We are delighted to invite you to this years Greater Bay Area (GBA) Tour in Shenzhen!

Organized by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China in collaboration and co-hosted with SwedCham HK.

This year's theme, "Green Cities & Innovation," highlights Sweden's position as the world's second most innovative country and the GBA's role as China's most dynamic hub - and one of the most innovative regions globally.

About the event:

Join us for Day 1 of the GBA Tour as we explore how innovation and sustainability shape the region's rapid development.

The day features:

• Exclusive visit to BYD – including a guided showroom tour and electric vehicle test drives.
• Joint event with Envac and the Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone – featuring a panel discussion on Green Cities & Innovation, an exhibition hall tour, and a networking dinner to wrap up the day.

Spots are limited, so make sure to reserve your tickets early. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!

About the Panel Discussion:

Green Cities & Innovation: Sustainable Solutions for the Future GBA - Exploring how innovation drives sustainability in urban development.

This interactive panel discussion will bring together Swedish and Chinese representatives from leading companies to exchange best practices and insights on developing sustainable urban solutions. Q&A will be open throughout to encourage interactive participation.

Speakers:

Aiying Wang, CEO & President, Envac

Justin Zhou, General Manager, Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems

Michel Qin Zhao, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Volvo Cars Asia Pacific

John Kollander, General Manager | Owners Representative, Stena RoRo (Asia)

About BYD:

Build Your Dreams (BYD) is one of China's leading innovators in new energy vehicles and battery technology. Their pioneering work in electrification and smart mobility has positioned them as a global leader driving the green transition within the automotive industry.

About Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone:

Located in western Shenzhen, the Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone serves as a major pilot area for innovation, green development, and international cooperation in the GBA. The area is a thriving example of how policy, sustainability, and technology are shaping China's next-generation urban economy.

Sign up for day 2:

This is only the first out of our two day tour to the GBA, please do not miss to sign up for the second day, featuring visits to JD.com and the Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center, with discussions on low-altitude economy, smart logistics, and future mobility.

Please follow this link to book your tickets for the second day: https://swedcham.glueup.cn/event/sz-swedcham-gba-tour-smart-mobility-future-logistics-48801/

Date

20 November (Thursday), 2025

Time

09:00 - 20:00, Beijing Time

Language:

English

Target group:

Professionals working in Innovation, R&D, and Manufacturing, as well as decision-makers from companies already operating in the GBA or looking to explore business opportunities in the region.

Agenda:

• 09:00 – Shuttle pick-up at Meet-Up location (Stey Hotel - see below)
• 09:00–14:00 – BYD visit & lunch
• 14:00–15:30 – Tour of Qianhai Exhibition Hall
• 16:00–17:30 – Panel Discussion: Green Cities & Innovation
• 18:00–20:00 – Networking Dinner
• 20:00 – Return to Stey Hotel

Further details will be shared to your email after registration.

Price

Early-Bird Member Price: RMB 600

(Available until 10 November 23:59)

Member Price: RMB 750

Non-Member Price: RMB 1200

(Upon Approval)

Lunch, dinner, and transportation by shuttle are included in the price.

For group bookings (4+ participants), please contact karolina@swedcham.cn for a special rate.

Accommodation - Special Member Discount:

Member participants enjoy an exclusive accommodation offer from our Gold Partner, Stey, whose Shenzhen Qianhai Hotel serves as the starting and ending point of each day's program.

Limited rooms available – please email karolina@swedcham.cn to book at the discounted rate.

Meet-up location

Stey Hotel (Shenzhen Qianhai Branch)

Address: No. 3 Financial Street, Nanshan, Shenzhen

The day starts and ends at Stey Hotel, Shenzhen.

Practical information:

• Please note that participants are responsible for arranging their own train or flight and accommodation to and in Shenzhen.
• SwedCham will arrange a shuttle bus to pick everyone up at the meet-up location and provide transportation to each visit during the day, as well as drop everyone off back at the hotel at the end of the tour.
• Simple Lunch will be provided by SwedCham for this event.
• The agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a traditional event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than seven (7) business days prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for the event costs.

Fapiao (VAT Invoice)

Ask your IT to whitelist the domain "XX@hlzrkj.xyz​". Apply fapiao when purchasing a ticket, by inputting the Chinese entity name and tax ID (if the title is wrong, you will be unable to receive the Fapaio). E-Fapiao will be sent to your e-mail within 7 days after completed event (check spam folder). If the fapiao can not be received, please provide an alternative email.

For inquiries related to fapiao, please email finance@swedcham.cn