The 34th International Exhibition HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 is the largest event in Asia for the hospitality and catering industry. The exhibition will take place from March 30 to April 2, 2026, in Shanghai at the country's premier venue — the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in the Hongqiao (Puxi) district.

Why should Russian companies participate in HOTELEX Shanghai?

- Access to Asian markets: Present your products to tens of thousands of professional buyers from China, Southeast Asia, and the entire Asia-Pacific region;
- Incredible scale: Over 5,000 exhibitors under one roof. This is a unique platform to showcase your solutions and analyze competitors;
- All industry sectors in one place. The exhibition covers all key areas:

-- Catering and kitchen equipment;
-- Tableware and cutlery;
-- Food and beverages (including coffee, tea, ice cream, baked goods, snacks);
-- Premium alcohol and wines;
-- Food technology and packaging;
-- Franchising and ready-made business solutions for HoReCa;

What awaits participants in 2026?

Special project "Big City, Big Trends, Big Future": Within the framework of the exhibition, the Shanghai Tourism Exposition will be held, uniting the entire hospitality industry chain: food, accommodation, transportation, tourism, shopping, and entertainment.

Powerful business program: Dozens of industry forums, culinary shows, and championships with the participation of international experts.

High attendance: Over 400,000 professional visitors are expected — including chain owners, chefs, baristas, hotel purchasers, and retail buyers.


Become part of the global spring procurement season in Shanghai!

HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 is the most open and effective way to promote your brand in the world's most dynamic market, find new partners, and secure profitable contracts.

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Organiser of the exhibition:

Exhibition Organizer: Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets — A Leader in China's Exhibition Industry

The company was founded in 1998 as a strategic alliance of two leaders:

• Informa Markets (UK) — A global giant in organizing exhibitions and business events, part of the international corporation Informa PLC.
• Shanghai Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd. — One of the flagship players in the Chinese exhibition market.

This partnership guarantees that events are held according to the highest international standards and provides exhibitors with access to a global audience.

Over 70 major international exhibitions are held annually, with a total area of more than 1.8 million square meters. These events attract over 1.3 million professional buyers from around the world, creating unprecedented opportunities for doing business and establishing professional connections.

Since 2006, the organizing company has been actively developing digital services to effectively connect exhibitors and visitors before, during, and after the exhibition.