tech Week structures matchmaking into phased actionable steps: identify target stakeholders by reviewing agendas and buyer profiles pre‑event; conduct targeted engagements via one‑on‑one meetings and startup booths during the show; log contacts into internal databases and sustain follow‑ups post‑event.

Hard‑tech project conversion typically spans quarters or even years. Yet a platform that aligns every critical link transforms the process from random chance into prepared execution.

A complete value chain, not just an exhibition

Ultimately, Hongqiao Tech Week delivers value beyond a single‑site visit. It addresses all seven pillars along your investment‑attraction value chain. Leveraging the Yangtze River Delta industrial foundation, together with six thematic tracks, one‑on‑one matchmaking and startup‑ecosystem programmes, parks can systematically align core industries, premises, policies, funds, scenarios, talent and localisation workflows within a defined event timeline.

2026: Align all seven pillars at one shared negotiation table

Integrating these seven pillars cannot be achieved by parks working in isolation. It requires a venue where projects, capital, talent and policymakers converge. Hongqiao Tech Week 2026 is exactly that platform.

It carries substantial official weight: co‑guided by the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Hongqiao International Central Business District Administrative Committee, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, and hosted by Informa. It also enjoys high‑level media credibility, with partner media including People’s Daily Shanghai Bureau, Xinhua News Agency, CMG Shanghai Station, Economic Daily, Guangming Daily and other authoritative outlets. Park investment‑attraction activities gain natural public‑communication exposure.

Practically speaking, this shared table supplies a practical evaluation framework:

Aligning all seven pillars at one table turns speculative investment‑attraction into planned execution.

For park investment teams in 2026, the priority is not staging another high‑profile investment fair. Instead, bring your whole value chain to Hongqiao and connect each link systematically. The better integrated your chain, the more robust your project pipeline beyond 2026.

How to activate this value chain: four‑step playbook for industrial parks

  1. Map your seven‑pillar status pre‑event. Clarify realities around core industries, premises, policies, funds, scenarios and talent. Identify existing gaps, and set priorities against event tracks and forum agendas.
  2. Secure matchmaking and startup‑programme access in advance. Pre‑book one‑on‑one business meetings. Clearly define target projects and capital partners for inclusion in matchmaking rosters. For early‑stage venture sourcing, review startup booth options and Startup Ecosystem Forum participation criteria.
  3. Attend with tangible proof of local‑delivery capacity. Bring concrete documentation for policies, premises and fund incentives. Demonstrate viable industrial support and collaborative potential rather than vague promises.
  4. Build park‑wide closed‑loop post‑event follow‑up. Consolidate on‑site contacts including projects, capital partners, talent and industrial collaborators into internal resource databases. Sustain outreach via industrial‑operation teams, turning one‑off exhibition participation into a long‑term project pipeline.

For booth packages, sponsorship, investment‑attraction partnerships, forum slots and startup allocations, contact the official team for current packages and terms. You may also visit the official website: https://www.hongqiaotechweek.com or follow the official WeChat account for latest agendas, buyer profiles and event information.

In 2026, competitive investment‑attraction no longer hinges on isolated preferential terms. Success depends on fully connecting the complete value chain: core industries, premises, policies, funds, scenarios, talent and localisation workflows. Hongqiao Tech Week is the shared table to realise this alignment. The more complete your park’s value chain, the higher‑quality projects you will secure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Should parks attend a comprehensive tech week or specialised vertical‑industry exhibitions? Your choice depends on how many links within your investment‑attraction chain require improvement. Vertical‑sector exhibitions deliver niche‑industry contacts yet rarely cover projects, capital, policy dialogue, overseas resources and talent simultaneously. Hongqiao Tech Week’s six tracks, one‑on‑one matchmaking, startup ecosystem and Yangtze River Delta industrial base enable parks to align all seven pillars in one location. For systematic investment‑attraction instead of merely sourcing niche contact lists, comprehensive platforms deliver more complete value‑chain support.

Q2: My park focuses narrowly on one core industry (e.g. new energy). Will a comprehensive tech week be a good fit? Yes. Hongqiao’s six tracks operate independently within the same venue. New‑energy‑focused parks can prioritise the Future Mobility & Energy track, while exploring collaborative opportunities from adjacent tracks such as Artificial Intelligence and Smart Industry. You retain focus without working in isolation.

Q3: Can Hongqiao Tech Week support parks sourcing overseas projects and talent? Yes, via its global event network. As part of Informa’s global tech portfolio alongside London Tech Week, Africa Tech Festival and ATxEnterprise, it shares access to global enterprises, innovation institutions and overseas VC resources. Meanwhile, multi‑track forums gather active industry practitioners, helping parks build technical‑expert and talent pipelines alongside project sourcing. Actual outreach scope is subject to on‑site availability and official confirmation.

Q4: Our park has a small investment‑attraction team. Can we meaningfully cover all seven pillars in one event?This is exactly where comprehensive platforms add value. Six tracks, one‑on‑one meetings, startup programmes and forums all take place on‑site. Allocate manpower according to your highest‑priority gaps; focus deeply on one or two most‑needed links while establishing preliminary connections for others. Effective pre‑event priority‑setting matters more than over‑extending your resources.

Q5: Is it possible to connect with government guidance funds and industrial capital at this event? Yes. One‑on‑one matchmaking covers investment‑financing and industrial‑collaboration themes. Parks can engage VC institutions, industrial funds and strategic investors to build financing pathways for inbound projects. Matching rules and quotas are subject to official‑team confirmation.

Q6: How can parks register or obtain participation details? Visit the official website https://www.hongqiaotechweek.com or follow the official WeChat account for updates. Terms and availability for booths, sponsorship, investment‑attraction partnerships, forum slots and startup programmes are subject to official‑team confirmation.