The landscape of Globalization has evolved.
Enterprises that still view going GoGlobal merely as a quest for incremental markets are likely falling behind.
China’s enterprises have entered a new era of internationalization. The decisive differentiator is no longer whether to GoGlobal, but:
China’s enterprises have entered a new era of internationalization. The decisive differentiator is no longer whether to GoGlobal, but:
Which regional markets deserve strategic focus in the next phase?
Which critical stages should AI prioritize to deliver genuine differentiation?
Amid rationalized capital and quality-driven growth, which enterprises can thrive through economic cycles?
For tech startups in embodied intelligence, autonomous driving, AI hardware and related fields, how to bridge the gap from technical validation to scenario implementation, and from product demonstration to large-scale commercialization?
These questions have no universal answers, yet every GoGlobal enterprise must confront them.
In response, EqualOcean, a leading think tank for GoGlobal, will host the 2026 GoGlobal Forum of 100 (GGF2026) in Shanghai on June 11, 2026.
Under the theme “AI for Next”, the forum will serve as a pragmatic dialogue platform addressing real-world challenges. It will avoid evading new complexities of Globalizationand empty rhetoric on technological trends, balancing forward-looking insights with actionable pathways, and covering both perspectives on Globalization and practices of Globalization.
1. Why “Resilient Globalization, GoGlobal for the Future”
The theme reflects a profound shift in the core mission of China’s enterprise Globalization.
On one hand, Globalization is transitioning from pursuing incremental growth to deep operational localization. Sustained success depends not only on speed-to-market but also on operational stability, organizational synergy and long-term commitment amid regional divergence, supply chain restructuring and elevated compliance requirements. Resilient Globalization emphasizes enterprises’ capacity for sustainable operations in complex environments.
On the other hand, AI’s impact on enterprise Globalization is evolving from partial efficiency gains to systemic restructuring. It reshapes products, marketing, organizations and supply chains, extending from the digital to the physical realm. Embodied intelligence—represented by humanoid robots and autonomous driving—pushes global competition from efficiency enhancement to an integrated contest of technological capability, scenario deployment and commercialization prowess.
Accordingly, GGF2026 will explore not merely whether enterprises adopt AI, but whether AI can become the core competency of next-generation GoGlobal players. Amid market fragmentation and shifting dividends, how should enterprises rebuild their brands, organizations and local operating systems?
Resilient Globalization addresses how enterprises maintain stability and navigate cycles in a complex world. GoGlobal for the Future explores how new technologies build next-stage global competitiveness. Combined, they define the most authentic agenda for China’s enterprise Globalization in 2026.
2. GGF2026 Agenda Preview
GGF2026 will be held in Shanghai on June 11 as a one-day forum, covering core topics including trend forecasting, regional opportunities, AI applications, brand building, organizational capability, hard-tech Globalization and content innovation. The final agenda is subject to official release.
Morning Session: Strategic Outlook – Decoding Underlying Trends of Globalization
The morning session will open with macro-environment and trend analysis, redefining GoGlobal strategies for enterprises in the new cycle of global competition.EqualOcean will deliver a keynote address titled The Core of Future Global Competition: AI Capability, Resilient Layout and Long-Termism, responding to the forum theme and outlining its outlook on the next phase of global competition.
Subsequent keynote speeches will cover:
Global Acceleration of AI-Native Enterprises: How AI-native enterprises accelerate GoGlobal market penetration via technological advantages, organizational efficiency and product iteration.
Beyond Dividends: Who Can Sustain Global Market Presence: Addressing the practical challenge: after extensive expansion loses momentum, which enterprises can sustain operations, growth and global competitiveness.
Seeking Incremental Value: Resilience in Emerging Markets and AI-Driven Growth: Exploring new growth variables in emerging markets and how AI improves market-entry efficiency and operational quality.
Following the morning keynotes, a panel discussion The Future Is Now: New Paradigms for GoGlobal in the AI Era will convene guests from enterprises, investment and service ecosystems to debate AI, organization, localization, branding and regional strategy.
A 5–10 minute open Q&A will follow the panel, allowing the audience to pose follow-up questions and share on-the-ground challenges directly with industry leaders.
Special Session: AI Global Startup Pitch
In addition to panel discussions, GGF2026 will host a dedicated AI Global Startup Pitch session. High-quality AI-driven GoGlobal innovation projects will be solicited worldwide. Shortlisted projects will present onsite, receive investor feedback and access targeted financing and partnership opportunities.
This session aims to showcase next-generation startups with technological potential, product innovation and GoGlobal ambition, fostering efficient interaction among innovators, investors and industrial resources.
The application portal for AI pitching is now open. Early-stage AI enterprises are welcome to scan the QR code to submit applications.
Afternoon Session: Practical Implementation – Deconstructing End-to-End GoGlobal
If the morning answers where to GoGlobal, the afternoon focuses on how to get there. It will break down actionable pathways across regional strategy, end-to-end efficiency, AI infrastructure, branding and organization, hard-tech Globalization and content innovation.
Key topics include:
Key GoGlobal Markets 2026: Divergent Opportunities in Europe, the US, the Middle East and Emerging Markets
From Tools to Ecosystem: How AI Restructures the End-to-End GoGlobal Chain
AI+X: The New Infrastructure for China’s Enterprise GoGlobal
Long-Termism in AI Globalization: Technical Barriers, Brand Building and Local Operations
Breaking Through Hard-Tech Globalization: Scenario Commercialization and Supply Chain Resilience for Embodied Intelligence and AI Hardware
AI Manhwa/Comics: Where Will the Next Global Hit Come From?
The closing panel Core Competitiveness in the AI-Driven Globalization Era will address highly practical questions:
Is AI a cost-reduction tool or a strategic infrastructure?
From “selling products” to “building brands”: how AI reshapes global brand capabilities?
In a rational capital environment, what global enterprises possess cyclical resilience?
How can organization, talent and localization become enterprises’ definitive competitive moats?
3. GGF2026: More Than a Forum
Enterprises attend forums not only for information but for forward-looking insights, key connections, valuable partnerships and benchmark cases. GGF2026 delivers a live platform integrating trend intelligence, industry networking and partnership activation.
It will offer research perspectives on global market shifts, practical breakdowns of AI integration across the GoGlobal value chain, cross-sector exchanges among brands, tech, hardware, content and service ecosystems, plus project pitches, list releases and premium networking—forming a comprehensive industry gathering for Globalization.
For enterprises on the path to GoGlobal, this is more than a conference; it is a pivotal moment to reorient strategy, update mindsets and forge partnerships.
4. Highlight of the Evening: Annual List Release
The gala dinner will feature the launch of EqualOcean Annual GoGlobal Expansion Lists, honoring outstanding players in modern Globalization: enterprises and institutions that grasp regional differences, master local operations, convert AI into competitive advantages and uphold long-term investment and resilience amid complexity.
The lists celebrate benchmark cases and capture emerging trends in China’s enterprise Globalization. Nominations are now open.
Proposed Annual Lists (subject to on-site release)
EqualOcean GoGlobal Expansion Brand Lists
2026 Top 10 Chinese AI Application GoGlobal Brands
2026 Top 10 Chinese Mobility Tech GoGlobal Brands
2026 Top 10 Chinese Smart Device GoGlobal Brands
2026 Top 10 Chinese Digital Content & Entertainment GoGlobal Brands
2026 Top 10 Chinese Medical Tech GoGlobal Brands
2026 Top 10 Chinese Smart Home GoGlobal Brands
2026 Top 10 Chinese Physical Retail GoGlobal Brands
EqualOcean GoGlobal Expansion Service Provider Lists
2026 Top 10 GoGlobal FinTech Institutions
2026 Top 10 GoGlobal Brand Marketing Agencies
2026 Top 10 GoGlobal Talent Service Providers
2026 Top 10 GoGlobal Compliance Service Providers
EqualOcean GoGlobal Expansion Investment Institution Lists
2026 Top 20 GoGlobal Investment Institutions
EqualOcean Global ESG Model Enterprise Lists
2026 Top 20 Chinese Global ESG Model Enterprises
5. GGF2026 Registration
If you are re-evaluating your GoGlobal strategy; if you care how AI reshapes global products, branding and organizational logic; if you seek connections with entrepreneurs, investors, service providers and innovators; if you believe the next phase of global competition favors resilience, systemic capability and long-termism over speed—welcome to GGF2026.
The official registration portal for GGF2026 is now open. Clik the link to register:https://luma.com/m5kq446n
6. Partnership & Inquiries
For business cooperation, list inquiries or pitching inquiries, please contact us with your name, company and purpose，scan the QR code or send email to: lijiaqi@iyiou.com
About Us
EqualOcean is a next-generation think tank and core resource connector dedicated to serving Chinese enterprises’ GoGlobal strategies and helping overseas companies and institutions capture China’s growth opportunities.
With the mission Connecting China and the World, our core strengths include an industry-leading team, links to governmental and private sectors, integration of tech/internet and traditional industries, and a global vision with an international resource network.