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.
| Event | Dates | City | Industry | goChina support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139th Canton Fair Spring 2026China Import and Export Fair ComplexCanton Fair official general information | Phase 1: Apr 15-19, 2026; Phase 2: Apr 23-27, 2026; Phase 3: May 1-5, 2026 | Guangzhou | Multi-industry sourcing | Buyer 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 website | Apr 24-May 3, 2026 | Beijing | Automotive, EV, mobility | VIP 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 introduction | Nov 5-10, 2026 | Shanghai | Import, consumer goods, food, medical, technology, services | International exhibitor and visitor support, hotel and transfer planning, buyer meetings, interpreters and CIIE-side hospitality. |
| electronica Shanghai 2026Shanghai New International Expo Centreelectronica Shanghai official website | Jul 1-3, 2026 | Shanghai | Electronics, semiconductors, embedded systems | Technology delegation support, exhibitor meetings, interpreter, innovation district visits and post-show supplier routing. |
| ChinaJoy 2026Shanghai New International Expo CentreChinaJoy official website | Jul 31-Aug 3, 2026 | Shanghai | Gaming, digital entertainment, esports, AI entertainment | Game 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 page | Aug 19-23, 2026 | Shanghai | Pet industry, consumer goods, retail | Buyer mission support, distributor meetings, retail visits, interpreter and supplier follow-up routing. |
| China Beauty Expo 2027Shanghai New International Expo CentreChina Beauty Expo visitor page | May 12-14, 2027 | Shanghai | Beauty, cosmetics, personal care, supply chain | Brand and buyer hospitality, retail scouting, KOL-facing side events, interpreter and hotel support. |
| SIAL Shenzhen 2026Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition CenterSIAL China official website | Sep 1-3, 2026 | Shenzhen | Food and beverage | Importer meetings, restaurant scouting, food retail visits, interpreter, hotel and trade-show transfer support. |
| IE expo Chengdu 2026Western China International Expo CityIE expo Chengdu official website | Sep 16-18, 2026 | Chengdu | Environmental technology | Chengdu-side visitor support, hotel, vehicle, interpreter, environmental industry visits and executive dining. |
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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