UBS to host 26th Greater China Conference in Shanghai — exploring growth in a transforming world

Hong Kong/Shanghai, 8^th January 2026 – UBS will host the 26th Greater China Conference (GCC) on 13–14 January 2026 in Shanghai. Held under the theme “New frontiers: Growth in a transforming world”, GCC will bring together more than 3,600 participants, including over 2,300 global and domestic institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and private clients.  More than 300 leading Chinese companies will also participate, representing an aggregate market capitalization of about 4.3 trillion USD.

Sergio P. Ermotti, Group CEO of UBS, who will address the guests in Shanghai, said, “China is one of UBS’s strategic markets. Its resilience, expanding innovation capabilities — from advanced manufacturing to breakthroughs in AI — and the increasing global relevance of its capital markets are opening new frontiers of opportunity for investors worldwide. GCC offers clients early insights into China’s next chapter of growth and exemplifies UBS’s commitment to bridging global capital with China’s evolving opportunities.”

In 2025, China saw renewed momentum in cross-border capital market activities with foreign institutional investors steadily adding positions in Chinese equities. By the third quarter of 2025, their aggregate underweight had narrowed to -1.3%, from -2.5% a year earlier, representing a 48% reduction in underweight[1]. Chinese companies’ international listings in Hong Kong also gathered pace, totaling 111 initial public offerings (IPOs) with a combined post-listing market capitalization of 562.3 billion USD as of end December[2].

Janice Hu, China Country Head of UBS said, “As China charts new drivers of growth, international investors are seeking greater access to its markets, reflected by a 32% increase in participation from US and EMEA investors in this year’s GCC. With over 35 years and 60 years of history in mainland China and Hong Kong respectively, UBS sits at the centre of this two-way demand — bringing China to the world and bringing the world to China.”

Macro shifts and global relevance: China’s role in a transforming world

GCC 2026 will open with discussions connecting China’s medium-term trajectory with global growth, trade, and capital market cycles. A series of sessions are focused on exploring how China’s push for productivity, reform and high-quality development intersects with global macro trends — from diverging monetary policies to emerging geopolitical fault lines — and what this means for capital allocation and risk-reward across asset classes.

Technology and innovation: Engines powering the next wave of growth

Technology remains a defining driver of China’s future growth, and GCC 2026 will spotlight the sectors pushing the technological frontier. Speakers will examine the country’s position across the AI value chain — including semiconductors, advanced computing, industrial automation and humanoid robotics — as well as the application of AI in healthcare, mobility and financial services. Speakers will also discuss the evolving implications of AI for the broader economy, including rising demand for power and future-ready infrastructure.

Industry transitions and financial-market evolution

The conference aspires to assess sectoral transformations reshaping China’s investment landscape. Panels will explore opportunities across advanced manufacturing and industrial upgrading, new-energy and mobility ecosystems, and the fast-rising consumer and cultural sectors fuelled by IP, content and gaming innovation. The conversations will examine how these trends are reshaping investor opportunities at home while increasingly influencing global sector dynamics as Chinese companies scale internationally.

[1] Source: UBS Research based on c.800 funds that disclose their stock holdings and benchmarks up to 3Q25

[2] Source: Dealogic deal nationality as of December 31, 2025. Post-listing market capitalization is based on IPO price.

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About UBS Greater China Conference (GCC)

Now in its 26th year, the GCC is the premier forum for investors seeking to understand the opportunities and challenges of investing in China. Since its inception in January 2001, this annual conference has established itself as one of the largest gatherings of corporate managers, policy makers, analysts and investors in China. The GCC addresses the latest investment trends and developments and provides unparalleled access to domestic and international China specialists, from current and former policy makers, through leading economists and strategists, to industry and company experts.