What's Up Wudaokou: This Week's Best Events in the Heart of Studentland
What's Up, Wudaokou? Whether you're at Tsinghua, BLCU, Peking University, or even Google, there is an event for you in Haidian. In this series, we round up the best innovation, entrepreneurship, technology forums and workshops as well as student-related events. Don't worry, we'll even sneak in the occasional happy hour...
Thursday, Apr 11
Youth Startup Showcase
If you’ve got a great idea for a business, and want to hear from someone experienced before you get started, or you’re looking to see how to get involved in a startup before it becomes the next million dollar idea, this event organized by Startup Grind University is for you. Come along and listen to inspiring talks by keynotes Claudia Masueger, CEO and founder of CHEERS Wines, and AJ Warner, co-founder of TouchdownCareer. Free. 6.30pm. Innoway
Friday, Apr 12
Foreign Student Walk Into Haidian
In order to help international students in China further understand Chinese sci-tech enterprises and to integrate themselves into Haidian's various innovative development programs, the Cirrus Program under Zhongguancun the Belt and Road Industrial Promotion Association is hosting this fun walk for foreign students. Take a stroll through this exciting district and visit cultural sites like Daoxianghu Intangible Heritage Science City, and Western Beijing Shadow Puppets Intangible Heritage Park, as well as visit the headquarters of industry giants like Byte Dance, Tus-Clean Energy, Glodon, and Huawei. Participants will also get to know the famous Entrepreneurship Street, Microsoft Accelerator, and Dongsheng Technology Park. Free. 8.30am-5.30pm. Haidian
Saturday, Apr 13
"Beyond School & Grades" Preparing for the World of Work
This forum is set to bring together a diverse group of young people seeking new career paths and job prospects, focussing on topics like entrepreneurship development, personal and professional development, financial management, and adjusting to work life after education. Participants will meet and network with professionals, experienced and successful entrepreneurs, and industry experts for insight, trends, and opportunities in the ever-changing world of work. You will also get a chance to meet potential employers for internships and job opportunities. RMB 50, RMB 30 (students). 1.30-5.30pm. Zhongguancun Haidian Pioneer Park
Reimagining a World Powered by AI
Open innovation and AI is already shaping our world, and China is proving itself at the forefront of technological change and development in the field. At this forum, you'll get a deeper understanding of the world of AI and how it is shaping, and being shaped by China, as well how it helps us rethink and improve our way of life. Free. 2.30-5pm. Microsoft Building Tower 1
Feeling lost? Meet your fellow students in our Wudaoukou Watch series, right here.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons, courtesy of the organizers
