WAIC Global AI Founders Connect @ XNode Shanghai
WAIC Global AI Founders Connect @ XNode Shanghai
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
XNode Shanghai, Zhangjiang
Join StartupX and XNode for an intimate gathering connecting eight international AI startups participating in WAIC 2026 with investors, corporates, government representatives and ecosystem leaders in Shanghai.
The morning begins with a delegation visit and sharing hosted by Lei Niu 牛磊, Vice President of XNode and Durwin Ho, Managing Director of StartupX, followed by introductions from the participating founders.
From 11:30 AM, the session will open for invited members of Shanghai’s investment and innovation community to meet the founders, explore partnerships and discuss opportunities across China and international markets.
Meet the Startups
Click here for their business decks: https://canva.link/7qnbq0flvjqfcl8
ContexQ | Singapore
Composite AI and graph intelligence for uncovering hidden relationships across financial crime, fraud, ESG and supply-chain risk.
Farmio | Singapore / Hong Kong
An AI-native operating platform and global food network using AI agents to automate food supply-chain operations.
Gamercury AI | China / Singapore
Building AI-native games and an AI World Engine for dynamic characters, interactive storytelling and creator-generated game worlds.
HyperAccel | South Korea
Developing the LPU, a purpose-built processor designed to make large-language-model inference faster and more energy-efficient.
IndustrialNext | China / Canada
Embodied AI and intelligent robotic workstations that bring flexible, rapidly reconfigurable automation to manufacturing.
GCT Solution × Leapstack International | Vietnam / Hong Kong
A joint AI and InsurTech collaboration combining GCT’s AI-powered health screening platform, Nura, with Leapstack’s insurance technology and healthcare data capabilities to support earlier disease detection, intelligent health assessment and more proactive insurance services.
Nama | Brazil
A governed context and work-graph layer that helps enterprises deploy reliable, source-backed AI across their knowledge and workflows.
SPREEAI | United States
AI-powered commerce infrastructure enabling photorealistic virtual try-on, intelligent sizing and personalised retail experiences.
Programme
10:00–10:15 AM
Tour of the XNode Space
10:15–10:30 AM
Introduction to XNode and Its Shanghai Innovation Ecosystem
10:30–11:30 AM
Understanding Innovation in China
A sharing and discussion on China’s technology landscape, startup ecosystem, market opportunities and how international companies can engage effectively.
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Founder, Investor and Ecosystem Networking
Who Should Attend
Investors, corporate innovation leaders, government representatives, accelerators, technology partners and members of Shanghai’s startup ecosystem interested in meeting international AI founders and exploring cross-border opportunities.
Registration is required. Capacity is limited.
Venue
XNode Shanghai
3F, Block A, Kehai Building
No. 800 Naxian Road, Pudong District, Shanghai
上海市浦东新区纳贤路800号
科海大楼A座3楼
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XNode is a leading innovation platform connecting startups, corporates, investors and government partners across China. Through its strong Shanghai ecosystem, XNode helps international companies understand the local market, build partnerships and accelerate growth in China.
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