West Coast Technology Innovation and Retail Upgrade Tour: Exploring Cutting-Edge Technology and Retail Transformation

(8 days 6 nights)

【Project background】

Silicon Valley: The Global Technology Hub and Innovation Powerhouse Leading the Future of Technology

Silicon Valley: The Place Closest to the Future

Silicon Valley is home to tech giants like Apple, Google, Yahoo, Intel, Oracle, as well as renowned innovators such as Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, Larry Ellison, and Larry Page. This region is synonymous with disruptive technologies—facial recognition, VR/AR, autonomous driving, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, AIGC, the metaverse, genomics, graphene, Bitcoin, big data, cloud computing, blockchain, new materials, and new energy. These “black technologies” are the innovation explosion points shaping humanity's future, and they are prevalent in Silicon Valley.

Stanford: The Heart of Silicon Valley

Stanford University has produced countless luminaries such as Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Jerry Yang, and Peter Thiel, and has incubated numerous renowned multinational companies. Here, academia, business, and the spirit of American pragmatism and innovation intertwine, giving rise to the vibrant and magical world of Silicon Valley.

By stepping into Silicon Valley, participants will hear from Stanford’s esteemed faculty about the logic behind future technological innovation, engage in dialogue with Silicon Valley tech giants, and gain insight into the strategic deployment of artificial intelligence as a tool to empower "the next world." Understand the trends in technological innovation and seize the next major opportunity!

Join Huazhi International's "Silicon Valley Future Technology Development Exploration Tour" now!

【Itinerary highlights】

• In-Depth Exploration of Silicon Valley's Technological Innovation Trends:

• A vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship + cutting-edge business insights

• Strong capital markets + broad space for business growth

• Visit Stanford University, the Origin of Silicon Valley, to Deeply Deconstruct the Logic Behind Technological Innovation:

• Stanford University, a world-renowned academic institution, and the heart of Silicon Valley

• "The Secrets of Silicon Valley: The Global Hub of Technology and Innovation" – Delivered by the Founder of Founder Space

• "AI and Robotics Frontier Technologies" – Delivered by former OpenAI executive and UC Berkeley professor

• "Mainstream Investment Trends in the Era of Artificial Intelligence"

• Engage in High-Level Dialogues with Leading Tech Giants to Understand the Grand Strategy of Technology Empowering the World:

• Meta, the world's largest social media giant, explore innovations in AI and the metaverse

• Google, a benchmark company of the internet era, learn about Google's innovation ecosystem

• NASA, the U.S. space exploration agency, understand future space exploration trends

• IBM, the "Blue Giant" of the computing world, learn about developments in big data technology

• Tesla, the global leader in energy technology

• Experience the Dynamic Urban Life of the U.S. Metropolis (Optional):

• Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, 17-Mile Drive, Outlet Shopping

【Itinerary arrangement】

Day 1: Shanghai to San Francisco

• Morning: Arrival in San Francisco

• City Tour: San Francisco is an economic and cultural center of Northern California and the Bay Area. It is a major port city on the Pacific coast of the U.S., a world-renowned tourist destination, and the fourth-largest city in California. Often referred to as "America's Favorite City," San Francisco's natural generosity is a spontaneous expression of its spirit, evident in its cuisine, architecture, and music. This inclusive city spirit has nurtured over a hundred Nobel Prize winners and created countless success stories in Silicon Valley.

Afternoon: Cultural Experience

• Featured Sites: Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street

• Reason for Visit: Feel the charm of San Francisco's iconic landmarks

• Tour Overview: Visit Lombard Street, known as the world's most crooked street, to experience its unique blend of beauty and danger. Tour the Golden Gate Bridge, a world-renowned symbol of San Francisco, spanning 2.8 kilometers over the Golden Gate Strait, with its striking colors and impressive architecture. Also, explore Fisherman's Wharf, a must-visit location with seafood stalls, souvenir shops, and street performers.

Day 2: San Francisco

• Morning: Stanford University Keynote Session

• Topic: "The Secrets of Silicon Valley: The Global Hub of Technology and Innovation"

• Speaker: Founder of Founder Space

• Learning Outcome: Gain the foundational motivation for disruptive innovation and explore future developments

• Course Overview: Over the past century, Silicon Valley alone has produced over 50 Nobel laureates and countless millionaires who relied on wisdom and knowledge. Why has this greatest story of technological innovation and entrepreneurship in human history occurred in Silicon Valley? Can this be replicated elsewhere?

• Afternoon: Stanford University Keynote Session

• Topic: "AI and Robotics Frontier Technologies"

• Speaker: Former Executive of OpenAI/Professor at UC Berkeley

• Learning Outcome: Understand AI technologies from a theoretical perspective and grasp the development logic of AI

• Course Content: Explore the evolving relationship between humans and robots, and the role of robots in emerging fields.

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Day 3: San Francisco

• Morning: Business Visit to IBM

• Visit Theme: Explore the development status of big data and cloud computing

• Company Overview: Founded in 1911 by Thomas J. Watson, IBM is one of the world's largest information technology and business solutions companies, with more than 300,000 employees worldwide.

Afternoon: Business Visit to Meta

• Visit Theme: AI and the Metaverse and their impact on the future of humanity

• Company Overview: Meta, a next-generation internet social media platform, leverages VR and AR technologies to create a 3D virtual world where users can engage in interactions similar to real life.

Day 4: San Francisco

• Morning: Business Visit to Google

• Visit Theme: Learn about Google's innovation ecosystem

• Company Overview: Founded on September 4, 1998, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google is recognized as the largest search engine company globally.

Afternoon: Business Visit to Tesla

• Visit Theme: Experience the speed and power of technology and understand the mindset of a genius

• Company Overview: Tesla, founded in 2003, is an innovative automobile company dedicated to developing sustainable energy vehicles, headquartered in Silicon Valley, USA.

Day 5: San Francisco

• Morning: Business Visit to NASA

• Visit Theme: Future trends in space technology

• Company Overview: NASA, the U.S. federal agency responsible for civil space programs and aeronautics research, showcases America's latest civilian space programs and research.

• Afternoon: Keynote Session

• Topic: "Mainstream Investment Trends in the AI Era"

• Learning Outcome: Understand frontier AI technologies and foresee future investment trends

• Course Overview: This course analyzes future investment opportunities in the AI industry from an investor's perspective.

  
  

Day 6: San Francisco

• Morning: Cultural Experience

• Featured Sites: 17-Mile Drive, Carmel-by-the-Sea

• Reason for Visit: Experience the scenic beauty of American coastal towns and the famous Golden Coast

• Tour Overview: The 17-Mile Drive is a picturesque coastal road along the Pacific Ocean, connecting several charming towns known for their tranquility and beauty.

• Afternoon: Featured Visit to Livermore Premium Outlets

• Reason for Visit: Enjoy a perfect shopping experience at the largest outlet mall in the San Francisco Bay Area

  
  

Days 7-8: San Francisco to Shanghai

• Return Home: Depart for Shanghai