Inaugural Hongqiao Tech Week Set to Launch November 2026: Where Global Tech Ambition Meets Chinese Scale

SHANGHAI, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets China has announced the inaugural Hongqiao Tech Week, scheduled for November 20–22, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. Positioned in one of Asia's most dynamic innovation hubs, the event will unite global enterprises, visionary leaders, startups, investors, and technology solution providers to unlock growth opportunities and foster China-focused partnerships.

A Bold New Platform for Global-China Tech Collaboration

Backed by China's trillion-yuan industrial ecosystem—including semiconductors, biopharmaceuticals, autonomous driving, new energy, and AI—Hongqiao Tech Week connects participants with China's fast-growing tech market.

"As a strategic hub for integrated development in the Yangtze River Delta, Hongqiao Business District is committed to building an open, inclusive, and international innovation ecosystem. The launch of Hongqiao Tech Week not only highlights Shanghai's unique appeal as a global tech powerhouse but also creates a golden corridor connecting international innovation with the Yangtze River Delta market. We look forward to driving deep integration of technology, capital, and talent through this platform, and co-creating a new paradigm of tech collaboration," says Mr. Frank Kong, Executive Deputy Director of the Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District Administrative Committee.

A Tech Festival Like No Other

Under the theme "Where Global Tech Ambition Meets Chinese Scale," the event will feature six thematic content stages: AI, Future Mobility & Energy, Digital Infrastructure, Industry 4.0, Life Sciences & Health, and Startup. Attendees can also enjoy cultural and sensory programming, including Taste, Music & Art, Fashion, and Sports, as well as Yangtze River Delta VIP site tours featuring companies like Huawei, Anta, Netease, Midea, and iFlytek.

The festival will host startup roadshows, pitch showcases, augmented reality experiences, and exclusive CEO/founder luncheons. An AI Application Innovation Competition & Awards will recognize breakthrough solutions, alongside inspiration talks by leading visionaries.

"Hongqiao Tech Week is more than an event," said Ms. Athena Gong, Vice President of Informa Markets Asia. "It is a gateway to the future—where international businesses discover China's tech economy, innovators find inspiration, and ambitious pioneers shape the next decade of technological progress."

About Hongqiao Tech Week

Hongqiao Tech Week is China's premier technology festival, launching November 20–22, 2026, in Shanghai's Hongqiao district. Under the theme 'Where Global Tech Ambition Meets Chinese Scale,' the festival fosters partnerships through conferences, exhibitions, and networking.

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Inaugural Hongqiao Tech Week Set to Launch November 2026: Where Global Tech Ambition Meets Chinese Scale

Inaugural Hongqiao Tech Week Set to Launch November 2026: Where Global Tech Ambition Meets Chinese Scale

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GMI Cloud, a leader in AI-native GPU cloud infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with Magna AI to jointly architect, deploy, and scale a global network of sovereign AI Factories (AIFs). The initiative will support governments, enterprises, and national AI programs seeking secure, high-performance AI infrastructure designed for long-term digital sovereignty.

The partnership will initially focus on projects in Malaysia, Belgium, and Romania, with additional deployments under development across the Middle East and Africa. Built around next-generation NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 architecture, these AI Factories will provide sovereign AI infrastructure, GPU cloud services, and AI security capabilities to support large-scale AI training, inference, agentic AI applications, and national AI platforms.

As countries accelerate investments in AI, demand is growing for infrastructure that enables local control over data, compliance with national regulations, and reduced dependence on foreign-controlled platforms. Governments increasingly view AI computing capacity as a strategic asset critical to economic growth, technological competitiveness, and national resilience.

"Governments increasingly recognize AI infrastructure as a strategic national asset," said Alex Yeh, CEO of GMI Cloud. "Our mission is to help nations design, build, and operate sovereign AI platforms that enable innovation, security, and long-term competitiveness. We believe sovereign AI will become a foundational pillar of future economic development."

The partnership combines complementary strengths from multiple industry leaders. GMI Cloud contributes proven expertise in AI-native GPU cloud infrastructure, AI Factory deployment, and large-scale inference operations. Magna AI provides an end-to-end AI transformation platform integrating infrastructure, applications, and services into a scalable sovereign AI model. The collaboration is further strengthened by Trend Micro's cybersecurity expertise and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company's extensive capabilities in hardware manufacturing and systems integration.

"Sovereign AI is becoming a foundation for future economic and technological competitiveness," said Dr. Moataz BiAali, CEO of Magna AI. "Together with GMI Cloud, we are enabling countries to accelerate AI adoption through secure, resilient, and scalable sovereign AI infrastructure."

The companies have already initiated joint planning activities covering site evaluation, infrastructure architecture, compliance requirements, and phased deployment strategies, with groundbreaking activities expected to begin later this year.

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GMI Cloud and Magna AI Partner to Expand Global Sovereign AI Infrastructure