985 Alumni Circle | Global Innovators Dialogue: What is Happening in Silicon Valley? Where are the Next Global Opportunities for Chinese Companies?

What is happening in Silicon Valley? Where are the next global opportunities for Chinese companies?In the past year, changes in Silicon Valley have been accelerating significantly.Large model capabilities continue to leap forward, AI Agents are rapidly entering real business scenarios, and robotics, smart hardware, and other areas are once again becoming hotspots for entrepreneurship and investment. Meanwhile, more and more Chinese entrepreneurs and companies are rethinking:What are the true globalization opportunities for Chinese companies in the AI era?Should they continue to chase the cutting-edge models and software? Or should they leverage China’s strengths in engineering, supply chains, manufacturing, and delivery to recombine with Silicon Valley's technology, talent, capital, and global market?On August 29th, Beijing time (the evening of August 28th in US Pacific Time), the 985 Alumni Circle will host an online special session titled "Silicon Valley Innovation Think Tank", inviting Li Mingshun, founder of the Global AI Innovation Accelerator, chairman of Hanghang AI, and founding partner of Shunfu Capital, to share his recent observations and judgments from the frontlines of Silicon Valley.Speaker:Li MingshunFounder of Global AI Innovation Accelerator, Chairman of Hanghang AI, Founding Partner of Shunfu CapitalLi has long focused on artificial intelligence, tech entrepreneurship, and early-stage investments, continuously linking Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem with China's entrepreneurship, industries, and supply chain resources in recent years.In this think tank session, he will combine his recent communications with AI entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders in Silicon Valley to share key insights regarding:After the sharing, there will be an online interactive Q&A allowing direct communication with attending entrepreneurs, start-ups, and investors.Special Session:985 Alumni Circle - Silicon Valley Global Innovation Camp · Project SharingSpeaker: Mei Qiang, Founder of 985 Alumni Circle, Head of Global Innovation CampApart from “understanding Silicon Valley,” how can one truly enter Silicon Valley?The latter part of the event will specifically introduce the new phase of the Silicon Valley Global Innovation Camp, sharing how to deeply link with Silicon Valley technology companies, universities, AI entrepreneurial teams, investment institutions, and the Chinese innovation network in Silicon Valley through a high-density itinerary, allowing face-to-face interactions with real entrepreneurs, investors, and technology professionals on the ground.This is not just a simple visit to Silicon Valley, but an immersion into the real Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem.Event Agenda:Beijing Time, August 29:10:00–10:05｜Host opening remarks and guest introduction10:05–10:50｜Li Mingshun's keynote on What is happening in Silicon Valley? Where are the Next Global Opportunities for Chinese Companies?10:50–11:10｜Online interactive Q&A discussing AI entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley innovation, globalization of Chinese companies, etc.11:10–11:30｜Sharing on the Silicon Valley Global Innovation Camp - entering the real Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem11:30–12:00｜Interactive exchange with free questions and discussionEvent Information:Event Theme: What is Happening in Silicon Valley? Where are the Next Global Opportunities for Chinese Companies?Event Time:🇨🇳 Beijing time, August 29, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00–12:00🇺🇸 US Pacific time, August 28, 2026 (Friday), 19:00–21:00Event Format: Tencent Meeting · OnlineOrganizer: 985 Alumni CircleParticipants:Founders and executives of tech companies, AI entrepreneurs, investors, as well as alumni and entrepreneurs focusing on AI innovation, the US market, tech globalization, and corporate globalization.Registration Method:Scan the code to register. After registration approval, Tencent Meeting participation information will be sent.Limited seats available. Entrepreneurs, alumni, and start-ups focusing on AI and global innovation are welcome to participate.