XIN Summit media day highlights Shenzhen's technology landscape.

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      The XIN Summit, a prominent Asian technology and innovation conference, launched its media day today at Chuangzhi Cloud City located in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District. As a newly introduced sub-brand of BEYOND Expo, the summit focuses on the AI hardware ecosystem and advanced technologies, providing immersive experiences and tailored networking prospects. Its goal is to establish a platform for meaningful interactions among global media, industry influencers, and innovative companies.

      Media day serves as a networking hub for innovative startups

      The media day operated as a private preview, restricted to exhibiting companies, media representatives, and industry influencers. Nearly 100 leading domestic and international media outlets were present, including top national publications, major global tech media, and specialized niche platforms. For exhibitors, this preview is a cost-effective chance to gain early media coverage prior to the summit’s official launch, enhancing brand visibility through high-quality media exposure. Innovative startups displayed products in intelligent systems, robotics, and next-generation hardware, attracting significant attention from participating media.

      Prominent product demonstrations at media day

      A bicycle that transitions from pedaling to electric – by Kamingo

      This bicycle can operate as a regular pedal bike before switching to electric mode while in use. It simplifies cycling, making uphill rides or long distances feel significantly less exhausting. It combines exercise with convenience in an enjoyable way.

      An adorable DaDa AI robot – by Zaoc Tech

      This small DaDa AI robot, aimed at children, has a charming design. Kids can construct it using colorful blocks, engage with it through simple commands, and enjoy its movements, sounds, and playful expressions. It provides an entertaining and educational means of introducing AI technology into children's playtime.

      A compact desktop AI robot pet – by Xi’an Yuanmeng Interstellar Technology

      This small desktop AI robot pet sits on your desk and offers companionship during mundane moments. It can converse and comprehend speech, display emotions on its electronic screen, and interact in a fun and playful manner. It's like having a miniature companion at your workspace.

      AI software for fashion design tailored for designers – by Look AI

      This AI tool assists fashion designers in generating ideas, colors, and styles. Designers can utilize it in real-time, streamlining the creative process and enhancing inspiration. It serves as a smart partner for those in the fashion industry.

      AI pet collar and tracker – by Shenzhen Xinglian Future Technology

      The company provides smart products for pets, including an AI collar and a tracker. The collar can detect your pet’s emotions and analyze their behavior, while the tracker offers real-time location updates. Both devices aid in monitoring your pet’s health and activity, offering advice to simplify and improve pet care.

      Collaborating to establish a global innovation ecosystem

      Additionally, the media day acted as a venue for matchmaking resources. Coinciding with the event, Fund at First Pitch and a series of private investor meetings were conducted, allowing over 100 investment institutions—including Sequoia China, Hillhouse Ventures, and IDG Capital—to engage closely with exhibiting companies and foster efficient connections between funding and deep-tech projects. The XIN Summit partnered with Nanshan District’s Star of Entrepreneurship competition, enabling winning projects to advance directly to the main stage for greater international visibility.

      Advancing deep tech from concept to implementation and shaping future progress

      The extensive hardware manufacturing ecosystem and dense tech innovation clusters in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area present a promising landscape for breakthroughs in AI hardware. The media day signifies the start of the XIN Summit’s journey of “exploration, innovation, and exchange,” assisting Chinese innovators in reaching a global audience. From November 15 to 16, the summit will continue to promote industry progress through keynote forums, panel discussions, and cross-industry networking events, building an international platform for the next wave of innovators.

      Jessie Wu is a tech reporter based in Shanghai, specializing in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and the gaming industry for TechNode. Connect with her via e-mail: [email protected]. More by Jessie Wu.