A wide range of exhibitions will take place in Shanghai in April, covering areas such as workplace safety, medical technology, environmental protection, and advanced manufacturing. Here are some highlights:

The 110th China International Occupational Safety & Health Goods Expo

When: April 7 to 9

Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, No 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area

This internationally recognized exhibition focuses on personal protective equipment and is held biannually, with the spring edition taking place in Shanghai. Covering 80,000 square meters, the event will bring together more than 1,400 exhibitors and is expected to attract around 40,000 professional visitors. Exhibits focus on personal safety products, including protective clothing, footwear, helmets, and other protective equipment, and showcase new products, materials, and technologies across the sector. The expo will also feature high-level forums addressing industry trends, technological innovation, and global market development, creating a platform for in-depth exchange.

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The 93rd China International Medical Equipment Fair

When: April 9 to 12

Where: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), No 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu district

Founded in 1979 and held twice a year, this fair has developed into a leading global platform spanning the entire medical equipment industry. This year's event will showcase a full range of products and solutions, including medical imaging, in vitro diagnostics, disinfection and infection control, consumables, and medical robotics. The fair brings together thousands of companies and serves as a major platform for product launches, business networking, academic exchange, and industry insights.

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IE Expo Shanghai 2026

When: April 13 to 15

Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, No 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area

As the China edition of the International Trade Fair for Environmental Technologies, IE Expo Shanghai has spent 26 years helping advance China's environmental protection industry and has grown into the world's second-largest event in this field. The event focuses on key topics such as resource utilization, recycling, low-carbon development, value-added development, specialization, digitalization, and international expansion. It will present technologies and solutions across the environmental industry chain, highlighting innovation and industrial upgrading in the low-carbon sector, while providing a platform for industry exchange and cooperation.

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The 38th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries

When: April 21 to 24

Where: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), No 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu district

Chinaplas, officially known as the International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries, is among the largest exhibitions of its kind in Asia. This year's edition will cover more than 390,000 sq m and is expected to attract over 4,600 international exhibitors and around 320,000 visitors. Since 2006, the exhibition has been certified by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and has continuously received support from EUROMAP, the European association for plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers.

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China CNC Machine Tool Fair 2026

When: April 21 to 25

Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, No 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area

Organized by the China Machine Tool & Tool Builders' Association, the China CNC Machine Tool Fair 2026 (CCMT 2026) will cover a total exhibition area of 202,000 sq m and feature more than 2,000 companies from 27 countries and regions. The event will showcase the ongoing transformation of machine tool technology, highlighting advances in precision, speed, stability, and intelligent, high-precision, multi-functional solutions. In addition to product displays, CCMT 2026 will host forums, technical exchange sessions, and new product launches, gathering experts and industry leaders to discuss trends in intelligent manufacturing and share cutting-edge technologies and practical applications.

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Exhibitions calendar

Source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce