From smart manufacturing to advanced robotics, China’s excellence in engineering and innovation is redefining the future of technology.
Experience the heart of China’s technology revolution—where AI, robotics and intelligent systems come to life.
12 - 16 May 2026
Shenzhen
Shenzhen stands at the frontier of human–AI collaboration, making it the ideal place to explore the intersection between humans, agentic and embodied AI.
As a city built on rapid innovation and agile experimentation, Shenzhen hosts one of the world’s most dynamic ecosystems for robotics, smart devices and AI-driven automation—it is a living laboratory where digital intelligence meets real-world application.
What you can experience:
Visit to BYD HQ
Tour interactive showcases and see how next-generation mobility with semi-autonomous driving features, advanced electric vehicle platforms and AI-powered smart manufacturing is redefining automotive production. Explore BYD’s new energy ecosystem, including vehicle-to-grid concepts and stationary storage, and how data from vehicles and batteries feeds into analytics and after-sales services.
Visit to Huawei Campus
Step into a hub of innovation and development at Huawei Shenzhen Bantian Campus to witness how they are advancing agentic and embodied AI and applying these technologies at scale to drive intelligent transformation across enterprises and the public sector. Experience live demos of Huawei’s HarmonyOS AI Assistant XiaoYi and intelligent driving systems and learn how goal-oriented AI agents, autonomous systems and embodied intelligence are being embedded into networks, devices and platforms to deliver practical, next-generation digital and autonomous services.
Visit to UBTECH HQ
At UBTECH, see live demonstrations of full-stack humanoid robots showcases across different industries such as education, logistics, hospitality or public service and learn how embodied AI bridges perception, motion and autonomous decision-making for real-world application.
Dialogue with Longgang District AI (Robotics) Administration
Learn how China’s first government agency dedicated to robotics selects and scales AI and robotics use cases across traffic, safety, retail, education and public services; the policy and data frameworks that enable cross-agency sharing while safeguarding privacy and cybersecurity; and how platforms such as the Robot 6S Store and Robot Theatre incubate startups and connect supply with demand.
Shenzhen Global AI Expo (GAIE) 2026
Visit the 7ᵗʰ Shenzhen Global AI Expo and the World AI Device Expo 2026 and explore its six major zones: next-generation AI devices, embodied intelligence & humanoid robots, large models & industry application solutions, core technologies & components, smart & digital cities and innovation & startups. Get the latest on how global AI ecosystem players like Huawei, Tencent, Baidu, NVIDIA and many more are positioning "agents and machines" in enterprise-ready offerings.
Guangzhou
Delegates can look forward to an enriching site visit experience at XPENG's HQ in Guangzhou to learn more about next-generation mobility and infrastructure.
What you can experience:
Visit to XPENG
Explore how XPENG has evolved from a smart EV maker into a technology-driven "physical AI" platform. The visit offers a guided walk-through of its exhibition hall and autonomous vehicles, showcasing the company’s product philosophy and AI-first strategy on smart features and user experience.
Participants will also visit XPENG’s manufacturing facility to see how automation, data and quality control are integrated end-to-end. The session concludes with exchanges with senior executives on XPENG’s technology roadmap, data platforms and software-driven approach to building long-term competitive advantage at the intersection of humans, AI agents and intelligent machines.
World Expo 2025
Explore tomorrow’s innovations today
The CIO Workshop will include access to World Expo 2025, hosted in Osaka.
World Expo 2025 focuses on "Designing future society for our lives", showcasing cutting-edge solutions in sustainability, AI, and connectivity. Countries and industries from around the world will present their latest technologies and innovations that are shaping the future.
At the expo, you can participate in guided visits or freely explore pavilions for immersive experiences such as:
NTT's vision of a connected future with next-generation communication technologies
The Federation of Electric Power Companies' sustainable energy future
Pasona Group's revolutionary workplace solutions
Iida Group x Osaka Metro University’s revolutionary urban solutions
Panasonic's human-centric living solutions and smart city innovations
Mitsubishi Sumitomo's blueprint for industrial transformation
Yoshimoto Kogyo's creative integration of technology in entertainment
Tamayama Digital Tech’s breakthrough digital innovations
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Kyoto
Site visits and networking programmes
In Kyoto, CIO Workshop delegates can explore cutting-edge innovations in AI, healthcare, and life sciences—sectors where Japan excels—while networking with the city's agile startup ecosystem, known for rapid experimentation and iterative innovation.
Visits include:
Leading Japanese healthcare technology manufacturer
Visit a high-tech manufacturing facility where AI and robotics are revolutionising medical device manufacturing and quality control.
Kyoto University
Explore cutting-edge R&D and innovation labs at Kyoto University and participate in panel discussions to gain insights into commercialising AI and life sciences innovations.
Kyoto Startup Ecosystem
Participate in a networking programme at the Kyoto Open Innovation Café and engage with founders whose ventures are:
Revolutionising medical imaging and healthcare documentation through AI
Transforming environmental monitoring with real-time biodiversity data analysis
Pioneering AI-powered solutions for manufacturing optimisation
Creating innovative AI infrastructure for enterprise deployment
Developing next-generation wearable IoT platforms for healthcare applications
Osaka
Site visits and networking programmes
In addition to visiting World Expo 2025, CIO Workshop delegates can explore Osaka, a city renowned for its inventions and craftsmanship. Historically the centre of manufacturing ingenuity in Japan, Osaka is now an epicentre for life sciences and pharmaceutical research.
Sessions and site visits you can be a part of:
Osaka Super City
Learn from a key agency driving Osaka’s smart city initiatives, reimagining public services through digital transformation, revolutionising urban planning through data-driving insights, and enhancing smart infrastructure for urban living.
Nakanoshima Qross
Visit a state-of-the-art life sciences complex where cutting-edge research meets commercial innovation. See how industry leaders are integrating AI and automation to accelerate drug discovery and development whilst maintaining rigorous
quality standards.
Advanced Telecommunication Research Institute
Discover innovative technologies that combine next-gen exoskeletons, neuroscience, AI, and robotics to assist older adults in daily life and rehabilitation. Also, explore cybernetic avatar platforms that transform large-scale communications.