Tailor-made Study Trips in Suzhou
International Immersion Programmes at IBSS
Short, high impact, study trips in China for executives and professionals
Co-designed with your institution or organisation, our immersion programmes connect the leaders of today and tomorrow with China’s dynamic business landscape. Each tailor-made programme blends academic-led learning with company visits and curated cultural experiences across Suzhou and the wider Yangtze River Delta.
Programme philosophy
China up-close. Experience Suzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou through expert-led sessions, company visits and cultural activities giving you a multi-faceted view of how business really works in China.
Sector insights. Explore high-growth industries such as global sourcing, FinTech, AI, robotics, and digital supply chains, guided by leading academics and industry experts.
Learn by doing. Apply knowledge through live case studies, simulations and real-world projects that bridge theory and practice.
Cross-city networking. Build valuable connections with business leaders and innovators in Suzhou, expanding your network across the Yangtze River Delta and beyond.
Why Suzhou?
An innovation hub. Ranked 6th in China by GDP and home to over 12 million people, Suzhou’s strong R&D base and pioneering firms make it one of the country’s wealthiest and most forward-looking cities.
Where heritage meets modernity. UNESCO-listed classical gardens and historic canals sit alongside world-class high-tech manufacturing clusters.
A gateway to China. Located in the Yangtze River Delta, and within easy reach of Shanghai (20 minutes by high-speed train), Suzhou is an ideal base for exploring the Chinese market.
Quality of life. Known as the “Venice of the East”, Suzhou is clean, green and easy to navigate, with lakes, parks and a vibrant culinary scene.
Company visits: what to expect
- Visits to enterprises and innovation facilities.
- Practical insights into business operations and emerging sectors.
- Briefings and discussions with local and international companies.
- Observation of technology and supply chain management on site.
- Networking opportunities with business professionals and entrepreneurs.
Programme pathways
We co-design every programme with you, refining themes, sector focus and company profiles to meet your objectives, seniority and schedule. Get in touch to discuss how we can design a programme tailored to you/your organisation. Previous pathway deliveries include:
A forward-looking exploration of the trends shaping China’s economic future. From changing demographics to advances in AI, fintech, manufacturing, marketing, and R&D, discover how China is redefining its role on the global stage. Focus areas: AI · FinTech · Global Sourcing · Supply Chain in China.
Discover how robotics, AI, and digital innovation are transforming Chinese industries. Learn how technology is driving efficiency, sparking disruption, and reshaping logistics and manufacturing—illustrated with real-world case studies. Focus areas: AI-driven logistics · Robotics · Technology.
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