SHANGHAI, March 28th, 2026 —— CIC, a premier consulting firm serving the global investment lifecycle, today announced the agenda for its 4th Annual Summit, to be held on April 17, 2026, at The St. Regis Shanghai on the Bund.
Following the January release of the 4th CIC Heat List, the summit will serve as the official platform to honor 100 high-potential unlisted enterprises—dubbed “Rising Stars.” Selected across ten frontier sectors, they include Smart Computing, Embodied AI, Future Mobility, Green Tech, Bio Tech, New Consumer Retail, and more.
Bridging Innovation and Global Capital
In an era of market entropy and rapid technological advancement, the CIC Annual Summit acts as a critical bridge between pioneering private enterprises and global institutional capital.
“As the CIC Heat List evolves into a vital barometer for the global investment community,” said Glenn Hou, Founding Partner of CIC. “We are moving beyond recognition to deliver actionable synergy. By converging science, industry, and global capital, our goal is to help these rising stars navigate complex markets and forge cross-border partnerships that drive tangible value.”
4th CIC Annual Summit 2026
Ride the Waves, Embarking on a New Journey
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Location: The St. Regis Shanghai on the Bund, China
The summit will feature two concurrent forums dissecting the latest trends in high-growth and key markets.
Capital Markets & High-Growth Sectors Forum
The flagship session will focus on the high-growth landscape, with executive roundtables covering:
Computing Power Restructuring and Agent Awakening: A Full-Stack Breakthrough in Large Model Industrialization
Spatial Intelligence and Physical AI: The “Brain-Body-Material” Collaborative Revolution Toward General Embodiment
Global Capital Trends and IPO Strategy: Valuation logic and multi-exchange listing paths for hard-tech companies
New Consumer Retail Forum
This session explores the “Soft Power” of brand building, with discussions on:
Shifts in Gen-Z Consumption Patterns, Consumer Priorities, and Sustainable Growth Paths
Building a Brand from Scratch in E-Commerce
Brand Trust and Credibility in New Markets
Emerging Best Practices in Consumer Retail
About CIC Heat List
Since its launch in 2022, the CIC Heat List has recognized 400 CIC Heat Stars. Notably, nearly 65% have entered IPO counseling or successfully listed, while over 75% have grown to lead industry innovation.
CIC specializes in guiding high-growth unicorns through the global investment lifecycle. With deep sector expertise, CIC acts as a trusted advisor, helping clients refine scalable business models and craft compelling investment narratives for global markets.
4th CIC Annual Summit 2026
Host: CIC
Guiding Unit: Shanghai Society for Integration of Science, Technology and Economy
Official Supporting Unit: Songnan Urban Area, Shanghai
Supporting Units: China Association for Public Companies, China Advertising Association
Media Partners: Bloomberg Businessweek/China, Cailian Press, China STAR Market Daily, Time Finance, Ringier, China Securities Journal, Securities Times
About CIC
CIC is a leading professional consultancy that empowers clients across the entire investment and financing lifecycle. The firm combines granular industry insights with direct access to subject matter experts, serving as a strategic due diligence partner for investment institutions and a growth accelerator for innovative enterprises worldwide.
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