Guangzhou Industrial Technology 2026 expands robotics focus for South China

The Guangzhou Industrial Technology exhibition will return to the China Import and Export Fair Complex from March 4–6, 2026, with a stronger emphasis on robotics and intelligent manufacturing.

Organizers say the 2026 edition will broaden its robotics coverage to showcase the entire value chain – from core components and advanced technologies to system integration and end-use applications. The event will take place in Area B of the Canton Fair complex and is expected to host more than 500 exhibitors across 30,000 square meters of exhibition space.

Located in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, one of China’s most important manufacturing regions, the fair serves as a key meeting point between technology suppliers and a vast base of industrial users. Together with several co-located exhibitions, the show aims to connect robotics and automation providers directly with manufacturers and distributors seeking to upgrade production capabilities.

China and Guangdong driving global robotics growth

Worldwide demand for robotics is rising as manufacturers respond to labor shortages, demographic change, and the push for greater efficiency. China has emerged as a central growth engine in the global robotics supply chain, supported by large-scale domestic demand and established industrial clusters.

Within China, Guangdong Province has become a leading hub for smart equipment and automation. In 2024, the province’s intelligent robotics industry generated revenues of RMB 99.2 billion (USD 14.05 billion). Output of industrial robots reached 246,800 units, up 31.2% year-on-year and accounting for 44% of China’s total production – placing Guangdong first nationwide for the fifth consecutive year.

Local and national policy support, including R&D incentives and dedicated investment funds, continue to accelerate innovation and adoption of robotics technologies across the region.

New zones highlight intelligent equipment

To reflect these trends, the 2026 fair will introduce a dedicated International Robot and Intelligent Equipment Zone. The new segment will complement the established Asiabearing zone, which focuses on bearings and related processing technologies.

Exhibits in the new area will cover industrial robots, service robots, specialized robotics systems, intelligent equipment, mechanical transmission and fluid power technologies, air compression solutions, and industrial AI applications.

A range of companies have already confirmed participation, including Boken, BRTR, CONEC, CRIUS, Daming Bearing, GEAR, Huayi Bearing, Jehad Ims, JBE, Lianshun Machinery, Linghang Robot, Meiyide, Mingqiu, SDTZ, STLADL, Wanjie Electronic, Weide Electric, Xinyuhai, and YTILITY.

The exhibition floor will also feature an Embodied Intelligence Zone for new product debuts, buyer demand briefings, and partnership signing ceremonies.

Conferences to address AI and smart manufacturing

Alongside the exhibition, Guangzhou Industrial Technology 2026 will host a series of conferences and forums aimed at industry decision-makers. Planned events include the Greater Bay Area Industrial Embodied Intelligence Conference, the Automotive Intelligent Manufacturing Summit, and the 3rd Robotics+ Summit.

Topics will range from embodied AI and robotics applications to international expansion strategies for Chinese manufacturers and the use of artificial intelligence in globalized smart manufacturing.

Three shows under one roof

As in previous years, the fair will be held in parallel with SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou and Asiamold Select – Guangzhou.

SPS Guangzhou, part of the global SPS exhibition network, focuses on industrial automation and digital manufacturing solutions, while Asiamold Select highlights mould-making, precision injection moulding, die casting, and additive manufacturing technologies.

By combining the three events at a single venue, organizers aim to create a comprehensive platform covering robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing – sectors increasingly critical to the modernization of China’s industrial base.

Source and Photo: GIT Fair