【Shanghai, China | June 2026】
Informa Markets China is pleased to announce that the inaugural Hongqiao Tech Week will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 20 to 22, 2026. Hosted in one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs, this landmark event brings together global corporations, visionary industry leaders, start-ups, investment institutions and solution providers to explore the boundless opportunities within China – the world’s second-largest economy with one of the fastest-growing technology ecosystems worldwide.
▲ Hongqiao Tech Week staged a well-received launch event amid London Tech Week with warm onsite feedback.
A brand-new platform for scientific and technological collaboration between China and the world
Against the backdrop of accelerated growth in trillion-yuan industries including semiconductors, biopharmaceuticals, autonomous driving, new energy and artificial intelligence, Hongqiao Tech Week has built an innovation platform. It facilitates in-depth integration of cutting-edge technologies and immersive experiences, empowers global partners to achieve industrial breakthroughs leveraging China’s market scale, and jointly shapes a borderless new landscape for the industry.
“As the strategic hub for the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta, the Hongqiao Central Business District has long committed itself to developing an open, inclusive and internationalized innovation ecosystem. The launch of Hongqiao Tech Week not only highlights the unique appeal of Shanghai as a global highland for science and technology, but also creates an express channel linking international innovation resources with the Yangtze River Delta market. We expect this platform to advance the in-depth integration of technology, capital and talent, and jointly forge a new paradigm for scientific and technological collaboration.”
— Kong Fu’an, Executive Deputy Director of the Administrative Committee of Hongqiao International Central Business District
▲ Executive Deputy Director Kong Fu’an attended the promotion event of Hongqiao Tech Week held during London Tech Week.
▲ Executive Deputy Director Kong Fu’an, together with a delegation from the Administrative Committee of Hongqiao International Central Business District, visited London Tech Week 2026.
With the core mantra Where Global Tech Ambition Meets Chinese Scale, Hongqiao Tech Week is committed to transcending boundaries spanning continents, industries, innovation and aspirations.
Ms. Gong Kangkang, Vice President of Informa Markets Asia, stated that,
“Hongqiao Tech Week is far more than an event; it is a gateway to the future. We are dedicated to building it into an ideal destination for international enterprises to access China’s vast technology market, for idea seekers to resonate with visionary speakers through immersive experiences, and for global forward-thinking pioneers to jointly shape and define the technological landscape of the next decade.”
▲ Ms. Gong Kangkang, Vice President of Informa Markets Asia, delivered an address at the launch event held in London.
A Distinctive Tech Festival – Six Themed Stages
The inaugural Hongqiao Tech Week covers core technological sectors with six dedicated themed stages arranged as follows
- AI: AI Tech and products, AI Applied, AI Governance, AI Investment
- Future Mobility & Energy: Autonomous Driving, V2X & eVTOL, Hydrogen, Energy Storage
- Digital Infrastructure: Photonic Technology, Semiconductors & Quantum Computing, 6G
- Industry4.0: Smarting manufacturing, human-robot Collaboration, digital twins
- Life Sciences & Health: Biotech, Gene Editing, Digital Therapy
- Startup : Start-up stories, Investment & M&A
Immersive Experience – In-depth Integration of Technology and Daily Life
Breaking the mold of conventional conference formats, Hongqiao Tech Week crafts exclusive one-of-a-kind ecosystem experiences for all participants:
Four experience dimensions – Taste, Music & Art, Fashion and Sports – transform the tech festival into an inspiring sensory discovery journey that showcases the integration of technology and daily life.
This Yangtze River Delta VIP Industrial Park Tour plans site visits to leading enterprises including Huawei, Anta, NetEase, Midea and iFLYTEK, enabling participants to observe the companies’ development models and innovative achievements up close.
In addition, a full lineup of off-site ecosystem activities and on-site immersive experiences deliver constant opportunities for networking and inspiration, including:
- Startup Roadshows and Project Showcases
- AR Experiences & Interactive Installations
- CEO & Founder Lunches and Dinners to foster an exclusive space for in-depth exchanges
- AI Application Innovation Challenge & Award Ceremony to recognize groundbreaking solutions
- Inspirational Speeches Featuring Visionaries and Thought Leaders
Hongqiao Tech Week is a convergence point for learning and experience, an integration hub for business and culture, and above all, a place where the future of technology becomes tangible, exhilarating and unforgettable.
For more information, please visit: www.hongqiaotechweek.com
About Hongqiao Tech Week
The inaugural Hongqiao Tech Week will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 20 to 22, 2026. Centered on the theme Global Tech Visions, Empowered by Chinese Momentum, the event brings together multinational corporations, visionary leaders, startups, investment institutions and providers of cutting-edge solutions. By deeply integrating conferences, exhibitions, cultural experiences and high-end networking activities, it strives to forge transformative partnerships and identify pivotal technologies that will reshape industries across Asia and the rest of the world.
About Informa Markets
Informa Markets is a world-renowned exhibition organiser that builds trading platforms for industries and professional markets to foster innovation and growth. We empower global market participants to engage, experience and conduct business through in-person exhibitions, tailored digital services and actionable data solutions. For more information, please visit:www.informamarkets.com
Source of information : Informa Markets China
