From 21 to 23 October 2026, the WFT 2026 China Tech Go-Global Summit will be held at the IET London: Savoy Place, bridging global innovation ecosystems and empowering tech companies’ cross-border expansion.
The Summit is organised by the World Federation for Future Technology Development (WFT), co-hosted by Nouvelles d’Europe UK, and undertaken by the International Youth Sustainable Innovation Summit (YSS). Its mission is to connect global science and innovation ecosystems and facilitate cross-border expansion for technology enterprises.
It is located on the banks of the River Thames at IET London: Savoy Place, the global flagship conference centre of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).Â
The IET is one of the world’s most authoritative professional academic organisations in engineering and technology, with a history of over 150 years and more than 160,000 members across over 150 countries. Its London headquarters at Savoy Place is located on the Thames, facing the London Eye and Big Ben across the river.
The World Federation for Future Technology Development (WFT) is a neutral international technology alliance registered in the Netherlands, focusing on cross-border collaboration in frontier technologies and global technology governance. It is dedicated to building bridges between multinational tech enterprises and governments, industries, and capital. Its global network currently covers more than 50 countries and regions.
Founded in Paris in 1983, Nouvelles d’Europe is one of Europe’s largest Chinese cultural and media groups. It operates five regional offices across the UK, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe, Italy and Spain, supported by a network of representatives in more than 20 countries.
Its UK office, Nouvelles d’Europe UK, has published the UK edition of Nouvelles d’Europe since 2011, distributing more than 35,000 copies weekly across 21 UK cities. Its English-language media brand, China Minutes, has a social media audience of over four million and generates more than one billion annual views across its media platforms. The UK office also manages an extensive portfolio of Chinese- and English-language digital media brands and specialises in business and cultural exchange consultancy, international market development for Chinese brands, art curation, film distribution and live event production.
Based on extensive research into the needs of hundreds of Chinese companies going global, WFT is launching this Summit in October to address their core demands in one integrated platform:
- Procurement & Channel Matchmaking – Linking with UK official trade and industry bodies, we will invite local buyers and channel partners, arrange one-to-one negotiation sessions, and support on-site contract signing.
- Policy & Compliance Support – Coordinating with UK official investment promotion agencies to provide policy briefings, with in-depth interpretation of the EU AI Act, GDPR, CE/UKCA certification, and cross-border tax and employment regulations.
- Cross-Border Capital Matching – Gathering European investment institutions and Sino-British cross-border industrial funds, with closed-door roadshows to precisely match financing needs for overseas manufacturing, R&D, and other projects.
- Leading Enterprise Visits – On-site visits to top UK tech companies and industry bodies, facilitating overseas ecosystem collaboration and technology licensing.
- Industry-University-Research Collaboration – Engaging with leading UK University robotics and AI labs to explore technology licensing, joint laboratory establishment, and EU research programme applications.
- Brand Communication Empowerment – Co-hosted by Nouvelles d’Europe UK, with full-cycle coverage by international mainstream media and Chinese central media, complemented by CEO interviews and long-term brand columns.
Three-Day Agenda Overview:
- 21–22 October: Business Tours & Resource Matchmaking – Visits to UK tech headquarters, top university research labs, and innovation incubators; participation in policy seminars hosted by official investment promotion agencies and closed-door Sino-British industry roundtables; full-day scheduled procurement and channel negotiation appointments.
- 23 October: Main Forum & CEO Gala Dinner – Opening addresses, keynote speeches, high-level panels, and breakout sessions. In the evening, the “Thames Night” CEO Gala Dinner will be held on the IET’s riverside terrace, bringing together global academicians, heads of international organisations, C-suite executives from leading Chinese and European enterprises, and top investment partners.
Previous Edition Highlights: June Summit Achievements
- On 11 June 2026, the World Future Technology Development Summit (WFT@London) was successfully held at IET London in deep synergy with London Tech Week. The Summit attracted over 800 participants from more than 50 countries and regions, with global media coverage exceeding 5 million impressions.
- The Summit brought together distinguished guests from politics, business, and academia, including: Baroness Uddin, Member of the House of Lords; Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Metro Mayor; Peter Nobel, Chairman of the Nobel Sustainability Trust; Paul Scully, former UK Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy and MP; Edward Fok, Permanent Director of the Fok Ying Tung Foundation and Honorary Chairman of WFT; Professor Luiz Moutinho, Member of the European Academy of Sciences; Professor Yu Xiong, Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (UK) and WFT Chairman; Professor Xiaolan Fu, Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (UK) and tenured Professor at the University of Oxford; and Neil Brigden, Head of Direct Investment at London & Partners.
- The Summit produced substantial outcomes: over 40 cooperation intentions were reached, with intended deal value in the billions of RMB; strategic cooperation agreements were signed with companies including ZeroG Lab, Shenzhou Guangda, T5 Robot, and COFE+. The Global Alliance for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (GAAI) was formally established, and academic outputs such as the White Paper on the Development of AI Brand Asset Construction were released.
We sincerely invite global technology enterprises, investment institutions, and innovative teams to join us in London.
Whether you are seeking overseas orders, cross-border financing, technology partnerships, or brand enhancement, this Summit will provide a pragmatic and efficient matchmaking platform. Leveraging the WFT global network and Sino-British bilateral resources, we look forward to deepening cross-border innovation collaboration with you and jointly advancing the global technology ecosystem.
On the banks of the Thames, we look forward to meeting you in person and exploring new opportunities for going global.
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