CITE 2026 Expo

China Information Technology Expo, internationally known as CITE, is one of the largest and most authoritative electronics and information technology exhibitions in Asia. The event is jointly supported by China’s central industrial authorities and the Shenzhen municipal government and has developed over more than a decade into a national-level exhibition platform for the entire electronic information industry. CITE is positioned as a strategic showcase for new technologies, new products, and new application scenarios, reflecting China’s role as a global manufacturing and innovation hub in electronics and digital technologies. The exhibition consistently attracts a large number of professional visitors, technology companies, system integrators, manufacturers, and solution providers, making it a key annual meeting point for the industry. Through its scale, institutional support, and industry depth, CITE has established itself as a benchmark event for understanding the direction of China’s and Asia’s electronics and ICT markets.

The exhibition focuses on the full spectrum of electronic information technologies, covering both foundational hardware and advanced application layers. Key areas typically include integrated circuits and semiconductors, electronic components, intelligent manufacturing, industrial electronics, artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, Internet of Things, smart terminals, digital infrastructure, and emerging application scenarios. CITE places strong emphasis on the practical integration of technology with real-world industrial and commercial use cases, highlighting how digital technologies are reshaping manufacturing, urban development, energy systems, transportation, and consumer electronics. This thematic structure makes the exhibition relevant not only for technology developers, but also for buyers and decision-makers seeking scalable and industrial-ready solutions.

Participants of CITE include leading electronics manufacturers, semiconductor companies, component suppliers, software developers, system integrators, research institutions, and technology-driven enterprises from across China and international markets. The exhibition attracts both large corporations and innovative SMEs, creating a comprehensive industrial ecosystem under one roof. For professional visitors, this diversity enables direct comparison of technologies, evaluation of supplier capabilities, and engagement in technical and commercial discussions. CITE also serves as an important platform for enterprises to launch new products, demonstrate technical breakthroughs, and establish strategic partnerships within the electronics and IT value chain.

Exhibited products typically include electronic components and modules, integrated circuits, sensors, power electronics, industrial control systems, intelligent equipment, communication devices, smart terminals, and digital platforms. In addition, the exhibition showcases complete system solutions and application-level products related to smart cities, intelligent manufacturing, automotive electronics, energy management, and next-generation information technologies. This comprehensive product coverage allows visitors to assess both individual technologies and their integration into complete industrial solutions, which is particularly valuable for procurement and technology planning.

CITE 2026 is held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in the Futian district, one of China’s most advanced and well-known exhibition venues. Located in the core urban area of Shenzhen, the venue offers modern infrastructure, large exhibition capacity, and excellent transportation connectivity. Shenzhen’s position as a global center for electronics manufacturing and technology innovation further enhances the exhibition’s relevance, enabling close interaction between exhibitors, visitors, and the surrounding industrial ecosystem.

The exhibition is organized with the participation and support of national industrial authorities and local government institutions, ensuring high organizational standards and strong industry alignment. This level of institutional involvement reinforces CITE’s status as a policy-oriented and industry-driven event, providing exhibitors and visitors with confidence in the exhibition’s scale, continuity, and professional value. Over the years, the organizer has consistently expanded the exhibition’s scope and influence, contributing to its reputation as a leading electronics and information technology expo in Asia.