In recent years, the rapid growth of the digital economy has become a major global development trend. Positioning technologies represented by UWB (Ultra-Wideband) and Bluetooth have increasingly played the role of foundational infrastructure for the digital economy, as most data-driven applications require accurate location information.
In the AI era, positioning technologies are creating even greater value. Data collection alone is no longer the ultimate goal — the real objective is to transform data into actionable intelligence and business value. Artificial Intelligence is becoming the key enabler that unlocks the full potential of location-based data.
Over the past year, the UWB positioning industry has experienced significant transformation. On one hand, a growing number of companies have entered the market, accelerating ecosystem expansion and technological innovation. On the other hand, UWB technologies have achieved major breakthroughs in multiple application scenarios, including:
- Digital Car Keys & CPD (Child Presence Detection)
- Two-Wheeler Mobility
- Smart Door Locks
- Home Appliance Sensing
- Directional Remote Control
- Smart Tags & Asset Tracking
At the same time, the integration of UWB sensing and communication capabilities is gaining increasing industry attention.
Bluetooth technology is also evolving rapidly through the introduction of Channel Sounding, an advanced positioning technology offering higher accuracy, stronger stability, and enhanced security. This significantly strengthens Bluetooth’s role in high-precision positioning applications.
In addition, SparkLink (NearLink) technologies are accelerating toward commercial deployment. Both SLE and SLP standards now support high-precision positioning capabilities and are beginning to achieve real-world implementation across various industries.
Against this backdrop, we are proud to present the IOTE 2026 Shenzhen • High-Precision Positioning Technology & Application Ecosystem Summit. The conference will gather leading positioning technology enterprises and industry experts from across China to share the latest market insights, technological innovations, and ecosystem opportunities shaping the future of intelligent positioning.
Conference Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker | Organization |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration & Guest Check-in | – | – |
| 09:30 – 09:40 | Opening Remarks by Host | – | – |
| 09:40 – 10:00 | Latest Market Analysis of China’s High-Precision Positioning Industry | Zhang Zhongliang | AIoT StarMap Research Institute |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Latest Developments of UWB in Smart Home Appliance Sensing | – | Changsha Chixin Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. |
| 10:20 – 10:40 | Applications of UWB Radar Technology | – | Maxscend Microelectronics Company Limited |
| 10:40 – 11:00 | UWB Radar Applications in Two-Wheeler Mobility & Parking Solutions | – | Knowno |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Latest Breakthroughs in the Industrial UWB Market | – | Qorvo |
| 11:20 – 11:40 | Latest Market Trends in UWB Directional Remote Controls | – | RadioNano |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | Latest Application Progress of Bluetooth Channel Sounding | – | Silicon Labs |
| 12:00 | Conference Closing | – | – |