Discover the venue and the host city for the International Conference on Love and Sex with Robots 2026
The Zhejiang (Shaoxing) High-Level Foreign Experts Innovation Center is a pioneering hub dedicated to international innovation and collaboration, located in the heart of Keqiao District, within the Eastern Zone of the China Textile City Creative Park. As the first foreign high-level talent innovation center in Zhejiang Province, it represents Shaoxing's commitment to building a world-class ecosystem for scientific and technological advancement.
The center is designed as a comprehensive platform that integrates talent recruitment, R&D, technology transfer, and support services. It targets globally sought-after high-end experts and pioneers a market-driven, policy-supported model led by private enterprises. Recognized as one of the "Top 40 Landmarks of Zhejiang's Reform and Opening-Up", and a pilot site for the "Academicians' Home" initiative, the center embodies the region's ambition to become a leading destination for global innovation and intellectual exchange.
Nestled along the scenic southern banks of the Yangtze River Delta, Shaoxing is one of China's oldest and most culturally rich cities — often referred to as the "City of Water, Wine, and Calligraphy." With over 2,500 years of history, it is the birthplace of literary giants like Lu Xun, and known for its tranquil canals, stone bridges, and traditional black-awning boats that drift through ancient waterways.
Shaoxing seamlessly blends historic charm with modern vitality. It is a center for textiles, arts, and scholarship, while also embracing innovation and high-tech industries. As a host city, Shaoxing offers visitors an immersive cultural experience — from its famous yellow rice wine and opera traditions, to its elegant gardens, ancient academies, and vibrant markets.
With excellent connectivity to major cities like Hangzhou and Shanghai, and a deep commitment to international collaboration, Shaoxing provides an inspiring setting for global dialogue and forward-thinking research — making it an ideal home for the Love and Sex with Robots 2026 Conference.