Returning to Area B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 4 – 6 March 2026, SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026 will be held under the theme “Forging smarter production, shaping limitless possibilities”.
Alongside concurrent events, the 2026 edition will cover an expected 40,000 sqm of exhibition space, connecting 500+ exhibitors with over 50,000 professional visitors from 80+ countries and regions. This combined audience includes 1,000+ overseas attendees and 150+ buyer delegations, complemented by 100+ fringe programme presentations.
As one of south China’s leading trade fairs for smart manufacturing and industrial automation technologies, it presents an ideal platform from which launch new technologies and connect with procurement-ready audiences across the region. Booth reservations at SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026 are now in full swing!
Key benefits for exhibitors
1. Global connections
As part of the global SPS network, headlined by its flagship event SPS – Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg, Germany and including SPS Italia in Italy and SPS Atlanta in the United States, SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou leverages the network’s shared resources and connections to attract a proven audience of international visitors.
The 2025 edition drew 39,127 professional visitors, including nearly 1,000 international attendees from 82 countries and regions. Exhibitors noted the event’s strong international appeal, with key visitor markets including South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, Italy and Germany.
2. Uniting key industry buyers
Strategically located in Guangzhou, SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou benefits from its proximity to the vast application market of the Greater Bay Area to showcase vertically integrated solutions targeting over 30 of the region’s leading industries, including automotive engineering, 3C manufacturing, mechanical engineering, packaging & printing, new energy and others.
Representing these industries, the 2025 edition drew 146 buyer delegations from industry leaders including 3M, BYD, CATL, Delta Electronics, Dongfeng Nissan, Foxconn, Gree, Guangzhou Metro, Jabil, Liby Group, Mars, Midea Group, Risong Intelligent, Schneider Electric, Sunwoda, Tech-Long, Valeo, vivo, XPeng Motors, ZEISS, ZTE.
3. Technology insights and solutions
SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026 will once again bring together global industry leaders, top manufacturers and technical experts through its annual fringe programme. Focus areas in 2025 include digital transformation, AI / large language models, humanoid robotics, smart automotive manufacturing and international growth in manufacturing.
4.Multi-channel marketing support
- Targeted matchmaking: Schedule 1-on-1 meetings with qualified buyers to help secure orders
- Year-round online visibility: Maintain a continuous digital showcase of your products and services throughout the year
- Instant search visibility: Ensure buyers can quickly locate your profile through dedicated keyword search functions
- Social media amplification: 10M+ industry traffic through global multi-platform campaigns
- Hybrid audience engagement: Connect with both onsite and remote participants via synchronised live streaming
Partial list of past exhibitors

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Visitor profile
Guangdong’s deep industrial roots and well-developed infrastructure support a broad range of manufacturing, from traditional sectors to high-tech industries. SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou focuses on automation upgrades across more than 30 of the region’s key industries:
Traditional automotive manufacturing / New energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturing
Automotive/motorcycle parts manufacturing / 3C electronics (Consumer Electronics, Computers, Communications)
Semiconductor / Robotics / Machine tool manufacturing / Construction machinery
Building machinery / Power engineering and equipment / Traditional energy (coal, oil, natural gas, etc.)
New energy / Smart home appliances / Packaging and printing machinery / Rubber and plastic machinery
Food and beverage / Textile printing & dyeing, footwear & apparel / Biopharmaceuticals
Medical devices and consumables / Lighting engineering / Light industrial machinery
Environmental protection & waste treatment / Aerospace / Telecommunications, computers & networks
Transportation / Parts & hardware processing / FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) & daily chemicals
Warehousing & logistics / Shipbuilding / Measurement / Water conservancy & utilities
Battery technology & equipment
Contact us
Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd
Tel: +86 20 3825 1558
sps@china.messefrankfurt.com