The XIN Summit, a major Asian technology and innovation event, opened its media day today at Chuangzhi Cloud City in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District. As a newly launched sub-brand of BEYOND Expo, the summit centers on the AI hardware ecosystem and cutting-edge technologies, offering immersive experiences and targeted networking opportunities. It aims to create a platform for in-depth engagement among global media, industry KOLs, and innovative companies.
Media day becomes an opportunity hub for innovative startups
The media day was held as a closed-door preview, accessible only to exhibiting companies, media, and industry KOLs. Nearly 100 leading domestic and international media outlets gathered at the event, including top-tier national publications, major global tech media, and specialized vertical platform.
For exhibitors, the preview offers a cost-efficient opportunity to secure early coverage ahead of the summit’s official opening and amplify brand visibility through premium media exposure. High-quality startups showcased products in intelligent systems, robotics, and next-generation hardware, drawing focused attention from attending media.
Notable product demos at media day
A bicycle that switches from pedaling to electric – from Kamingo
This bike can start as a normal pedal bike and then switch to electric power as you ride. It makes cycling easier, so going uphill or riding long distances feels much less tiring. It’s a fun mix of exercise and convenience.
A cute DaDa AI robot – from Zaoc Tech
This tiny DaDa AI robot is designed for children and looks super cute. Kids can build it with colorful blocks, interact with it through simple commands, and enjoy its gestures, sounds, and playful expressions. It’s a fun and educational way to bring AI technology into everyday playtime.
A mini desktop AI robot pet – from Xi’an Yuanmeng Interstellar Technology
This mini desktop AI robot pet sits right on your desk and keeps you company during boring moments. It can talk and understand what you say, display emotions on its electronic screen, and interact with you in a fun and playful way. It’s like having a tiny companion right at your workspace.
AI software for clothing design, made for designers – from Look AI
This AI tool helps fashion designers come up with ideas, colors, and styles. Designers can work with it in real time, making the creative process faster and more inspiring. It’s a smart partner for anyone in fashion.
AI pet collar and tracker – from Shenzhen Xinglian Future Technology
The company offers smart devices for pets, including an AI collar and a tracker. The collar can read your pet’s emotions and analyze their behavior, while the tracker provides real-time location updates. Both help monitor your pet’s health and activity, giving tips to make pet care easier and more fun.
Pooling resources to build a global innovation ecosystem
The media day served not only as a stage for technology showcases but also as a hub for resource matchmaking. Alongside the event, Fund at First Pitch and a series of 1-on-1 investor meetings were held, enabling more than 100 investment institutions — including Sequoia China, Hillhouse Ventures, and IDG Capital — to engage closely with exhibiting companies and facilitate efficient connections between capital and deep-tech projects.
The XIN Summit collaborated with Nanshan District’s Star of Entrepreneurship competition, allowing winning projects to advance directly to the main stage and gain broader international exposure.
Pushing deep tech from concept to implementation and shaping the next wave of progress
The Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area’s comprehensive hardware manufacturing ecosystem and dense clusters of tech innovation provide fertile ground for breakthroughs in AI hardware. The launch of the media day marks the beginning of XIN Summit’s journey of “exploration, innovation, and exchange,” helping China’s innovators reach a global audience.
From November 15 to 16, the summit will continue to drive industry advancement through keynote forums, panel discussions, and cross-industry networking events, building an international platform for the next generation of innovators.
