Sensor China 2026

Sensor China (Sensor IoT Platform) is a professional B2B exhibition focused on sensor technologies and real-world application scenarios, where the core value for visitors is fast supplier discovery and technical benchmarking across the sensing stack. The 2026 edition is scheduled for September 16–18, 2026 in Shanghai, and it is typically used by engineering-led buyers to compare component capabilities, confirm production readiness, and discuss integration requirements at the system level. The show’s positioning is practical rather than “showcase-only”: suppliers present devices and modules alongside the enabling infrastructure needed for industrial deployment—manufacturing services, packaging/testing, measurement and validation toolchains, and integration solutions. That mix makes the event relevant for teams responsible for R&D transfer to manufacturing, quality assurance, sourcing, and system integration, especially when the procurement goal is not only to pick a sensor, but to validate the whole implementation route: testing approach, documentation maturity, and lifecycle support.

The exhibition scope is built around the full sensor ecosystem: sensor components and modules (including MEMS and multiple sensing principles), supporting electronics and related technologies, and the engineering infrastructure that turns sensing into deployable products. A key practical layer is test & measurement and validation—tools and solutions that help buyers assess accuracy, stability, environmental performance, and suitability for target applications. Another core layer is packaging and testing services, which often determine whether a sensor can be scaled reliably and consistently for industrial use. Finally, system integration and IoT application scenarios connect components with real deployments, so visitors can evaluate not only specifications, but also integration complexity, interoperability, and the vendor’s ability to support implementation in production environments.

Sensor China is most relevant to professional visitors who work with technical requirements and supplier qualification: R&D teams selecting sensing principles and module architectures, manufacturing engineers evaluating process stability and production constraints, quality teams building test plans and acceptance criteria, and procurement managers comparing vendors for long-term supply and documentation quality. Because sensor sourcing is rarely a “single-part” decision, the event format supports cross-functional meetings where engineers and buyers align on performance targets, verification evidence, packaging/testing readiness, and integration routes. For exhibitors, this typically results in technical conversations centered on measurable performance, application fit, and implementation feasibility rather than generic marketing claims.

Exhibits commonly cover sensor devices and modules, associated electronics and supporting technologies, plus the services and equipment needed for industrialization—packaging, testing, and validation workflows that reduce risk at scale. A strong practical dimension is the measurement and testing ecosystem, where buyers can compare suppliers’ ability to provide traceable data, stable production lots, and clear documentation. Integration-oriented offerings—embedded solutions, system-level integration support, and IoT-adjacent components—help visitors evaluate not only “what the sensor is,” but “how it becomes a reliable product inside a system,” including integration constraints and lifecycle support expectations.

The 2026 event is announced to take place at Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing (CECIS), Shanghai. The venue address is commonly referenced as No. 2739 Guangfu West Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, which is convenient for buyer teams planning dense schedules of supplier meetings and technical discussions over a three-day window.

The organizer is commonly indicated as the Sensor Industry Alliance (传感器产业联盟), which reflects the industry-driven nature of the exhibition and its orientation toward applied sensing technologies and industrial adoption.