Guangdong Trade Fairs 2026: The Complete Calendar
Guangdong is China’s business engine: home to the Canton Fair and the China Hi-Tech Fair — two of the country’s three national-level exhibitions — plus around 190 trade fairs a year in the world’s largest manufacturing cluster. This is the complete 2026 calendar, and how we support buyers at every show.
Guangdong’s anchor fairs in 2026: Canton Fair (Oct 15–Nov 4, Guangzhou) and China Hi-Tech Fair CHTF (Nov 26–28, Shenzhen). Major supporting events: CIOE optoelectronics (Sep, Shenzhen), SIAL China food (Sep, Guangzhou), CIBE beauty (Sep, Guangzhou). We provide hotels, transfers, interpreters and factory visits around every show.
Two national-level shows
Major Guangdong fairs, month by month
| Exhibition | City | 2026 dates | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Fair (140th) | Guangzhou | Oct 15 – Nov 4 | All industries, 3 phases |
| China Hi-Tech Fair CHTF (28th) | Shenzhen | Nov 26–28 | AI, robotics, semiconductors, new energy |
| SCIIF South China Industry Fair | Shenzhen | Jun 10–12 | Industrial manufacturing |
| China (Guangzhou) Cross-Border E-Commerce Fair | Guangzhou | Jun 16–18 | E-commerce, supply chain |
| Asia Robot Conference ARCE | Guangzhou | Jun 27–29 | Robotics, embodied AI |
| CIOE Optoelectronics Expo | Shenzhen | Sep 9–11 | Optics, photonics, lasers |
| SIAL China | Guangzhou | Sep 3–5 | Food & beverage |
| CIBE Beauty Expo | Guangzhou | Sep 4–6 | Beauty & wellness |
| IOTE IoT Expo | Shenzhen | Aug 26–28 | IoT, smart tech |
| Foshan Ceramics / Lighting fairs | Foshan / Zhongshan | Throughout the year | Building materials, lighting |
Plus ~180 more industry fairs across Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan and Zhongshan — the Pearl River Delta runs exhibitions year-round.
One local team, every show
Hotels near venues
Clean, comfortable hotels close to Pazhou, Shenzhen World and other venues — booked early, any room config.
Airport & transfers
24/7 pickup at Guangzhou Baiyun or Shenzhen Bao’an, private cars throughout the show.
Interpreters
Business interpreters for booths, negotiations and factory visits — English, Arabic, Malay and more.
Factory visits
PRD factory scheduling (Foshan, Dongguan, Shenzhen, Zhongshan) around your show dates.
Registration & logistics
Buyer badge guidance, invitation letters and full on-the-ground coordination.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Guangdong China’s business hub?
Guangdong hosts China’s two biggest national exhibitions — the Canton Fair (Guangzhou) and the China Hi-Tech Fair (Shenzhen) — plus around 190 trade fairs a year across the Pearl River Delta, the world’s largest manufacturing cluster.
What are the most important Guangdong trade fairs in 2026?
The Canton Fair (Oct 15–Nov 4, Guangzhou) and the China Hi-Tech Fair CHTF (Nov 26–28, Shenzhen) are the anchors. Other major events: CIOE optoelectronics (Shenzhen, Sep), SIAL food (Guangzhou, Sep), CIBE beauty (Guangzhou, Sep), SCIIF industry fair (Shenzhen, Jun) and the Asia Robot Conference (Guangzhou, Jun).
Can you help with exhibition support in Guangdong?
Yes — we provide buyer registration support, hotels near venues, airport pickup, private transfers, interpreters, and factory visits across the Pearl River Delta tied to your show dates.
Can you combine trade fairs with factory visits?
Yes — this is our specialty. Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, Dongguan and Zhongshan factories are all within reach of the main venues; we schedule visits around your show days.
Do you provide interpreters at Guangdong trade fairs?
Yes — professional business interpreters for booth talks, negotiations and factory visits, in English, Arabic, Malay and other languages on request.
Plan your Guangdong trade fair trip
Tell us which show you’re attending and your dates — hotels, transfers, interpreters and factory visits within 24 hours.