AsiaBerlin Summit 2025

24–28 Nov 2025 | Berlin, Germany

Alex Feng

Vice President

Wuxi Industrial Innovation Research Institute

China

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Wuxi, just 30 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed rail and set alongside one of China s largest freshwater lakes, is recognized as the birthplace of the nation' s modern industry. With 7.5 million residents, the city leads China in GDP per capita and is renowned for its vibrant economy and outstanding livability. Founded in March 2023, the Wuxi Industrial Innovation Research Institute (WIIRI) is a dynamic tech hub where global innovation comes to life. Backed by the direct leadership of the Mayor of Wuxi, WIIR! connects with world-class science and technology, accelerates commercialization, drives cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strengthens the local innovation ecosystem-making Wuxi a gateway for turning ideas into reality.
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About me

Alex Feng holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. He previously served as a Senior Software Engineer and System Performance Analyst at Microsoft Headquarters, General Manager of the Seattle branch of a publicly listed U.S. IT services company, and Co-founder and CEO of AwiaTech in the United States.

He was the Founding President of the Suzhou Industrial Technology Research Institute, an institution dedicated to the commercialization of high-tech achievements, where he managed RMB 5 billion in funding. During his tenure, he established 24 applied technology research institutes and supported over 80 technology companies, spanning fields such as information technology, biomedicine, environmental energy, and materials science.

He currently serves as the Vice President of the Wuxi Industrial Innovation Research Institute (WIIRI).

Speaker sessions (1)

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

10:15 - 11:00

Unboxing The Future of Asia - Berlin Ecosystem

Location:Main StageTrack:Unboxing the future
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