Major conferences & trade fairs in Shanghai, China

Oct 28–31, 2026·Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China

Asia's largest musical instruments fair, covering instruments, audio-visual technology, music education and music wellness products.

Who it's for

Musical instrument brands, distributors, retailers, schools and music technology buyers

Approx. size

114,000+ attendees · 1,600+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe Frankfurt, China Musical Instrument Association and Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 3–6, 2026·Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China

Asia's large-scale materials handling and intralogistics exhibition in Shanghai, showcasing forklifts, automated storage, conveyors, robotics and supply chain technology.

Who it's for

Logistics, warehousing and manufacturing professionals seeking material handling equipment and intralogistics solutions

Approx. size

900+ exhibitors

Organizer

Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai (Deutsche Messe)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 5–10, 2026·National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai, China

A national-level expo in Shanghai focused on imports, with a business exhibition across food and agriculture, automobiles, intelligent industry and IT, consumer goods, medical equipment and trade in services, alongside the Hongqiao Forum.

Who it's for

Importers, buyers, exhibitors and government and business leaders worldwide

Approx. size

460,000+ attendees · 4,100+ exhibitors

Organizer

China International Import Expo Bureau

Year started

2018

Price

Not published

Nov 10–12, 2026·Shanghai New International Expo Centre (Pudong), Shanghai, China

29th edition of a Shanghai trade show for imported and domestic food and beverage products, with competitions, forums and buyer matching.

Who it's for

Importers, distributors, supermarkets, e-commerce platforms, hotel and restaurant chains

Approx. size

173,000+ attendees · 3,500+ exhibitors

Organizer

Shanghai Restaurant & Cooking Association; Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 16–18, 2026·Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China

Trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics in Shanghai, serving industrial, research and science laboratories.

Who it's for

Laboratory managers, analysts and researchers in industry, science and healthcare

Approx. size

40,000+ attendees · 1,200+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe Muenchen Shanghai Co., Ltd.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 16–18, 2026·Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China

Shanghai packaging fair (formerly swop) in the interpack alliance, covering processing and packaging machinery, materials, labeling and packaging design.

Who it's for

Brand owners and manufacturers in food, beverage, pharma, cosmetics, e-commerce and logistics

Approx. size

47,000+ attendees · 970+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 23–27, 2026·Shanghai New International Expo Centre and Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai, China

Asia's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles, held in 2026 across two Shanghai venues for the first time.

Who it's for

Construction contractors, equipment dealers, mining companies, OEMs and component suppliers

Approx. size

281,000+ attendees · 4,000+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe München

Year started

2002

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Visitor ticket: Free

Visitor tickets are free with registration; attendance is the 2024 edition figure, exhibitors the 4,000+ stated for 2026

Dec 2–5, 2026·National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai, China

Large automotive supply-chain and aftermarket trade fair covering passenger and commercial vehicles, with accompanying summits and forums on EVs, semiconductors and overseas expansion.

Who it's for

Automotive parts suppliers, distributors, OEMs and aftermarket professionals

Approx. size

7,600+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe Frankfurt

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 9–12, 2026·National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai, China

Biennial bearing industry exhibition in Shanghai covering bearings and their specialized manufacturing equipment, organized by the China Bearing Industry Association.

Who it's for

Bearing manufacturers, equipment suppliers and international buyers

Approx. size

60,000+ attendees · 1,000+ exhibitors

Organizer

China Bearing Industry Association

Year started

1990

Price

Not published

Mar 3–6, 2027·National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai, China

Shanghai trade show covering advertising and signage technology, digital printing, cutting and engraving, LED lighting and display equipment.

Who it's for

Advertising, signage and digital printing industry buyers and suppliers

Approx. size

160,000+ attendees · 1,500+ exhibitors

Organizer

Shanghai Modern International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 8–10, 2027·Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China

Trade fair for daily-use consumer goods, kitchenware, home and lifestyle products, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.

Who it's for

Buyers, retailers, distributors and sourcing professionals in household and consumer goods

Approx. size

60,000+ attendees · 5,000+ exhibitors

Organizer

Shanghai Dattor Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 24–26, 2027·Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China

Large semiconductor equipment, materials and technology exhibition in Shanghai with a parallel program of forums and the CSTIC technology conference.

Who it's for

Semiconductor manufacturers, equipment and materials suppliers, designers and researchers

Approx. size

142,000+ attendees

Organizer

SEMI

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2027·National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao), Shanghai, China

Large Shanghai trade fair for hotel, catering and foodservice suppliers, covering equipment, coffee and tea, bakery, tableware and franchising.

Who it's for

Hotel, restaurant and catering professionals and buyers

Approx. size

300,000+ attendees · 4,000+ exhibitors

Organizer

Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Pre-registration: Free

Free ticket via pre-registration

Apr 20–22, 2027·Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China

Trade fair for water, air, recycling and circularity solutions, with environmental technology exhibitors from across Asia and abroad.

Who it's for

Environmental technology suppliers, water and waste operators, industrial buyers and municipal procurement

Approx. size

82,000+ attendees · 1,900+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe München Zhongmao Co., Ltd. with the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences and China Environment Chamber of Commerce

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 27–29, 2027·Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China

Shanghai packaging industry expo bringing together nine co-located shows on corrugated, folding carton, digital printing, labels, paper, plant-fiber packaging and packaging containers.

Who it's for

Packaging converters, brand owners, packaging buyers and supply chain professionals

Approx. size

140,000+ attendees · 1,500+ exhibitors

Organizer

RX

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 6–8, 2027·Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai, China

Shanghai International Packaging Fair covering packaging products and materials, intelligent machinery, printing technology and label printing across four co-located shows (CIPPME, INTPAK, PRINT TECH, label printing).

Who it's for

Packaging buyers, brand owners, manufacturers, OEM/ODM producers, distributors and retailers

Approx. size

55,000+ attendees · 600+ exhibitors

Organizer

Shanghai Hexin Exhibition Service Co., Ltd.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 18–20, 2027·Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China

A large food and beverage innovation exhibition in Shanghai, part of the SIAL network, linking international and Chinese suppliers with buyers in the Chinese market.

Who it's for

Food and beverage professionals, importers, distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers

Approx. size

180,000+ attendees · 5,000+ exhibitors

Organizer

SIAL Network (Comexposium)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 25–27, 2027·Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai, China

B2B travel trade fair in Shanghai focused on the Chinese outbound and inbound travel market, with pre-scheduled appointments, networking and a conference program.

Who it's for

Travel suppliers, destinations, hotels, tour operators, MICE and corporate travel buyers targeting the Chinese market

Approx. size

23,000+ attendees

Organizer

Messe Berlin (Shanghai)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jun 3–5, 2027·Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China

Annual chemical technology and equipment expo in Shanghai, covering process equipment, pumps and valves, environmental technology, heat pump distillation and electronic chemicals equipment.

Who it's for

Chemical plant engineers, equipment suppliers and procurement buyers

Approx. size

1,000+ exhibitors

Organizer

Zhenwei International Exhibition Group

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jun 16–18, 2027·National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai, China

Asia's largest pharmaceutical supply chain exhibition, spanning APIs, excipients, CDMO services, pharma machinery, packaging and lab equipment.

Who it's for

Pharmaceutical manufacturers, sourcing teams, CDMOs and equipment buyers

Approx. size

150,000+ attendees · 3,900+ exhibitors

Organizer

Informa Markets

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jun 22–24, 2027·National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai, China

Shanghai exhibition for health and food ingredients, including plant extracts, probiotics, sweeteners and nutritional additives, with a conference programme.

Who it's for

Food and health ingredient buyers and suppliers

Approx. size

20,000+ attendees · 600+ exhibitors

Organizer

Informa Markets

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jun 22–24, 2027·National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai, China

Shanghai processing and packaging exhibition, 32nd edition, co-located with FoodPack China as a joint food processing and packaging machinery show.

Who it's for

Processing and packaging industry professionals, including food processing and packaging machinery buyers

Approx. size

120,000+ attendees · 2,600+ exhibitors

Organizer

Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Sep 22–24, 2027·Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China

China's flagship chemical industry fair in Shanghai, covering petrochemicals, basic and fine chemicals, new materials, chemical safety and environment, packaging and logistics, and process equipment.

Who it's for

Chemical and petrochemical producers, equipment suppliers, engineers and buyers

Approx. size

90,000+ attendees · 2,700+ exhibitors

Organizer

China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation

Year started

1992

Price

Not published

Sep 22–24, 2027·Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China

The 25th China International Rubber Technology Exhibition in Shanghai, covering rubber machinery, chemicals, raw materials, tyres and recycling, held alongside the China chemical and adhesives shows.

Who it's for

Rubber industry manufacturers, suppliers and technical professionals

Approx. size

1,000+ exhibitors

Organizer

China United Rubber Corporation (中联橡胶股份有限公司)

Year started

1998

Price

Not published