Autonomous driving companies want to connect with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Low-altitude economy players seek operators and local governments. Hydrogen and energy storage enterprises aim to meet energy groups and industrial parks. In reality, these stakeholders are scattered across auto shows, aviation expos and energy exhibitions. It can take an entire year to gather them all.

Hongqiao Tech Week brings these communities together in one event. It is the flagship international tech festival built on the original London Tech Week IP. Guided by the Management Committee of Hongqiao International Central Business District, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, it is hosted by Informa Markets. Shanghai Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center serves as the strategic innovation partner and GEC as another strategic partner. The event will run from 20 to 22 November 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Future Mobility & Energy is one of its six thematic tracks, covering intelligent driving, hydrogen & energy storage and the full spectrum of the low-altitude economy. This article breaks down who you can meet at Hongqiao through real business scenarios.

Unpack the core value of this track

The Future Mobility & Energy forum focuses on the full industrial chain of smart mobility, low-altitude economy and green energy, linking automakers with energy investors. Confirmed speakers include senior industry representatives such as the Vice President of Pony.ai and the General Manager of the New Energy Product Line at Goosun Electric. Beyond this track, each of the six tracks hosts dedicated industry forums and leadership dialogues. Discussions on chips and computing power under Smart Infrastructure, and digital manufacturing in Smart Industry, deliver cross-track industrial insights for mobility and energy players. You can learn industry trends and meet clients all in one venue.

With all six tracks co-located, the audience pool spans multiple industries. The planned visitor breakdown: 16% CxOs, managing directors, partners and board members; 20% VPs, directors and department heads; 30% technical specialists and engineers; 18% managers; 16% procurement and other professionals. Target attendees cover manufacturers, OEMs, energy corporations, logistics and delivery firms, government/public authorities and industrial parks. For autonomous driving vendors, buyers extend beyond automakers to prospects in logistics, smart cities and computing infrastructure — a key advantage of integrated expos over vertical trade shows.

Scenario 1: If you work in autonomous driving

Who you want to meet: OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, vehicle-road collaboration partners, test and demonstration parks. Who you can connect with at Hongqiao:

Recommended action: Use the matchmaking system to book meetings with target OEMs and system integrators, shifting your mindset from “seeking cooperation” to “holding substantive negotiations”.

Turn casual encounters into formal meetings through the dedicated event mechanism. The organiser operates a database of over 100,000 industry buyers and arranges 2,000 curated one-to-one business meetings for procurement, channel partnerships, industrial collaboration, fundraising and global expansion. For autonomous driving enterprises, compile a list of target OEMs, Tier 1 vendors and vehicle-road collaboration partners before the matchmaking portal opens. Secure bookings in advance and turn the three show days into a structured meeting calendar instead of casual floor wandering.

Scenario 2: If you work in the low-altitude economy

Who you want to meet: eVTOL OEMs and supply chain partners, low-altitude operators, local governments & industrial parks, investment institutions. Who you can connect with at Hongqiao:

Recommended action: Bring product demos and deployment roadmaps, shifting from “technology showcase” to “commercialisation negotiations”.

Low-altitude commercialisation requires buy-in from both government and investors. Target attendees include government authorities (investment promotion bureaus, big data administrations, etc.), industrial parks and investment institutions. The Startup Ecosystem track hosts innovation pitch sessions and fundraising matchmaking. Early-stage low-altitude projects gain low-cost access to pitching stages and investor meetings. Around the exhibition dates, Yangtze River Delta parks often organise industrial matchmaking and park tour activities alongside the main event, matching local government investment priorities with low-altitude project deployment demands.

Scenario 3: If you work in hydrogen / energy storage

Who you want to meet: energy groups, commercial & industrial storage customers, supply chain partners, industrial parks and investors. Who you can connect with at Hongqiao:

Recommended action: Prepare “scenario + return-on-investment” proposals. Storage buyers care less about technical specifications and more about viable commercial business cases.

Hydrogen and energy storage firms can extend their outreach well beyond the exhibition hall. Hongqiao’s 1,000+ new energy enterprises and the wider Yangtze River Delta energy ecosystem enable easy supply chain networking among storage, battery and hydrogen players. Meanwhile, data centre and computing companies from Smart Infrastructure, plus manufacturers in Smart Industry, attend the event. Conversations on source-grid-load-storage and green power consumption for commercial storage can be scheduled directly with relevant stakeholders. Prepare scenario-focused ROI packages pre-show; these are far more persuasive than lengthy technical datasheets.

What makes the Future Mobility & Energy track unique

This track unites mobility and energy as one integrated ecosystem. Autonomous driving relies on energy infrastructure, energy storage needs mobility use cases, and low-altitude development depends on both. Grouping these three communities in a single track naturally sparks cross-subsector collaboration — something standalone vertical expos cannot deliver. A high-calibre speaker lineup is already confirmed, including the Vice President of Pony.ai. More than 2,000 curated one-on-one business meetings will target senior industry decision-makers. The event mechanism pre-identifies the contacts you want to meet.

Matchmaking underpins every connection within the track. The 2,000+ pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings target senior executives for procurement, channel cooperation, industrial partnership, fundraising and international expansion. Whether you are at the technology validation phase or scaling up, submit your target contacts and discussion topics into the matchmaking system in advance to tailor your three-day agenda.

The mechanism is ready; its value depends on your preparation. Submit your requirements (procurement, channel partnership, industrial collaboration, fundraising or global expansion) via the matchmaking system before the event. The organiser will conduct targeted outreach to senior decision-makers. Shortlist 10–20 priority contacts and build your meeting schedule. Review forum agendas across all six tracks and bundle must-attend sessions and target meetings into the same day. For autonomous driving, low-altitude, hydrogen and storage companies, the ROI of participation lies in accessing resources from three separate industries via one unified platform.

Future Mobility & Energy is only one of six tracks. The integrated expo structure also lets you use matchmaking to engage players from Artificial Intelligence (computing foundation for smart driving), Smart Infrastructure (communication & computing for low-altitude applications) and Smart Industry (smart manufacturing supporting systems).

For companies seeking to join Yangtze River Delta supply chains, there is a clear pathway: book meetings with OEMs, energy groups and parks through the matchmaking system, and deepen relationships via on-site industrial matchmaking sessions and park visits. Study forum schedules ahead of time and bundle sessions and meetings into your agenda. Combining event mechanisms with thorough preparation delivers the highest exhibition ROI.

Taking a broader view, the event aligns with national 15th Five-Year Plan priorities for Shanghai’s construction as a global science and innovation centre and Yangtze River Delta integration. It follows Hongqiao International Open Hub’s strategy of integrating innovation, industry, capital and talent chains. Hongqiao hosts over 7,000 digital economy enterprises, 3,600 automotive supply chain firms and 1,000+ new energy companies, alongside more than 59,000 startups and an economic output exceeding RMB 25 trillion across the Yangtze River Delta. For enterprises entering Yangtze River Delta supply chains, participation connects you not just to three days of on-site meetings, but to the full underlying industrial ecosystem.

Use this quick checklist before signing up:

  1. Are your target customers covered by industries represented in the six tracks?
  2. Can your product demo clearly explain how your technology creates value for partners within three minutes?
  3. Have you compiled a list of 10–20 contacts to book meetings with? The more specific your list, the more accurate the matchmaking. Matchmaking slots and forum speaking opportunities are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you confirm your participation timeline, liaise early with the organiser to secure booth, matchmaking and agenda arrangements.

Three pre-event priorities

  1. Build your target contact list: identify 10–20 prospects (clients, partners, parks, investors) and schedule meetings via the matchmaking system pre-show.
  2. Prepare scenario-based proposals: do not rely only on brochures; craft materials demonstrating how your technology solves business challenges.
  3. Watch for dedicated industrial matchmaking sessions: Yangtze River Delta parks regularly host side events alongside the main exhibition. Keep track of official agendas.

FAQ

Q1: What connections can energy storage firms make at Hongqiao Tech Week? A: The Future Mobility & Energy track covers energy storage systems, power batteries, hydrogen equipment and more. Backed by Hongqiao’s cluster of over 1,000 new energy enterprises and the broader Yangtze River Delta industrial base, you can connect with energy corporations, industrial parks, industrial capital and prospective buyers. Final track layout is subject to official release.

Q2: Can low-altitude economy enterprises meet operators and local governments here? A: The track covers aerial vehicles, drones and supporting low-altitude infrastructure. Government and park stakeholders can be reached through on-site industrial matchmaking and park engagement programmes. All side activities are subject to official agenda announcements.

Q3: We are an autonomous driving company aiming to join Yangtze River Delta supply chains. Where should we start? A: Hongqiao’s cluster of more than 3,600 automotive supply chain companies creates a ready-made networking environment. It is recommended to book meetings with target OEMs and system integrators via the matchmaking system, followed by deeper engagement through park tours. Matchmaking terms are subject to official rules.

Q4: Where can I find track information and registration details? A: Visit the official website (hongqiaotechweek.com) and official WeChat account for exhibition zone layouts, agendas and registration information. All content is subject to official releases.