Some of the area's top events and conferences can be found at August 1st Nanchang Uprising Monument. Check its schedule and see if anything interesting is on while you're in town.
This events and conferences venue is located in Xihu, but August 1st Nanchang Uprising Monument isn't the only thing to check out in this corner of the world. If you're eager for more sights, Bayi Square is worth swinging by as well.