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Trips to China · Spring 2026

New Energy
& Robotics

A focused, business-first immersion into the companies building China's battery, new energy, and humanoid robotics ecosystems. No sightseeing. Serious access.

Dates
April 20–24, 2026
Cities
Shanghai · Hefei · Shenzhen
Duration
5 Days
Price
USD 9,000 / person
Format
Application Only · ~15–20 participants
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About the Program

Business-first. No filler.

China's new energy and robotics sectors are engineered, manufactured, and deployed at scale that most visitors never see. This is a focused, 5-day program built entirely around access, context, and informed discussion.

Days are structured and purposeful: typically multiple company meetings per day, factory and lab site visits, and closed-door discussions with operators and executives. English is the primary working language, with interpretation provided as needed.

Groups are kept small — approximately 15–20 participants — to ensure meaningful access and genuine conversation.

Special Access

FAIR Plus 2026 — Shenzhen Robot Conference

Participants have access aligned with the 2026 Shenzhen International Robot Industry Link Conference (FAIR Plus 2026), taking place April 22–24, 2026, organized by the Shenzhen Robotics Association. This is one of China's most important robotics industry convenings — and a rare opportunity for international visitors to attend.

Structure

How the five days are structured

1
April 20 · Shanghai
Arrival & Orientation
Welcome dinner with the group and lead guide. Scene-setting on China's new energy and robotics landscape — what's changed, what to watch for over the next four days.
2
April 21 · Shanghai
Company Meetings & Site Visits
Full day of company visits — typically 3 per day. Past programs have included energy storage manufacturers, EV component suppliers, and AI-enabled robotics startups. Meetings are facilitated in English, with interpretation.
3
April 22 · Hefei
New Energy Capital of China
Hefei is China's quietly dominant new energy hub — home to CATL, Gotion, NIO, and a dense supply chain cluster. A day of site visits and executive meetings in one of the most important industrial cities in the world.
4
April 23 · Shenzhen
FAIR Plus 2026 — Robot Conference Day 1
Full access to the Shenzhen International Robot Industry Link Conference alongside leading robotics companies, investors, and researchers. Private breakout sessions and guided tours of the exhibition floor.
5
April 24 · Shenzhen
FAIR Plus 2026 Day 2 & Closing Dinner
Second day at FAIR Plus, with additional off-conference company visits in Shenzhen's robotics ecosystem. Closing group dinner, debrief, and farewell.

Exact company visits are confirmed closer to departure and may vary based on availability and group composition.

Track Record

Companies we've visited on past programs

Previous Tech Buzz China programs have included visits with the following companies (not all on every trip; exact lineup varies):

BYD CATL Xiaomi Gotion Envision Energy EHANG NIO Kepler Robotics Agile Robots NOETIX
What Participants Say

Heard from past attendees

"The Tech Buzz China Investor Trip was simply outstanding — far superior to the more generic trips organized by investment banks."

"The trip was excellent and superbly arranged. If this trip became a routine event, I would very strongly consider attending every two or three years."

"Wonderful learning experience and phenomenal hosts. Highly recommended!"

"The well-planned and executed corporate meetings combined with thoughtful, informed speakers added a unique, comprehensive, and multi-pronged overview."

"A trip that will open your mind to a new way of understanding change."

Program Fee
USD 9,000
per person
Included
Ground transportation
Hotel accommodation
Group meals (tied to program)
All scheduled company visits & meetings
FAIR Plus 2026 conference access
Not included

International flights, visa costs, travel insurance, personal expenses.

Lead Guide
R
Rui Ma
Founder of Tech Buzz China. 20+ years in technology investing, financial advisory, and cross-border innovation. Bilingual Mandarin/English.
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Beijing Auto Show VIP Trip
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For Journalists

A seat for journalists who want to embed

We occasionally open one or two seats on this trip to journalists covering clean energy, manufacturing, or frontier technology. No program fee — you pay your own accommodation and food. Everything is off the record.

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