ShanghAI - Learning Expedition

3rd EDITION - 30 NOV TO 4 DEC

Instinct invites you to immerse yourself in the heart of Chinese innovation. A week-long trip to Shanghai to visit some of the largest Chinese companies and startups in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, telecommunications, media, mobility, e-commerce, retail, smart cities and hardware.

Join us to meet entrepreneurs, investors, managers and researchers who drive the success of this unique ecosystem and visit dynamic companies and innovation hubs.

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Agenda of the 3rd edition

Week of 30 November to 04 December 2026.

Don't miss this opportunity!

For more information about the 3rd edition of the ShanghAI Learning Expedition contact us.

Want to join the next immersive trip to one of the largest Artificial Intelligence ecosystems in the world? Or perhaps a Learning Expedition designed just for you or your company? Contact us.

Testimonials from participants

"The LX to Shanghai allowed me to understand a reality that was not within my reach. It made clear the urgency of digital transformation as a strategy and broke 'taboos' regarding China.(...)"

FLORENCE RICOU
CEO of Insula Capital
"The expedition to Shanghai worked as a real dive into the best that is being done in AI across various sectors. (…)
China is a serious case.
We changed our perspective."

SALVADOR BOURBON-RIBEIRO
CEO of Bauer Media
"The experience clearly exceeded expectations.
We had the opportunity to closely observe the production processes in the areas of artificial intelligence and robotics. These are dynamics that, without direct contact, can hardly be fully understood."

RENATO EVARCHI
CEO of Ocean Group –
Cape Verde
"(...) Between innovation and technology that seems to have come straight out of the future, I discovered a city that makes us realise that tomorrow has already arrived.
I returned with the certainty that travelling is also about discovering new ways of imagining the world."

CATARINA MAGALHÃES
Architect of the Porto City Council
"(…) Our week in Shanghai was enlightening, educational, inspiring and a little unsettling.
China's pragmatic, hands-on approach may prove to be its advantage. They are not obsessed with creating multimillionaires, but focused on using artificial intelligence, robotics and other technologies to improve the lives of ordinary Chinese people."
JOSÉ CRUZ
Ex-Gartner and mentor at the Unicorn Factory
"This trip represented a significant change in how I perceive my role, how I view the adoption of AI and technology experimentation, and the impact it already has and will have on various industries, on the job market, and on the transformation of how we live."

MATILDE PÊGO
New Law & Digital transformation at PwC

"The LX to Shanghai allowed me to understand a reality that was not within my reach. It made clear the urgency of digital transformation as a strategy and broke 'taboos' regarding China.(...)"

FLORENCE RICOU
CEO of Insula Capital
"The expedition to Shanghai worked as a real dive into the best that is being done in AI in various sectors. (…)
China is a serious case.
We changed the perspective."

SALVADOR BOURBON-RIBEIRO
CEO of Bauer Media
"The experience clearly exceeded expectations.
We had the opportunity to closely observe the production processes in the areas of artificial intelligence and robotics. These are dynamics that, without direct contact, can hardly be fully understood."

RENATO EVARCHI
CEO of Ocean Group –
Cape Verde
"(...) Between innovation and technology that seems to have come straight out of the future, I discovered a city that makes us realise that tomorrow has already arrived.
I returned with the certainty that travelling is also about discovering new ways of imagining the world."

CATARINA MAGALHÃES
Architect of the Porto City Council
"(…) Our week in Shanghai was enlightening, educational, inspiring and a little unsettling.
China's pragmatic, hands-on approach may prove to be its advantage. They are not obsessed with creating multimillionaires, but focused on using artificial intelligence, robotics and other technologies to improve the lives of ordinary Chinese people."
JOSÉ CRUZ
Ex-Gartner and mentor at the Unicorn Factory
"This trip represented a significant change in how I perceive my role, how I view the adoption of AI and technology experimentation, and the impact it already has and will have on various industries, on the job market, and on the transformation of how we live."

MATILDE PÊGO
New Law & Digital transformation at PwC

"The LX to Shanghai allowed me to understand a reality that was not within my reach. It made clear the urgency of digital transformation as a strategy and broke 'taboos' regarding China.(...)"

FLORENCE RICOU
CEO of Insula Capital
"The expedition to Shanghai worked as a real dive into the best that is being done in AI in various sectors. (…)
China is a serious case.
We changed the perspective."

SALVADOR BOURBON-RIBEIRO
CEO of Bauer Media
"The experience clearly exceeded expectations.
We had the opportunity to closely observe the production processes in the areas of artificial intelligence and robotics. These are dynamics that, without direct contact, can hardly be fully understood."

RENATO EVARCHI
CEO of Ocean Group –
Cape Verde
"(...) Between innovation and technology that seems to have come straight out of the future, I discovered a city that makes us realise that tomorrow has already arrived.
I returned with the certainty that travelling is also about discovering new ways of imagining the world."

CATARINA MAGALHÃES
Architect of the Porto City Council
"(…) Our week in Shanghai was enlightening, educational, inspiring and a little unsettling.
China's pragmatic, hands-on approach may prove to be its advantage. They are not obsessed with creating multimillionaires, but focused on using artificial intelligence, robotics and other technologies to improve the lives of ordinary Chinese people."
JOSÉ CRUZ
Ex-Gartner and mentor at the Unicorn Factory
"This trip represented a significant change in how I perceive my role, how I view the adoption of AI and technology experimentation, and the impact it already has and will have on various industries, on the job market, and on the transformation of how we live."

MATILDE PÊGO
New Law & Digital transformation at PwC

Shanghai & AI

Explore artificial intelligence in China, its leading companies and its latest applications.

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A thriving AI economy

The AI industry in Shanghai grew from 18 billion dollars in 2018 to 63 billion dollars in 2025.

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A dynamic
AI hub

More than 1000 large AI companies that place Shanghai among the most important cities in the country and the world.

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Strong
political support

Strong political support

Shanghai launched a fund of 3.1 billion dollars in 2023 to support the development of AI in chips, software, and robotics.

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A talented
AI pool

The AI talent pool in Shanghai has surpassed 250,000 people, representing one third of the workforce of total AI in China.

Why participate in a Learning Expedition?

Strategic
Perspectives

Get ahead of emerging AI trends and learn about the rapid transformation of companies in China, driven by AI.

Technological
Exploration

Discover cutting-edge AI technologies, digital transformation trends, and disruptive innovations that are shaping the future.

Networking opportunities

Connect with AI specialists, entrepreneurs, and partners with the potential to explore strategic collaborations.

Partnerships and investments

Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the AI ecosystem in China.

Regulatory perspectives

Gain insights into China's regulatory framework for AI and its impact on business and innovation.

Practical
Experience

Dive into China's dynamic AI landscape and see its impact on e-commerce, entertainment, and other industries.

See how the 2nd edition went 👀

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