Citi Sets 21st China Conference for November 10–13 in Shanghai and Shenzhen

Citi will hold its 21st annual China Conference on November 10–13, 2026, in Shanghai and Shenzhen, with around 1,500 global institutional investors, policymakers and corporate leaders expected, Trend reported on November 3. Citi is a global financial services holding company serving 19,000 institutional clients, 85% of the Fortune 500, and 70 million U.S. card customers across 90+ markets, according to company records.

Citi's Shanghai and Shenzhen Agenda

The conference will focus on macroeconomic trends, policy developments, innovation and emerging market opportunities, as well as developments shaping China's economy and global markets, according to Citi. The event follows the China Securities Regulatory Commission's recent approval of Citi's establishment of a wholly owned securities company in China, Citigroup Securities (China) Company Limited (CSCCL). The new entity will offer onshore equities brokerage, securities underwriting, research and principal trading services to domestic and international clients, and its establishment is expected to be a key topic of discussion, particularly in relation to market entry and capital-raising strategies.

Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser will participate in the conference, including discussions on China's role in the global economy and the opportunities arising from its continued development. "China remains one of Citi's most important markets and continues to offer significant opportunities for companies and investors. Our annual China Conference provides a vital bridge connecting global capital with China's domestic market opportunities," Marc Luet, Citi's Head of Japan, Asia North and Australia, said. Citi China Country Officer and Banking Head Wenjie Zhang said China's resilience, innovation and long-term growth potential continued to create opportunities for international investors and businesses.

Other speakers will include Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group; Weijian Shan, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of PAG; Charles L. Evans, former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; and Klaas Knot, former President of the Dutch central bank and former Chair of the G20's Financial Stability Board. Fei-Fei Li, Chief Technology Officer and President of International Business at Alibaba Cloud, and Anna Wintour, former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue and Global Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast, are also among the speakers.

Citi's Scale Behind the Conference

Citi processes $6 trillion in daily financial flows across borders, currencies and asset classes, equivalent to Germany's GDP each day, according to akta.pro company records. The same records list 19,000 institutional clients, including 85% of Fortune 500 companies, and a presence in 180+ countries and jurisdictions with physical operations in 90+ markets. Citi was founded in 1812 and is headquartered in New York.

Citi's Earlier China and Asia Moves

The NBA announced in June 2026 that it was expanding its Launchpad startup program to Asia as part of a multiyear commitment at the NBA x Citi Investor Summit 2026 in Singapore, Trend reported. Citi's decade-old traveling museum initiative brought heritage exhibitions to communities, including an exhibition titled "Networks of the Past: India and the Ancient World" developed with Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Trend reported in June 2026.

What Comes After the Conference

Citi's 2026 Global Healthcare Conference is scheduled for December 1–3, 2026, Trend reported on November 2.