China International Hardware Show 2026
Dates for the next edition have not been announced yet. Leave a request and we will tell you as soon as they appear.
About the Exhibition
The China International Hardware Show (CIHS) is one of the world's leading hardware exhibitions, held annually in Shanghai. With a 21-year history rooted in the International Hardware Fair in Cologne, CIHS has established itself as the second-largest show in the industry worldwide. This year CIHS presents more than 2,800 exhibitors and thousands of new products from around the world, covering the full range of hardware products, technologies and services — tools, lock and security systems, occupational protection, construction equipment, process equipment, garden machinery, outdoor leisure goods and more. CIHS is a gateway to growing Asian markets for building new business relationships and revenue, supporting companies in expanding global export and distribution networks with diverse displays, interactive opportunities and premium services.
Practical Information
- Start
- 28 September 2026
- End
- 30 September 2026
- City
- Shanghai
- Venue
- Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
Industries
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Frequently Asked Questions
Business visa, interpreters, hotels and support for exhibition visitors in China.
The China International Hardware Show (CIHS) is one of the world's leading hardware exhibitions, held annually in Shanghai. With a 21-year history rooted in the International Hardware Fair in Cologne, CIHS has established itself as the second-largest show in the industry worldwide.
Dates: 28–30 September 2026. City: Shanghai. Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The fair has already taken place. The organizer announces the next edition separately.
Sectors: Construction. The organizer publishes the full list of halls and the exhibitor line-up closer to the dates.
Most stands work in Chinese and only some teams speak English. We arrange a Chinese interpreter in Shanghai: at the stands, in supplier negotiations and on factory visits.
You can attend the next edition on an M business visa: we handle it end to end in 10-14 days, invitation included, without you visiting a consulate. Leave a request and we will tell you as soon as the organizer announces the dates.
Related events by sector or city: CICEME 2026 (27–29 October 2026); AquaTech China 2026 (28–30 October 2026); Fenestration BAU China 2026 (28–30 October 2026). Several fairs can often be combined into one itinerary when the dates do not overlap.
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