For Chinese tech innovators, four categories of resources deliver the highest value during overseas market outreach: European clients, cross-border capital, international partners, and government & chamber of commerce bodies. Each of these four resource groups appears at fixed venues during London Tech Week. By mapping out the engagement pathways, companies can secure connections within just a few days. Hongqiao Tech Week, sharing the same global platform as London Tech Week, brings this matching framework to China.

Hongqiao Tech Week is scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 November 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Covering six major technology tracks, it will host 2,000 one-on-one business meetings, with over 10 confirmed international pavilions and more than 50 global keynote speakers. In short, this globally sourced network provides a direct access point within China.

Below is a breakdown of the four resource types available at London Tech Week, alongside how Hongqiao Tech Week replicates this ecosystem and how enterprises can leverage it.

I. China Pavilion at London Tech Week 2026: A Clear Benchmark

The simplest way to evaluate whether an international exhibition works for Chinese enterprises is to look at how Chinese firms utilize it.

London Tech Week 2026 ran from 8 to 12 June at Olympia London. It attracted over 30,000 attendees, 400+ speakers across 128 countries, of whom 62% were senior decision-makers. More than 90,000 business connections were forged onsite (per official event statistics). A notable highlight of this edition was the launch of the London Tech Week China Pavilion.

The participating enterprises illustrate exactly what connections can be secured in London:

There were also government-led activities during the event. On 10 June, the Beijing Investment Promotion Service Center hosted the special forum “Invest in Beijing, Win the Future” in London, focusing on finance, technology and artificial intelligence.

All these cases point to one core truth: the global platform behind Hongqiao Tech Week is fully operational. Institutions, leading corporates and government delegations from more than 20 countries and regions converge within one venue, and this density of resources is inherently valuable. For exhibitors joining Hongqiao Tech Week, the key task is to identify which of these resources align with their business objectives.

II. Who You Can Connect With: The Four Resource Categories

Breaking down what “resources” actually means helps define your targets.

1. European Clients

London Tech Week 2025 welcomed more than 120 international trade and business delegations, representing primary client-side traffic. The lesson for domestic enterprises: clients are not scattered randomly across exhibition halls; they arrive in organized delegations and national pavilions. You should target these groups instead of passively waiting for visitors at your booth.

The equivalent domestic gateway is Hongqiao Tech Week’s buyer programme: a database of over 100,000 industry buyers, with an expected 30,000+ professional attendees. 32.6% hold confirmed procurement budgets, and 67.7% are mid-to-high budget buyers (audience data as of 23 August 2026).

2. Cross-border Capital

On the London side, capital resources are accessed via national pavilions and investment promotion agencies. London Tech Week 2025 brought together 37 government partner organisations and 26 national pavilions, with officially announced investment partnerships exceeding £100 million.

At Hongqiao Tech Week, capital access comes in two forms. First, the 50+ confirmed global speakers include investors such as Hong Kong Inno Fund and SoftBank Group. Second, among the planned 2,000 one-on-one business meetings, investment and financing matchmaking is a dedicated vertical.

3. International Partners

Technology providers, channel distributors and ecosystem bodies are typically engaged via government and chamber-organized delegations in London. Hongqiao Tech Week’s counterpart is its portfolio of 10+ confirmed international pavilions, including Germany De:Hub, Enterprise Ireland, AICEP Portugal Global, Korea Startup Promotion Agency and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission. Enterprises should look beyond simply checking “which country is represented”, and identify which institution holds the technology or distribution channels they need.

4. Government & Chamber of Commerce Resources

These are especially valuable for industrial parks and companies aiming to enter the Yangtze River Delta ecosystem. Confirmed organisations at Hongqiao Tech Week include the Saudi Investment Ministry, UK Department for International Trade, German Machinery and Plant Engineering Association, and the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology. For different parties, this mechanism acts either as an investment promotion window, a client entry point or a policy gateway.

The four resource groups occupy different zones within an exhibition: clients are found in exhibition halls and matchmaking zones; investors attend closed-door sessions and forum networking events; partners are mostly represented within international pavilions; government stakeholders join official ceremonies. Prioritise your primary objective and anchor your efforts there, and you will gain more focused outcomes at Hongqiao Tech Week instead of rushing between areas.

III. How Hongqiao Tech Week Delivers This Matching Ecosystem

Hongqiao Tech Week is hosted by Informa Markets, under the guidance of the Hongqiao International Central Business District Administrative Committee, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and Shanghai Science and Technology Commission. The Shanghai Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center serves as its strategic innovation partner, alongside GEC as strategic partner. It will run 20–22 November 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

Its foundation for attracting international resources lies in the following pillars:

IV. Who Should Prioritise London, And Who Can Start Directly With Hongqiao Tech Week

These two events complement rather than compete with each other, yet the sequence matters.

Prioritise London Tech Week if: You already have an established European customer base, need to build brand recognition in English-speaking markets, or specifically aim to engage European local investors. These enterprises see high marginal returns, as the resources are closely aligned.

Start directly with Hongqiao Tech Week if: Your goals are market entry into the Yangtze River Delta, securing government and enterprise clients, domestic buyers and industry partners; or you are not yet ready for overseas travel but want to test international networking with foreign delegations and global visitors. Hongqiao Tech Week removes barriers including language gaps, time zones, visas and travel costs, offering a much lower trial cost.

Consider both events for: Enterprises pursuing long-term internationalisation. Following London Tech Week, Africa Tech Festival (17–19 November) and Hongqiao Tech Week (20–22 November) are scheduled back-to-back in November. This global platform bundles together three major tech market cycles, allowing enterprises to plan their attendance based on market priorities.

V. Three Preparations Before Matchmaking at Hongqiao Tech Week

Whichever event you attend, preparing these three items will greatly boost onsite networking efficiency:

  1. A one-page bilingual company and product brief. International visitors have limited time; a single page clearly stating your identity and the problems you solve lets them quickly decide whether to continue discussions.
  2. Defined target buyer personas, specifying industries, job titles and procurement roles. Documenting “who I want to meet” feeds into Hongqiao Tech Week’s matching programme, so pre-show leads are highly relevant.
  3. One clear engagement objective: finding clients, raising capital, sourcing partners or accessing government resources. Locking in one core goal clarifies your onsite route, helping you allocate time and energy efficiently.

FAQ

Q: What is the relationship between Hongqiao Tech Week and London Tech Week? Hongqiao Tech Week, London Tech Week, Africa Tech Festival and Singapore Tech Enterprise Week belong to the same global platform, sharing access to global tech decision-makers, overseas enterprises and VC resources. They are separate stops within one ecosystem rather than substitutes. Enterprises can schedule participation according to market priorities.

Q: What four types of resources can be accessed at London Tech Week, and what are the equivalent entry points at Hongqiao Tech Week? Within this global platform, London Tech Week offers four core resource streams: European clients (organised via international trade delegations), cross-border capital (through national pavilions and investment promotion agencies), international partners (via government and chamber-led delegations), plus government and chamber resources themselves. Hongqiao Tech Week replicates these four access channels in China. Each resource group occupies different zones onsite, so define your objectives first.

Q: Can Hongqiao Tech Week connect me with comparable international resources if I cannot travel to London?Hongqiao Tech Week has confirmed over 10 international pavilions, including Germany De:Hub, Enterprise Ireland, AICEP Portugal Global, Saudi Investment Ministry, UK Department for International Trade, German Machinery and Plant Engineering Association, Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology, Korea Startup Promotion Agency and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, alongside more than 50 confirmed global keynote speakers. These institutions and speakers are the international access points available for Chinese enterprises without travelling abroad.

Q: Which countries and regions are represented by Hongqiao Tech Week’s international pavilions? Confirmed international delegations cover Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, South Korea, Australia and more, spanning artificial intelligence, intelligent manufacturing, healthcare and investment promotion. This means domestic enterprises can engage European, Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific stakeholders all in one venue. Refining your target buyer personas in advance improves matching accuracy.

Q: Does Hongqiao Tech Week host sessions for connecting with European investors? Capital networking at Hongqiao Tech Week has two main channels. The 50+ confirmed global speakers include investors such as Hong Kong Inno Fund and SoftBank Group. Additionally, 2,000 one-on-one business meetings are planned, with investment and financing as a dedicated matchmaking track. Both channels are built into the event’s resource framework. Enterprises can prepare materials now and join the matching programme once sign-ups open.

Q: Where do I start if I want to meet international stakeholders onsite? The two official entry points are the website: https://www.hongqiaotechweek.com/ and the official WeChat account. The website accepts exhibition interest submissions and enables access to exhibitor packs, while the WeChat account shares updates on event timelines and pavilion announcements. The show is scheduled for 20–22 November 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). From these two channels, you can build your networking roadmap targeting the four resource categories.

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