[Helsinki] China x Robotics: Firsthand Insights from Shenzhen’s Tech Ecosystem
About this event
About the Meetup
Join us for a casual side event exploring China’s rapidly evolving technology ecosystem from AI and robotics to hardware, startups, and emerging technologies.
With firsthand perspectives from Shenzhen and experience working with companies and partners connected to China, we’ll explore what is happening on the ground, how China’s technology ecosystem is evolving, and what developments are worth paying attention to.
Who’s Behind This Meetup?
This meetup is brought to you by Ashley Xu, Max Gnipping, Wang Xin and Zhenni Liang, who bring different perspectives and levels of experience engaging with China’s technology ecosystem.
Their experience ranges from spending time on the ground in Shenzhen and exploring China’s technology landscape, to working with Swedish companies operating in China and building relationships across the Chinese and Nordic market.
A special thanks to Hanken Business Lab for supporting the venue and helping make this meet-up possible.
Who’s This For?
The meet-up brings together founders, investors, researchers, operators, and others who are building, investing, working with, or exploring China and its technology ecosystem.
Whether you are building, investing, researching, operating in China, working with Chinese companies, or simply looking to better understand the ecosystem, this meet-up is for you.
Agenda
☕ 8:30–9:00 — Arrival, networking & opening
🎤 9:00–9:15 — Fireside Chat Bridging East & West with Wang Xin
🎤 9:15–9:30 — Robotics Trends in Shenzhen by Max Gnipping
🎤 9:30–10:00 — Panel Discussion
💡 10:00–10:30 — Ending and Coffee networking
Location
The event will be hosted at -2nd floor at Hanken Business Lab – Lilla Hangö, Hanken School of Economics, Arkadiankatu 22, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.
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