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China Experience – The Future of Industrial Manufacturing

ChinaExperience

The Future of Industrial Manufacturing

November 02 – 07, 2026 · China

An immersive experience in the heart of Chinese industrial innovation: privileged access to the most advanced ecosystems of automation, humanoid robotics, and advanced manufacturing, where the most sophisticated technologies are not just discussed, but observed up close in their concrete application.

Duration 7 days
Format Executive Experience
Accompaniment Industrial Advisor Bonfiglioli
Available positions Limited number

The context

See today what can guide tomorrow's industrial decisions

China is currently one of the world's leading laboratories for industrial innovation. The strong push in research and development and the transformation of the production system are accelerating the evolution towards high-tech manufacturing models, where automation, robotics, and digital integration are becoming decisive levers for global competitiveness.

This Study Tour is designed to offer privileged access to these ecosystems. Not just to observe advanced technologies, but to understand their concrete impact on productivity, organization, flexibility, and growth capacity. A concrete opportunity to broaden one's vision, accelerate decision-making, and bring practical inspirations and replicable models back to one's own company.

+7%
Average annual growth of Chinese spending on Research & Development — the government's plan to transform China into a high-tech manufacturing superpower
2nd
The world's largest economy — and the global leader in the production of industrial robots, electric vehicles, and advanced components
100%
Experiential: no theoretical slides, only direct access to factories, R&D centers, and innovation hubs

A structured three-dimensional experience

01

To see

Observe firsthand how the most advanced technologies are designed, integrated, and scaled in the world's most evolved production environments. Automation, humanoid robotics, next-generation production lines: not on a screen, but in person.

02

Understand

Understand the organizational and industrial models behind innovation, going beyond the surface of the visit. Daily briefings and debriefings with Industrial Advisor Bonfiglioli to transform every observation into strategic understanding.

03

Transform

Bring ideas, practical inspiration, and new perspectives into the company to guide tomorrow's decisions. Replicable models, international benchmarks, and concrete insights to accelerate the transformation of your business reality.

Each day is designed
to generate concrete insights

Insider Access

Understand from the inside how new technologies are redefining industrial processes, productivity, and organization. Exclusive access that goes beyond official communications.

Learning by Seeing

Direct visits to plants and production environments to observe firsthand the new frontiers of automation, humanoid robotics, and advanced manufacturing, guided by the Industrial Advisors Bonfiglioli.

Briefing & Debriefing

Structured moments for discussion each day to give depth to the experience, critically analyze the cases visited, and translate insights into possible applications for one's own company.

Strategic Vision

Broaden your perspective beyond the individual plant to grasp the trajectories, patterns, and industrial logics that are shaping the future of global manufacturing.

Cultural Experience

Discovering the cultural context that supports speed of execution, organizational discipline, and innovation capability: the key to fully understanding the observed industrial models.

Networking & Partnership

Create opportunities for qualified discussion with Italian and international entrepreneurs and managers, and explore potential collaboration opportunities with the local industrial ecosystem.

Not a theoretical overview,
an immersion where innovation happens

  • Avant-garde factories

    Production facilities where advanced automation, collaborative robotics, and artificial vision systems operate at full capacity in real-world contexts.

  • Research & Development Centers

    Laboratories and innovation centers where technological solutions will be designed to reshape manufacturing in the coming years.

  • Industrial Innovation Hub

    Ecosystems where startups, major players, and universities collaborate to scale the most promising advanced manufacturing technologies.

  • Comparison with Local Leaders and Experts

    Direct meetings with Chinese managers, entrepreneurs, and specialists to gain an inside perspective and understand current competitive dynamics.

“Seeing technologies in action allows for a clearer understanding of their real impact on productivity, organization, flexibility, and competitiveness.”

Bonfiglioli Method: Learning by Seeing

Technological focal points of the tour

Humanoid robotics Advanced Automation Smart Manufacturing Industry 5.0 Supply chain technology

7 days of diving
in the industry of the future

The program includes company visits, meetings with local stakeholders, daily briefing and debriefing sessions, in-depth sessions, and cultural experience opportunities. The sequence of stages is designed to alternate operational intensity with strategic reflection.

* The program is under development and may be subject to change up to 10 days before the tour. The final itinerary will be shared with confirmed participants.

1

Day 1

Arrival and Orientation Session

Transfer and hotel check-in. Welcome briefing with Industrial Advisor Bonfiglioli: presentation of the program, participants, and interpretative framework for the visits. Welcome Dinner.

2–3

Days 2–3

Visits to Hubs and Production Facilities

Factory tour at cutting-edge industrial facilities. Focus on robotics, automation, and advanced production systems. Daily briefing with critical analysis of observed cases.

4

Day 4

R&D Centers and Innovation Ecosystems

Visits to research and development centers and industrial innovation hubs. Meetings with local experts and leaders. Afternoon workshop: from observation to application.

5–6

Days 5-6

Advanced Manufacturing & Cultural Experience

Further visits to excellent production sites. Discussion and networking session. Cultural experience: immersion in the Chinese cultural context that fuels industrial innovation capabilities.

7

Day 7

Key Takeaways & Departure

Final Session of Key Takeaways: Synthesis of observations, identification of transformation priorities for your company, and definition of next steps. Farewell Breakfast and transfer to the airport.

To whom it is addressed

A designed experience
for those who lead the transformation

The China Experience is designed for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and senior managers who wish to directly engage with the world's most advanced industrial models and understand how to apply these insights to their own business realities.

It is particularly suitable for those working in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, R&D, and product innovation.

  • Entrepreneurs and CEOs of manufacturing companies
  • Operations Manager and Plant Manager
  • Innovation Manager and R&D Director
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • General Managers and business decision-makers
  • Manager in industrial transformation paths

Opportunities for your business

Accelerate transformation Concrete ideas to start or accelerate industrial innovation paths
Strengthen the vision International benchmarks on automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing
New opportunities Opening up to potential collaborations and partnerships with the Chinese industrial ecosystem
Practical inspiration Replicable models, concrete cases, transferable approaches to one's own context
Qualified networking A meeting with selected Italian entrepreneurs and managers in a small group
Decision-making ability Seeing to decide better: direct observation changes how problems are viewed

Participation fee

The fee includes

  • At least 5 business visits with privileged access
  • Accompaniment and guidance from a Bonfiglioli Industrial Advisor
  • Daily briefing and debriefing sessions
  • Meeting materials and reporting
  • Cultural visit included in the program
  • Overnight hotel stay (single room) with breakfast
  • All internal transfers according to the program
  • Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner

The fee does not include

  • Round-trip international flight
  • Travel insurance policy
  • Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
  • Incidental expenses (phone calls, laundry, etc.)

Quota and dates

The participation fee, tour dates, and registration procedures will be communicated directly to selected candidates. Available spots are limited to ensure the quality of the experience.

China Experience · Bonfiglioli Consulting

To see today what will transform
the industry of tomorrow

Participating in the China Experience means getting direct access to models, technologies, and visions that are already redefining global manufacturing. It's a concrete opportunity to inspire new choices, strengthen leadership, and open up development prospects for your company.