The Shanghai International Embossed Intelligence Industry Expo (CIEI 2026) has successfully concluded. See you again in 2027!

Against the backdrop of the national "15th Five-Year Plan" which clearly proposed to proactively plan for future industries and promote embodied intelligence as a new economic growth point, the first Shanghai International Embodied Intelligence Industry Expo (CIEI 2026), jointly organized by the China Electromechanical Integration Technology Application Association and Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd., was successfully held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from July 2 to 4, 2026.

The expo, themed "Embodied Intelligence: Creating the Future," focuses on the cutting-edge integration of the entire embodied intelligence industry chain. With "technological innovation" as its fulcrum, "ecosystem integration" as its framework, and "supply and demand matching" as its main theme, it brings together leading technologies, leading enterprises, and domestic and international stakeholders to create a high-level exchange platform for the embodied intelligence industry.

The inaugural expo attracted over 200 industry-leading companies and more than 21,000 professional visitors.

This year's expo attracted nearly 200 industry-leading companies and over 21,000 professional visitors. Exhibits covered the entire embodied intelligence industry chain—from embodied intelligence entities, sensing systems, decision-making and cognitive systems, and execution systems, to battery energy storage systems, intelligent connected vehicles, manufacturing equipment, and application scenario demonstrations and industry-academia-research-application integration—presenting a comprehensive ecosystem of embodied intelligence from technology to practical application.

Leading exhibitors gathered, demonstrating a significant industry cluster effect.

The inaugural CIEI 2026 attracted leading companies from across the industry and its supply chain, including Unitree Robotics, Accelerated Evolution, Leju, Siasun Robot & Automation, Shanghai Humanoid Robotics, SevenTeng, Rokae, Cloud Depth, Intime Robotics, Hexagon, and LK Precision. JD.com's massive exhibition area set a benchmark for embodied robot displays. The Suzhou Embodi Robotics Group, the Shenzhen Robotics Association Group, and the Zibo Group, among other industry clusters, made a collective appearance, showcasing the strong capabilities of regional industrial clusters.

Led by Academicians and Featuring a Gathering of Experts, This Expo Creates a Top-Tier Intellectual Feast

This expo brings together leading experts, scholars, and industry leaders from home and abroad. It includes not only academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, but also experts from numerous national industry associations, overseas associations, local industry associations, research institutes, and leading enterprises.

Regarding national industry associations, leaders and experts from organizations such as the China Electromechanical Integration Technology Application Association, the China Electronics Industry Association, the Robotics Branch of the China Machinery Industry Federation, the China Heat Treatment Industry Association, the China General Machinery Parts Industry Association, and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology attended the conference, offering authoritative perspectives on topics such as industry standards, policy guidance, and technological roadmaps.

Regarding overseas associations, leaders from international national robotics associations such as the Swiss Humanoid Robotics Association, the Thai Automation Robotics Association, and the China-Britain Business Council, as well as the Asia International Trade and Investment Chamber of Commerce, participated in the expo. They engaged in in-depth exchanges on topics such as compliance and standards for overseas market access, application scenarios in the Southeast Asian market, and international robot safety standards, helping Chinese enterprises efficiently connect with overseas demands.

Representatives from local industry associations, including the Shanghai Die Casting Technology Association, Shandong Robotics Industry Association, Beijing Robotics Industry Association, Zhejiang Robotics Industry Development Association, Suzhou Robotics Industry Association, Wuxi Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing Association, Wuxi Society of Engineers, Shenzhen Robotics Association, Shandong Robotics Research Association, Qingdao Robotics Society, Hangzhou Artificial Intelligence Society, Tianjin Robotics Association, Changzhou Industrial Robotics Industry Association, Chongqing Robotics and Intelligent Equipment Industry Federation, and the Wuxi Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, gathered to share their experiences in regional industrial development and promote cross-regional collaboration.

Experts and scholars from research institutions and universities, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhejiang University, China Jiliang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Jiangsu University, Tianjin Vocational Technical Normal University, Nanjing Institute of Technology, Shanghai University, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, and Shanghai Robotics Industry Technology Research Institute, attended the forum and shared their academic insights on cutting-edge topics such as embodied intelligent sensing technology, multimodal heterogeneous data training and propagation, localization of precision reducers, and novel chain drive technology.

In terms of industry leaders, executives from leading companies across the industry chain, including Unitree Robotics, Leju, Siasun Robot & Automation, SevenTeng Robotics, Rocco Robotics, CloudDeep, Accelerated Evolution, JD.com, Zhiyuan Robotics, Yibote Robotics, Xinyuanti, Mingxin Xuteng, Huibo Robotics, and Hexagon, attended the conference to share their experiences in technological breakthroughs, application scenarios, and commercialization.

Rich Ecosystem Activities, Building a Multi-Dimensional Industry Ecosystem

In addition to the professional exhibition, CIEI 2026, in collaboration with ecosystem partners such as the China Electromechanical Integration Technology Application Association, the Embodied Intelligence Branch of the China Electromechanical Integration Technology Application Association, the China General Machinery Parts Industry Association, the Application Association Standardization Committee of the China Electromechanical Integration Technology Application Association, Saike.com, Zhangtongshe, and Jiyouquaner, meticulously planned nearly 10 rich ecosystem activities to create a multi-dimensional, multi-scenario industry exchange platform. The event includes: the 2026 Embodied Intelligence Industry Ecosystem Conference, the Embodied Intelligence Scenario Application Forum, the Embodied Intelligence Key Component Innovation Forum, the Embodied Intelligence Standard System Construction and Collaborative Development Forum, the Embodied Intelligence Industry-Education Integration and Talent Cultivation Forum, the "Embodied Intelligence: Creating the Future" Roadshow in the Yangtze River Delta, the Machine Enthusiast Salon - Embodied Intelligence Data Collection Session, and the Machine Enthusiast Salon - Embodied Scenario Implementation and Business Model Session.

Connecting Global Supply and Demand, Empowering Enterprises to Go Global

The “2026 Global Embossed Intelligence Industry Chain Collaboration and Going Global Matchmaking Conference,” hosted by the Foreign Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, organized by Shanghai International Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., and supported by the Shanghai Belt and Road Comprehensive Service Center, brought together nearly 200 representatives from consulates in China, overseas business associations, overseas procurement agencies, and domestic embossed intelligence companies across the entire industry chain. The conference facilitated efficient access to overseas technology and market resources, and featured the release of procurement demands for embossed intelligence robots and supply chains in Europe, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, covering sectors such as power, logistics, healthcare, and urban management. Leaders from overseas robotics associations and business associations from Switzerland, Thailand, the UK, and other countries attended the conference, helping Chinese enterprises efficiently connect with overseas demands and supply chains, facilitating their global expansion and promoting practical cooperation in the domestic and international embossed intelligence supply chain.

Three National Competitions, Practical Testing of Technical Strength

The “2026 National Embossed Intelligence Technology Application Competition,” the “2026 Embossed Intelligence Robot Application Scenario Competition,” and the “National College Student Robotics and Algorithm Competition” were held concurrently. The competition, encompassing technology, application scenarios, and algorithms, comprehensively tests the practical application capabilities of embodied intelligence technology.

The "2026 National Embodied Intelligence Technology Application Competition" is hosted by the Chinese Society for Simulation Studies, and organized by the New Industrial Virtual Training Simulation Professional Committee of the Chinese Society for Simulation Studies, the Education and Training Working Committee of the China Association for Mechatronics Technology Application, and Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd. This national-level competition focuses on "Artificial Intelligence + Manufacturing," with four cutting-edge competition categories covering the entire chain from innovative scenarios to model training. Nearly 120 teams from 60 universities across the country are competing.

The "2026 Embossed Intelligent Robot Application Scenario Competition" innovatively uses national service robot performance testing standards as the competition benchmark. It fully integrates six current national standards, including GB/T 38834-2020 and GB/T 44251-2024, into six practical testing scenarios. Using standards as a yardstick and scenarios as a mirror, the competition conducts a comprehensive, data-driven, and reproducible rigorous assessment of embodied service robots. The competition does not pursue performative displays of skill, but only examines real-world performance under standardized scenarios. It promotes application, research, and production through competition, driving embodied intelligent technology from the laboratory to real-world commercial and home service scenarios, accelerating the standardization and high-quality implementation of the industry.

The "National Undergraduate Robotics and Algorithm Competition" brought together 25 teams from 36 universities across the country to compete fiercely. The competition focused on core competencies such as robot algorithm design and simulation environment application, comprehensively testing the theoretical foundation and innovative practical ability of university students in the field of embodied intelligence, and discovering and cultivating high-quality, interdisciplinary technical talents for the industry.

Five exhibitions linked together, connecting upstream and downstream of the industry chain

CIEI 2026 will be held concurrently with the 2026 China International Mold Technology and Equipment Exhibition, the Shanghai International Processing and Forming Equipment Exhibition, the Shanghai International Heat Treatment Equipment and Technology Exhibition, and the Shanghai International Low-Carbon Smart Mobility Exhibition. This five-exhibition linkage connects the entire industry chain from core components, precision manufacturing, processing and forming, heat treatment processes to end-user applications, providing exhibitors with a one-stop platform for exchange and cooperation across the industry chain.

A comprehensive publicity campaign and a multi-dimensional media ecosystem layout

The inaugural exhibition garnered attention from central media, mainstream media, technology media, and industry-specific media, with over 100 media outlets providing coverage. For example, People's Daily Online, Xinhua News Agency, CNR.cn, China News Network, China Daily, China Business Journal, The Paper, Eastday.com, Shanghai TV, Xinmin Evening News, Wenhui Daily, Shanghai Radio, Shanghai Science and Technology Daily, Financial Times, CBN, Liberation Daily, 365 Exhibition & Trade Network, Zhangtong News Agency, Hot Technology, Robotics Technology & Application, China Robot Network, Robot Lecture Hall, Gaogong Robotics, Robot Online, Today Artificial Intelligence, Rongge Industrial Media, MIR Rui Industrial, Jigong Fuge, China Industrial Control Network, International Industrial Automation Network, 518 Intelligent Equipment, Intelligent Manufacturing Horizons, China Industrial Control Network, Gasgoo, China Automotive News, etc., to achieve precise reach across the entire industrial chain from core components and complete machine manufacturing to application scenarios.

CIEI 2027 to Leap Forward, Joining Hands with the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Expo for a Grand Event

The 2027 Shanghai International Embodied Intelligence Industry Expo (CIEI 2027) will achieve a leap forward in scale. CIEI 2027 will be held concurrently with the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Expo, from April 23 to May 2, 2027 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

It is expected to attract over 500 exhibitors, covering an exhibition area of ​​over 30,000 square meters, and drawing over 1 million visitors. This will bring exhibitors unprecedented opportunities for brand exposure, order conversion, and ecosystem building, helping the embodied intelligence industry unleash its unlimited potential in broader application scenarios.

Exhibitor Testimonials

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The 2026 Shanghai International Embodied Intelligence Industry Expo (CIEI 2026), themed "Embodied Intelligence, Intelligent Creation of the Future," successfully concluded from July 2-4, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The inaugural exhibition received unanimous recognition and widespread praise from exhibitors, visitors, professional guests, and partners across the industry.

1

Siasun Robot & Automation Co., Ltd.

Chen Yuhua

Director of Intelligent Systems Marketing

This exhibition featured precise industry positioning, a convergence of resources across the entire industry chain, a large and high-quality professional audience, a well-developed concurrent forum system, and a vibrant exchange atmosphere. From pre-exhibition matchmaking and on-site support to business matchmaking, the event provided meticulous and professional services throughout, creating a high-quality integrated platform for industry enterprises to showcase, exchange ideas, and collaborate. It is a benchmark event with significant industry value.

Leveraging the high-quality platform of the exhibition, our company achieved significant success: Our dedicated booth showcased our self-developed embodied intelligent agent full-stack technology solution, clearly demonstrating our integrated hardware and software R&D capabilities; we were invited to attend an industry forum and deliver a keynote speech, providing cutting-edge perspectives on the implementation path of general intelligent agents, effectively enhancing our industry influence; an immersive hands-on experience zone was created on-site, allowing guests to intuitively interact with the intelligent agent to complete multimodal autonomous operations, directly verifying the product's mature implementation capabilities. We received numerous visits from research institutions, upstream and downstream enterprises, and investors, with brand exposure and business negotiation results exceeding expectations. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the organizers to jointly promote the high-quality development of the embodied intelligence industry.

2

Wanna Robotics (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Ling Moyuan

CMO

This exhibition focused on embodied intelligence. We engaged in in-depth exchanges with numerous professional clients and upstream and downstream partners, gaining rich resource matching and cooperation opportunities, and further recognizing the market's high level of attention to the implementation of dexterous manipulation technology.

3

Luoshi (Shandong) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Sun Meng

Humanoid Product Manager

The number of visitors to this exhibition far exceeded expectations. Our exhibits, with their robust product strength, became the focus of attention, attracting a high level of inquiries from visitors. Special thanks to the organizer team for their strong support; the entire process was seamless, and their service was meticulous, ensuring a smooth exhibition experience. This appearance not only significantly boosted brand awareness but also allowed us to accurately capture market pain points and customer demands through in-depth frontline communication, accumulating valuable first-hand data for subsequent product development iterations and experience upgrades. A very rewarding and worthwhile trip!

4

Beijing Yinshi Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.

Manager Xie

Sales Department

Many visitors to this exhibition were very professional. We met many upstream and downstream clients, as well as university research institutes, who are Yinshi's main purchasing targets.

5

Hangzhou Heiman Technology Co., Ltd.

Xiong Lanlan

Marketing Manager

The new products we brought to this exhibition achieved ideal results. There was a large flow of visitors to our booth, and the quality of the professional visitors was considerable. The on-site staff provided a smooth reception process, and the consultation, Q&A, and supporting services were meticulous and thorough. The overall exhibition experience was excellent. This exhibition effectively enhanced our brand exposure and also yielded a significant number of potential customer resources.

6

Sanhui Qicheng (Shanghai) Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

Xu Qingtao

Marketing Director

The exhibition's visitor flow exceeded expectations. People showed a high level of interest in our products. The organizers were very enthusiastic and attentive, considering every detail. This exhibition increased brand exposure opportunities, facilitated understanding customer concerns, and is beneficial for product and R&D iteration and updates.

7

Mingxin Xuteng New Materials Co., Ltd.

Yuan Chunyi

Deputy General Manager of Subsidiary

The overall effect of our booth and customer traffic at this exhibition were excellent. The organizers were very efficient in their overall organization and provided media resources. We are very grateful.

8

Jiangsu Yunmu Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd.

Yang Jianqiang

Chief Operating Officer

The new product display at this CIEI Embodied Intelligence Exhibition was ideal, and the booth had ample visitor traffic. Overall, the exhibition experience was excellent. The exhibition effectively enhanced the company's brand exposure in the humanoid robot industry and successfully accumulated a large number of precise potential clients. Our debut of the heavy-duty 60kg-class humanoid industrial robot also garnered significant attention.

9

Lingtong Robotics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Yang Jing

This exhibition achieved our expected results. The new product display attracted many professional visitors, and the number of visitors to our booth was quite good, with a high overall quality. The on-site organization was well-organized, and the supporting services were also quite good. Through this exhibition, we not only effectively promoted our brand but also established some good contacts with potential clients. The overall exhibition experience was very smooth.

10

Zhejiang Hehui Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.

Yang Xiaodong

General Manager

We were honored to have the opportunity to showcase our new products at this exhibition. The entire process was professional and smooth, the equipment was excellent, and the display effect far exceeded our expectations. The exhibition area was clean and tidy, the overall order was good, the atmosphere for negotiation was strong, and the flow of visitors was stable, greatly helping to promote our new products. The organizer's coordination was meticulous and thoughtful, and the service was attentive and excellent, resulting in a superb experience! Our booth attracted many customers for visits and exchanges, which was very beneficial for both of us. We are very grateful to the organizers!

11

Shenzhen Jiemicon Electromechanical Co., Ltd.

Yuan Lanping

Marketing Manager

The actual attendance at the exhibition matched our initial estimates. The booth setup and coordination went smoothly. The organizers responded quickly and efficiently in basic service aspects such as booth setup, equipment coordination, and daily on-site support. The overall organization and scheduling of the exhibition were excellent.

12

Nuwa Agricultural Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Zhang Yan

CTO

We are the only company in the agricultural and livestock sector at this exhibition that specializes in unibody intelligent robots. Our vision is to "reshape global agricultural and livestock technology civilization," and our mission is to replace repetitive and heavy manual labor with unibody intelligent robots, reducing costs and increasing efficiency for farms, and driving the transformation and upgrading of the entire agricultural and livestock industry through technology.

At the exhibition, we also showcased several self-developed robots, including intelligent inspection robots, AI vaccine injection robots, intelligent cleaning robots, and livestock health monitoring robots.

During the exhibition, we connected with numerous upstream and downstream industry chain enterprises, precisely targeted potential clients, and engaged in in-depth exchanges with investment and financing institutions and industrial capital.

This high-level industry event opened up all channels for technical exchange, business cooperation, and capital connection, which will effectively promote the implementation of our agricultural and livestock intelligent technologies and accelerate product scaling and market promotion.