As the Shanghai Global Investment Promotion Conference 2026 is set to kick off on March 14, registration has opened for the investment exploration routes during "Invest in Shanghai" Week.

Organized by the Shanghai Investment Promotion Service Center, the event presents 25 meticulously curated routes across 16 administrative districts and four major functional areas (special administrative or development zones).

The event is designed to showcase Shanghai's strengths and investment opportunities in fields such as biomedicine, the low-altitude economy, commercial aerospace, and the beauty and health industry.

The itineraries across the city's investment landscape will offer a comprehensive view of its dynamic industries and emerging opportunities, inviting global enterprises to take part in Shanghai's next phase of growth.

Who can participate

The event is open to overseas enterprises interested in establishing operations in Shanghai. Participation is free of charge.

How to register

Interested companies can scan the QR code below, complete the registration form, and submit their details. A staff member will then contact the applicant to confirm the information, after which the registration will be considered successful.

Registration deadline

11:59 pm, March 12, 2026

Some of the routes and their unique features

Route 1: Exploring leading industries of Pudong New Area

Stops: Model Matrix Community, Zhangjiang Robot Valley, Shanghai Integrated Circuit Design Industrial Park, Jinqiao Equipment Town

Highlights: Step into the heart of Pudong's cutting-edge science and technology hub and explore a future-oriented industrial ecosystem where robotics, AI foundation models, integrated circuits, and intelligent manufacturing converge. This route offers a close look at the innovative vitality of these leading industries.

Route 2: Exploring Huangpu performing arts investment opportunities

Stops: Shanghai Concert Hall, Star Space at Shimao Festival City, Star Space at Shanghai No 1 Department Store, 12F Musical Town at Shanghai New World City

Highlights: Starting from the historic Shanghai Concert Hall, the route passes through three new performing arts spaces in major shopping malls. Participants can enjoy an immersive experience of professional performances and the integration of theater and commerce, and feel the new cultural and tourism charm of the old city.

Route 3: Strolling along the Bund in Huangpu district

Stops: Bund FTC, Bank of China Museum, Bund City Hall Plaza

Highlights: Enter the Bund's "Second Facade", a flagship urban renewal demonstration zone, and discover the seamless integration of historic architecture, modern finance, and contemporary urban revitalization.

Route 4: Surveying the Blockchain Valley in Jing'an district

Stops: Blockchain Application Innovation Incubator, Blockchain Valley Industry Cluster, Pujiang Digital Chain

Highlights: Explore Shanghai's first blockchain-themed industrial cluster, and experience firsthand the symbiotic industrial ecosystem in which enterprises located on different floors form a vertically connected network linking upstream and downstream sectors.

Route 5: Exploring the beauty and health industry of Jing'an district

Stops: Front hall and integrated service center (1F), public laboratories (5F), public livestreaming rooms (3F), salon activities zone and multi-function hall (1F)

Highlights: Experience AI skin analysis, proof-of-concept testing, and efficacy demonstrations. Explore a comprehensive beauty and health ecosystem involving regulatory authorities, research institutes, and enterprises.

Route 6: Surveying the AI industry and 'AI + application' scenarios in Xuhui district

Stops: Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center (SMC), Z·Pilot (AI black tech experience store), Shanghai Telecom SMC Intelligent Computing Zone, Cyber Partner SMC Embodied Robots Workshop, 45F of AI Tower

Highlights: Visit SMC, the country's first professional incubator and accelerator for foundation models, which links industry leaders, product experiences, and the entire incubation and acceleration chain. Discover the cutting-edge innovations at the forefront of Shanghai's AI industry hub.

 

Source: Official WeChat Account of the Shanghai Investment Promotion Service Center at "Invest-SH"