MeetupsThu 22 Oct · 9am
CBDF Going-Global Carnival 2026 — Shenzhen
A full day for brands going global: talks on AI, digital marketing and cross-border growth, plus networking. Held at a five-star hotel in Nanshan; the address is sent after registration.
Chinese event · 中文活动 Talks, registration and signage are in Chinese. Worth it if you read or speak some Chinese, or go with a friend who does.
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A full day for brands going global: talks on AI, digital marketing and cross-border growth, plus networking. Held at a five-star hotel in Nanshan; the address is sent after registration.
- What is it?
- A full day for brands going global: talks on AI, digital marketing and cross-border growth, plus networking. Held at a five-star hotel in Nanshan; the address is sent after registration.
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Free VIP registration
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