The 11th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair launched this week with a record-breaking showcase of 35,000 square meters, uniting innovators from 20 countries and regions under the theme of fostering sustainable development through open innovation. Nearly 1,000 enterprises – including representatives from the UK's Glasgow and China's Shenzhen as Guest Cities of Honor – are demonstrating cutting-edge advancements across artificial intelligence, green energy, and intelligent marine engineering.
Organizers highlight four specialized zones driving the event's agenda: commercial cryptography, digital manufacturing, green logistics systems, and consumer technology solutions. The fair's emphasis on AI applications spans industries from healthcare to urban planning, with multiple exhibitors previewing smart city management tools and climate-resilient infrastructure designs.
Parallel to the exhibitions, nearly 60 forums will address technology trade dynamics and cross-border collaboration models. A keynote panel featuring Shenzhen-based tech leaders and Glasgow's innovation delegates explored data-sharing frameworks for low-carbon port development, reflecting growing Europe-Asia partnerships in sustainable infrastructure.
"This fair bridges technological capabilities with market needs," stated a Shanghai Municipal Commission representative, noting that 40% of participating companies are first-time exhibitors. Early-stage agreements worth $220 million were signed during opening day matchmaking sessions, primarily in renewable energy and autonomous shipping systems.
