In 20 short years, Shenzhen has been transformed from a fishing village to a fast-track metropolis of over 10 million people. Burgeoning high-tech manufacturing, logistics and financial services industries have helped Shenzhen achieve the highest per capita GDP in mainland China, and yet, the environment has not been left behind, as Shenzhen was recently named an International Garden City and was also awarded the Global 500 Environmental Award.

Accommodation
We are pleased to announce that special discounted rates are available for attendees at the Intercontinental Shenzhen during our event. 

To take advantage of these rates please ensure you book using the below link and add the following Group Code: PEN

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/reservations/dates-preferences/shenzhen

For visa requirements for U.S. citizens, please visit: 
http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/

Please note that regardless of whether a visa is required or not, your passport MUST be valid for at least 6 months after the dates of your trip, and should have some blank visa pages in your passport for entry/exit stamps.

Always check with your local Chinese embassy before booking your travel. Changes to visa policies can happen without notice.