Introduction - China Information Technology Expo

CITE 2026

The China Information Technology Expo (CITE) is a national-level electronic information full-industry chain display platform jointly created by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government. After 13 years of accumulation and development, it has become one of the largest and most influential electronic information expos in Asia.

Industry-leading, Asia-leading, World-leading

Technology Leading, Innovation Gathering in Shenzhen

The China Information Technology Expo (CITE) is a national-level platform for comprehensively showcasing the latest products and technologies in the global electronic information industry. Founded in 2013, CITE is co-hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government. Since its market-oriented operation began in 2020, after thirteen years of development, it has grown into one of the largest and most influential comprehensive electronic information expos in Asia. CITE2026, themed "Technology Leading, Innovation Gathering in Shenzhen," will feature the Next-Generation Information Technology Innovation & Application Pavilion, AI Computing Power & Data Center Pavilion, Core Leading Electronic Components Pavilion, and National Special Electronic Components Pavilion, with over 20 precisely segmented thematic exhibition zones. It will focus on fully displaying the latest products and technologies in hot fields such as smart mobile terminals, smart wearables, smart homes, AI robotics, low-altitude economy, data storage and computing, AI computing power, AI large models, sports technology, AR/VR, integrated circuits, electronic components, and special electronic components. Concurrently, over 50 summits, forums, and industry events will be held to deeply explore and analyze hot topics in the electronic information industry and to discuss future development trends at the forefront of the sector.

Shenzhen, a global hub of the electronic information industry

Solid industrial foundation

In 2023, the output value of Shenzhen's electronic information industry reached 2.52 trillion yuan, accounting for one-sixth of the country's total, and has been ranked first among mainland cities for many years. Among them, the output value of network communication and intelligent terminals exceeds one trillion yuan, and the output value of ultra-high-definition display, semiconductors, and integrated circuits exceeds one hundred billion yuan.
Unique geographical advantages

Shenzhen is located in the core of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, adjacent to Hong Kong, and is an important hub connecting the world. It has an international business environment and resource integration capabilities.
Global famous enterprise gathering place

It brings together well-known global companies such as Huawei, Tencent, China Electronics, BYD, ZTE, SMIC, Foxconn, DJI, TCL, Skyworth, covering fields such as communications, semiconductors, the Internet, and consumer electronics.
Perfect industrial chain

Shenzhen has a complete industrial chain, which has significant advantages in the world. From design to manufacturing, packaging and testing, equipment, materials, and terminal applications, Shenzhen has formed an industrial ecology that covers the entire chain.
Industrial policy support

Through the "20+8" industrial cluster policy and supporting 10 billion-level industrial funds, semiconductors and integrated circuits, artificial intelligence are listed as the core areas of strategic emerging industries, promoting the industrial chain to strengthen the chain.

Big data of exhibitors

80.2% of the exhibitors said they would continue to participate in CITE.

85.6% of the exhibitors were satisfied or very satisfied with their overall exhibition effect.

92.3% of the exhibitors were willing to recommend CITE to peers and industry partners.

CITE List of brand exhibitors (incomplete, ranked in no particular order)

Comprehensive Market Promotion

Media Partners

200+

Cooperative Media Partners

2,100

Media Reports

1,500w+

Cooperative Media Exposure

40+

Enterprise Interviews

30+

Participating Media Outlets

Official Media Matrix

WeChat official account

900,000+

Annual exposure (times)
Website

1,500,000+

Annual exposure (times)
WeChat Channels

1,480,000+

Annual exposure (times)
TikTok

2,600,000+

Annual exposure (times)
Rednote

350,000+

Annual exposure (times)
EDM

1,200,000+

Annual exposure (times)

Why Choose CITE

Professional buyers: VIP buyers 丨 buyers purchase matchmaking meetings, face to face negotiation, contract signing and zero distance trade
High-end conference: understand the latest development trends and technology hotspots in the industry
All-round media promotion: TV stations, radio stations, magazine and newspaper advertisements, outdoor advertisements, press release push, network marketing, etc.
Accurate promotion based on database: regularly and accurately push informtion to industry users by E-mail group sending, SMS and telemarketing
High-end gathering: domestic leading entrepreneurs gather together to expand the circle of friends in the electronic information industry

At CITE, you may have a chance to contact the following professionals.

Intelligent Driving 5G and IoT Big Data IioT Consumer Electronics Integrated Circuit New Display Entertainment Life IEntertainment Life Intelligent Manufacturing