This November, Shenzhen will become the epicenter of innovation as XIN Summit and Maker Faire Shenzhen join hands for the first time to co-create the Festival of Co-Creation — an immersive, boundary-breaking innovation experience designed to connect makers, startups, investors, and industries across all stages of the innovation lifecycle.
Taking place at Cloud City in Nanshan District, the dual event will bring together more than 5,000 participants and 150+ exhibitors, uniting China’s vibrant maker culture with the country’s deep-tech and industrial innovation ecosystem. For the first time, attendees registered for either event will enjoy full cross-access, unlocking double the insights, double the resources, and double the opportunities in one integrated experience.
A Landmark Collaboration Bridging Makers and Industry
The collaboration marks the first-ever partnership between XIN Summit, a new sub-brand launched by BEYOND Expo, and Maker Faire Shenzhen, one of China’s most influential maker festivals. Together, they will create a comprehensive platform for innovators at every stage — from early creative exploration to large-scale industrial application.
Who Should Attend this Dual Event
- Startups: To expand your network, connect with investors, and accelerate collaboration through exhibition opportunities, forums, and the Fund at First Pitch platform.
- Makers: To showcase your creativity, exchange ideas, and gain exposure to commercialization opportunities.
- Investors & Industry Partners: To discover promising startups, observe early-stage innovation, and identify high-value collaborations.
- Students & Tech Enthusiasts: To experience the full journey of innovation — from raw ideas to market-ready technologies.
Key Highlights of the Festival of Co-Creation
- Access to a Full-Cycle Innovation Ecosystem
The collaboration seamlessly integrates early innovation resources from Maker Faire Shenzhen and global industry networks from BEYOND Expo, offering one-stop access to the entire innovation chain — from prototype to product, from idea to impact.
- Precise Resources Matching
By uniting capital, industry, policy, and media, the event enables targeted matchmaking for creators and companies, transforming innovative ideas into actionable outcomes.
- Brand Amplification Through Multiple Platforms
From the exclusive Media Day on November 14 to cross-event content exposure, brands can leverage the joint influence of XIN Summit and Maker Faire Shenzhen for greater visibility and impact across the global innovation ecosystem.