From ‘World Factory’ to ‘Innovation Engine’: Key Insights from the CEIBS Global EMBA Symposium 2026
Held in Shanghai, this year’s CEIBS Global EMBA Annual Symposium brought together distinguished business leaders and CEIBS faculty to explore China’s critical transition from the "World Factory" to a dynamic "Global Innovation Engine."
In this highlights reel, speakers from organisations such as Bosch, Bain & Company, and NIO discuss the strategic shifts required to navigate China's rapidly evolving economic landscape and the necessity of scaling innovation in the age of AI.
In this video:
Introduction: The most important conversation of our time
Understanding the scale and speed of transformation
Scaling innovation in the modern era 0:57 – Bridging the gap: Why global leaders need Chinese innovation
Strategies for leading across cultures 1:36 – The third wave of aerospace commercialization
Closing remarks: Reshaping the future of global business
About CEIBS:
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is a leading international business school with campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Zurich, and Accra. Our mission is to educate responsible leaders versed in "China Depth, Global Breadth."
Learn more about the CEIBS Global EMBA programme here