Breaking through with open innovation: ABB proposes AI+energy synergy solution to support Shanghai's development as a global innovation hub
Oct 13, 2025On October 12, ABB Group CEO Ma Teng was invited to attend the 2025 Shanghai Mayor's International Entrepreneurs Advisory Meeting. He joined Shanghai government leaders and international business representatives in discussing "Openness, Innovation, and Inclusion: Shanghai's Development Strategy Towards 2030." In his speech at the meeting, Ma Teng explored the parallel advancements of artificial intelligence and energy transition, shared ABB's practical experience in this area, and offered suggestions for Shanghai to precisely develop its artificial intelligence industry and build a global innovation hub.
Maarten Schneider, CEO of ABB Group, said: "ABB's mission and business focus are highly aligned with Shanghai's goal of building a global innovation network hub, particularly in key areas such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, and green transformation. ABB is actively promoting partnerships and is committed to building an innovation ecosystem that promotes international cooperation and open exchanges to better serve Chinese customers, help industries achieve leaner and cleaner operations, and set an example of excellence."