Best Automation & Robotics Trade Shows in China

59 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

The Event Scout catalog currently lists 59 Automation & Robotics trade shows in China with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 14,016 exhibitors, led by QINGDAO INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & INSTRUMENTS EXPO 2026 (an estimated 2,400 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Shanghai New International Expo Centre (N1-N5, W2-W5), Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center and National Exhibition and Convention Center. Events run across 17 regions including Anhui, Fujian and Guangdong.

What counts as a Automation & Robotics trade show: Automation & Robotics trade shows cover the systems that make a production line self-directing — industrial automation, robotics, mechatronics, control and automation technology, and additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.

Top Automation & Robotics trade shows in China

Upcoming Automation & Robotics trade shows in China

Event

Date

Location

Exhibitors

Automechanika ShanghaiFlagship2 Dec 2026Shanghai, CN2 Dec 2026Shanghai, CN617Fact
Auto Maintenance and Repair ExpoInternational15 Apr 2027Beijing, CN15 Apr 2027Beijing, CN1,352Fact
GTF Gas Turbine Focus Conference and Exhibition ShanghaiFlagship27 Apr 2027Shanghai, CN27 Apr 2027Shanghai, CN350Estimate
DPRINT 2027International10 Oct 2026Shanghai, CN10 Oct 2026Shanghai, CN81Fact
DMP ShenzhenInternational3 Dec 2026Shenzhen, CN3 Dec 2026Shenzhen, CN84Fact
Zhengzhou Industrial Equipment Expo ZIF ZhengzhouInternational11 May 2027Zhengzhou, CN11 May 2027Zhengzhou, CN32Fact
Lightweight Asia 2026-A high-level networking platform for lightweight automotive industryInternational7 Jul 2027Shanghai, CN7 Jul 2027Shanghai, CN43Fact
HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair Hong KongFlagship13 Oct 2026Hong Kong, CN13 Oct 2026Hong Kong, CN1,806Estimate
Shanghai International Energy Storage Technology Application ExpoFlagship3 Dec 2026Shanghai, CN3 Dec 2026Shanghai, CN2,200Estimate
ITES China 2026Flagship24 Mar 2027Shenzhen, CN24 Mar 2027Shenzhen, CN1,500Estimate
Electronica ChinaInternational16 Sep 2026Shanghai, CN16 Sep 2026Shanghai, CN212Estimate
Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai LtdFlagship12 Oct 2026Shanghai, CN12 Oct 2026Shanghai, CN800Estimate
CIOEInternational9 Sep 2026Shenzhen, CN9 Sep 2026Shenzhen, CN60Estimate
CIEX 2027International10 Mar 2027Tianjin, CN10 Mar 2027Tianjin, CN35Estimate
TCT Asia 2026International27 May 2027Shanghai, CN27 May 2027Shanghai, CN22Estimate
QINGDAO INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & INSTRUMENTS EXPO 2026International14 Jul 2027Qingdao, CN14 Jul 2027Qingdao, CN2,400Estimate
AMTS 2026National7 Jul 2027Shanghai, CN7 Jul 2027Shanghai, CN42Estimate
productronica ChinaInternational16 Sep 2026Shanghai, CN16 Sep 2026Shanghai, CN
MLIS2026International25 Nov 2026Sanya, CN25 Nov 2026Sanya, CN
Aero Engines Asia PacificInternational10 Mar 2027Hong Kong, CN10 Mar 2027Hong Kong, CN26Estimate
APFE 2026International24 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN24 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN900Estimate
HumanoidrobotfairNational9 Dec 2026Shanghai, CN9 Dec 2026Shanghai, CN400Estimate
WAIENational29 Jul 2027Shenzhen, CN29 Jul 2027Shenzhen, CN500Estimate
LOUPE South ChinaRegional2 Dec 2026Shenzhen, CN2 Dec 2026Shenzhen, CN36Estimate
CTEF CHENGDU 2026National3 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN3 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN25Estimate
LogiMAT China 2027Regional21 Apr 2027Shenzhen, CN21 Apr 2027Shenzhen, CN315Estimate
WEHE World Electric Heating Industry Expo GuangzhouInternational16 Sep 2026Guangzhou, CN16 Sep 2026Guangzhou, CN
CRC 2026-Control, Robotics and CyberneticsInternational18 Sep 2026Hefei, CN18 Sep 2026Hefei, CN
ICITES 2026International18 Sep 2026Hangzhou, CN18 Sep 2026Hangzhou, CN
RCAE 2026International23 Oct 2026Baoding, CN23 Oct 2026Baoding, CN
ICCSSE 2026-IEEEInternational23 Oct 2026Wuhan, CN23 Oct 2026Wuhan, CN
International Conference on Control Theory and ApplicationsInternational23 Oct 2026Qingdao, CN23 Oct 2026Qingdao, CN
ICAIRS 2026International23 Oct 2026Tianjin, CN23 Oct 2026Tianjin, CN
AI2A 2026International23 Oct 2026Wuxi, CN23 Oct 2026Wuxi, CN
ARAEML 2026International23 Oct 2026Suzhou, CN23 Oct 2026Suzhou, CN
AUTOMOTIVE WORLD CHINA 2026International27 Oct 2026Shenzhen, CN27 Oct 2026Shenzhen, CN
ICRSA 2026International30 Oct 2026Huizhou, CN30 Oct 2026Huizhou, CN
ICRCV 2026International6 Nov 2026Jiangyin, CN6 Nov 2026Jiangyin, CN
International Joint Conference on Robotics and Artificial IntelligenceInternational6 Nov 2026Beijing, CN6 Nov 2026Beijing, CN
8th-ICMRA 2026International13 Nov 2026Suzhou, CN13 Nov 2026Suzhou, CN
PCCE 2026International13 Nov 2026Guangzhou, CN13 Nov 2026Guangzhou, CN
IarceInternational13 Nov 2026Hangzhou, CN13 Nov 2026Hangzhou, CN
ICIMA 2026International11 Dec 2026Dalian, CN11 Dec 2026Dalian, CN
Mlnlp2026International26 Dec 2026Xiamen, CN26 Dec 2026Xiamen, CN
CCEAI 2027International21 Jan 2027Shanghai, CN21 Jan 2027Shanghai, CN
Asia Vending & Smart Retail ExpoInternational1 Feb 2027Guangzhou, CN1 Feb 2027Guangzhou, CN
JINNUO MACHINE TOOL EXHIBITIONInternational11 Mar 2027Hefei, CN11 Mar 2027Hefei, CN
3CVIP 2026International27 Mar 2027Guangzhou, CN27 Mar 2027Guangzhou, CN
CVIPPR 2027International16 Apr 2027Xi'an, CN16 Apr 2027Xi'an, CN
Artificial Intelligence TechnologyInternational7 May 2027Lianyungang, CN7 May 2027Lianyungang, CN
9th IRCE >> Urumqi, ChinaInternational3 Aug 2027Urumqi, CN3 Aug 2027Urumqi, CN
ICMME 2026International16 Oct 2026Dalian, CN16 Oct 2026Dalian, CN
Cihie1 May 2027Guangzhou, CN1 May 2027Guangzhou, CN
LET1 May 2027Guangzhou, CN1 May 2027Guangzhou, CN
BIC26 May 2027Shanghai, CN26 May 2027Shanghai, CN
NEPCON China 20272 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN2 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN
Ic Crae26 Jun 2027Chengdu, CN26 Jun 2027Chengdu, CN
MetalForm China Shanghai29 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN29 Jun 2027Shanghai, CN
SPS Smart Production Solutions GuangzhouNational4 Feb 2027CN4 Feb 2027CN178Estimate

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

Frequently asked questions

How many Automation & Robotics trade shows are there in China?

Event Scout currently tracks 59 Automation & Robotics trade shows in China, with editions in 2026 & 2027.

When is Automation & Robotics trade-show season in China?

By start date, most tracked Automation & Robotics trade shows in China run in October and December.

What is the largest Automation & Robotics trade show in China?

Measured by estimated exhibitor count, the largest tracked event is QINGDAO INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & INSTRUMENTS EXPO 2026, with an estimated 2,400 exhibitors.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

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