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Week of 2026-10-26

Shenzhen tech: week of 2026-10-26

Technology, electronics and makers in Shenzhen.

Last checked 2026-10-24. All event dates are Shenzhen local dates.

Next week: 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-01

2026-10-15 to 2026-10-31

ShanHaiWoo GBA 2026 — Shenzhen Builder Programme

Shenzhen; exact venues supplied by the organiser after registration

An ongoing builder programme for AI, smart hardware, robotics and open-source projects, combining co-building, industry visits and community activities. Connect and Build passes require organiser approval; some visits are limited-access. These dates cover the Shenzhen programme only. Mumbai and Hong Kong extensions are excluded.

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2026-10-27 to 2026-10-29

NEPCON ASIA 2026

Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao’an

Electronics manufacturing exhibition covering production technology, semiconductors, automotive electronics and smart manufacturing. Professional visitor registration is available through the organiser. ROBOTECH is a separate co-located show at the same venue.

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2026-10-27 to 2026-10-29

ROBOTECH 2026 — Intelligent Robot Expo

Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao’an

Industrial, service and specialist robots, components and production technology, with demonstrations and industry forums. Register through the organiser. Co-located with NEPCON ASIA; the former ROBOTECH ASIA name refers to this same show.

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2026-10-29

Crazy Thursday Meetup — AI & App Builder

FuSan Cafe near Qianhai Stone Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen

Meet iOS developers, designers and indie builders for informal product feedback at FuSan Cafe. Thursday, 12:00–18:00 China time. Bring what you are building and RSVP through Luma.

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Further ahead

2026-11-06 to 2026-11-07

ICIMT — Information and Multimedia Technology

Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, University Town, Nanshan

A specialist conference on multimedia, computer vision, machine learning and interactive systems. Registration is on November 6 and onsite presentations on November 7; November 8 presentations are online. Paid delegate and listener registration is available through the organiser.

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2026-11-06 to 2026-11-08

ISAMT — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Symposium

Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen Campus

Advanced manufacturing research covering AI-enabled machining, robotics, digital twins, additive manufacturing and micro/nano manufacturing. Check delegate registration, campus access and room details with the conference secretary.

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2026-11-06 to 2026-11-07

KiCon Asia — KiCad community conference

Huaqiang Plaza Hotel, Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen

Meet KiCad users and developers working on PCB design and open-source electronics. The Shenzhen conference runs November 6–7; the optional November 5 factory tour is in Jiangmen. Online registration closes November 3.

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2026-11-07

Open Home Foundation Community Day — Shenzhen

Dalang Base, 75 Huaming Road, Dalang, Longhua, Shenzhen

A free gathering for the Home Assistant, ESPHome and Music Assistant communities, with automation demonstrations, hardware exchange and practical discussion. Register with the organiser for programme updates.

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2026-11-12

Crazy Thursday Meetup — AI & App Builder

FuSan Cafe near Qianhai Stone Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen

Bring an app, product or idea for informal feedback from iOS developers, designers and indie builders. The meetup runs 12:00–18:00 China time. RSVP through Luma; no presentation is required.

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2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22

IEEE-RICAI — Robotics, Intelligent Control and AI

Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen; room details to be confirmed

A specialist robotics, intelligent control and AI conference, with registration on November 20, talks on November 21 and an academic tour on November 22. Paid non-author attendance is offered. Confirm final room and access arrangements with the organiser.

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2026-11-20 to 2026-11-23

portableMRI NerdFest-2 2026

4th Floor, Conference II, CUHK-Shenzhen, Longgang

A four-day hardware and AI hackathon focused on portable MRI systems. Intended for specialist participants; check eligibility, registration and arrival arrangements with the organisers before attending.

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2026-11-22 to 2026-11-27

ChinaEU: Visit to the Future — Shenzhen Business Mission

Shenzhen; company visits and China Hi-Tech Fair

A paid executive programme on physical AI, robotics and smart manufacturing, including company visits and a guided China Hi-Tech Fair visit. Applications are due November 2 and require ChinaEU validation and payment. This is a separate delegation programme, not general fair admission.

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2026-11-24 to 2026-11-25

Digital Low-Altitude Conference 2026

Pengcheng Laboratory, Building 2 Academic Conference Centre, Nanshan, Shenzhen

Drone connectivity, navigation, sensing and intelligent equipment at Pengcheng Laboratory. Advance registration and identity details are required for laboratory entry.

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2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27

CPSE Shenzhen — Charging, Battery Swapping & Energy Storage

Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian

An industry exhibition for charging infrastructure, power electronics, battery swapping and energy storage. Held at the Futian convention centre. Register as a professional visitor through the organiser.

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2026-11-26

China High-Tech Forum — AI & Robotics (CHTF session)

Shenzhen World, Bao’an, south lobby LM103 (ABC)

A session within China Hi-Tech Fair, with a morning technology forum and afternoon embodied-AI and robotics discussions. Runs 09:00–17:30 China time. Confirm forum admission separately from general fair entry.

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2026-11-26

Crazy Thursday Meetup — AI & App Builder

FuSan Cafe near Qianhai Stone Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen

Bring an app, product or idea for informal feedback from iOS developers, designers and indie builders. The meetup runs 12:00–18:00 China time. RSVP through Luma; no presentation is required.

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2026-11-26 to 2026-11-28

The 28th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF)

Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao’an District

A major technology fair covering electronics, AI, robotics, semiconductors and integrated circuits. Visitor registration is required. Check access to individual forums separately from general admission.

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2026-11-26

TI Embedded Labs & Edge AI MCU Workshop

Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Nanshan, 9819 Shennan Avenue

Hands-on embedded processing, connectivity, motor control and edge-AI deployment. Choose either the main seminar or the afternoon MCU workshop. Registration requires approval; check the available session with the event organiser.

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2026-11-27 to 2026-12-02

SinovateX Shenzhen Tech Tour

Multiple Shenzhen locations; organiser-led itinerary

An application-based, paid six-day technology tour covering CHTF, robotics, factory visits, accelerators and Huaqiangbei. Confirm the itinerary, fees and access with the organiser; this is an organised tour rather than a drop-in meetup.

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2026-11-29 to 2026-12-18

muShenzhen 2026 — Maker City

OCT-LOFT North: C2 Main Hub and LOFT Can, Nanshan, Shenzhen

A maker programme combining a hardware builder camp, talks, workshops and visits across robotics, life sciences and AI. C2 Main Hub is for members; LOFT Can is the public venue. Apply through the organiser for programme passes. Individual sessions and access arrangements are set by the organiser.

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2026-12-02 to 2026-12-06

InnoX Negentropy 2026 — Hardware Hackathon

Shenzhen InnoX Academy, Nanshan headquarters, Shenzhen

A five-day hardware hackathon bringing together 100 builders to turn components, chips and code into working systems. The academy provides hardware resources and mentoring. Apply through the academy’s admissions platform; this is a participant programme rather than a walk-in exhibition.

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2026-12-02 to 2026-12-04

International Electronics Circuit Exhibition

Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao’an

Electronics circuit industry exhibition. The organiser lists December 2–4, with advance visitor registration.

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2026-12-03 to 2026-12-06

DMP Greater Bay Area Industrial Expo

Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao’an

Manufacturing, automation, machine tools and 3D printing. Current organiser overview lists December 3–6; older brochures have different dates.

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2026-12-06 to 2026-12-11

Future Factory Shenzhen Tour — Cohort 09: Robotics

Shenzhen factory and supplier visits; itinerary from the organiser

An application-based robotics cohort for hardware founders, engineers and operators, with factory visits and manufacturing discussions. The organiser lists cohort 09 for December 6–11. This is a paid programme; apply directly for availability and the itinerary.

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2026-12-12 to 2026-12-13

Maker Faire Shenzhen

Nanshan, Shenzhen; check organiser for final venue details

Maker projects, hardware, AI and robotics. The organiser confirms December 12–13. Maker applications close October 30; participation is subject to organiser approval.

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2026-12-12 to 2026-12-15

PULSE Shenzhen 2026 — AI Hardware Launch & Experience

BASE Digital Art Center, Shenzhen Bay; Nanshan Zhicheng, Xili, Shenzhen

AI hardware launches, demonstrations and creator sessions. December 12–14 programmes are aimed at invited media, creators, brands and guests. December 15 is the industry and public day at Nanshan Zhicheng in Xili. Contact the organiser for visitor arrangements; participating products and the final programme are still to be announced.

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