China: The Future of Embodied AI Tour
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China: The Future of Embodied AI Tour

Experience the future: inside China’s AI, humanoids, and automation giants, guided by Pascal Coppens and Dado Van Peteghem.

Early Bird Pricing: €13.490 Excl. VAT*

Incl. Transfers during the program, food & beverages, hotel

Excl. Travel to and from China.

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🚀 Visit startups and companies in Beijing & Shanghai

🎤 Moderated by China expert Pascal Coppens and AI expert Dado Van Peteghem.

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See China’s Innovation Up Close

Travel with China expert Pascal Coppens and Dado Van Peteghem to Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou for an exclusive, on-the-ground look at the robotics, humanoids and physical AI systems reshaping the world.

Why join the tour?

You'll experience China's embodied AI ecosystem through the lens of people who truly understand it, and meet the companies turning AI into something you can see, touch and deploy.

Visit 15+ Leading Companies: From DeepSeek and Baidu to Unitree, DJI and XPENG. Rare access to the labs, factories and teams building the physical AI stack.

Engage with Industry Leaders: Speak with founders, executives, and decision-makers. Hear how they lead, innovate, and stay ahead in one of the world’s fastest-moving markets.

Expert Guidance from Pascal Coppens & Dado Van Peteghem: Two of Europe's sharpest China and AI minds will guide every visit, helping you connect what you see to your strategy.

See What’s Next: Humanoids on the factory floor, autonomous vehicles at scale, AI-powered manufacturing — see where physical AI is heading and what it means for your industry.

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Why join?

2

Highly experienced & world-class moderators

+15

Company and speaker visits

5

Days you'll never forget

You’ll be in great hands with our moderators

They’ll guide every step, lead the conversations, and ensure you leave with takeaways you can put to work right away.

Dado Van Peteghem
Dado Van Peteghem is a leading authority on digital transformation and the impact of AI on organizations and society. With over 15 years of experience advising startups and global corporates, he blends strategic insight with human-centric innovation. ‍He has authored five acclaimed business books and is a guest professor and keynote speaker across the globe. ‍Dado is passionate about how AI reshapes our people, processes, and platforms. As a father of three Gen Alpha kids, he stays ahead of tech trends that shape the next generation.
Pascal Coppens
Pascal is a sinologist, entrepreneur, author, speaker & partner at nexxworks. He lived in China and San Francisco for 20 years where he first worked for MNCs and later on founded and ran multiple software companies in both Silicon Valley and Shanghai. In 2017 he returned to his hometown of Ghent where he lives and works today.
China: The Future of Embodied AI Tour
China: The Future of Embodied AI Tour
China: The Future of Embodied AI Tour
China: The Future of Embodied AI Tour
China: The Future of Embodied AI Tour

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Pricing

Early bird €12.490 Excl. VAT* (Valid until June 30, 2026)

Standard price €13.490 Excl. VAT*

Incl. Transfers during the program, food & beverages, hotel

Excl. Travel to and from China.

The KMO Portefeuille is a subsidy program by the Flemish government that helps SMEs invest in training and advice. Learn more on the VLAIO website.

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Frequently asked questions

Who should join this tour?

This is an ‘open tour’ wherefore participants need to apply, so we can make sure the group exists out of c-level or equivalent leaders.

Participants are in following positions:

  • C-level executives
  • Senior managers
  • Vice Presidents
  • Thought Leaders

You can join with multiple team members. Diverse sectors and companies are represented.

How much does it cost to join the tour?

Standard Pricing €13.490 Excl. VAT*

Incl. Transfers during the program, food & beverages, hotel

Excl. Transfers from and to China

*EU legislation surrounding VAT has changed in 2021. All organizations selling travel packages are subject to the new VAT rules. For destinations outside of the EU, like this tour, you will have to pay 0% VAT.

What is the tour's language?

All sessions and materials are in English.

Are there networking opportunities?

Yes, ample opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.

Can multiple team members join this tour?

Joining with multiple team members is in fact encouraged!
Talk to us for more info.

What if I need to cancel?

  • 4 months before the event, there is no cancellation fee
  • Between 4 months and 8 weeks before the event, the cancellation fee is 50% of the full fee.
  • During the last 8 weeks, the full fee will be charged


❗️In all circumstances, you are allowed to send someone else to take your place, if it does not work out for your own agenda or personal life.

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