The wave of AI hardware and robotics is reshaping the global innovation landscape, and Shenzhen is the amplifier at the heart of this transformation. With the world’s densest supply chains, the fastest engineering culture, and the most accommodating playground for “next-generation” products, Shenzhen is where ideas turn into reality. Co-organized by Startup Grind Shenzhen, SZ RoboX and The Future Factory, this Shenzhen ↔ SF Hard-Tech Sync: AI × Robotics Maker Night brings together hardcore robotics teams from the U.S., top global maker communities, and tech entrepreneurs navigating both Chinese and American ecosystems. They will unpack how overseas teams can “plug and play” in Shenzhen: how to quickly find the right factories, engineers, and partners; how to turn ideas into mass-producible machines; and how to build strong connections in cross-cultural environments.

With a relaxed, unscripted, and open format, this evening will spark the chemistry between global makers and Shenzhen’s innovation ecosystem.

Discussion Topics:

From Garage to Production Line: How Global AI Hardware Teams Land Fast in Shenzhen

The Physics of Hardware Speed: Taking Robots from Prototype to Small-Batch Production in Shenzhen

Cross-Cultural R&D Fusion: How US Creativity + Shenzhen Engineering Power Deliver 1+1>10

Next-Gen Robotics Startups: How Global Makers Build Long-Term Momentum in Shenzhen

About Guests：

Bihan Mahadewa

Founder, American Combat Robots (U.S. Fighting Robots)

Lexie

Former Head of North America Market, DJI | Former Marketing Lead, Matic Robotics

Aili Liu

Co-founder, Future Factory | Co-founder, Harvard St. Commons (Largest Harvard x MIT Entrepreneurship Community)

Jerry Huang

Co-founder, Future Factory | Founder,始祖科技 | Chairman, U.S.-Asia Sustainable Development Foundation

Panel Moderator：

Tuo Liu

Founder, Robotuo.com

Head, SZ RoboX Open Source Community

Event Info

📅 Date & Time

Friday, Dec 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

📡 Format

Offline Event

📍Venue

2F, Taoli Pingshan Alumni Club, Pingshan 2nd Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

👥 Language

English

🏷 Tickets

Early Bird: ¥79.9

Late Bird: ¥99.9

*All Fee includes refreshments and drinks

Register Link: https://hdxu.cn/1CqIa

Venue Directions:

🚇 Metro

Take Line 5 to Daxuecheng Station, Exit C. It's about an 800-meter walk from there.

🚌 Bus

The nearest bus stops are Pingshan 1st Road Intersection or Lishan Road Intersection, served by multiple routes.

🚗 Self-Driving

It is recommended to park at the nearby "Yitian Holiday Mall".

🚕 Ride-hailing

We recommend setting your destination directly to "Taoli Pingshan Alumni Club" （桃里平山校友会馆 in Chinese）in your ride-hailing app.

Special Partner: SZ RoboX

The goal of SZ RoboX is to showcase Shenzhen's robotics supply chain and products to the world, "hoping to attract more global talent to come here for exchange and to propel Shenzhen's technology innovation products and content onto the global stage."

The Future Factory was initiated by young entrepreneurs active in the innovation ecosystems of both China and the United States. It is a global hard-tech collaboration platform. We focus on introducing world-class hardware projects to Shenzhen, facilitating their critical leap from prototype to mass production, and ensuring their successful integration into China's manufacturing system. By engaging directly with factories and high-tech enterprises, we help overseas teams deeply connect with local entrepreneurs and supply chain resources to materialize collaborations. Simultaneously, we assist them in establishing companies and projects in Shenzhen and bringing their products to the global market. www.thefuturefactory.ai

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