Innovation, entrepreneurship summit set to open in Shanghai

english.shanghai.gov.cn| September 13, 2024

The 4th "We Shine Together" Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit is set to take place on Sept 20 in the Huaxia Hall of the Shanghai International Convention Center.

Meanwhile, a series of innovation and entrepreneurship events will start in the city from Sept 20 to 23. 

Registration is now open and all innovators and entrepreneurs are welcome to join in.

Career fair for elite overseas graduates

The event will feature a career fair for nearly 100 leading companies, universities and research institutions, where HR representatives will engage directly with job seekers to discuss their requirements and company culture. 

Thousands of returnees from world-renowned universities such as Cambridge University, Imperial College London, the London School of Economics and Political Science, Columbia University, Stanford University and the University of Chicago will participate.

The event includes experience sharing by overseas returnees, policy briefings, industry information sessions and face-to-face interactions for job seekers. 

Time: Friday, Sept 20, 10:30 am- 5:30 pm

Venue: 1F, Huaxia Hall, Shanghai International Convention Center (No 2727 Binjiang Avenue, Pudong New Area)

Registration method and deadline:

From now until 3 pm on Friday, Sept 20. 

Scan the QR code below to reserve your entry ticket.

This event is free of charge and requires an appointment code for entry.

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S-Tron Shanghai 2024

On Sept 20-21, S-Tron Shanghai 2024 – China's largest tech innovation event – will be held at Pavilion A of the West Bund Art Center in Shanghai. 

The event is expected to attract over 10,000 professional visitors and more than 1,500 investors.

The conference will feature over 150 industry leaders and experts covering such fields as the automotive and aerospace sectors, artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, sustainable energy, advanced manufacturing and cultural entertainment.

According to the organizers, over 20 percent of participants will come from overseas. The two-day exhibition will boast more than 140 stands – including customized stands and startup booths, catering to the display needs of companies of various sizes.

Registration deadline: From now until 5 pm on Saturday, Sept 21

Registration method: Scan the QR code below or fill out the registration information via the link: https://hdxu.cn/i4jF7

Inquiries: Contact Ms Li at 199-1657-7851

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Startup Bootcamp

This year, the elite entrepreneurship bootcamp will expand to accommodate 80 participants.

The event will also expand its partnerships to include concept verification centers, high-quality incubators and other channels – attracting tech innovation talent from various entrepreneurial projects.

Training content:

Courses and theme sharing by renowned investors, foreign experts and other industry professionals.

Opportunities to visit innovation hubs like the AI Innovation Hub and national incubators in the Lin-gang Special Area. 

One week after the training, the entrepreneurship foundation will organize a "closed-door matchmaking meeting" for promising startup projects, inviting well-known financial institutions and investors to participate.

Registration deadline: From now until 12 pm on Sunday, Sept 15

Registration method: Scan the QR code below to fill out the registration information

Training dates: Saturday, Sept 21 to Monday, Sept 23

Contact Information:

Ms Xu: 021-5523-8553, WeChat: EFG-xj2022

Ms Shen: 138-1856-1261

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'Talent+' entrepreneurship project matchmaking conference

Event dates: Sept 21-22, 2024 (two days), 9 am - 5 pm daily

Venue: Suzhou Creek Half Marathon International Convention Center, No 2739 West Guangfu Road, Putuo district, Shanghai

The event will feature a core forum, a business enterprise display area and seven parallel innovation and entrepreneurship activities. 

It will bring together participants from over 15 countries, including more than 1,000 entrepreneurial leaders, over 100 investment institutions and 500 outstanding startup projects. 

The event will also involve over 100 innovation organizations, more than 50 industry experts, over 20 universities or research institutions, more than 10 district-level governments or talent innovation and entrepreneurship bases, and over 20 leading companies in Shanghai.

Inquiries: Please contact Mr Hu at 181-0179-8085

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Source: WeChat account of "shanghaifabu"