The 28th China Hi-Tech Fair (Guangdong Prov.)

About the mission

This November, we are convening a select business delegation for companies from Europe, the Americas and Asia outside China. The mission is built around CHTF 2026, one of China's three national-level exhibitions, and is designed for organisations that want to read the China market first-hand and turn new connections into commercial outcomes.

The programme is centred on The 28th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF 2026) and is intended for companies working across Artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing, Robotics and embodied intelligence, Low-altitude economy and general aviation, New energy and energy storage, Semiconductors and integrated circuits, Consumer electronics and smart life, Biotechnology and high-end medical equipment, Hydrogen energy and charging infrastructure, Smart port and logistics transportation and Water and environmental engineering.

Why Shenzhen?

Approved by China's State Council, CHTF has been held for 27 editions since its inauguration in 1999 and, alongside the Canton Fair and CIIE, stands as one of China's three national-level exhibitions.

The 27th edition drew 5,000+ exhibiting companies and institutions from 120+ countries and regions, across a 400,000 sqm exhibition area, welcoming more than 450,000 professional visitors and releasing over 5,000 new technologies, products and innovations on site.

Shenzhen itself is China's leading private-sector technology hub and the commercial gateway to the wider Greater Bay Area, giving the delegation direct access to manufacturers, investors and government counterparts across Guangdong Province.

Programme

• 26 November: Arrival and CHTF 2026 opening. Arrive in Shenzhen and join the opening day of CHTF 2026 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, including executive benchmarking across the exhibition halls and industry forums.

• 27 November: Government introductions and B2B matchmaking. Meet local government and development-zone representatives on investment policy and market entry, followed by pre-arranged B2B matchmaking with Chinese manufacturers, technology companies and potential distributors.

• 28 November: CHTF close, Greater Bay Area immersion and departure. A final day at CHTF 2026 and a short Greater Bay Area cultural and business immersion, before departure.

Event documents

Travel and participation

UK, EU and most European passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for eligible business travel. Check the official entry guidance before travelling. Read the official entry guidance.

Because the underlying policy is targeted and places are limited, the delegation is strictly by invitation. The full itinerary, participation terms and specific platform details are shared one-to-one once an application is approved.