Industrial Automation Show 2025: smart manufacturing, automation technologies and industrial intelligence in China

Industrial Automation Show (IAS) is one of the most influential industrial technology exhibitions in China, held annually as part of the China International Industry Fair (CIIF). The 2025 edition will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, covering an impressive area of over 280,000 square meters. More than 2,800 exhibitors and 220,000 professional visitors are expected from over 80 countries and regions. The exhibition serves as a major platform for showcasing cutting-edge automation technologies and trends that shape the future of intelligent manufacturing in Asia.

IAS 2025 focuses on a broad range of themes within intelligent manufacturing. These include industrial automation, robotics, industrial control systems, artificial intelligence, machine vision, human-machine interfaces (HMI), industrial software, edge computing, and digital twin solutions. Emphasis is placed on seamless connectivity, process optimization, and energy-efficient production systems.

Exhibitors at IAS 2025 include global automation giants, Chinese industrial leaders, tech startups, software developers, and system integrators. Attendees consist of engineers, plant managers, procurement teams, and R&D experts from sectors such as automotive, electronics, energy, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace.

The exhibition will showcase programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial robots, sensors, drives, automation software, industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions, manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, digital factory technologies, and 5G-enabled industrial applications. Cutting-edge solutions that enable smart and flexible production will be presented.

IAS 2025 will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), one of the largest exhibition venues in the world, located at No. 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China. The venue is well-connected to the city’s transportation infrastructure and offers a full range of amenities for international business visitors.

IAS is organized by Donghao Lansheng (Group) Co., Ltd. in cooperation with China Machinery Industry Federation. With a strong background in industrial exhibitions, the organizers have successfully hosted CIIF and its sub-shows for over 20 years, offering a high-standard B2B platform for global manufacturing professionals.