5 EXCLUSIVE DAYS
TOP-LIGHTHOUSE-BUSINESS
IN CHINA
Upcoming tour
from August 3 to August 7, 2026
LIGHTHOUSE TOURS
Deep Learning from China –
Best Practices at Lighthouse Factories
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More than 45% of the world's 223 lighthouse factories are located in China. They represent the cutting-edge standards of global Industry 4.0 in terms of intelligent manufacturing, lean management, agile supply chains, talent training, and sustainable production.
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We invite you to join outstanding entrepreneurs from Europe in a week-long "Deep Learning China Best Practices" study to explore China's most iconic lighthouse factories and innovation highlands.
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We’ll connect you with top Lighthouse companies and organize five days packed with networking opportunities.
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The price includes accommodations in Chinese five-star hotels, meals, and the full organization of exclusive business meetings and site visits.
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These travel packages are limited to a small number of participants. To pre-register or for more information, simply use our contact form at the bottom of the page.
Benefits: What you will gain?
See – Learn – Act:
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Gain in-depth insights into China’s models of success.
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Network with the leaders of Industry 4.0.
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Engage with new and leading high-tech companies.
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Explore options for government funding.
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Attend investor events with regional decision-makers and government representatives.
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Experience unique cultural insights into China’s traditions and modernity.
Learning and Networking with the Best:
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Benchmarking with the world’s leading manufacturing companies:
Visits to leading companies such as Schneider Electric, CATL, Geely Auto, LONGi Solar, SAIC Maxus, Tesla, AUO, Bosch, Mondelez Foods, Alibaba, or Unitree Technology (Depending on the tour, different companies are visited). -
In-depth exploration of the core values of these lighthouse companies:
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Two high-level networking dinners between government and business:
Personal exchanges with entrepreneurs, government representatives, and investment institutions in the industrial parks of Shanghai and Suzhou to explore concrete opportunities for cooperation. -
Intensive small-group discussions:
Each group consists of a maximum of 15 and a minimum of 5 people to ensure that every participant benefits from in-depth interactions and tailored content. -
Experienced experts guide the entire process:
A senior professor and a former McKinsey expert will accompany the entire trip to provide detailed explanations of various flagship factories and offer insights into Chinese corporate culture
UPCOMING TOUR
from August 3 to August 7, 2026
Preliminary itinerary
Sun, Aug. 2: Individual arrival
Arrival in Shanghai followed by welcome dinner.
Mon, Aug. 3: Shanghai – Schneider Electric (E2E)
Visit Schneider Electric to explore its End-to-End (E2E) excellence across the entire value chain.
Tue, Aug. 4: Suzhou – AUO (Talent)
Tour AUO’s world-class facility, recognized globally as a Talent Lighthouse for workforce development and digital upskilling.
Wed, Aug. 5: Suzhou – CATL (Sustainability)
Experience CATL’s leadership in Sustainable Manufacturing, with cutting-edge practices in green energy and carbon reduction.
Thu, Aug. 6: Hangzhou – Geely Auto (Supply Chain)
Although not a Lighthouse factory, Geely Auto offers deep insights into highly resilient and intelligent supply chain management.
Fri, Aug. 7: Hangzhou – LONGi Solar (Productivity)
Discover how LONGi Solar achieves world-class Productivity in photovoltaic manufacturing, setting benchmarks for efficiency.
Backup options: Alibaba or Uni-Tree, available if schedule permits.
Sat, Aug. 8: Individual departure
Transfer from Hangzhou to Shanghai for departure.
Changes to the itinerary are possible.
To pre-register or for more information, simply use our contact.
The Lighthouse Experience
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Company Tours
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Top Lighthouse Sites
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Investor Events
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Exclusive Company Insights
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Intercultural Exchange
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German-Chinese Travel Agents
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5 days Lighthouse-Tour
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Top Destinations
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Limited number of participants
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6 accommodations (5-star hotels)
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Meals included
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Service package
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High-end Events
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Local transfers
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Travel Agents with more than
15 years of experience
€18,000 per person
Early booking price
(register and pay before May 30)
€15,000 per person
Prices do not include flights to or from China.
Dietmar Pfaff
Expert on business in China & Founder of CHINAEVENTS
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Executive owner of infomarketing GmbH
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Since 2009, honorary professor of international marketing in the university cities of Weifang and Ningbo, China
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Since 2004, lecturer and professor of media economics at the RH Cologne, Germany
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30 years as a trainer
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40 years of marketing experience
experienced Travel Agents
Together with the best partners, we will shape a better future for Europe and China.
Haoliang Zhu
Expert at Industry 4.0 Manufactoring in China
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Global Business Development Director at Accu X-Tech GmbH
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Operations Manager at McKinsey DCC China
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Principal at Staufen AG, Shanghai
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Research Associate at Fraunhofer IAO, Germany
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Over 25 years of experience in operational excellence, advanced manufacturing, and Industry 4.0
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The Global Lighthouse Network is a collaboration between the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company.
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Lighthouse is a community of the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities that successfully deploy digital technologies such as AI, robotics, and cloud computing on a large scale.
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It serves as a platform for networking and knowledge exchange among the world’s leading industrial companies, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.
The Global Lighthouse Network
