Photo: Bess Chen / Google MapsShanghai Trade Fairs, Exhibitions & Business Events: Where to Stay
16 major trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences run in Shanghai, China. For each business event below you get the dates, the venue and hotels near the halls, booked with free cancellation and a company invoice. Rooms nearest the venue sell out first, so book early.
Nearest airports: SHA · PVG
Popular areas for attendees: Hongqiao · Changning District · Jing'an / City Centre · Pudong · Lujiazui · Longyang Road area (near SNIEC).
All Shanghai trade fairs and exhibitions
China International Import Expo (CIIE)
5 Nov to 10 Nov 2026National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
China International Import Expo (CIIE) hotelsChina Beauty Expo (CBE)
12 May to 14 May 2027Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
China Beauty Expo (CBE) hotelsAutomechanika Shanghai
2 Dec to 5 Dec 2026National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC)
Automechanika Shanghai hotelsWorld AI Conference (WAIC)
16 July to 19 July 2027Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center
World AI Conference (WAIC) hotelsAuto Shanghai
23 Apr to 2 May 2027National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC)
Auto Shanghai hotelsSNEC PV+ Power Expo
2 June to 4 June 2027National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao)
SNEC PV+ Power Expo hotelsbauma CHINA (bauma SHANGHAI)
24 Nov to 27 Nov 2026Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
bauma CHINA (bauma SHANGHAI) hotelsHOTELEX Shanghai
30 Mar to 2 Apr 2027National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC)
HOTELEX Shanghai hotelsIntertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics (Autumn)
1 Sept to 3 Sept 2027National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC)
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics (Autumn) hotelsMarintec China
30 Nov to 3 Dec 2027Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
Marintec China hotelsBakery China
17 May to 20 May 2027National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Bakery China hotelsPTC Asia
3 Nov to 6 Nov 2026Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
PTC Asia hotelsMusic China
28 Oct to 31 Oct 2026Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
Music China hotelsBeijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair
23 June to 26 June 2027Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair hotelsEast China Fair (ECF)
1 Mar to 4 Mar 2027Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
East China Fair (ECF) hotelsCPHI China
16 June to 18 June 2027National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC)
CPHI China hotels
Shanghai trade fairs and exhibitions: FAQs
What are the biggest trade shows and exhibitions in Shanghai?
Shanghai hosts 16 major trade fairs and exhibitions, including China International Import Expo (CIIE), China Beauty Expo (CBE), Automechanika Shanghai, World AI Conference (WAIC). Each has a hotel guide with rooms near the venue on Event Escapes.
When are the main Shanghai trade fairs?
China International Import Expo (CIIE) runs 5 Nov to 10 Nov 2026. China Beauty Expo (CBE) runs 12 May to 14 May 2027. Automechanika Shanghai runs 2 Dec to 5 Dec 2026. World AI Conference (WAIC) runs 16 July to 19 July 2027. Dates can change, so confirm with each official event site.
Where should I stay for an exhibition in Shanghai?
The most convenient areas for attendees are Hongqiao, Changning District, Jing'an / City Centre, Pudong, Lujiazui, Longyang Road area (near SNIEC). Booking near the exhibition halls saves commute time on show days.
How do I book hotels for a Shanghai business event?
Choose a fair below to see hotels near that venue, with free cancellation. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised invoice.
EventEscapes is an independent travel platform and is not affiliated with these events or their organizers. Dates and venues can change. Verify with each official event site before booking travel.