ITMA Asia & CITME 2026
About the Exhibition
Since 2008, China has hosted a combined show called ITMA ASIA + CITME, held every two years. This landmark event in Shanghai brings together the unique strengths of the ITMA brand and China's most important textile event, CITME. Merging the two shows into one mega high-quality event is actively supported by all nine European textile-machinery associations of CEMATEX, the CTMA (China Textile Machinery Association) and the JTMA (Japan Textile Machinery Association). Highlights: a huge showcase of advanced solutions for textile manufacturers; strong support from all major trade associations worldwide; around 100,000 trade visitors from all sectors of the global textile industry; more than 1,700 exhibitors expected; over 180,000 sq m of exhibition space; presentation by product category for visitor convenience; and strict measures to protect intellectual property.
Practical Information
- Start
- 20 November 2026
- End
- 24 November 2026
- City
- Shanghai
- Venue
- National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai (NECC)
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Since 2008, China has hosted a combined show called ITMA ASIA + CITME, held every two years. This landmark event in Shanghai brings together the unique strengths of the ITMA brand and China's most important textile event, CITME.
Dates: 20–24 November 2026. City: Shanghai. Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai (NECC). Dates are set by the organizer and can be revised, so check them against the official source before booking travel.
Sectors: Industrial Engineering, Textiles & Light Industry, Mechanical Engineering. 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.
Hotels near the venue sell out months ahead, so start planning well before 20–24 November 2026. Entry requires a visa: we explain the document requirements, and the Chinese consulate decides on issuance.
Related events by sector or city: BLSE 2026 (26–28 June 2026); Gifts & Home Products Expo 2026 (26–28 June 2026); China Stationery Fair 2026 (26–28 June 2026). Several fairs can often be combined into one itinerary when the dates do not overlap.
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