June 2026 · Shanghai, China

Global Industrial Technology Innovation Conference 2026 & China–Australia Innovation Week

2 June 2026
Shanghai, Jiangsu & Anhui, China
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About the Event
Fostering Bilateral Innovation

The China–Australia Innovation Week 2026 is a strategic bilateral initiative designed to foster collaboration in innovation, higher education, and industry engagement between Australia and China.

The event will be hosted by the National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE), co-hosted by the Federation of Chinese Scholars in Australia (FOCSA), with the support of the Australian Consulate-General in Shanghai.

Through a week-long series of forums, exhibitions, and field visits, the event will bring together representatives from universities, research institutions, startups, SMEs, industry partners, and investors to explore opportunities for collaboration and joint development.

Australia

  • Federation of Chinese Scholars in Australia (FOCSA)
  • UNSW, Monash, University of Sydney, Wollongong & others
  • Startups, SMEs, and innovation hubs
  • Austrade and state government offices

Yangtze River Delta (China)

  • Universities and research institutes
  • Industrial enterprises and innovation parks
  • Investors and venture capital firms
Goals
Objectives

Bridging innovation ecosystems across two nations through education, research and enterprise.

  • 01
    Promote higher education collaboration, particularly in the co-cultivation of engineering and innovation talent.
  • 02
    Create a platform for knowledge exchange and joint training programs.
  • 03
    Identify and nurture innovative projects with potential mutual economic and societal benefits.
  • 04
    Facilitate investment and business partnerships between Chinese and Australian enterprises.
  • 05
    Enhance mutual understanding and strengthen cultural and academic ties between the two nations.
Impact
Expected Outcomes
  • 01
    Increased visibility of Australian higher education and innovation achievements in China.
  • 02
    Successful matchmaking of academic, research, and business collaborations between the two countries.
  • 03
    Enhanced understanding of each nation's innovation landscape and industrial capabilities.
  • 04
    Identification of new investment, commercialization, and joint R&D opportunities.
  • 05
    Strengthened people-to-people and institutional linkages between China and Australia.
Programme
Key Activities
Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

A formal ceremony to inaugurate the Innovation Week, featuring keynote speeches from senior government officials, the Australian Consul-General in Shanghai, and representatives from NICE, universities, and industry.

Launch

Australian Innovation Corner

The launch of a dedicated exhibition area within the NICE Innovation Hall to showcase Australia's research excellence, start-up innovation, and university-industry collaboration outcomes.

Forum

Main Forum

  • Sino–Australia Higher Education and Innovation Cooperation Forum
  • Technology Innovation Seminar
  • Technology Translation Workshop
Exhibition

Innovation Showcase

An exhibition highlighting breakthrough technologies, prototypes, and collaborative projects.

  • Austrade & NICE: SME–Industry Collaboration
  • Monash University & Suzhou Industrial Park
  • UNSW & Wuxi Industrial Research Institute
  • University of Sydney & local industry partners
  • City of Melbourne & Nanjing Pukou High-Tech Park
Visit

Field Visits

Field visits will be arranged for researchers to explore potential collaboration with local industry partners in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Anhui.

Timeline
Proposed Programme Schedule
DateActivityLocation / Focus
1 June 2026Parallel SessionsShanghai
2 June 2026Main ForumShanghai
3 June 2026Parallel SessionsShanghai
4–5 June 2026Field VisitsShanghai, Jiangsu and Anhui — visits to innovation parks, universities, and enterprises
Topics & Organisers
Forum Details

Forum Topics

Sustainability & Decarbonisation
Renewable Energy Technology
Climate Resilient Infrastructure
Health & Wellbeing

Forum Organisers

National Innovation Center par Excellence
Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute
Federation of Chinese Scholars in Australia
People
Our Distinguished Speakers & Chairs
Representative Speakers
Prof. Lei Jiang
Prof. Lei Jiang
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Martin Green
Prof. Martin Green
University of New South Wales
Prof. Dongyuan Zhao
Prof. Dongyuan Zhao
Fudan University
Prof. Ana Deletic
Prof. Ana Deletic
Queensland Uni. of Technology
Prof. Robin Batterham
Prof. Robin Batterham
University of Melbourne
Prof. Mike Hood
Prof. Mike Hood
University of Queensland
Prof. Chennupati Jagadish
Prof. Chennupati Jagadish
Australian National University
Conference Chairs
Prof. Qing Liu
Prof. Qing Liu
National Innovation Center par Excellence
Prof. Xiwang Zhang
Prof. Xiwang Zhang
University of Queensland
Session Chairs
Prof. Lianzhou Wang
Prof. Lianzhou Wang
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Huanting Wang
Prof. Huanting Wang
Monash University
Prof. Guoxiu Wang
Prof. Guoxiu Wang
University of Technology Sydney
Prof. Dayong Jin
Prof. Dayong Jin
Eastern Institute of Technology
Prof. Lin Ye
Prof. Lin Ye
SUSTech
Prof. Yuming Guo
Prof. Yuming Guo
Monash University
Prof. Baohua Jia
Prof. Baohua Jia
RMIT
Prof. Chuan Zhao
Prof. Chuan Zhao
University of New South Wales
Prof. Jianhua Guo
Prof. Jianhua Guo
University of Queensland
Prof. Jian Li
Prof. Jian Li
Monash University
Call for Abstracts
Abstract Submission

Abstract submissions are invited for both oral and poster presentations. All abstracts must be submitted to . Notification of acceptance will be sent by e-mail to the presenting authors. All presenting authors of accepted abstracts are expected to register.

The abstract submission deadline is 10/05/2026. Please also complete your conference registration at the time of abstract submission. We kindly encourage early submission to ensure sufficient time for review and processing.

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Organisation
Implementation & Coordination

Lead Organisers

  • NICE / JITRI
  • Federation of Chinese Scholars in Australia (FOCSA)

Supporting Partner

  • Australian Consulate-General in Shanghai

Coordination Team

  • Joint working group from FOCSA, NICE, and selected partner universities for event logistics, program content, and stakeholder engagement.