AI Summer Mixer: 100 Builders, 3 Talks, 6 pitches, and the Future of China's AI

Jun 26, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM (UTC)

Shanghai

世集会所2楼屋顶农场, 浦东新区潍坊路1弄, 上海, 200122

Beyond the Headlines: A Global Perspective on China's Real AI Opportunities

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About this event


Half a year later, we're back at the same venue for a limited-time comeback—and this time with an upgraded lineup. The audience includes real Angel investors ready to write checks, the stage features entrepreneurs with big announcements brewing, and we've got a three-piece suit setup as your free backdrop. 


📅 When: Friday, June 26, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Where: Right around Lujiazui (exact location shared after registration)

🧸 Who: Shanghai's venture capital community, AI builders

🧑 Capacity: 100 people

💬 Languages: English and Mandarin

📝 Agenda:

6:30 – 7:00 PM Check-in (grab a seat when you arrive)

7:00 – 7:30 PM grab some food (menu is on its way)

7:30 - 7:35 PM Opening remarks—the usual tradition, just a couple of lines to kick things off

7:35 – 7:45 PM Builder spotlight—tell us who you are, what you're building, what you need, and what you can offer. One minute per person, efficient exposure.

7:45 – 8:30 PM Main course

*Three heavyweight speakers sharing insights, 15 minutes each (names TBA—we don't want early bird tickets to sell out in a flash!)


8:30 – 9:00 PM Six Pitch Slots

*Not just for show—investors will give real-time feedback and may even commit funding on the spot


9:00 PM onwards   Dessert and networking

*Enjoy the Lujiazui breeze with our three-piece suit backdrop as your setting, and mingle freely


🧑‍🤝‍🧑 We welcome:

- Early-stage AI makers and pioneers with proven traction

- Angel investors, CVC funds, and corporate innovation leads focused on early-stage projects

- Accelerators and professional service partners seeking innovation collaboration


When

When

Friday, June 26, 2026
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Ming Ai

    PROPELLER

    Chapter Director

  • Sunny Feng

    Content

  • 川常

    Core Member

  • Yancey Wu

    Core Team

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