Firsthand Business Learning
China becomes clearer when you experience it directly.
Craft designs learning expeditions for academic, corporate, investor and technology groups. Each program combines research, company visits, expert conversations, cultural context and structured reflection around the decisions participants need to make.
Iceland · September–October 2026
Chinese Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs Iceland Delegation
A high-level international learning expedition spanning trade, healthcare technology, sustainability, investment and executive institutional engagement.
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Chengdu · March 2024
Connecting Global Business Leaders in Chengdu
A four-day gathering for more than 100 Thunderbird alumni, family members and guests, combining executive dialogue, corporate visits and cultural exchange.
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Yiwu · August 2024
Inside the World’s Small Commodities Trading Hub
A firsthand exploration of Yiwu’s wholesale trading ecosystem, digital sourcing platforms and cross-border e-commerce practices.
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Hefei · April 2025
China’s Electric Vehicle and Clean Energy Ecosystem
Executive-level exposure to electric vehicles, clean energy and advanced manufacturing value chains, including NIO and Sungrow.
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Hangzhou · December 2025
AI, Robotics and Technology Commercialisation
A three-day immersion into Hangzhou’s AI, robotics, academic research and technology-commercialisation ecosystem.
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Haikou & Wenchang · March 2026
Free Trade Zone, Enterprise and the Space Economy
An interdisciplinary program connecting alumni with university leaders, family enterprises, Free Trade Port stakeholders and Hainan’s emerging space economy.
Explore the expeditionPrograms were organised or supported with Thunderbird alumni and other partners. Visits and program elements vary by learning objective, timing and host availability.
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