Not a hotel ballroom. A purpose-built space for builders who need to ship real work, take investor calls, record podcasts, and run into the right people between sessions.
Campus layout. Bilingual labels (English/Chinese).
Two modes: heads-down and collaborative. Switch between them based on what your day needs.
Dedicated quiet space for focused work. No calls, no conversations. Desks, power, fast internet. The place to actually get things done.
Open co-working for teams and conversations. Flexible seating, whiteboards. Where most of the spontaneous co-founder meetings happen.
Soundproofed phone booths for investor calls, team syncs, and anything you don't want the whole floor hearing.
Bookable rooms for small groups. Partner meetings, pitch practice, deal discussions.
From keynotes to hackathons, these are the spaces where the program runs.
Stadium-style seating for talks, panels, and demo days. Proper staging, screen, and AV setup.
Flat-floor space for interactive sessions, hackathons, and build sprints. Tables reconfigure for different formats.
Equipped for podcast recording, video interviews, and content creation. If you're documenting your China experience, this is your studio.
The main open space. Morning announcements, evening mixers, yoga sessions. Flexible enough for 200+ people or intimate breakouts.
Dedicated exhibition space for sponsors and partners. Demo booths, product showcases, recruitment. This is where companies meet builders.
Sponsor logos, event branding, and clear signage throughout. Bilingual English/Chinese so nobody gets lost.
Two reception desks. One at the main entrance (Reception 1), one near the co-working area (Reception 2). Staff on-site throughout.
Private lounge for speakers, VIP guests, and investor meetings. Separate from the main floor for focused high-level conversations.
MinHang District, Shanghai. 2 minutes from Hongqiao Airport. Alibaba, TikTok, NIO within 10 min.
Unrestricted. Google, GitHub, X, everything works on campus.
Open daily during the program (May 10 – June 6). Co-working available throughout.
Beverage bar on-site. Two outdoor dining areas. Restaurants and cafes in the surrounding tech park.
Metro, taxi (Didi), or walk from nearby hotels. Hongqiao is Shanghai's domestic + regional hub.
Ground floor. Bilingual signage. Staff available at reception desks.
Where you recharge
A month is a marathon, not a sprint. These spaces exist so you don't burn out by week two.
Beverage Bar
Coffee, tea, drinks. The place where half the best conversations happen. Centrally located between co-working and event spaces.
Outdoor Dining Areas
Two terraces flanking the building. Shanghai weather in May/June is warm enough to work outside. Meals, informal meetings, fresh air.
Social Lounge & Casual Seating
Sofas, casual seating, the vibe of a good hotel lobby. Networking that doesn't feel like networking.
Game Room & Cinema
Decompress. The game room for active breaks, the cinema/chill zone for when you need to switch off completely.