21st Century Tale of Two Cities: A CXO-Only Immersion

Understanding Technology Enabled Change

19-24 October 2025 | Shenzhen & Hong Kong

 

Step into the future of business leadership in the heart of China’s innovation revolution.

Join an elite cadre of CXOs with exclusive in-person meetings, tours and discussuions with a dozen of China’s most influential technology companies.
Engage with in-market C-suite leaders, uncovering the strategies and insights driving transformation in Shenzhen’s cutting-edge tech hubs and Hong Kong’s global financial center.

Limited to just 15 C-Suite professionals, this tour offers an exclusive insight into China’s innovation hubs.

Key Themes

Each company visit will focus on a specific real-world challenge related to technology adoption and organisational change. Across the tour, we will explore:

  • Empowering Workforces through Technology – How organisations use digital tools to enhance collaboration, productivity, and decision-making.
  • Shaping Adaptable Cultures through Leadership – The role of leadership in creating an environment where technology-driven change is accepted and adopted.
  • Optimising Processes for Operational Excellence – Practical examples of how businesses are streamlining operations and increasing efficiency using technology.
  • Preparing for Long-Term Success – What companies are doing today to ensure they remain competitive in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Who Should Join?

This tour is designed for CXO-level leaders responsible for driving change and innovation in their organisations. Participants typically include those:

  • Leading technology adoption and digital change.
  • Shaping organisational culture to support agility and adaptability.
  • Driving efficiency through data, automation, and AI.

To ensure a high-quality learning experience, group size is limited to a maximum of 15 participants.

Practical Details

 Key details include:

  • Tour dates: 19 – 24 Oct 2025
  • Tour price: EU €8,880  – includes five star accommodation, company visits, meals, airport transfer, and inter-city travel.
  • Not included: Flights.
  • Visas: Most nationalities do not require a visa for Hong Kong or China, but participants should check their own requirements.
  • Proof of medical travel insurance is required.

Arrival & Transit:
Participants should plan to arrive in Hong Kong on Sunday. From there, they will make their own way to Shenzhen using in-airport ferry, rain or coach options. Clear instructions will be provided ahead of time to ensure a smooth and straightforward journey. The programme begins with a welcome dinner in Shenzhen on Sunday evening. The tour will continue through the week and conclude in Hong Kong on Friday afternoon.

21st Century Tale of Two Cities: Shenzhen & Hong Kong

Explore two of the most technologically advanced business hubs in the world.

Shenzhen
China’s Technology Powerhouse

Begin the tour in Shenzhen, one of the world’s fastest-growing technology hubs. Once a fishing village, it is now home to global tech giants and world-leading innovation.

Inside #ChinaTech

  • Tencent Games – The Business of Entertainment
    Explore how gaming, AI, and digital ecosystems are shaping entertainment and consumer behaviour.
  • DJI Group– The Low-Altitude Economy
    See the latest in drone technology and automation at the world’s leading drone manufacturer.
  • Huaqiang Electronics World – The Hardware Engine of China
    Visit one of the world’s largest electronics marketplaces to see the innovation ecosystem in action.
  • High-Speed Rail – Connectivity & Infrastructure
    Experience China’s high-speed rail network and see how connectivity fuels economic growth.

Key Visits & Learning Outcomes:

  • Hanson Robotics – The Future of AI & Automation
    Meet the team behind Sophia the humanoid robot.
    Learn about the practical applications of robotics and AI in business.
  • Hutchison Ports – Automation in Logistics
    Tour one of the world’s most advanced container terminals.
    See how AI and robotics are being used to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Hashkey Group – Digital Assets & Financial Innovation
    Discover how digital finance is evolving.
    Understand what blockchain and digital assets mean for businesses.
  • Hong Kong Jockey Club Operational Transformation
    Gain insights into how a large-scale organisation is transforming its internal processes.
    Learn how data analytics, automation, and AI are being used to enhance operational efficiency behind the scenes.
  • Networking Cocktail Event:
    Geopolitical Perspectives on Hong Kong & China
    Wrap up the tour with a networking cocktail evening on Thursday in Hong Kong. Engage with CIOs and senior executives from leading businesses. Gain insights into the geopolitical landscape affecting business and technology in Hong Kong and China.

Hong Kong: Home to
Technology, Finance & Logistics

Return to Hong Kong mid-week, a global hub for finance, logistics, and digital innovation and explore how established industries are integrating technology to remain competitive and drive efficiency.

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This is not a classroom experience. You will be engaging directly with business leaders, seeing real-world applications of technology, and discussing how these insights can be applied in your own organisation.

If adapting to a fast-changing world is a priority for your business, this tour will provide the insights, connections, and inspiration you need.

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