The international presence at Tech Week Shanghai is substantial, with exhibitors from the US, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Spain, Japan, and South America. Key international participants include [citation:1][citation:2] :

• Siemens – Industrial automation
• Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Equinix, SAP, Mercedes-Benz, United Overseas Bank – Global tech and finance leaders
• BDx Data Center – Compute and cross-border connectivity
• TM-Global – ASEAN cross-border telecommunications
• Dun & Bradstreet – Global business credit reporting
• Sing data & X‑Node – Smart city solutions and cross-border tech incubation

Additionally, overseas buyer delegations include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Equinix, SAP, Mercedes, UOB, as well as regional leaders from Southeast Asia [citation:2].

Domestic participation is equally robust, covering AI, basic communications, cloud computing, digital platforms, and advanced equipment manufacturing [citation:2] :

• China Telecom, China Unicom, China Mobile, Huawei, ZTE – Telecom infrastructure
• Ant Group, Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu – Internet and AI leaders
• UCloud, Tenyun Zhisuan, Yuncong Zhida – Cloud and computing providers
• MiniMax – AI innovation enterprise
• Xiaohongshu, Yuewen, MiHoYo – Content and digital culture leaders

The Chinese buyer roster includes Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent, Huawei, Ant Group, MiniMax, GDS, and other industry leaders, plus government delegations from Shanghai's data agencies, industrial parks, and various industry sectors [citation:2].

The conference covers all critical aspects of today's digital economy landscape [citation:1][citation:2] :

• AI Agent – The new frontier of automation and intelligent agents
• Computing Power & Electricity Collaborative Construction – Integrating energy and compute infrastructure
• Data as a Production Factor – Monetizing and governing data assets
• AI Innovation – Cutting-edge model development and deployment
• Industrial Digitalization – Transforming traditional industries with digital tech
• Cross-Border Digital Cooperation – Navigating international data flows and partnerships

Speakers come from Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, Chinese industry leaders, and innovative startups, spanning telecommunications, cloud computing, automotive manufacturing, and digital culture [citation:2].

One of the most anticipated sub-forums at Tech Week Shanghai is the AI Agent Global Industry Ecosystem Forum, co-hosted by Blue Whale News and the conference organizing committee. This forum brings together major manufacturers, internet companies, cloud service providers, and industry leaders to discuss the journey from concept to scaled commercial applications [citation:4][citation:6].

Confirmed Speakers & Topics [citation:6]:

• 腾讯云 – AI and AI Agent implementation experience – Zhou Judong, Head of AI Solutions, East China, Tencent Cloud
• 京东云 – AI Agent as the new engine driving industrial digitalization – Ma Baohua, Head of East China Region, JD Cloud
• DHL – Challenges and practical insights for enterprise-scale AI applications – Prerit Mishra, Head of Data & AI, Asia Pacific
• JLL Technology – Breaking data barriers for enterprise AI – Ajay Pimpalshende, Director of Project Management
• UCloud – AI Agent adoption paths and trends in the OpenClaw era – Guo Lihua, Chief Architect
• 每日互动 – Making AI affordable and usable – Liu Yu, President of Daily Interaction
• 万得集团 – Enterprise-scale AI – Ge Zhengqi, Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
• 圆桌讨论 – Governance dilemmas and barriers to large-scale AI Agent adoption, featuring executives from DingTalk, StarRing Technologies, Agoda, and others.

Cross-border data flows and compliance are critical topics. On May 7, the "AI-Era Global Digital Cooperation: Rules, Compliance & Dispute Resolution" sub-forum will address these exact issues [citation:7].

Hosted by the Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (SHIAC) Data Arbitration Center, this forum will focus on the core issues of cross-border data flows, data rights protection, AI governance, and digital dispute resolution [citation:7].

Key topics include compliance pathways for globalizing companies, risk prevention strategies, and dispute resolution mechanisms in AI-driven environments. This forum brings together corporate representatives, industry experts, academics, and legal practitioners [citation:7].

Tech Week Shanghai isn't occurring in isolation. It will also be strategically coordinated with the Shanghai International Embodied Intelligence Industry Expo (CIEI 2026), held May 7-9 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) [citation:3].

This linkage allows for a complete ecosystem view: from data production and trading to embodied intelligence applications. Together, they form a "data factor x embodied AI" industry ecosystem [citation:3]. Industry observers note that embodied intelligence has massive unmet needs in data innovation and application, making this collaboration valuable.

Shanghai is positioning itself as the bridge between the Chinese and global data markets. The city's comprehensive policy system, strong industrial base, and "Five Centers" strategy (economic, financial, trade, shipping, and technology innovation) provide fertile ground [citation:5]. For Chinese companies, the conference serves as a "global launchpad" to go international efficiently; for international companies, it's a "policy-driven entry point" to capture opportunities in China [citation:5].

Singapore served as the gateway to Southeast Asia; Shanghai is positioned to be the key to the broader Asia-Pacific and China market. Waves of Communication noted after their Singapore experience: "Singapore is the Southeast Asian tech and compute hub. The Shanghai edition will integrate global AI development with Chinese business and commercial ecosystems" [citation:5].