By highlighting their respective strengths in research, industry integration, and scaling, the event aims to foster mutual learning, identify areas of synergy, and encourage more structured Switzerland–GBA collaboration in advancing next-generation robotics and automation.
About the Sino-Swiss Innovation Days
Sino-Swiss Innovation Days 2026 will take place from 15 to 24 April 2026 in the Greater Bay Area, marking the launch of a new flagship platform for innovation exchange between Switzerland and China.
As a newly established initiative organized by Swissnex in China, Sino-Swiss Innovation Days aims to promote ecosystem-to-ecosystem dialogue and advance cooperation in strategic areas with strong potential for Sino-Swiss collaboration. The platform connects innovation stakeholders including startups, researchers and industry representatives from both sides, providing a structured framework for engagement spanning research, industry, investment, and policy dialogue.
With a thematic focus on robotics, automation, and advanced engineering, the 2026 edition will convene leading Swiss and Chinese actors across Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other key cities in the Greater Bay Area, to foster meaningful dialogue, strategic connections and project-oriented collaboration.
Program
14:00–14:10 | Opening Remarks
14:10–14:30 | Innovation Landscapes in Robotics and Automation: Swiss and GBA Perspectives
14:30–14:50 | Spotlight on Industry Leaders
14:50–15:10 Coffee Break
15:10–15:50 | Panel 1: The Entrepreneurial Lens: How Startups Thrive in Switzerland and the GBA
15:50–16:30 | Panel 2: Building Bridges: Mechanisms for Swiss-GBA Collaboration
16:30–17:30 | Networking
