Heartland Connect
& U.S. - China Ag Roundtable
Planting the seeds of Partnership, Prosperity, and Peace
June 15-17, 2026 - Zhengzhou, Henan province, China
Think Tank Dialogue: June 18, 2026 Beijing, China
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Event Overview
Heartland Connect is an exclusive gathering specifically designed for local and business leaders from both the U.S. and China to explore new partnerships and opportunities. The 2026 program offers U.S. participants a first-hand opportunity to engage with Chinese provincial and national stakeholders, and identify opportunities for future collaboration across agriculture, food, healthcare, and related industries.
This year’s Heartland Connect will include the U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable, held in Henan Province from June 15–17, followed by a Think Tank Dialogue in Beijing on June 18, organized in partnership with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).
Building on the success of the annual U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable, first launched in 2021, this expanded format now encompasses three critical industry sectors that define the economic backbone of America’s Heartland: Agriculture, Food, and Healthcare. The 2026 event marks the 6th year of this important bilateral dialogue. In conjunction with the program, USHCA will organize a Future Ag Leaders Delegation, bringing students into direct conversation with policymakers, researchers, and industry partners in China.
Event Agenda
The agenda will be posted here as details are confirmed. Please check back for updates.