The 26th Robotex Asia Finals and the second Tech and Entertainment Festival will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from Oct 4 to 5, bringing together technology and culture from more than 20 countries under one roof.

The competition section features 29 events open to all age groups, spanning structural assembly, programming and control, and artificial intelligence algorithms.

Participants in the Tech and Entertainment Festival exhibition will each receive a map that guides them through four themed energy zones, where they complete challenges and collect coins to unlock achievements.

The smart home zone creates a fully immersive future living environment featuring smart appliances and companion robots.

A maker street will host live demonstrations of drones and 3D printing, while showcasing startup projects that have moved from early ideas to finished products.

Delegations and country-themed pavilions from more than 20 countries, including South Korea, Germany, Italy, and African countries, will showcase their distinctive cultures, offering visitors a global journey within a single venue.

Another zone will showcase international technology companies such as Microsoft and Nvidia, offer on-site international certifications for young participants, and provide immersive experiences with advanced digital products.

Workshops will guide children from digital modeling to holding their own 3D-printed creations, turning imagination into tangible objects.

International forums will bring together leading experts and industry figures, with sessions covering artificial intelligence trends, industry showcases featuring Microsoft certifications, OpenHarmony, and Nio, and how children should learn in a technology-driven era.

A startup challenge will bring young makers to pitch projects addressing intelligent manufacturing, emergency rescue, the low-altitude economy, and smart living to industry investors and potential application partners.

Source: Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District