Tech Enterprise Visits
Inside access to established technology companies, innovation labs and fast-growing startups.
Program
Connecting global leaders with China
Global Leadership
Program
Immersive executive study tours for universities and enterprises. Experience China’s technology and business innovation at companies such as Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance—paired with cultural journeys through the country’s most iconic destinations.
50+Global universities
200+Leaders hosted
12Cities covered
BEIJING · SHANGHAI · HANGZHOU · SHENZHENTechnology. Culture. Connection.
About the program
Where innovation leadership meets China.
The Global Leadership Program designs and delivers bespoke executive study tours for overseas universities, government agencies and multinational companies seeking to understand China’s innovation economy and cultural heritage.
Every journey blends high-level corporate visits, academic seminars, expert briefings and curated cultural experiences—giving participants a 360° view of modern China.
Cultural Immersion
Guided journeys through the Great Wall, Forbidden City, classical gardens and living neighborhoods.
Executive Networking
Meaningful exchange with Chinese entrepreneurs, scholars, alumni, researchers and policy experts.
Program tracks
Three ways to
experience China.
Every track is customizable by duration, group size, destination and academic focus.
01TECHNOLOGY
Tech & Innovation Tour
Step inside the headquarters and innovation labs of China’s technology leaders. Explore AI, e-commerce, fintech, cloud computing and digital transformation with the people building them.
02ECONOMY
Policy & Economy Seminar
Learn from university professors, policy specialists and business leaders about China’s economy, global trade, sustainability and the forces shaping its next phase of growth.
03CULTURE
Culture & Heritage Journey
Connect 5,000 years of history with modern leadership through the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, traditional neighborhoods, regional cuisine and hands-on cultural experiences.
Organizations
Meet the companies shaping modern China.
We curate relevant executive briefings and site visits based on the cohort’s learning objectives. Visits are subject to host availability and program timing.
Alibaba
Tencent腾讯
TencentByteDance
Huawei
JD.com
JD.comXiaomi
Baidu
∞ SenseTime商汤科技
SenseTimeFOURIERINTELLIGENCE
Fourier IntelligenceSE上海电气 · SHANGHAI ELECTRIC
Shanghai ElectricGallery
Learning, connection and discovery.
A glimpse into the company visits, cultural encounters and collaborative moments that make every delegation memorable.
BEIJING
Chinese Opera Experience
Team building at Fanxing Opera Villiage
SHANGHAI
Executive Session
Strategy exchange with local leaders
INNOVATION
Tech Campus Visit
Ideas brought to life
Program Director: Ms. Fanfan Guo
- National Secretary, IAESTE China
- Participant in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
She brings 24 years of experience in international education and cultural program management, nonprofit (NGO) management, and venture capital management, as well as four years of marketing management experience at a publicly listed biopharmaceutical company. She has visited more than 30 countries across Europe and North America, engaging and collaborating with local governments, NGOs, and education leaders. She is committed to policy advocacy in education and entrepreneurship.
LinkedIn ProfileGet VisionHelping global talent develop a deeper understanding of China.
Get Social ResponsibilityInspiring global leaders to care, take responsibility, and contribute to a better future.
Get OpportunitiesHelping young people worldwide access opportunities for overseas study and international careers.
Global Leadership Program
Past university program
University of Michigan · Ross School of Business
Global Immersion Program: Corporate Strategy in China · Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Global Leaders Program: The tour provides extensive opportunity for exploring the social, cultural and environmental context needed for tackling complex challenges. · Beijing & Shanghai
Sample itinerary
A 14-days
leadership journey.
Designed to balance executive learning, enterprise visits, cultural discovery and time for reflection.
01
Arrival & Orientation
Airport welcome, program briefing, survival Mandarin, welcome dinner and an introduction to China’s economic and cultural landscape.
02
Leadership in Practice
Enterprise briefings, academic dialogue and Q&A sessions with senior leaders, researchers and entrepreneurs.
03
History & Cultural Discovery
The Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutong neighborhoods and a guided reflection on leadership across cultures.
04
China’s Global Business Hub
High-speed rail to Shanghai, company visits, Lujiazui, the Free Trade Zone and an evening on the Huangpu River.
05
Integration & Departure
Team synthesis, capstone presentations, certificate ceremony, alumni connections and a closing dinner.
Prefer a 7-, 21-days program?
We can add Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi’an, Suzhou and other destinations based on your objectives.
Request a custom itineraryGet in touch
Plan your custom program.
Tell us about your group, goals and preferred dates. Our team will design a tailored proposal for your university or organization.
✓ Bilingual program team✓ End-to-end local coordination✓ Academic and industry customization