I10 Innovation Festival Kick-Off

Author: Shanghai BenCham

The i10 Innovation Festival 2025 is officially underway! The festival, a key initiative of the i10 Innovation Network in China (i10 INC), will run from March to June 2025, bringing together businesses, institutions, and thought leaders from the world’s most innovative economies to explore the latest trends and opportunities in innovation. As a proud partner, the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai is actively engaged in this dynamic series of events, reinforcing our commitment to fostering international collaboration.

The festival kicked off with an inspiring seminar hosted by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce, featuring key discussions on sustainability, second-generation entrepreneurship, and evolving consumer needs in China. The speakers, Sissi Chao, Olga Donica, and Natasha Chi captivated the audience with their insights into innovation-driven business strategies. 

Key takeaways from the seminar included:

  • Timing is everything – Innovation requires action before it’s too late.

  • Sustainability is a shared responsibility – Collaboration between multinationals and second-generation entrepreneurs is shaping the future.

  • Consumer-driven innovation – How maternal and child care products are evolving to meet shifting Chinese family needs.

About i10 INC

i10 Innovation Network in China (i10 INC) is a collaboration between chambers of commerce and government institutions in China representing the ten most innovative economies in the world as identified by UN's Global Innovation Index Ranking 2024: Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Singapore, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, Finland, Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. The network was initiated and is facilitated by PwC.

The i10 network is committed to leveraging innovation to strengthen international connections and cooperation. It brings together peers, students, lawmakers, and young talents from both China and abroad, fostering meaningful partnerships and driving creative thinking.

 

Stay tuned for updates on upcoming i10 events and be part of this incredible journey into the future of innovation! More details on future events will be shared via our official channels, so make sure to follow us and stay engaged with the latest developments in the festival.

i10 Team