China's ongoing industrial upgrade is increasingly driven by the convergence of life sciences and advanced manufacturing. As consumer health awareness rises and regulatory standards tighten, the food processing and pharmaceutical sectors are rapidly adopting digitalization and smart technologies to enhance production efficiency, ensure product safety, and accelerate innovation. This structural shift is creating new synergies across the value chain, where precision engineering, automated processing, and biopharmaceutical R&D are reshaping traditional industry boundaries.
In this context, SwissCham China - Shanghai and BritCham Shanghai, co-organized with the Wuxi Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Wuxi CCPIT), will bring international enterprises to Wuxi on September 3, 2026, for an exclusive fact-finding trip to explore collaborative opportunities within this evolving ecosystem.
Participants will visit AstraZeneca and Bühler Group to witness firsthand how digitalization is transforming the pharmaceutical and food processing sectors. The program includes a factory tour at Bühler Group showcasing advanced manufacturing processes for food processing equipment, alongside a technical exchange on digital solutions applied in the food industry. These visits will highlight state-of-the-art production, R&D capabilities, and smart manufacturing practices, offering practical insights into cross-sector innovation and value chain integration.
Please note that the event will be conducted bilingually.
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中国正在推进的产业升级，越来越多地受到生命科学与先进制造深度融合的推动。随着消费者健康意识的提升和监管标准的日益严格，食品加工与医药行业正加速采用数字化与智能技术，以提升生产效率、保障产品安全并加快创新步伐。这一结构性转变正在价值链各环节催生新的协同效应，精密工程、自动化加工与生物医药研发正不断重塑传统行业的边界。
在此背景下，中国瑞士商会上海分会与上海英国商会将携手无锡市贸促会（Wuxi CCPIT），于2026年9月3日组织国际企业赴无锡开展专属考察活动，探索在这一不断演进的产业生态中的合作机遇。
参与者将实地走访英国企业阿斯利康（AstraZeneca）与瑞士企业布勒集团（Bühler Group），直观了解数字化如何推动医药与食品加工行业的变革。活动行程包括参观布勒集团工厂，了解食品加工设备的先进制造工艺，并围绕食品行业的数字化解决方案开展技术交流。这些考察将集中展示前沿的生产与研发能力以及智能制造实践，为跨行业创新与价值链整合提供切实的洞察。
请注意：本次活动将采用双语进行。
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival at Wuxi East Railway Station & Registration
Arrival at Wuxi East Railway Station & Registration
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Transportation to AstraZeneca
Transportation to AstraZeneca
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Company Visit at AstraZeneca
Company Visit at AstraZeneca
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Transportation to Luncheon Venue
Transportation to Luncheon Venue
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Business Luncheon & Networking
Business Luncheon & Networking
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Transportation to Bühler Group
Transportation to Bühler Group
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Company Visit at Bühler Group
Company Visit at Bühler Group
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Transportation back to Shanghai
Transportation back to Shanghai
Bühler Group 布勒集团
AstraZeneca 阿斯利康
Company Profile:
Billions of people come into contact with Bühler technologies to cover their basic needs for food and mobility every day. Bühler develops the best process solutions along complete value chains. Bühler has two business pillars: Grains & Food solutions ensure safe and healthy food and feed. Advanced Materials contributes to the production of energy-efficient vehicles and buildings. As a Swiss company with a history of more than 160 years, Bühler is active in 140 countries around the world and operates a global network of 105 service stations, 27 manufacturing sites, and Application Centers in 26 locations globally. Bühler invests up to 5% of turnover into research and development. In 2023, 12,000 employees generated a turnover of CHF 2.8 billion.
公司简介：
每天，数以亿计的人们都在享用布勒技术，满足自己在食品和交通出行领域的日常所需。布勒致力于在整个价值链中开发卓越的工艺解决方案，拥有两大业务支柱：谷物食品解决方案，确保安全和健康的食品与饲料；先进材料解决方案，致力于生产节能车辆和建造节能建筑。作为一家拥有160多年历史的瑞士企业，布勒活跃于全球140个国家，拥有包含27个生产基地和105家客户服务中心的全球网络，同时在全球26个地区拥有应用与培训中心。每年布勒将营业额的5%用于研发。2025年，来自于布勒全球的12,000 多名员工创造了28亿瑞士法郎的销售额。
Company Profile:
We are a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company committed to excellence in the research, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. With approximately 90,000 people in 85 countries, our aim is simple: to unlock the power of what science can do, for people, society and the planet. From Clinical Development, Regulatory and Medical Affairs to Finance, IT, Digital, Manufacturing and Supply, the opportunities to make an impact are limitless.
Our workforce reflects the diversity of the patients we serve – it is embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when we seek out different perspectives, experiences and strengths. At AstraZeneca, you'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly in a place that never stands still. Discover why we're a great place to work and see what science — and you — can do.
公司简介：
中国是阿斯利康全球第二大市场，也是其全球创新的战略枢纽。公司在中国设有两个全球战略研发中心，迄今已主导开展了超20项全球临床试验；拥有四个生产供应基地，向全球70多个市场提供优质创新药品；在上海设立中国总部，并在五地设立区域总部开展商业运营。自2023年以来，公司与17家中国创新药企达成20项合作。自1993年进入中国以来，阿斯利康已为中国患者带来40多款创新药物，覆盖肿瘤，心血管、肾脏及代谢，呼吸及免疫，感染性疾病，消化，罕见病等领域。仅2025年，公司的创新药物即惠及6800万中国患者。
SwissCham Member Ticket
Non-member Ticket
RSVP deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
报名截止日期：2026年9月1日（周二）
Please note that 请注意:
1. Since there are limited seats available in the delegation, SwissCham Shanghai will reserve the right to prioritize the participations from our member manufacturing companies. The final confirmation will be communicated by email to all applicants. 因本次活动席位有限，中国瑞士商会将优先筛选来自会员实业企业的报名，请以最终邮件确认为准。
2. Fapiao will only be issued and delivered one week after the event. 发票仅会在活动结束后一周进行开具。
Transportation 交通:
Transportation between Shanghai and Wuxi shall be arranged by the guest. Shuttle bus transportation in town is provided by the development zone.
来往于上海和无锡的交通需由客人自行安排。市内班车由开发区提供。
Meeting Point 集合地点:
Platform of Wuxi East Railway Station (More details of the meeting point would be announced prior to the event)
无锡东站集合（更多集合点信息将于活动前公布）
Meeting Time 集合时间:
9:50AM - 10:00AM
Suggested High-Speed Train Timetable 高铁时刻建议
- 09:19 - 09:47 G2194 From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Wuxi East Railway Station 上海虹桥火车站至无锡东站
- 16:51 - 17:27 G737 From Wuxi East Railway Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station 无锡东站至上海虹桥火车站
Organizers & Partners
退改政策 Cancellation of RSVP
如果您要取消出席活动，请在活动开始前48小时写邮件给cherry.huang@swisscham.org。如未能及时取消,我们视同默认付款。若非瑞士商会主办的活动，取消规则请参照活动主办发布的条款。
In case you need to cancel your attendance to the event, please write an email to: cherry.huang@swisscham.org at least 48 hours prior to the event. Failure to cancel your RSVP timely will require the payment of a "no show bill" of the full amount stated in this invitation. For third-party events, the event terms and conditions of the event organizer apply.
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Please notice that Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (as the host of the event) will take photographs and/or videos from the event and might post these on its public webpage and or social media platforms in order to create awareness and introduction of its events. By attending this event you consent to the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce Shanghai taking and using photographs or videos of you as described above. Please contact [cherry.huang@swisscham.org] immediately if you have any inquiries related to this matter.