Tech Dragons of Asia: from Shanghai to Taipei
Inspiration mission to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Taipei
Join this exclusive innovation mission from 7 to 12 March 2027 and experience firsthand how leading Asian ecosystems translate innovation into measurable productivity gains.
While many European manufacturers struggle to maintain productivity growth, companies in China and Taiwan are accelerating through smart automation, industrial AI and tightly integrated value chains. This mission takes you beyond theory, straight into real factories and innovation hubs.
You will engage with Asian tech & industry leaders, visit advanced production sites and return with concrete insights to strengthen your competitiveness.
What to expect
This mission focuses on real industrial environments where technology delivers impact.
What we will aim to crack:
- How to run a factory smoothly (with future proof processes)
- How to deploy smart automation (with technology that adapts automatically to changes)
- How to scale Industrial AI (beyond pilots)
- How to align design, production and ecosystem (integrated engineering)
We will also explore the future of physical AI and humanoid robots.
Who should join?
- C‑level & senior leaders interested in industrial, technological, digital and/or operational transformation (both from the manufacturing side or digital solutions providers)
- From corporates to start-ups…
- Academic and institutional experts are also welcome
Why join?
- Learn from the most successful industrial innovation ecosystems
- Understand how they achieve speed and scale in innovation
- Connect with local technology leaders, R&D centres and ecosystems and network with Belgian peers
- Spot new trends & business opportunities
- Return with practical insights to improve productivity and competitiveness
Programme overview
| Day | What | Where |
| Sun 07/03/2027 | Arrival and start of the program | Shanghai |
| Mon 08/03/2027 | Intro session on local tech ecosystem with testimonies Deep dive session at Vandewiele advanced factory Networking event hosted by General Consul Shanghai | Shanghai |
| Tue 09/03/2027 | Visit of humanoid robot training center and mega factory Transfer to Hangzhou Visit of Alibaba | Shanghai → Hangzhou |
| Wed 10/03/2027 | Sessions with some of the “Six tech dragons” (such as Unitree and Brainco) Evening flight to Taipei | Hangzhou → Taipei |
| Thu 11/03/2027 | Intro session of Taipei’s tech ecosystems with Belgian testimonies Deep dive session at Nexcom and Solomon | Taipei |
| Fri 12/03/2027 | ASIC development insight session within the ecosystem of Faraday and UMC Session at Foxconn HQ | Taipei |
| Sat 13/03/2027 | Optional 1 day extension | Taipei |
Join us
This mission offers a unique opportunity to step outside your daily operations and gain a clear view on how industrial leaders are shaping the future.
Contact
For any questions or practical issues, feel free to reach out. We are happy to assist you:
- Paul Peeters
paul.peeters@sirris.be
+32 473 75 75 40 - Julie de Bergeyck
julie.debergeyck.ext@agoria.be
+32 474 99 71 16
| “It not only gives you new insights, but also new energy.” Gert D’Handschotter – Owner & CEO, E.D.&A. |
| “Beyond the observation itself, this one-week immersion challenges us to question ourselves, rethink our ambitions, and fully re-engage in this global race toward progress that is both technological and deeply human.” Jean-Louis Van Houwe - Founder & CEO of Monizze |
| “You can feel how hungry they are to improve. The speed at which they learn is incredible.” Davio Lernaut – Owner & CEO, Superlinear |
| “In Europe, we aim to launch near-perfect products from day one. In China, products go to market faster, even at 80% completion—improving along the way. This leads to much shorter time-to-market.” Veronique Van de Kerckhove - Managing Director VeroTech |
Contact person
For all practical information, information on invoicing, location etc of this event, please contact our event manager
adres events@sirris.be
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