● · Destination · Shenzhen · 2026
LEX : SHENZHEN : Immerse your leadership team inside the world’s most advanced hardware & deep tech ecosystem
We design bespoke immersive experiences that take your leaders where ideas become products in 72 hours, and where the future of industry is being built today.
13 yearsof expertise
200+bespoke programs
150+active local partners
▸ Step 1 · A conversation
LET'S DEFINE YOUR NEXT TRANSFORMATION STEP
Response within 24h · No commitment
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they trust us.
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Strategic Insights · 4 angles
WhyShenzhen?
Shenzhen is not just China’s Silicon Valley: it is the world’s hardware capital. A city that went from a fishing village to a global innovation powerhouse in four decades, and that today turns any idea into a physical prototype faster than anywhere else on earth.
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Hardware
THE WORLD’S HARDWARE CAPITAL
Shenzhen hosts the densest electronics manufacturing ecosystem on earth: Foxconn, Huawei, BYD, DJI and thousands of suppliers. Any concept becomes a prototype in 24–72 hours. No city moves faster from idea to product.
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Startup
CHINA’S STARTUP POWERHOUSE
From Tencent and DJI to hundreds of deep-tech ventures, Shenzhen’s ecosystem thrives on radical speed and entrepreneurial energy. Its maker spaces, HAX accelerator and VC network make it the most inspiring startup lab in Asia.
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5G & Telecom
5G & TELECOMS EPICENTRE
Huawei and ZTE, both headquartered here, are defining the global 5G rollout. Shenzhen is where next-generation connectivity, IoT and smart-city infrastructure converge into real deployments.
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Manufacturing 4.0
MANUFACTURING 4.0 PIONEER
Shenzhen is pioneering the integration of AI, robotics and automation into factory floors at scale, from EV production at BYD to smart logistics at SF Express. The future of industry is being written here.
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Methodology · 5 pillars
Our method.
Our Shenzhen network, built since 2012, gives us access to tech giants, hardware makers, startups and R&D labs that foreign visitors rarely reach.
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EXPLORATION SESSION
Precise definition of your objectives and selection of the most relevant sectors: hardware, AI, telecom, manufacturing, fintech or sustainability.
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ECOSYSTEM EXPLORATION
Meetings with Chinase tech giants, startups, think tanks and local experts for a comprehensive overview.
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ENGAGING PARTNERS
Our network in China gives us access to high-level contacts rarely accessible to foreign visitors.
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Activating collective intelligence
Not just listening: co-creating, debating, challenging perspectives.
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Turning insights into action
Action plan, responsibilities, follow-up. The expedition doesn’t end at the airport.
Pillar 5 is our signature · not corporate tourism
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Building blocks · 6 modular components
What we bring to the table.
Immersive learning formats to explore the depth and diversity of Chinase innovation.
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Leadership
CEO MEETINGS
Exclusive access to leaders of Chinase tech giants and startups to understand their innovation strategy.
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Startup
Startup immersions
Visits to tech hubs in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing to discover the startups shaping the future.
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Expert
Expert masterclasses
Sessions with local experts on AI, e-commerce, super-apps, mobility and industry 4.0.
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Institution
Institutional visits
Access to major tech institutions: Alibaba Campus, Tencent, Baidu Innovation Lab, Shenzhen industrial parks.
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Co-creation
MIND-SHARING SESSIONS
Collective reflection time to transform Chinase insights into opportunities for your company.
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Cultural
Cultural experiences
Cultural immersion to understand the deep drivers of Chinase-style innovation and business.
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Client cases · 3 anonymized immersions
They experienced it.
Three Executive Committees, three challenges, three results. Anonymized at clients’ request.
Daichi
Challenge
A major international life insurance group wanted to strengthen a growth mindset among its leaders by connecting them with cutting-edge companies and transformation pioneers in the insurance and financial services sectors. The objective was to use external insights to catalyze internal transformation.
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Immersion designed
We designed a one-week transformational program in Singapore, combining collective intelligence workshops facilitated with IMD around 3 key themes: technology applied to insurance and finance, customer centricity, and digital transformation. The program also included a 1-day Learning Expedition with leading organizations such as DBS, UOB and Amplify Health. Participants were able to draw direct inspiration from their peers’ innovation roadmaps, transformation visions and methodologies.
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Outcome
The program brought together 15 General Managers from different regions and entities of the group, and achieved a satisfaction score of 9/10. Beyond collective inspiration, participants left with stronger internal and external connections, as well as concrete new levers to accelerate their own transformation journeys.
Kiabi
Challenge
In a context of rapid transformation in retail and consumer behaviors, this international fashion retailer wanted to expose its executive committee to the most advanced practices in the Japanese market. The challenge was to inform their strategic thinking around retail innovation, operational excellence, new e-commerce models and sustainable logistics, while strengthening the leadership team’s cohesion through a powerful collective experience.
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Immersion designed
We designed a 5-day Learning Expedition in Japan, across Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, for the CEO and 10 executive committee members. The program combined 8 meetings with leading players in retail, supply chain, e-commerce and logistics, along with 4 team-building and cultural immersion activities. The journey began with an introduction to the Japanese market, before alternating between innovative store tours, meetings with industry leaders and the discovery of inspiring operating models. Cultural experiences, including a traditional tea ceremony and a full day in Kyoto, also helped participants better understand the specificities of the market and strengthen bonds within the group.
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Outcome
The program enabled participants to leave with actionable insights on how to integrate innovative retail practices and cutting-edge technologies into their own operations. Beyond business learnings, the experience strengthened the executive committee’s cohesion through shared moments combining strategic inspiration, field exploration and cultural immersion. The program achieved a satisfaction score of 9/10.
MICHELIN
Challenge
In a fast-changing economic and technological environment, this global mobility leader wanted to support its regional executive committee in strengthening its transformation capabilities. The challenge was to expose leaders to concrete approaches in digital transformation, sustainability and organizational change, in order to enrich their strategic vision and identify new levers for action to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
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Immersion designed
We designed a 3-day Learning Expedition in Singapore for 10 members of the East Asia & Australia regional executive committee. The program took participants to meet 11 diverse organizations, including multinational groups, local companies, research institutes and startups. Each day combined inspiring visits, expert exchanges and workshop sessions, enabling participants to step back, share learnings and translate insights into strategic and operational priorities.
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Outcome
The program enabled leaders to strengthen their digital mindset, deepen their understanding of sustainability challenges and identify concrete levers for organizational transformation. The exchange and workshop sessions also supported the executive committee’s alignment around future priorities and next steps. The program achieved a satisfaction score of 9.2/10.
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Hub destinations · 9 cities
One city is not enough?
Each destination is a gateway to an ecosystem. Click to explore.
▸ Asia · 01
Shanghai
The future of Retail: New Retail, omnichannel e-commerce, cosmetics & luxury.
▸ Asia · 02
SINGAPORE
The Southeast Asia Hub: Smart City, Fintech and sustainable GreenTech.
▸ Asia · 03
Beijing
The center of power and AI: Deep Learning, EdTech and government regulation.
▸ Asia · 04
Shenzhen
The world’s factory reinventing itself: hardware, industrial AI, manufacturing 4.0.
▸ Americas · 05
Silicon Valley
Where disruptions are born: AI, deeptech, new business models.
▸ Asia · 06
Seoul
The Korea that surprises: K-innovation, semiconductors, digital culture.
▸ Americas · 07
San Francisco
The epicenter of innovation: GenAI, Venture Capital and Silicon Valley culture.
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Your destination is not listed here?
We design programs anywhere in the world.
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Your challenge goes beyond a single city?
We also create multi-destination itineraries.
● · Step 1 · A conversation
Each program begins with a conversation.
No standardized process. No sales pressure. Just a discussion about what your team needs to learn, and how.
LET'S DEFINE YOUR NEXT TRANSFORMATION STEP
Response within 24h · No commitment
— Or —
Designed for strategic leaders. Not for tourism. Expeditions that transform, from Paris & Singapore.
Paris
10 rue de Penthièvre
75008 Paris France
+ 33 6 14 82 30 54
Singapore
8 Cross St, Singapore 409033
China
3/F, Building 16, Phase III, Technology Oasis, No. 1036 Tianlin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200004, China
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Designed for strategic leaders · Not for tourism
Dai-ichi Life
Best-in-Class Insurance Innovation, International Life Insurance Group
Michelin
Leadership in Transformation, Global Mobility Leader
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‘Huge thank you to the Innovation is Everywhere team for the time and dedication put into this insightful and out-of-the-box program.’
– Chief Human Resources OfficerDai-ichi Life
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‘Grateful for this inspiring journey and for the valuable connections and learnings it brought.’
CPOMichelin