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Week of 2026-11-02

Shenzhen tech: week of 2026-11-02

Technology, electronics and makers in Shenzhen.

Last checked 2026-10-31. All event dates are Shenzhen local dates.

Next week: 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-08

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. Advance registration is recommended; the organiser cannot guarantee on-site ticket availability.

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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. The organiser’s registration page is sold out and is no longer accepting registrations. Existing registrants should follow host updates.

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2026-11-07

Renesas Edge AI Technical Seminar — Shenzhen

Renaissance Shenzhen Bay Hotel, third-floor ballroom, Shenzhen

An afternoon seminar for embedded engineers on edge AI, MCU/MPU platforms, deployment and practical applications. Runs 13:00–17:30 China time. Register through the announcement’s official registration QR code; places are limited. This is the Shenzhen stop, separate from the October Shanghai event.

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2026-11-08 to 2026-11-10

Inside Physical AI — BFC Shenzhen Innovation Mission

Multiple Shenzhen locations; exact addresses supplied after registration

An application-based, paid three-day programme from Bay Area Founders Club for founders, investors and technology leaders, covering robotics, AI hardware and manufacturing through organised visits. Request approval through Luma and confirm the itinerary and inclusions with the host. This is a delegation programme, not a drop-in meetup.

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Further ahead

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 2026-11-30

International Creative Intelligence Week — Shenzhen

Shenzhen; confirm individual session venues with the organiser

A five-day programme spanning AI, open-source technology, game development, digital art and creative education. Paid conference admission and course passes are offered separately; check which sessions your ticket includes and their venues before booking.

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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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2026-12-10

STM32 Technical Seminar — Shenzhen

Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Nanshan, fifth-floor ballroom, 9819 Shennan Avenue

STMicroelectronics seminar on embedded systems, edge AI, robotics, power, wireless connectivity and security, with technology demonstrations and expert discussion. Free attendance with advance registration. Select Shenzhen on the organiser’s four-city schedule.

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2026-12-12 to 2026-12-13

Maker Faire Shenzhen

Vanke Design Commune, Nanshan, Shenzhen

Maker projects, electronics, AI and robotics from independent builders and community groups. The organiser confirms December 12–13 at Vanke Design Commune and has announced its first exhibitor lineup. The exhibitor application deadline has passed; follow the organiser for visitor and workshop arrangements.

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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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2027-01-08 to 2027-01-10

EMC² — Embedded Systems, Mobile Communication and Computing

Shenzhen; final venue and access details from the conference organiser

A research conference on embedded systems, sensors, communications, edge computing and robotics. The published outline lists registration on January 8, talks on January 9 and an academic visit on January 10. Paid listener registration is available; confirm the final venue and programme with the conference secretary.

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2027-01-15 to 2027-01-17

ICIGP — Image and Graphics Processing

Shenzhen University, Shenzhen; confirm campus and room details

A specialist image and graphics processing conference with research talks, author sessions and a doctoral consortium. January 15 covers registration and a campus tour; presentations run January 16–17. Paid delegate registration is available without submitting a paper. Check the organiser’s final programme and campus access arrangements.

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