As of today, China is the world's largest economy (accouding to the International Monetary Fund ranking in 2019) China has 1.38 billion people, more than any other country in the world, China is also an emerging innovative ecosystem for tech companies, it produced such world famous tech success stories as Alibaba, Baidu, Wechat.All that makes China the most desirable market for tech entrepreneurs. This program, co-organized by Mission2Mars.Academy Accelerator in Silicon Valley and CBE Oriental Hub based in China, is providing you a unique opportunity to learn about China's innovative ecosystem of 3 major cities: Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing, visit local large IT companies and smaller startups, meet representatives of tech Industry's regulators and leaders of China's business associations, explore opportunities on Chinese market for your business, build important connections and relationships, find local partners, draft your strategy for expanding to China's market and off couse dive into this unique country's rich and exotic culture. CHINA's TECH TOUR AGENDA: DAY 1. Arrival and Cultural Sightseeing in Shanghai Shanghai is the major finance and economy center of China, with its dynamic economy and impressive conglomerate of headquarters of worlds' largest IT, finance and investment companies. You will discover Shanghai's culture and entrepreneurship. Arriving in Shanghai, Airport pickup and hotel check-in Cultural Sightseeing program in Shanghai Welcome Dinner and Program Briefing DAY 2. Visits to Shanghai Iconic IT Companies and Local IT Associations • Breakfast • Morning meetup and information session• Shanghai iconic IT companies visit 1 : GDS (the leading Cloud and digital technologies services provider)• Team Lunch • Shanghai iconic IT companies visit 2 : Ctrip (the biggest OTA in China)• Shanghai Information Services Association Visit• Local cuisine tasting: Dinner in Shanghai restaurant DAY 3. Visits to Hangzhou's Iconic IT companies and IT Associations Hangzhou is one of the most dynamic and innovative centers of Internet Technology in China. The hometown of the worlds well known and biggest E-commerce giant Alibaba. You will learn about Government's role in support and development of Hangzhou's innovative ecosystem and discover Hangzhou's unique collaboration culture and startup spirit. • Breakfast • Transportation from Shanghai to Hangzhou• Lunch at Hangzhou• Hangzhou iconic IT companies visit 1 – Ant Finance (the leading Internet finance Company in China)• Hangzhou AI Industrial Park visit• Local Cuisine Tasting: Dinner in Hangzhou restaurant DAY 4. Visits to Hangzhou's Iconic IT companies and IT Associations • Breakfast • Hangzhou iconic IT companies visit 2 – Alibaba (the leading Ecommerce giant company in China) • Lunch • Hangzhou Software Industry Association Visit • Hangzhou Cloud Computing and Big Data Association Visit • Dinner in Hangzhou (Potential visits to other IT companies, Accelerators, Incubators upon specific requests) DAY 5: Arrival, Cultural Sightseeing & Business Program in Beijing. Beijing is China's economic capital and political center. It accumulates all top resources for eachindustry, it is home to most national companies headquarters: from giant corporations to innovative startups. Large part of China's IT industry is based in Beijing as well. Fast Train from Huangzhou to Beijing • Lunch in Beijing • Cultural Sightseeing Program in Beijing • Visit to the National Internet Finance Association of China • Local Cuisine Tasting: Dinner in Beijing. DAY 6. Business Program in Beijing. • Breakfast • Beijing iconic IT companies visit 1 : Kingsoft (One of the leading IT and software company in China) • Beijing iconic IT companies visit 2 :MOMO (the leading dating and community management company in China) • Lunch • China Software Industry Association Visit. • Beijing iconic IT companies visit 3 : MI (one of the most famous IT and hardware manufacturer in China ) • Program Farewell Dinner in Beijing. Program Wrap Up. PROGRAM SUPPORT : What is included: Transportation, professional translation services, accompanying guide for the program. Visa support. Accommodation in five star brand hotels during the program is included. Additional Visits to Specific IT companies can be arranged on demand. What is not included: flights and visas, additional services not described above. What you will get: You will visit 3 China's major cities for technology innovation, Learn about Chinese ecosystem of innovation and culture or entrepreneurship, Visit China's top IT companies including large corporations and smaller startups, Visit China's IT industry associations and Governmental comissions that regulate Tech Industry, Visit local tech accelerators and incubators, Explore opportunities for your business in Chinese market, Network and build connections with Chinese potential partners and local entrepreneurs. Get valuable advisory and consultations for your business from China's technology and business experts, Experience China's unique culture and cuisine, Get inspiration, knowledge, connections and build you strategy for doing business in China. WATCH MISSION2MARS ONLINE PODCAST WITH VADIM KREKOTIN, CBE INTERNATIONAL PARTNER TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA: