Innovation China 2026 | Corporate Venturing · Powering AI

Where startups meet capital & industry.

Join founders, venture investors, corporate venture teams and industrial leaders for a day of ideas, introductions and practical conversations in Shanghai. Discover emerging companies across sectors, explore corporate–startup partnerships and discuss the technologies powering the next era of AI.

Innovation China has been organised by the Shanghai Strategic Emerging Industries Foundation since 2015, with spring and autumn editions in recent years. Its purpose is to build three bridges: East & West, Technology & Finance, and Startups & Multinational Companies.

What to expect

• Opening perspectives on the economy and capital markets.
• Keynotes and panels on corporate venturing, strategic investment, startup partnerships and open innovation.
• A dedicated Powering AI focus: data-centre cooling, thermal interface materials and solid-state transformers.
• Startup pitches and an exhibition of 18–20 companies across sectors, connecting with VCs, CVCs and corporate partners.
• A riverside reception at CM’s event space overlooking the Huangpu River, following the conference.

Speakers announced so far

• Dr. Min Zhou — Co-founder & CEO, CM Venture Capital.
• Eric Ng — CEO, Happiness Capital.
• Charles Vaillant — Chief Technology & Chief Digital Officer, MANN+HUMMEL.

More speakers, session details and timings will be announced as confirmed.

One day, two floors

First floor: company exhibition and conversations with founders.

Second floor: conference keynotes and panels.

Following the conference: reception at CM’s riverside event space.

Who should attend

Founders seeking investment and industrial partnerships; VCs and CVCs looking for emerging companies; and corporate leaders exploring innovation and collaboration. The exhibition welcomes companies across sectors, beyond the dedicated AI technology topics.

Practical details

Thursday 12 November 2026 · 09:00–18:00 · Shanghai time (GMT+8)

Minghua Sugar Factory (上海明华糖仓), 415 Anpu Road, Shanghai.

Registration includes a boxed lunch and simultaneous interpretation between English and Chinese.

The Foundation subsidises the conference to keep participation accessible. Your registration fee contributes towards event costs.

Ticket options

Standard admission: US$45.

Young professionals under 30: US$30.

Students: US$15.

No early-bird tier. Eventbrite booking fees may apply.

For RMB payment through WeChat Pay or Alipay, register on Huodongxing:

https://www.huodongxing.com/event/8878455983900

Exhibit or sponsor

The startup exhibition package is RMB3,000, including a table and chairs, display board and pull-up banner production. Interested in exhibiting or supporting the conference? Contact icc@cmventure.net.

Programme, speakers and past conferences:

https://cm-advisory.net/innovation-china-conference/

Organised by the Shanghai Strategic Emerging Industries Foundation, managed by CM Venture Capital.

中文介绍

创业企业连接资本与产业。

欢迎加入 Innovation China 2026，在上海与创业者、风险投资机构、企业创投团队及产业领袖相聚。了解跨领域创业企业，探讨企业与创业公司的合作，并交流支撑下一代人工智能的关键技术。

上海战略新兴产业发展基金会自2015年起主办 Innovation China 会议，近年来举办春季与秋季会议。基金会始终致力于搭建三座桥梁：连接东方与西方、科技与金融、创业企业与跨国公司。

会议亮点

• 以经济形势与资本市场展望开场。
• 企业创投、战略投资、创业企业合作与开放式创新的主题演讲和圆桌讨论。
• “赋能AI”专题：数据中心散热、热界面材料及固态变压器。
• 创业企业路演，以及18–20家跨领域企业展览，连接风险投资机构、企业创投与产业伙伴。
• 会议结束后，在俯瞰黄浦江的 CM 江畔活动空间参加交流酒会。

已公布嘉宾

• 周敏博士 — 遨问创投联合创始人兼首席执行官。
• Eric Ng — Happiness Capital 首席执行官。
• Charles Vaillant — 曼胡默尔首席技术官兼首席数字官。

更多嘉宾、议题与具体时间将在确认后陆续公布。

一楼为企业展览，二楼为会议。参展企业不限于AI专题技术领域，欢迎跨领域创业企业与投资者及产业伙伴交流。

日期：2026年11月12日（周四）09:00–18:00，上海时间。

地点：上海明华糖仓，安浦路415号。

报名包含盒饭午餐及中英同声传译。基金会补贴会议成本，让更多人能够参与；您的报名费将用于分担活动费用。

美元票价：标准票45美元；30岁以下青年票30美元；学生票15美元。不设早鸟票。Eventbrite可能另收平台费用。

人民币付款（微信、支付宝）请通过活动行：

https://www.huodongxing.com/event/8878455983900

创业企业参展套餐为人民币3,000元，包含展桌、椅子、展示板与易拉宝制作。参展或赞助咨询：icc@cmventure.net。

议程、嘉宾及历届会议内容：

https://cm-advisory.net/innovation-china-conference/

主办方：上海战略新兴产业发展基金会；运营方：遨问创投。