GDTE 2026 Hangzhou: CUKBDC Delegation & AI Business Matching

23–27 September 2026 Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China WHY HANGZHOU Hangzhou brings together one of China’s most celebrated cultural landscapes and one of its most dynamic technology ecosystems. Known internationally for West Lake, the city has also developed into a leading centre for digital commerce, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech and technology entrepreneurship. Hangzhou is home to China’s first cross-border e-commerce pilot zone and an expanding community of globally recognised AI and robotics companies, including DeepSeek and Unitree Robotics, alongside Alibaba’s Qwen and cloud-computing ecosystem. The city hosts hundreds of major AI enterprises, supported by advanced computing infrastructure, research institutions, open-source platforms and a strong environment for turning new technologies into practical commercial applications. For international companies, Hangzhou offers a distinctive opportunity to experience how artificial intelligence is being applied across cross-border commerce, digital payments, smart logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and consumer services. ABOUT GDTE 2026 Co-hosted by the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, GDTE is China’s only national-level international professional exhibition dedicated to digital trade. Under the theme “Meet the AI Future at GDTE,” the fifth edition will bring together government representatives, international organisations, technology leaders, investors, buyers and innovators from around the world. The Expo will feature dedicated areas covering artificial intelligence, Silk Road e-commerce, smart mobility, digital entertainment, digital healthcare, smart spaces and digital-trade innovation. A major AI-focused area will showcase computing infrastructure, large models, industrial applications, intelligent hardware, embodied intelligence and the emerging integration of models, computing power and energy. Nearly 500 AI companies are expected to participate. Almost 10,000 international buyers have registered, while prospective international procurement orders have exceeded US$940 million. KEY AREAS OF INTEREST • Artificial intelligence, computing power and large models • Embodied intelligence, robotics and intelligent hardware • Cross-border e-commerce and AI-enabled international trade • Digital payments, fintech and smart logistics • Smart mobility, digital entertainment and digital healthcare • Cross-border data, digital security and compliance • International procurement, investment and business partnerships WHO THIS IS FOR • UK and international companies exploring opportunities in China • AI, technology, e-commerce and digital-service businesses • Exporters, investors and professional-service providers • Government, institutional and business delegations • Organisations seeking Chinese partners, buyers or market-entry support HOW CUKBDC CAN SUPPORT • CUKBDC delegation coordination • Pre-event one-to-one consultation and needs assessment • Business matching and meeting coordination • Introductions to Hangzhou’s digital-trade and AI ecosystem • Connections with relevant regional and industry partners • Practical local support in Hangzhou • Follow-up support for China market entry and partnership development IMPORTANT NOTE After registering, the CUKBDC team will contact you directly for a one-to-one consultation. Registration through this page does not constitute confirmed admission to GDTE and does not replace any official visitor, delegate or exhibitor registration required by the Expo organisers. For enquiries, please contact: [email protected]