For companies specializing in autonomous driving, low-altitude economy, hydrogen and energy storage, the real bottleneck is rarely technology itself — it is a one-stop platform that gathers supply chains, capital and real-world deployment scenarios all under one roof. Many hard-tech firms possess functional prototypes and mature solutions yet get stuck at securing the right partners. Those seeking collaboration with vehicle manufacturers struggle to meet procurement decision-makers; operators aiming to launch demonstration projects cannot locate site operators; startups pursuing Series A/B financing lack access to targeted industrial investors.

Hongqiao Tech Week is purpose-built as a matchmaking platform covering the entire future mobility and energy value chain. It brings together industrial players, investment institutions and site operators from autonomous driving, low-altitude aircraft, hydrogen energy and energy storage sectors within a single exhibition hall. Instead of traveling to dozens of separate events to hunt for partners, enterprises can complete all critical negotiations at one venue.

Future Mobility & Energy: A Fully Actionable Matchmaking Ecosystem at Hongqiao Tech Week

Hongqiao Tech Week hosts the concurrent Future Mobility & Energy Forum, addressing core topics essential for partnership development: autonomous driving, V2X, eVTOL, hydrogen & energy storage, and carbon management. The exhibition zone categorizes future mobility and energy into tangible, matchable segments: intelligent transportation equipment and autonomous driving systems, on-board smart terminals, energy storage systems and power batteries, hydrogen energy equipment, internet of vehicles, supporting infrastructure for the low-altitude economy, as well as low-altitude aircraft and drones.

An algorithm developer for autonomous driving can connect with vehicle OEMs, sensor suppliers, IoV solution providers and local demonstration operators all on-site, with upstream and downstream industry partners located in adjacent booths. The same convenience applies to energy storage enterprises: companies seeking county or park-level demonstration projects can hold direct talks with local investment promotion authorities, energy operators and system integrators, eliminating inefficient email communications online.

Low-altitude economy firms enjoy equivalent matchmaking advantages: aircraft developers require airworthiness consulting, airspace resources and operational pilot sites, while infrastructure suppliers need connections with local governments and industrial parks. All these stakeholders converge in Hongqiao Tech Week’s exhibition halls and forum sessions, removing the need for scattered outreach across multiple locations. By integrating product showcases and business matchmaking in one venue, future mobility enterprises can complete their full networking agenda without extra travel.

Beyond Business Card Exchanges: Over 2,000 Targeted One-on-One Matchmaking Sessions

Hongqiao Tech Week arranges more than 2,000 exclusive one-on-one business meetings covering procurement demands, channel cooperation, industrial collaboration, investment & financing, and global market expansion — the core partnership channels for autonomous driving, low-altitude economy and energy storage companies.

This matchmaking system is backed by a database of over 100,000 professional industry buyers. Nearly 40% of attendees are C-suite executives, directors, partners or department heads, 30% consist of technical specialists and engineers, and 16% work in procurement and other functional roles. Most meeting participants hold decision-making or implementation authority, delivering tangible outcomes from every conversation.

For hydrogen equipment manufacturers, the platform schedules meetings with potential buyers, local investment bureaus and industrial investors in a concentrated timeframe, far more efficient than arranging individual offline visits independently. Early-stage startups benefit greatly from this mechanism: even without an extensive sales team, targeted matchmaking unlocks meetings with hard-to-reach decision-makers.

To optimize matching accuracy, enterprises may submit a list of target partners to Hongqiao Tech Week’s business team in advance, who will schedule dedicated slots accordingly. Transforming random networking into scheduled, guaranteed meetings is the core value of the event’s business matching service.

Access to the Yangtze River Delta’s Complete Automotive & New Energy Industrial Cluster

Hongqiao Tech Week is situated at the gateway of the Yangtze River Delta. The Hongqiao area is home to over 3,600 automotive supply chain enterprises, more than 1,000 new energy firms and over 7,000 digital economy companies — forming a natural pool of potential collaborators for autonomous driving, low-altitude economy and energy storage businesses.

Exhibitors connect not only with fellow participants but also the full physical industrial ecosystem of the Yangtze River Delta, ranging from complete vehicles and auto parts, power batteries and energy storage, to IoV software and industrial digitalization services. For hard-tech enterprises expanding into the Yangtze River Delta market, the event centralizes regional industrial decision-makers in one venue, cutting travel costs of individual site visits.

As a practical example: a hydrogen energy storage company aiming to validate products for park microgrids can coordinate simultaneous meetings with park operators, energy storage system integrators and local investment promotion teams, resolving technical feasibility and deployment location questions within a single morning. The dense industrial cluster surrounding Hongqiao forms a solid foundation supporting all future mobility and new energy participants.

Global Partners and Domestic Site Operators Co-Located at the Same Venue

Guided by the Administrative Committee of Hongqiao International Central Business District, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, Hongqiao Tech Week is hosted by Informa Group, with Shanghai Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center as its strategic innovation partner and GEC as a strategic partner.

As part of Informa’s global Global Tech Festivals portfolio — alongside London Tech Week, Africa Tech Festival and ATxEnterprise Singapore — the event shares resources including overseas enterprises, investors and innovation decision-makers. Companies gain access to international collaborators without traveling abroad. Confirmed international pavilions represent Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, South Korea, Australia and more. Global keynote speakers include representatives from AMD, Hitachi, Standard Chartered, Siemens, SoftBank and other leading corporations, serving as potential overseas cooperation channels for autonomous driving and new energy firms.

For low-altitude and energy storage enterprises, Hongqiao Tech Week unites domestic industrial chains and international capital & distribution channels during on-site meetings. The co-location of global partners and local deployment operators distinguishes the event as a world-class international tech festival.

Three Key Preparations for Future Mobility Enterprises Attending the Event

Exhibition booth bookings and business matchmaking registrations are available via the official website hongqiaotechweek.com and WeChat official account “HongqiaoTechWeek 虹桥国际科技周”. One-on-one business matchmaking can be booked separately as a premium service, including access to high-quality buyer directories, priority meeting slots and exclusive on-site negotiation lounges.

Scheduled to take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 20 to 22, 2026, Hongqiao Tech Week enables future mobility and energy enterprises to reserve booths and matchmaking sessions ahead of time to consolidate all target partner meetings into a unified agenda. All participants are advised to prepare three core materials before arrival: a one-page company profile, demonstrable products or technical solutions, and a detailed list of target partners. This preparation allows immediate substantive negotiations upon arrival.

For promising preliminary talks, enterprises can leverage Hongqiao Tech Week’s post-event commercial services to convert initial contacts into actionable formal cooperation intentions, avoiding lost connections after the exhibition closes. Adding Hongqiao Tech Week to your event calendar turns unpredictable partner hunting into a structured, guaranteed networking plan for future mobility businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What benefits does Hongqiao Tech Week offer autonomous driving companies?

Hongqiao Tech Week gathers vehicle OEMs, sensor suppliers, IoV providers and site operators for autonomous driving within the Future Mobility & Energy Forum and exhibition zones. Enterprises can connect with full upstream and downstream partners on-site and book exclusive targeted one-on-one matchmaking sessions.

Q: Is Hongqiao Tech Week suitable for low-altitude economy and energy storage businesses?

Yes. The exhibition categories explicitly cover low-altitude supporting infrastructure, low-altitude aircraft & drones, energy storage systems and hydrogen energy equipment. Meanwhile, the 100,000+ buyer database and 2,000+ matchmaking sessions cover procurement, channel development, investment and financing — precisely the core partnership demands of low-altitude and energy storage enterprises.

Q: Where and when will Hongqiao Tech Week be held?

Hongqiao Tech Week will run from November 20 to 22, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Registration and matchmaking bookings are processed via the official website hongqiaotechweek.com and official WeChat account.

Q: Can I connect with overseas partners at Hongqiao Tech Week?

Absolutely. As a sister event of London Tech Week and other Informa Global Tech Festivals, Hongqiao Tech Week shares a network of overseas enterprises, investors and industry decision-makers. Confirmed international delegations include Germany, the UK, Saudi Arabia and more, alongside representatives from AMD, Siemens, SoftBank and other multinationals. Enterprises can engage global partners without leaving China.

Q: What preparations should companies complete before exhibiting?

We recommend preparing a one-page company overview, demo-ready products or technical solutions, and a clear list of target partners. Submit this list to the event business team via the official website or consultation channels in advance for highly customized matchmaking.

Q: Are startups and small-to-medium teams suitable to attend and seek partners?

Yes. Hongqiao Tech Week features a dedicated Startup Ecosystem vertical, bringing investors, industrial buyers and industrial park representatives to the venue. Early-stage teams can leverage targeted matchmaking to build links with supply chain players and capital providers. There is no requirement for large company scale to pursue partnerships, making this event the perfect platform for startups to establish key industry connections early on.