China Tech Tour

Shanghai Tech Tour September 2026

6-day China Tech Innovation Tour connecting global founders and leaders with AI and robotics ecosystems in Shanghai through conferences, company visits, cultural experiences, and meaningful connections.

Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026Shanghai
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Highlights

What this tour is designed to unlock.

AI & Robotics Deep Dive

Visit leading companies like AgiBot, MiniMax, ByteDance, SenseTime, and Sunmi to see how frontier AI becomes real-world products.

GO SUMMIT Access

Spend a full day inside China's flagship AI founders gathering with 200+ entrepreneurs and direct networking opportunities.

S-Tron Conference

Two days at one of China's premier innovation conferences to discover emerging startups, investors, and partnership opportunities.

Expert-Led by Monica Wang

Guided by a bilingual operator with 15+ years across 60 countries and ventures backed by Sequoia, Sinovation, and GGV Capital.

Cultural Context

Balance cutting-edge tech with immersive cultural experiences from Yuyuan Garden to The Bund.

Your Guide

Led by Monica Wang

Monica Wang brings over 15 years of operating experience across 60 countries, with CEO, CMO, and Partner roles spanning AI, e-commerce, Web3, and consumer internet. Her ventures are backed by Sequoia Capital, Legend Capital, Sinovation Ventures, GGV Capital, and Linear Venture.

As the day-to-day leader of AGI Villa, Monica personally curates GO SUMMIT — the flagship gathering where Chinese founders and global ecosystems meet as equals. She is the connective tissue between the world's investors, operators, and corporates and the next wave of Chinese AI and tech builders.

In 2025, Monica was invited to speak at Harvard University on innovation and education in the AI era. She writes, podcasts, and speaks in both English and Mandarin on the craft of building and scaling AI and tech startups across borders.

  • 15 years · 60 countries · across the innovation value chain
  • Backed by Sequoia Capital, Sinovation Ventures, GGV Capital, and more
  • Speaker at Harvard University (2025) on AI-era innovation
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin — bridging context, trust, and opportunity in both directions

Overview

6 Days in Shanghai's AI & Robotics Ecosystem

This tour connects global founders and leaders with Shanghai's most dynamic technology ecosystem through curated company visits, flagship conferences, and meaningful founder-to-founder conversations. You will move from university research labs and AI incubators to the boardrooms of China's leading AI and robotics companies, then spend two full days at GO SUMMIT and S-Tron Conference — the gatherings where China's next wave of innovation is being shaped.

  • September 18–23, 2026
  • Shanghai, China
  • 6 days / 5 nights of programming

Program

Tour itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Shanghai — Where Tradition Meets the Future

Arrive in Shanghai and begin the journey with an introduction to one of China's most global cities — where centuries of Chinese culture sit alongside one of Asia's most dynamic technology and business ecosystem.

  • Airport pickup (10:00–16:00)
  • Yuyuan Garden experience & Welcome Dinner (16:00–20:00)
Day 2

Shanghai's Innovation Engine — Talent, Research & Incubation

Explore the institutions and communities feeding Shanghai's next generation of technology companies — from university talent and research to the incubators helping founders turn ideas into businesses.

  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University visit & Campus Lunch (10:00–13:30)
  • Leading AI incubator visits (13:30–17:00)
  • Traditional Chinese HotPot Dinner (17:00–19:00)
  • The Bund evening walk (19:00–20:30)
Day 3

Inside China's AI Leaders — From Models to Real-World Products

Step inside selected leading AI and robotics companies to understand what China's most ambitious technology teams are building — and how they are turning frontier AI into products, platforms and real-world applications.

  • Top-Tier AI & Robotics Company Visits (10:00–17:00) — select 2–3 from AgiBot, MiniMax, ByteDance, SenseTime, Sunmi
  • Team conversations with AI and robotics practitioners
  • Traditional Chinese Dinner — Peking Duck or Sichuan cuisine (17:00–19:00)
  • Traditional Chinese Massage (19:00–21:00)
Day 4

GO SUMMIT — Inside China's AI Founder Network

Spend the day inside GO SUMMIT, connecting directly with the founders and operators shaping China's next generation of AI companies.

  • GO SUMMIT — AI Founders Summit (10:00–18:00) — 200+ AI founders and technology leaders
  • Speech opportunity to share your perspective with China's founder ecosystem
  • Founder conversations & networking
  • Gathering Dinner with Top AI Founders (18:30–20:30)
Day 5

S-Tron Conference — Connect with the Global Innovation Ecosystem

Shift from company-level exploration to the broader startup ecosystem at S-Tron Conference, meeting founders, investors, technology leaders and ecosystem partners from China and beyond.

  • S-Tron Conference (10:00–17:00)
  • Founder & Investor Networking
  • Discover emerging companies and potential partnerships
  • Exchange perspectives on domestic and global market positioning
Day 6

S-Tron Deep Dive — Turn Connections into Opportunities

Return to S-Tron for a second day focused on deeper conversations, follow-ups and relationship building to consolidate insights and identify concrete opportunities.

  • S-Tron Conference (10:00–17:00)
  • Reconnect with founders, investors and potential partners
  • Explore additional startups aligned with your interests
  • Tour concludes

What's Included & Excluded

Clear expectations before you reserve your seat.

Who it is for

  • Global founders building in AI, robotics, or hardware
  • Investors exploring China's technology landscape
  • C-suite executives and operators seeking market intelligence
  • Product leaders evaluating supply chain and manufacturing partners
  • Entrepreneurs looking to expand into Asian markets

What's included

  • All meals as per itinerary
  • All ground transport between venues
  • Company visits
  • Cultural activities and tours
  • Tour leader and local guides
  • 20% tax and 5% payment channel fee

What's excluded

  • Accommodations
  • International airfare to and from Shanghai
  • China visa fees
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Meals and activities not listed in the itinerary

Cancellation & Refund Policy

This program requires full payment at the time of registration. Due to the customized nature of this journey — including confirmed corporate visits, executive-level meetings, conference access — cancellations are subject to tiered fees based on timing.

Participant substitution is permitted with prior approval.

The final signed checkout agreement governs the confirmed cancellation and refund policy.

- Cancellation between 30–60 days prior to departure: 30% cancellation fee applies

- Cancellation between 20–30 days prior to departure: 50% cancellation fee applies

- Cancellation within 20 days of departure: no refund

- After the trip has commenced: no refund

Additional Information

Useful notes to help you plan ahead.
Pricing

Tour Pricing

The tour price includes all applicable taxes and payment processing fees. Early bird pricing is available for registrations completed before August 28, 2026.

  • Early Bird (before August 28): 2,499 USD per person
  • Standard (after August 28): 2,999 USD per person
  • All prices include 20% tax and 5% payment channel fee
Visa & Travel

Visa & Travel Requirements

Most international visitors require a visa to enter mainland China. We recommend beginning your visa application process well in advance of the tour start date. Our team will provide a formal invitation letter to support your visa application upon request.

  • Check visa requirements for your nationality early
  • Invitation letters available upon request
  • Hong Kong may require a separate entry arrangement depending on your passport
Health & Safety

Health & Safety

All participants are required to have valid travel insurance covering medical emergencies, evacuation, and trip interruption for the full duration of the tour. We are committed to the safety and well-being of every participant and will provide on-the-ground support throughout the journey.

  • Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory
  • On-the-ground support provided throughout the tour
  • Dietary requirements can be accommodated — please notify us in advance
Language

Language & Connectivity

All tour activities, briefings, and company visits are conducted in English with local interpretation provided where needed. We recommend downloading offline translation tools and setting up mobile connectivity before arrival.

  • English-language program with local interpretation
  • Offline translation tools recommended
  • Local SIM or eSIM setup guidance provided before departure

Ready to join this tour?

Submit your application and complete secure payment to reserve your seat.