S-Connect Shanghai 2026 Concludes Successfully: Standing at the Center of the Era, Acting as the "Super Connector" for Global Innovation
S-Tron Shanghai 2026 Wraps Up: Standing at the Forefront of Times as a Global Innovation “Super Connector”
On September 23, S-Tron Shanghai 2026 officially concluded. As one of the key events of the Entrepreneurship Week of the 6th "Shanghai Talent+" Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit, this year's conference is co-hosted by Caohejing Development Zone. The two-day event brings together global entrepreneurs, investors, enterprises and innovation forces, and continuously builds a global innovation connection network at the intersection of technology, capital, industry and culture.
On September 23, S-Tron Shanghai 2026 officially concluded.As one of the key events of the Entrepreneurship Week of the 6th Shanghai Talent+ Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit, this year’s S-Tron Shanghai was co-hosted with Caohejing. Over two days, the event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, enterprises, and innovators from around the world, forging a global innovation network where technology, capital, industry, and culture converge.
Global Innovators Turn Out in Force
This year's event attracted over 15,000 professional attendees, including more than 5,000 founders, over 3,000 investors, and over 3,800 representatives from large enterprises and ecological organizations.
This year’s event drew over 15,000 professional attendees, including more than 5,000 founders, 3,000 investors, and 3,800 representatives from major corporations and ecosystem organizations.
Nearly 200 guests took the stage to share their insights, 50% of whom are international guests from more than 20 countries and regions, and 80% of whom are joining the S-Tron ecosystem for the first time. At the same time, more than 600 startup projects from nearly 30 countries and regions around the world participated in the roadshow recruitment, and finally over 120 projects advanced to the semi-finals and Showcase.
Nearly 200 speakers took the stage, 50% being international guests from more than 20 countries and regions; 80% of them joined the S-Tron ecosystem for the first time. Meanwhile, over 600 startup projects from nearly 30 countries and regions entered the pitch competition, and more than 120 projects advanced to the semifinals and Showcase.
Apart from the main conference, over 50 side events were launched simultaneously, extending innovation connections from the main venue to a broader industry and startup community.
Beyond the main event, over 50 side events ran in parallel, extending innovation connections from the main venue into a broader industry and startup community.
From Industrial Innovation to Where Technology Meets Art
The on-site exhibition area also presents a diverse innovation ecosystem.
The exhibition floor showcased an equally diverse innovation ecosystem.
Nearly 30 custom-built exhibitors and 91 startups made their collective appearance, covering cutting-edge fields such as AI, robotics, life health, green technology, and future mobility. The Creator Zone, first launched this year, features 18 pioneering projects including AI magic, smart lighting, AI audio, VR and more, further exploring the intersection boundary between technology and art.
Nearly 30 featured exhibitors and 91 startups showcased their offerings across AI, robotics, healthcare and life sciences, green tech, and future mobility. The Creator Zone, launched for the first time this year, featured 18 pioneering projects including AI magic tricks, smart lighting, AI audio, and VR, further exploring the boundary where technology and art intersect.
40% International Participation Makes Real Connections Happen
An overall internationalization rate of 40% has become a key feature of this year's conference.
Delegations from Germany, France, Singapore, South Korea, the United States, India, Latin America and other regions participated in stage sessions, exhibitions and more than 10 country-themed events. Capital, technology and entrepreneurs from different markets met at the S-Tron site, making the connection between Chinese innovation and global innovation more tangible.
A 40% overall international presence was a defining feature of this year’s event.
Delegations from Germany, France, Singapore, South Korea, USA, India, and Latin America took part in stage sessions, exhibitions, and more than 10 country-themed events. Capital, technology, and entrepreneurs from various markets met face to face at S-Tron, making connections between Chinese and global innovation more tangible.
Meanwhile, young practitioners from 612 universities, research institutes and enterprises at home and abroad submitted a total of 1543 volunteer applications to jointly participate in the ecological construction of the conference. The whole conference practiced green and paperless operation, reducing the resource consumption of traditional exhibitions and conferences through digital means.
In addition, young practitioners from 612 universities, research institutes, and enterprises at home and abroad submitted 1543 volunteers applications to jointly build the event ecosystem. The event adopted green and paperless practices throughout, leveraging digital approaches to reduce resource consumption for conventional exhibitions and conferences.
The Ecosystem Never Closes: 2027 Date Announced
The two-day conference has come to an end, but the connections are still ongoing. At the site, S-Tron also announced the holding dates of the conferences for the next three years. The story is still going on, waiting for every entrepreneur to continue writing it!
From projects and capital to industry and the global market, S-Tron is continuously becoming an important hub connecting innovators, capital and the industry.
See you at S-Tron Shanghai 2027 on September 22-23, 2027.
Two days may have come to an end, but the connections continue. At the event, S-Tron announced the dates for the next three years.The story is far from over. We can’t wait to see every entrepreneur create their own chapter.
From projects and capital to industry and global markets, S-Tron continues to serve as a vital hub linking innovators, investors, and industry.
See you at S-Tron Shanghai 2027 on September 22–23, 2027.
