The top ten key exhibitions in Shenzhen in 2026 are set to hit hard, providing a multi industry feast and empowering industry development
Based on ten years of experience in the exhibition industry and the trend of enterprise exhibition consultation, the top ten high-quality exhibitions in Shenzhen in 2026 have been officially announced. These exhibitions cover core areas such as industrial manufacturing, food, underwear, gifts, new energy, automobiles, the Internet of Things, optoelectronics, high-tech, and logistics supply chain. They are benchmark events in various segmented markets and will provide enterprises with efficient business negotiations, technical exchanges, and brand display platforms, helping to integrate and upgrade industry resources.
The 27th Shenzhen International Industrial Manufacturing Technology and Equipment Exhibition will be held from March 31 to April 3, 2026 at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao'an), hosted by Shenzhen Huanyue Convention and Exhibition Co., Ltd. It is expected to cover an area of 160000 square meters and focus on the fields of machinery, industry, intelligent manufacturing, and equipment. This exhibition was founded in 2000 and has been rated as the "Shenzhen Brand Exhibition" for many years since 2008. As one of the largest industrial exhibitions in China, it closely follows the "20+8" industrial policy of Shenzhen under the guidance of the Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, focuses on building a high-end equipment industry cluster exhibition, and creates a display and exchange platform covering high-end equipment and precision manufacturing ecology, precision component production automation solutions, and industrial manufacturing core technologies.
The 24th Global High end Food Exhibition (Whole Foods Exhibition) is scheduled to be held from March 6th to 8th, 2026 at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao'an), hosted by Shenzhen Longpinxi Exhibition Co., Ltd. The exhibition area is expected to be 80000 square meters, covering industries such as food, frozen products, ice cream, and catering. Longpinxi Exhibition has been organizing industry conferences in multiple places since 2005. In 2018, it first used the registered trademark "Whole Foods Exhibition". After moving to Shenzhen in 2020, it has been held regularly and has successfully held 22 sessions so far. At the same time, it will also hold the 17th China Ice Cream Cold Food Exhibition, always committed to "making the food industry easy to do business".
The 20th China (Shenzhen) International Brand Underwear Exhibition will be held from March 25th to 27th, 2026 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), organized by Shenzhen Shengshi Jiuzhou Exhibition Co., Ltd. It is expected to have a scale of 100000 square meters and focus on the underwear and home service industry. This exhibition, approved by the Ministry of Commerce and guided by the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Commerce and other units, is jointly organized by multiple institutions. It has been successfully held for 20 years and is one of the most influential professional underwear exhibitions in the world. With the mission of "co building, symbiosis, sharing, and win-win, creating a global underwear ecosystem", it focuses on showcasing new technologies, products, and trends in the underwear industry at home and abroad, and provides a professional communication platform for the upstream and downstream of the industry chain.
The 34th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, Crafts, Watches, and Home Products Exhibition will be held from April 25th to 28th, 2026 at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao'an), hosted by Li Exhibition Huabo Exhibition (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. It is expected to cover multiple fields such as gifts, consumer electronics, cross-border, and food, with an additional exhibition in October each year, and will be held twice a year. This exhibition has been successfully held for 30 sessions since its establishment in 1993. In 2005, it was certified by UFI (Global Exhibition Industry Association) and is known as the "flagship exhibition of Chinese gift and home furnishings". It is the preferred platform for professional procurement in the Asia Pacific region. The organizers have launched buyer matching services and the "Gift Trade" online platform, creating a "365 day online procurement platform" to help exhibitors and buyers efficiently connect.
The 18th China International Battery Technology Exchange Conference (CIBF2026) is scheduled to be held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center from May 13th to 15th, 2026. It is hosted by the China Chemical and Physical Power Industry Association and is expected to cover the entire industry chain of batteries, energy storage, and new energy with an area of 280000 square meters. As the first brand exhibition protected by trademark registration, CIBF has successfully held 17 sessions and is one of the most influential new energy exhibitions in the world. By 2026, it is expected to attract over 3000 exhibitors and 350000 visitors, bringing together top enterprises in the entire industry chain to create a global technology debut highland and empower the digital intelligence development of the industry through full chain ecological aggregation.
The 30th Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show 2026 will be held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center in June 2026, hosted by Shenzhen United Auto Show Management Co., Ltd. It is expected to cover an area of 200000 square meters, including complete vehicles, new energy vehicles, automotive technology, and the entire automotive industry chain. The auto show, formerly known as the "Shenzhen Hong Kong Macao International Auto Expo", was officially upgraded in 2020. It is rooted in Shenzhen and radiates to the "9+2" city cluster, covering a market of over 13 trillion yuan in total economy and 86.17 million people. It is the "wind direction auto show" of China's automotive industry, with the brand proposition of "facing technology, future, and market". Its authority and influence in the fields of luxury cars, new energy, and intelligent cars are leading the country.
IOTE ® The 25th International Internet of Things 2026 • Shenzhen Station will be held in Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center from August 26 to 28, 2026, hosted by Shenzhen Internet of Things Media Co., Ltd., with an estimated scale of 80000m2, focusing on the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, Internet, intelligent equipment and other fields. This exhibition will be jointly held with AGIC Shenzhen International General Artificial Intelligence Industry Expo, which is an upgraded version of the AI+IoT professional exhibition in 2025. It will attract more top global enterprises and professional visitors, and help the rapid development of the domestic AIoT industry.
The 27th China International Optoelectronics Expo is scheduled to be held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center from September 9th to 11th, 2026. It is hosted by Shenzhen Herong Bowen Exhibition Co., Ltd. The expected scale is 300000 square meters, covering multiple fields such as information communication, precision optics, camera technology and applications, laser and intelligent manufacturing. As a comprehensive exhibition covering the entire optoelectronic industry chain, it will gather 3800 high-quality exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions around the world. The eight themed exhibitions comprehensively cover the core sectors of the industry, serving as a one-stop efficient procurement platform and an important carrier for precise business matching and grasping cutting-edge industry information.
The 20th China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Supply Chain Expo 2026 will be held from September 21 to 23, 2026 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), hosted by Shenzhen Dashi Exhibition Service Co., Ltd. The expected scale is 100000 square meters (nearly 130000 square meters are actually planned), covering multiple fields such as logistics and supply chain comprehensive services, port shipping and port services, and air freight. This exhibition is the first supply chain themed expo approved by the Ministry of Commerce in China, attracting over 2200 exhibitors and 300000 professional visitors. More than 70 high-end business docking activities will be held on site, and the 2nd World Autonomous Vehicle Economy Expo and the 2nd Shenzhen International Logistics Technology and Intelligent Equipment Expo will also be held at the same time to promote industry cooperation, integration, and global layout.
The 28th China International High tech Achievement Fair will be held from November 13th to 15th, 2026 at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center, hosted by Zhenwei International Convention and Exhibition Group, with an expected scale of 300000 square meters and covering the entire high-tech industry chain. Since its establishment in 1999, the High tech Fair has been successfully held for 26 sessions and is an important part of the national innovation system. It integrates fruit trading, product display, high-level forums, and project investment promotion, focusing on showcasing advanced technologies and products in energy conservation and environmental protection, new generation information technology, biology, new energy, and other fields. It plays an important role in promoting the transformation of high-tech achievements and domestic and international economic and technological exchanges and cooperation.
It is reported that there are many high-quality exhibition resources in Shenzhen, such as the China International Cultural and Art Fair, IEAE Shenzhen Electronics Exhibition, and Overseas Network Cross border Exhibition. We will continue to review the top 20 exhibitions worth paying attention to in Shenzhen in 2026, providing more comprehensive references for enterprise participation decisions. Industry professionals are welcome to exchange and discuss (szhzfwone).
