Shenzhen Tech Expos 2026: September–November Visitor Guide

Which Shenzhen Tech Expos Are Coming Up in 2026?

Three dates to consider are CIOE on September 9–11, NEPCON ASIA on October 27–29 and China Hi-Tech Fair on November 26–28. All three use Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an. Choose according to your interests and visitor eligibility before arranging travel.

Checked on 7 September 2026: these dates come from the organizers. This is a selected calendar, not every exhibition in Shenzhen. Registration, admission rules and individual sessions need their own checks.

Cover: Shenzhen World south entrance in Bao'an, photographed on 27 September 2021 by Ufoismey3k. Original photo, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized and cropped for display. This venue photograph is not from the 2026 events below.

September: CIOE, with IICIE and elexcon

CIOE suits visitors interested in the components and systems behind technology. Its 2026 overview lists optics, sensing, communications, displays and AR/VR, with featured areas including embodied robots and XR glasses.

IICIE (integrated circuits) and elexcon (electronics and embedded systems) are co-located at Shenzhen World on the same dates. They are one September planning opportunity, not separate journeys to Futian.

• Register: use the English visitor registration. The opening step accepts an email address and CAPTCHA. Follow the current form's identity and professional-information requirements; this first screen does not establish that every later step accepts every overseas phone/document.
• Choose halls: consult the official exhibitor/product directory.
• Check session access: an exhibition badge does not guarantee entry to every conference, invitation-only meeting or dinner. Check the conference program for fees, registration and language by session.
• Leisure visitors and families: confirm eligibility and age rules with CIOE first. An industrial exhibition is not an unrestricted children's science museum.

Our planning suggestion is to select a few relevant halls and allow time for conversations.

October: NEPCON ASIA

NEPCON ASIA is relevant to understanding how electronics are manufactured. The organizer's 2026 announcement addresses industry professionals sourcing production equipment and manufacturing solutions.

The visitor FAQ currently lists:

• October 27: 09:30–17:00.
• October 28: 09:00–17:00.
• October 29: 09:00–15:30.
• Admission: free exhibition-hall access for pre-registered trade visitors.
• Badge collection: South Lobby registration center, with your confirmation email and passport.

The trade-visitor provision is not a general family ticket. Ask the organizer about non-trade attendance or unclear eligibility. Optional paid services and individual activities may have separate terms.

Compare a NEPCON day with a separate Huaqiangbei visit: production equipment at the exhibition and electronics shopping at the market serve different interests.

November: China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF)

CHTF has the broadest subject mix of this selection. The 2026 scope includes AI and robotics, consumer electronics, semiconductors, energy, commercial aerospace and the low-altitude economy. Choose zones from the current hall plan; a listed subject does not guarantee hands-on access.

The first-time visitor instructions confirm November 26–28 and ask visitors to apply for a badge using accurate identity information and a questionnaire. Approved overseas visitors should bring the passport used for registration.

The admission page lists 09:00 entry, 16:00 last entry and 17:00 closing each day. It states that visitors must be “above the age of 16”; visitors over 70 need an adult companion and valid ticket. If someone is exactly at an age boundary, confirm the organizer's interpretation before booking transport.

Check current badge instructions and any applicable charge. Do not assume last year's free badge or registration form applies to 2026.

Bao'an or Futian: Which Convention Center?

These similar names refer to different venues in different districts. All three upcoming exhibitions above use Bao'an.

CHTF's transport instructions describe the south/north lobby connections. Check your assigned hall/entrance and the current Metro map before choosing a station. Allow time for walking, security and badge collection after reaching the complex.

From Hong Kong, use the transport and entry guide. Futian high-speed railway station is not the exhibition venue; its short train leg does not describe the full trip to Bao'an.

How Should Overseas Visitors Prepare?

1. Verify eligibility: professional status, age and identity requirements. Enter truthful information.
2. Register through the organizer: save the confirmation and badge instructions. If a foreign number/passport fails, contact the organizer's support rather than inventing local details.
3. Check immigration separately: an event registration or invitation letter is not mainland entry permission. Consult current NIA policies and your Chinese embassy/consulate.
4. Choose a focused program: halls, companies and sessions, including language and any separate reservation.
5. Plan the full venue journey: bring your original registration document, charged phone and confirmation. Check last entry and your return route.

What About the Spring 2026 Events?

The earlier spring listings are no longer upcoming. Our FAIR plus article and May drone-conference article remain earlier-event reading. Their 2026 dates are not future-edition booking dates; wait for the relevant organizer's next announcement.

Outside expo dates, explore the September product and store guide, compare robotics venues and INNO100 visits/workshops. Each has its own access arrangements.

Can You Add a Technology Tour?

Inside Shenzhen Technology offers a 2.5-hour Private or scheduled Small Group route meeting in Shenzhen, with Robotaxi, drone delivery and technology/robotics stops.

Expo badges, conference reservations and transport to Shenzhen World are separate from this core tour. Plan an expo and city tour on different days when possible, because Bao'an and the Nanshan tour route are separate journeys. Check the actual meeting time before combining them.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is China Hi-Tech Fair in 2026?

The 28th CHTF is scheduled for November 26–28 at Shenzhen World in Bao'an. The organizer lists 09:00–17:00 opening with last entry at 16:00 each day.

Is CIOE in Futian or Bao'an?

CIOE runs September 9–11, 2026 at Shenzhen World in Bao'an, alongside IICIE and elexcon. Do not go to the similarly named Futian convention center.

Can foreign tourists attend tech exhibitions?

Access depends on the event. Check overseas registration, professional status, age and document requirements. NEPCON's free registration is for trade visitors; it does not establish unrestricted tourist admission.

Can I bring children to CHTF?

The current English admission page requires visitors to be above the age of 16. Confirm directly if someone is near that boundary. Do not assume adult accompaniment creates an exception for younger children.

Does a city tour include my expo ticket?

No. Inside Shenzhen Technology is a separate city tour. Register with the exhibition organizer and arrange venue travel separately unless another service has been explicitly agreed.