For semiconductor, computing hub and cybersecurity enterprises aiming to embed themselves in the Yangtze River Delta industrial ecosystem, the core challenge is never a lack of market demand — it lies in efficiently connecting with manufacturers, capital investors and policy access channels. Hongqiao Tech Week is a dedicated matchmaking gateway built for enterprises expanding into the Yangtze River Delta. It aggregates the full upstream and downstream supply chains of smart infrastructure and smart manufacturing, alongside the region’s dense manufacturing and capital resources, all under one roof. Instead of traveling across dozens of cities for scattered meetings, enterprises can complete all key industrial connections in a single visit. For companies specializing in chip design, intelligent computing services or industrial control security products, Hongqiao Tech Week gathers Yangtze River Delta procurement decision-makers, investors and industrial liaison representatives at one venue, eliminating the need for sales teams to make door-to-door visits across separate cities.

What Semiconductor, Computing and Cybersecurity Firms Lack Is a Unified Platform to Consolidate All Key Resources

The Yangtze River Delta boasts abundant demand for semiconductor materials, servers and cybersecurity solutions. Home to over 7,000 digital economy enterprises, 3,600 automotive supply chain companies and more than 1,000 new energy firms, the region offers natural collaboration and procurement opportunities spanning chip supporting components, computing infrastructure and industrial cybersecurity. However, demand is fragmented across cities and sectors: manufacturing plant production lines, financial institution data centers and municipal digital infrastructure projects are spread far apart. Independent business development incurs enormous time and operational costs; companies often only meet a handful of mismatched contacts after extensive travel. Hongqiao Tech Week centralizes all these demand-side stakeholders on-site, enabling semiconductor and computing enterprises to engage with high-quality industrial clients collectively without cross-city trips.

Two Core Verticals: Smart Infrastructure & Smart Manufacturing, Covering the Entire Industrial Chain

Hongqiao Tech Week features two flagship verticals — Smart Infrastructure and Smart Industry — fully covering the upstream and downstream ecosystem for semiconductors, computing power, cloud computing, cybersecurity and industrial software. Within the Smart Infrastructure vertical, computing infrastructure, data storage and cybersecurity products directly connect with manufacturing and financial clients in need of foundational digital systems. The Smart Industry vertical links semiconductor components and industrial software with smart factory digital transformation projects. Each vertical hosts a dedicated concurrent forum, aligning technology suppliers with industrial demand. Computing vendors gain direct insights into bottlenecks plaguing enterprise data centers, while industrial software providers learn about upgrade requirements at semiconductor production facilities. For hard-tech enterprises with wide-ranging industrial chains that rarely converge at one event, this integrated supplier-demand format delivers far more tangible results than private closed-door seminars. The dual parallel verticals allow semiconductor and computing participants to map out all industrial chain collaboration opportunities in one visit.

Centered in the Heart of the Yangtze River Delta: Reach Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Broader Regional Industries in One Trip

Hosted at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Hongqiao Tech Week sits at the core of the Hongqiao International Open Hub, serving as a vital transportation and business gateway linking the entire Yangtze River Delta. For semiconductor and computing enterprises, attendance unlocks instant access to Shanghai’s R&D hubs, Suzhou and Hangzhou’s manufacturing bases, and the full industrial depth of the region with an aggregate GDP exceeding RMB 25 trillion. Meetings with packaging & testing facilities in Suzhou, cloud computing service providers in Hangzhou, and chip design & financial clients in Shanghai can all be scheduled within a single itinerary. Unlike decentralized city-by-city outreach, Hongqiao’s prime geographic location positions exhibitors at the central hub of the Yangtze River Delta urban cluster, maximizing market coverage from one event. For enterprises headquartered outside the region, the show serves as a centralized hub to complete market entry negotiations with stakeholders from multiple cities in a single trip.

2,000+ Targeted Matchmaking Sessions & 100,000+ Buyer Database: Turn Yangtze River Delta Market Entry into a Predictable Schedule

Hongqiao Tech Week delivers over 2,000 exclusive one-on-one targeted business meetings supported by a database of 100,000 verified industry buyers, turning random cold outreach into structured, scheduled negotiations. Semiconductor, computing and cybersecurity companies can pre-filter manufacturing, financial and logistics buyers from the Yangtze River Delta within the database, with the event team arranging tailored meetings based on stated business priorities. Dedicated negotiation rooms and pre-reserved matchmaking slots eliminate random booth walk-ins and unplanned encounters. This framework is especially transformative for teams without established Yangtze River Delta distribution channels, translating the abstract goal of “expanding into the Yangtze River Delta” into concrete partnership leads at formal meeting tables. The attendee profile reinforces high conversion potential: nearly 40% of visitors are C-suite executives, approximately 30% are technical specialists and engineers, with a large contingent of procurement managers. Most meeting counterparts hold authority to approve purchases or implement industrial cooperation projects. The matchmaking system enables enterprises to arrive with a target contact list and leave with confirmed scheduled meetings.

On-Site Stakeholders: Equipment Procurers, Investors & Standard-Setting Authorities

Hongqiao Tech Week’s professional attendee profile is uniquely tailored to semiconductor and computing enterprises. Nearly 40% of participants are executives, directors, partners or department heads; around 30% are technical experts and engineers, complemented by a large group of procurement managers. This cohort includes manufacturing decision-makers overseeing factory digital upgrades, investment institutions sourcing hard-tech investment targets, and supply chain procurement directors. For semiconductor equipment suppliers, these attendees represent three core critical partners: equipment purchasers, funding investors, and industry standard formulators. Computing service providers similarly connect with core demand-side clients and capital backers within this audience pool. One exhibition appearance puts enterprises in direct dialogue with pivotal decision-makers, rather than limiting networking to peer-only industry circles.

Integrated Global Resources & Official Institutional Backing

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. Shanghai Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center acts as its strategic innovation partner, with GEC serving as another strategic partner. Leveraging Informa’s global event network, Hongqiao Tech Week shares cross-border enterprise, investor and innovation policymaker resources with sister Global Tech Festival events including London Tech Week, Africa Tech Festival and ATxEnterprise Singapore, drawing more than 10 international pavilions. Semiconductor and computing exhibitors can engage overseas clients and partners all on-site — whether seeking overseas distributors, international order opportunities or insights into global competitor technology roadmaps. The platform unifies Yangtze River Delta market expansion and global business development under one roof, maximizing the ROI of a single event attendance.

Pre-Event Preparation: Lock Down Your Target Vertical & Client List First

Booth bookings and business matchmaking registrations are open via the official website hongqiaotechweek.com and WeChat official account “HongqiaoTechWeek 虹桥国际科技周”. One-on-one business matchmaking is available as a standalone premium service add-on. Scheduled November 20–22, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the event divides exhibition space into six core tech verticals. Semiconductor, computing and cybersecurity enterprises are advised to confirm their primary vertical early to secure full slots of relevant matchmaking meetings. All attending teams should prepare three core materials in advance to enable immediate substantive negotiations, rather than spending valuable time on basic introductions: a one-page company profile or technical whitepaper, demo-ready products or solutions, and a detailed target client list covering manufacturers, financial institutions and distribution partners. Post-event commercial support services are available to convert initial on-site discussions into actionable, follow-up cooperation memorandums. Adding Hongqiao Tech Week to your annual exhibition calendar is a decisive step for semiconductor and computing enterprises to formalize their Yangtze River Delta market expansion roadmap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What partners can semiconductor companies connect with at Hongqiao Tech Week?

Semiconductor material, component and equipment vendors join the Smart Industry vertical to meet procurement and R&D decision-makers from smart factories, automotive electronics firms and industrial software suppliers. Targeted matchmaking sessions also facilitate direct outreach to Yangtze River Delta manufacturers, enabling simultaneous client development and market demand research in one visit.

Q: Which vertical is designated for computing hub and cybersecurity enterprises?

These businesses fall under the Smart Infrastructure vertical, where they connect with manufacturing, financial and logistics clients requiring foundational digital infrastructure, as well as municipal and enterprise government users pursuing computing and security system upgrades.

Q: Is attendance convenient for enterprises headquartered outside the Yangtze River Delta?

Hongqiao Tech Week takes place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) within the Hongqiao International Open Hub, with high-speed rail and air routes offering seamless access to all major Yangtze River Delta cities, simplifying on-site meetings between out-of-town exhibitors and local clients.

Q: Can exhibitors access global overseas resources at the event?

Yes. As part of Informa’s Global Tech Festivals lineup alongside London Tech Week, the event hosts over 10 international pavilions, allowing semiconductor and computing firms to meet overseas clients and international partners directly on-site.

Q: Are early-stage startups without existing Yangtze River Delta networks suitable participants?

Absolutely. The dedicated Startup Ecosystem vertical and targeted matchmaking system empower startups lacking regional industry connections to source early industrial clients through database filtering and event-coordinated meetings, without waiting for large-scale corporate growth to pursue partnerships.

Q: What preparations should companies complete before exhibiting?

Enterprises should confirm their target vertical and matchmaking requirements via the official website or event consultation channels in advance. Prepare three key documents: a one-page company overview, demo-ready products or technical solutions, and a target client list, so the event business team can arrange customized one-on-one matchmaking ahead of the show.