As summer fades and autumn emerges, Shanghai blossoms into a dynamic hub of festivals, exhibitions, and outdoor activities. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology trends, explore diverse exhibitions spanning time, gender, and nationalities, groove to live music festivals, and experience thrilling motor races for sports enthusiasts. Now is the time to step outside and embrace the enchanting onset of autumn.

Expos & Fairs

1. The third China International Energy Storage Expo

In a world increasingly focused on clean energy and sustainable development, energy storage plays a pivotal role. Making its debut in Shanghai, this expo aims to showcase local brands on the global stage, highlighting innovations in the energy storage sector.

Date: Sept 2 to 4

 

Location: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu district

2. The 54th China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai)

 

Known as CIFF, this fair, a showcase of the latest trends and innovations in furniture design and manufacturing, is dedicated to promoting domestic home furnishings and exploring international opportunities, fostering global exchanges in the furniture industry.

Date: Sept 11 to 14

Location: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu district 

3.2024 Inclusion Conference on the Bund

This is a global summit at the convergence of finance and technology, offering audiences artificial intelligence-generated experiences in both life and work.

Date: Sept 5 to 7

Location: Huangpu World Expo Park, 68 East Longhua Road, Huangpu district

4. Pujiang Innovation Forum 2024

The 17th Pujiang Innovation Forum 2024 will address the creation of an open and fair environment for global scientific and technological innovation.

Discussions will include how innovation can drive high-quality development, foster future-oriented industries, advance institutional reforms, and enhance AI cooperation and governance to benefit humanity.

Date: Sept 7 to 10

Location: Zhangjiang Science Hall, 1393 Haike Road, Pudong New Area

→ Pujiang Innovation Forum 2024 to open on Sept 7

5. Furniture China 2024

Explore the latest products, technologies, and design philosophies in the furniture industry.

Date: Sept 10 to 13

Location: Shanghai New International Expo Center, 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area; Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, 1099 Guozhan Road, Pudong New Area

→ Shanghai to host premier furniture expo

6. Maison Shanghai

This furniture exhibition caters to the younger generation, advocating the life ideology of "living the way you love".

Date: Sept 10 to 13

Location: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, 1099 Guozhan Road, Pudong New Area

7. China International Industry Fair

The five-day event showcases global manufacturing industry achievements with a focus on digital empowerment.

Date: Sept 24 to 28

Location: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu district

8. World Design Cities Conference

The conference is dedicated to promoting design concepts and serving as a beacon for the most innovative design trends.

Date: Sept 27 to 30

Location: Shanghai Expo Urban Best Practices Area

→ 2024 World Design Cities Conference to open in Sept

 

Art Exhibitions

1. Farley Aguilar: Immunity and Discord

Explore the artist's use of painting to bridge the present and the past, sparking contemplation on ethnicity, gender, and social equality.

Date: Aug 10 to Oct 13

Location: How Art Museum, 3F Space 2, No.1, Lane 2277 Zuchongzhi Road, Pudong New Area

2. Georges Mathieu

Experience the work of this influential European artist who greatly impacted New York Abstract Expressionism.

Date: Aug 29 to Oct 27

Location: Long Museum West Bund Gallery 1, 3398 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui district

3. Marvellous Realism

Witness the largest photography collection from African countries south of the Sahara, focusing on African culture through renowned and emerging artists.

Date: Aug 30 to Dec 1

Location: Fotografiska Shanghai, 127 Guangfu Road, Jing'an district

4. Woman: Born to Shine

Explore a collection of 100 classic photos of women from over 30 countries, showcasing their lives across different times, ages, and nationalities.

Date: July 26 to Oct 31

Location: Pinault Printemps Redoute Huaihai V branch, 939-947 Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu district

5. A Towering Treasure House: Relics of the Yuanying Pagoda in Shanghai

Take in an exhibit commemorating the 30th anniversary of the architectural restoration and archaeological discovery of the Yuanying Pagoda. Located in Songjiang district, the Yuanying Pagoda is the tallest ancient pagoda still standing in Shanghai. It is also the ancient pagoda with the most relics discovered, holding significant historical, artistic, and scientific value.