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Trade show calendar

2026-2027 China trade show and MICE planning calendar

Use this as a starting point for hotels, interpreters, airport transfers, buyer meetings, factory visits and client hospitality around major China event windows. Reconfirm dates with official organizers before booking.

EventDatesCityIndustrygoChina support
139th Canton Fair Spring 2026China Import and Export Fair ComplexCanton Fair official general informationPhase 1: Apr 15-19, 2026; Phase 2: Apr 23-27, 2026; Phase 3: May 1-5, 2026GuangzhouMulti-industry sourcingBuyer registration flow, airport pickup, interpreter, hotel, daily transfers, supplier meetings and post-fair factory visits.
Auto China 2026China International Exhibition Center and Capital International Exhibition CenterAuto China official websiteApr 24-May 3, 2026BeijingAutomotive, EV, mobilityVIP mobility hospitality, supplier meetings, vehicle brand programs, executive dining and Beijing cultural extensions.
China International Import Expo 2026National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)CIIE official introductionNov 5-10, 2026ShanghaiImport, consumer goods, food, medical, technology, servicesInternational exhibitor and visitor support, hotel and transfer planning, buyer meetings, interpreters and CIIE-side hospitality.
electronica Shanghai 2026Shanghai New International Expo Centreelectronica Shanghai official websiteJul 1-3, 2026ShanghaiElectronics, semiconductors, embedded systemsTechnology delegation support, exhibitor meetings, interpreter, innovation district visits and post-show supplier routing.
ChinaJoy 2026Shanghai New International Expo CentreChinaJoy official websiteJul 31-Aug 3, 2026ShanghaiGaming, digital entertainment, esports, AI entertainmentGame studio meetings, creator hospitality, media guest handling, bilingual hosts and brand event add-ons.
Pet Fair Asia 2026Shanghai New International Expo CentrePet Fair Asia official exhibition pageAug 19-23, 2026ShanghaiPet industry, consumer goods, retailBuyer mission support, distributor meetings, retail visits, interpreter and supplier follow-up routing.
China Beauty Expo 2027Shanghai New International Expo CentreChina Beauty Expo visitor pageMay 12-14, 2027ShanghaiBeauty, cosmetics, personal care, supply chainBrand and buyer hospitality, retail scouting, KOL-facing side events, interpreter and hotel support.
SIAL Shenzhen 2026Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition CenterSIAL China official websiteSep 1-3, 2026ShenzhenFood and beverageImporter meetings, restaurant scouting, food retail visits, interpreter, hotel and trade-show transfer support.
IE expo Chengdu 2026Western China International Expo CityIE expo Chengdu official websiteSep 16-18, 2026ChengduEnvironmental technologyChengdu-side visitor support, hotel, vehicle, interpreter, environmental industry visits and executive dining.
140th Canton Fair Autumn 2026China Import and Export Fair ComplexCanton Fair autumn 2026 date referencePhase 1: Oct 15-19, 2026; Phase 2: Oct 23-27, 2026; Phase 3: Oct 31-Nov 4, 2026GuangzhouMulti-industry sourcingAutumn buyer support, hotels, interpreters, daily fair transfers, supplier meetings and Pearl River Delta factory visits.
CMEF Shanghai 2026ShanghaiCMEF official websiteApr 9-12, 2026ShanghaiMedical equipment, healthcare technologyMedical-device visitor programs, distributor meetings, interpreter, hotel, transport and healthcare-sector executive hosting.
CBME China 2026National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)CBME official introductionJul 15-17, 2026ShanghaiChildren, baby, maternity and family productsBuyer and distributor meetings, retail visits, interpreter support, hotel planning and family-product sourcing routes.
ITB China 2026Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention CenterITB China official websiteMay 26-28, 2026ShanghaiTravel trade, tourism, hospitalityTravel trade meetings, hosted buyer support, DMC partner programs, hotel, transfers and networking dinner planning.
HOTELEX Shanghai 2026National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)HOTELEX Shanghai official websiteMar 30-Apr 2, 2026ShanghaiHospitality, foodservice, coffee, catering equipmentHospitality buyer support, restaurant scouting, supplier meetings, interpreter, hotel and trade-show transfer planning.
China International Industry Fair 2026National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)CIIF 2026 date referenceOct 12-16, 2026ShanghaiIndustrial automation, robotics, manufacturingManufacturing delegation support, supplier meetings, industrial park visits, interpreter and executive ground handling.
Furniture China 2026ShanghaiFurniture China 2026 announcement2026 dates to reconfirm with organizerShanghaiFurniture, design, interiorsFurniture buyer support, design showroom visits, Shanghai-Foshan sourcing routes, interpreter and supplier follow-up planning.

Planning note

Trade fair weeks need earlier logistics.

During Canton Fair, CIIE, Auto China and major Shanghai expo weeks, hotels, drivers, interpreters and restaurants tighten quickly. The practical work is not just attending the fair; it is making the surrounding China schedule usable.

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