The inaugural XIN Summit concluded on 16 November with a powerful debut presented by BEYOND Expo — Asia’s largest technology innovation and ecosystem event. Focused on AI Hardware Ecosystems and Frontier Technologies, the Summit connected Media Day, the 2025 “Next Star” Global Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony, a two-day Innovation Summit, curated Innovation Exhibition, and high-efficiency investment matchmaking to demonstrate how technology, talent, and global capital converge in one accelerated platform.
This year’s edition brought together over 5,000 global participants, including 150+ startups, 100+ media outlets, and 100+ investment institutions, strengthening XIN’s role as a hub where deep-tech breakthroughs are showcased, scaled, and propelled toward global markets.
Media Day: Global Exposure for Rising Innovators
Held on 14 November, the XIN Summit Media Day provided exclusive early access to exhibitors, journalists, and industry opinion leaders. Selected startups engaged in substantive exchanges on commercialization strategies, research advancements, and global market positioning — building momentum before the Summit opened to the public.
Welcome Party & 2025 “Next Star” Awards: Celebrating Creative Technology and Breakthrough Talent
This year’s “Next Star” Global Innovation Challenge (Shenzhen Nanshan) selected 56 finalists from over 2,600 submissions worldwide, spanning AI, biomedicine, new materials, and advanced manufacturing. The ceremony featured an AI-powered fashion performance, interactive experiences, and the signature Fund at First Pitch (FAFP)rapid investment session. Industry leaders and technology visionaries joined to recognize the world’s most promising emerging teams.
80+ Global Leaders Share Deep Insights at the Innovation Summit
Across two days, the Innovation Summit staged 25+ keynotes, panels, and fireside conversations led by 80+ influential speakers from Greater China, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
Topics explored included AI breakthroughs, intelligent hardware deployment, deep-tech commercialization, and global go-to-market strategies. The program culminated in a cross-disciplinary exchange between renowned lyricist Cheuk Fai Lau and Dr. Lu Gang, Co-Founder of BEYOND Expo, reflecting how technology continues to reshape creativity and cultural communication.
Dr. Lu Gang, Co-founder of BEYOND Expo remarked: “XIN Summit stands for more than innovation, it’s a platform where global creators, founders, and investors can test ideas, accelerate commercialization, and collaborate on technologies that will redefine tomorrow’s world.”
Image: 80+ Global Leaders Share Deep Insights at the XIN Summit 2025
Image: Cross-disciplinary exchange between renowned lyricist Cheuk Fai Lau and Dr. Lu Gang, Co-Founder of BEYOND Expo
150 Companies Showcase Immersive Global Breakthroughs
The Innovation Exhibition featured 150+ companies presenting next-generation solutions in AI, embodied intelligence, smart manufacturing, health tech, sustainability, and consumer innovation. Attendees experienced tangible prototypes ranging from natural-interaction robots and advanced AIGC tools to professional health monitoring systems and low-carbon technologies. This exhibition enabled direct collaboration between product teams, industry leaders, and investors, accelerating commercialization pathways and cross-industry partnerships.
Image: Over 5,000 Global Attendees Joined XIN Summit 2025 at Nanshan, Shenzhen
Championing Gender Diversity: One-Third of XIN Summit Speakers are Female
The 2025 XIN Summit placed a strong emphasis on diversity within technology leadership, with one-third of its featured speakers represented by women across deep tech, investment, AI hardware, creative technology, and global entrepreneurship.
This milestone reflects the Summit’s belief that inclusive participation drives stronger innovation outcomes, particularly in China’s rapidly advancing technology landscape. BEYOND Expo and XIN Summit are committed to establishing industry stages where female entrepreneurs and innovators gain equal access to high-value opportunities.
Looking ahead, both BEYOND Expo and XIN Summit will deepen this commitment, continuously cultivating pathways for women in tech — not only as participants, but as innovation leaders shaping transformation at global scale.
Image: Over one-third of speakers at XIN Summit 2025 is female
High-Efficiency Capital Engagement Through Targeted Investment Matchmaking
To drive real outcomes for deep-tech ventures, XIN Summit curated FAFP rapid pitching and one-on-one investor meetings, gathering over 100 active investment institutions across AI, emerging hardware, industrial technology, and deep tech. Five selected FAFP finalists — Aquarius Tech, Sengine AI, BIAI, Fluorion, and Yuanmeng Interstellar — showcased business models and proprietary technologies in a fast-paced format that delivered instant investor feedback and opportunity alignment.
Image: FAFP pitching sessions at XIN Summit 2025 bridge capital with innovation
XIN Summit: A New Starting Point for Global Innovation Collaboration
The successful debut of XIN Summit affirms its role as a new bridge connecting China’s innovation ecosystem with global markets. Built upon the momentum of the Greater Bay Area, XIN is designed to accelerate emerging ventures, amplify global market access, and foster partnerships that enable deep-tech commercialization at scale.
As the Summit concludes its inaugural edition, it marks the beginning of a long-term platform where technology breakthroughs, cross-border collaboration, and next-generation entrepreneurship converge. From Shenzhen to the world, the XIN Summit will continue to champion innovators building the future.
Stay connected for more highlights and updates ahead of the next edition.