The Asia-Pacific edition of the CWIEME portfolio, CWIEME Shanghai 2026, officially opened today at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC).

Running until 26 June, the event brings together more than 330 leading exhibitors from across the electrical manufacturing supply chain. On its opening day, CWIEME Shanghai welcomed more than 20,000 visitors, with professional attendees travelling from all over the world, reinforcing its position as the leading meeting place for the electrical manufacturing industry across the Asia-Pacific region.

As part of the global CWIEME portfolio, CWIEME Shanghai connects manufacturers, engineers and innovators from around the world, creating new opportunities for collaboration, sourcing and business growth across international markets.

A showcase of innovation across the value chain

CWIEME Shanghai brings together companies representing the entire electrical manufacturing value chain, from raw materials and components through to advanced manufacturing technologies, automation and digital solutions.

Visitors can explore innovations supporting a wide range of industries, including electric vehicles, robotics, eVTOL, power transmission, consumer electronics and aerospace. The exhibition provides a platform for technology launches, international sourcing and collaboration between manufacturers serving both regional and global markets.

With visitors travelling from countries including Germany, France, Spain, Norway, the United States, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, Singapore, Thailand and South Korea, CWIEME Shanghai continues to strengthen its role as an international hub for electrical manufacturing.

Connecting global suppliers and buyers

International business remains at the heart of CWIEME Shanghai.

The dedicated International Business Matching Zone brings together carefully selected buyer delegations from more than 20 countries, creating opportunities for focused one-to-one meetings between manufacturers and solution providers.

Across the event, exhibitors are meeting prospective partners to discuss technical requirements, product specifications and future collaborations, helping businesses expand their reach into new markets.

Over the coming days, additional matchmaking sessions will focus on transformers, humanoid robotics and low altitude mobility, bringing together established manufacturing sectors with emerging technologies.

Expert insight into the future of electrical manufacturing

Alongside the exhibition, CWIEME Shanghai hosts a comprehensive conference programme featuring more than 40 industry experts across eight themed sessions.

Topics include electric drives, motor innovation, transformer technology, industry standards, eVTOL and the latest engineering research. The programme provides attendees with practical insights into the trends and technologies shaping the future of electrical manufacturing while creating opportunities for discussion and knowledge sharing.

More to come

Opening day delivered a packed exhibition floor, technical discussions and valuable networking opportunities as thousands of professionals gathered to do business and exchange ideas.

With two days still to come, visitors can continue exploring the latest technologies, meeting suppliers from across the global value chain and discovering the innovations driving the future of electrical manufacturing.

CWIEME Shanghai continues until 26 June 2026.