iSecurity Guangzhou 2026 security expo, 12–14 November
Dates
12–14 Nov 2026
City / country
Guangzhou, China
Venue
Poly World Trade Expo Center (PWTC)
Time
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
Event overview
The Guangzhou International Intelligent Security Exhibition 2026 (iSecurity) runs 12–14 November 2026 at the Poly World Trade Expo Center in Guangzhou, China.
About 560 exhibitors and 38,417 trade buyers are expected across 30,000 sqm of video surveillance, biometrics and smart-building technology.
A full-show pass costs ¥30 and the hall is open 09:00–18:00 daily.
TL;DR
South China's security buyers — integrators, property managers and public-safety procurement teams — use iSecurity to compare video surveillance, access control and alarm systems in one hall. The 2026 edition expects 560 suppliers, including Dahua, Hikvision and Uniview, so a single day covers most of a shortlist. Pazhou's metro link makes the trip practical for a two-day sourcing visit.
Guangzhou is the commercial gateway to the Greater Bay Area, and iSecurity puts exhibitors in front of system integrators, distributors and municipal buyers who specify security projects across Guangdong. A 9 sqm shell booth is listed at ¥12,800, lowering the cost of testing the market. Exhibitors showing AI analytics, biometrics or access control meet the region's installers in one three-day window.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Poly World Trade Expo Center, No. 1000 Xinguang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510308, China
Entrances & gates
Main visitor entrance (south side)
Closest to Pazhou Metro Station Exit C and the taxi drop-off.
Food options
Ground-floor café counters, Pazhou riverside restaurants
On-site diningParking: The complex has underground and surface parking accessed from Xinguang East Road; use the PWTC car-park entrance rather than the exhibition-hall loading gates. Arrive before 09:30 on the opening day because the queue backs onto the road.
Gate: Visitor registration is at the main south entrance facing the Canton Fair complex. Have the passport or Chinese ID used for pre-registration ready; bags pass through an X-ray check.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Full-show pass
Covers all three days; online pre-registration and passport or Chinese ID check at the gate.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Pre-register online and bring the passport or Chinese ID used in the registration; the badge is issued after identity verification at the visitor counter.
Ticket notes
The listed full-show pass is ¥30. On-site registration may close earlier if the daily visitor cap is reached, so register before travelling.
Who runs the show
Guangzhou Security & Protection Industry Association
Co-organiser
National Urban Security Association Cooperative Alliance
Co-organiser
What's on
How the last edition performed
This edition
2026
Visitors: 38,417
Exhibitors: 560
Floor area: 30,000 sqm
Next edition
2027
The show runs annually, so a 2027 edition is expected in the same November window; no 2027 dates have been published.
Impact
For a South China security buyer, iSecurity compresses supplier discovery into three days in Pazhou. The expected 560 exhibitors span cameras, access control, alarms and building systems, which suits integrators building a multi-vendor proposal. Because Guangzhou is a manufacturing and export hub, the show also gives overseas distributors a low-cost route to factory-level meetings.
Audience quality
The audience is trade-only and weighted toward system integrators, installers, property managers and public-safety procurement. That mix rewards exhibitors with technical staff who can discuss protocols, warranties and project pricing rather than consumer-focused sales pitches. Overseas attendance is strongest from Southeast Asia and the Middle East, where Chinese security hardware already has channel traction.
Exhibitor outcomes
A 9 sqm shell booth at ¥12,800 plus travel is a modest test of the Greater Bay Area market. ROI depends on booking meetings before the show and following up within a week; the show is a qualifying event, not a consumer sales channel. Exhibitors with a local distributor or installer partner typically convert faster than those starting from zero.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Guangzhou's Pazhou district sits inside the Greater Bay Area, one of the world's densest clusters of security-hardware manufacturing, systems integration and municipal procurement. The show gives buyers a local alternative to travelling to Shenzhen or Hangzhou and gives exporters a gateway to Guangdong's port and distribution network.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
AI video analytics moves from pilot to default
Cameras are increasingly sold with on-device person, vehicle and behaviour analytics. Buyers now compare detection accuracy, edge-processing power and cloud subscription cost rather than resolution alone.
What it changes: Integrators can bundle higher-margin software and maintenance contracts instead of competing only on hardware price.
Security converges with building and energy management
Access control, intercoms, parking and CCTV are being specified alongside lighting, HVAC and energy monitoring. Property operators want one dashboard and fewer vendors.
What it changes: Exhibitors with open APIs and integration partnerships can win larger building projects than stand-alone device makers.
Compliance and data localisation shape procurement
Public-sector and critical-infrastructure buyers increasingly ask where video data is stored and which standards the equipment meets. Chinese privacy and cybersecurity rules are part of the specification.
What it changes: Suppliers that document data residency, encryption and certification early face fewer objections in tender processes.
Buyers typically pair iSecurity with one regional security show and one broader sourcing trip. The dates below are the customary annual windows and should be reconfirmed with each organiser.
Intersec
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Customary January window; confirm exact dates. Estimate.
websiteSecutech Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan
Customary April window; confirm exact dates. Estimate.
websiteCPSE Shenzhen
Shenzhen, China
Biennial autumn window; confirm the 2027 edition. Estimate.
websiteNovember 2026 – January 2027
Use Guangzhou to shortlist Chinese suppliers, then meet their Middle East distributors in Dubai.
April 2027
A second Asian sourcing stop for hardware that was not available in Guangzhou.
October–November 2027
The biennial Shenzhen show is the larger China-wide comparison after the Guangzhou edition.
Pre-trip planning
Book Guangzhou meetings 3–4 weeks before arrival and keep the January Dubai dates as a follow-up option.
Circuit dates are editorial estimates from the shows' usual annual slots, not organiser confirmations for 2027.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
The main international gateway; Metro Line 3 connects to the city and Line 8 continues to Pazhou.
about 40 km
to venue
45–60 minutes
by car
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Useful for Shenzhen-side factory visits; high-speed rail from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South is often faster than driving.
about 120 km
to venue
90–120 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 45–75 / night
Clean business hotels within a short taxi ride of the hall; book early because Canton Fair dates tighten supply.
USD 85–140 / night
Best balance of metro access and meeting space; 15–25 minutes to the venue by taxi.
USD 160–260 / night
International five-star options with club lounges for client dinners; 20–30 minutes to Pazhou.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Fastest option during peak traffic; buy a single-ride token or use the Guangzhou Metro app. Exit C leads to the venue approach.
Taxi / ride-hail
Use the official taxi queue or Didi; allow 20–35 minutes in the morning peak and keep the Chinese venue name for the driver.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M business visa | Most business visitors without visa-free or visa-on-arrival eligibility | $140.00 | 4–10 working days |
Some passport holders, including Singapore and Brunei citizens, have short-stay visa-free entry; China also operates a 240-hour visa-free transit policy at selected ports. Check the latest rules before booking.
China accepts ATA Carnets for temporary exhibition goods; confirm the goods code and that the Carnet lists Guangzhou as the port of entry.
Official visa pageWeather
November is dry and mild in Guangzhou, with daytime highs around 24–26°C and nights near 16–18°C. Rain is uncommon but not impossible; a light jacket and an umbrella are enough.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
4G and 5G coverage is good across Pazhou. Buy a local eSIM or SIM at the airport for data; many international apps need a roaming plan or VPN, so arrange access before arrival.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business cards and introductions
Present and receive business cards with both hands and spend a moment reading them. A Chinese-speaking colleague or a translated one-page company profile makes first meetings smoother.
Dining and tipping
Cantonese dim sum is the standard business lunch in Guangzhou. Tipping is not expected in restaurants or taxis, and banquets often include a host-led toast; keep alcohol optional.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for November; fares rise around the Canton Fair and the run-up to Christmas. Hong Kong or Shenzhen flights can be cheaper but add a rail transfer.
Book flightsMost foreign business visitors need a Chinese M visa unless they qualify for visa-free entry or the 240-hour transit policy. Apply at least three weeks before travel.
Estimated cost: USD 60–140 depending on nationality and service fees
Processing: 4–10 working days
Bring an invitation letter, hotel booking and return ticket. The organiser can issue an invitation after exhibitor or visitor registration.
OfficialPartnerGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Metro Line 3 from CAN to Tiyu Xilu, change to Line 3 towards Kecun, then Line 8 to Pazhou Exit C (about 70 minutes, ¥8–10). Taxi ¥120–160, 45–60 minutes.
Hotel → venue: Pazhou hotels are 10–20 minutes on foot or a ¥12–20 taxi; Zhujiang New Town hotels are 20–30 minutes by metro or taxi.
Ride-hail: Didi is the main app; English interface works with an international card. Use the designated pick-up zone at the south gate, not the taxi lane.
Public transit: Line 8 is the venue line; Pazhou Station Exit C is the closest entrance. Trains run roughly 06:00–23:00 and accept single tokens or mobile QR.
Parking: Underground parking at PWTC; arrive before 09:30 for a space and validate the ticket at the hall information desk if the show offers a discount.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November
Temperature: 16–26°C
Seasonality: Dry season with low rainfall; typhoon risk is minimal by November.
Packing: Light layers, comfortable shoes for concrete halls, a power bank and a compact umbrella.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Friday 13 November 2026
The middle day usually has the fullest exhibitor presence and calmer aisles than the opening morning, when registration queues are longest. It also leaves Saturday for follow-up meetings before stands begin to pack down.
Register online and confirm passport details match the ticket — Registration is identity-bound; fix spelling errors now.
Book flights and a Pazhou or Zhujiang New Town hotel — November is high season; aim for free cancellation.
Download the exhibitor list and shortlist 12 suppliers — Group by hall and product category.
Request meetings and prepare a one-page sourcing brief — Include volumes, certifications and target price.
Check the metro route, print the venue address in Chinese, pack business cards — Allow 70 minutes from CAN by metro.
Badge collection and opening walk of the video surveillance aisles
Main south entrance and Hall 1Three pre-booked supplier meetings with technical questions
Exhibitor standsWorking lunch and informal follow-up with two integrators
Ground-floor caféAccess control and smart-building review, then collect brochures
Halls 2–3Canton Tower
Landmark
20–25 minutes by taxi from Pazhou
Best sunset view over the Pearl River and a convenient dinner stop in Zhujiang New Town.
Shamian Island
Historic District
30–40 minutes by metro and taxi
Colonial-era streets and a slower half-day walk when the show ends early.
Pazhou riverside promenade
Outdoor
Easy evening walk from the venue hotels; good for informal catch-ups after the halls close.
Zhujiang New Town hotel lounges
Hotel bar
Quieter than the hall cafés for supplier dinners and distributor conversations.
Security buyers rarely sign at the show. The winning exhibitors are the ones that return from Guangzhou with a clean lead list and a dated follow-up sequence, because procurement decisions run through technical validation and often a second sample round.
Budget
Shell scheme
CNY 1350–1600 / m²
Raw space
CNY 1280–1500 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Bands are converted from the published 9 sqm shell price of ¥12,800 and raw-space rate of ¥1,280 per sqm; corner premiums and early-bird discounts are not included.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
Shell booth
exhibitor · standard
CNY 12800 / per 9 sqm
Raw space
exhibitor · standard
CNY 1280–1500 / per sqm
Hotel
both · mid
USD 85–140 / per night
Per diem
both · standard
USD 50–90 / per day
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell booth | exhibitor | standard | CNY 12800 / per 9 sqm | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Raw space | exhibitor | standard | CNY 1280–1500 / per sqm | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Hotel | both | mid | USD 85–140 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Per diem | both | standard | USD 50–90 / per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Answer six quick questions to see whether iSecurity 2026 is best for a visit, an exhibition stand, or a skip.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a live project or a supplier shortlist and can attend at least one full day.
Best for
Integrators and distributors sourcing products for South China projects
Min. budget
$800.00
Timeline
2–6 weeks
Risks
Ticket and hotel costs rise late
Meetings without pre-booking can be rushed
exhibit
You can staff a stand for three days and have a local follow-up plan.
Best for
Security manufacturers and brands seeking Guangdong channel partners
Min. budget
$15,000.00
Timeline
8–12 weeks
Risks
Stand and freight costs are committed early
Lead quality depends on pre-show invitations
skip
Your requirements are already contracted or the timing clashes with a higher-priority show.
Best for
Buyers with no active security project or no China travel capacity
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing competitor launches and distributor meetings
Losing a low-cost market entry window
Book with
Poly World Trade Expo Center
Pazhou exhibition centre hosting the 2026 security show beside the Canton Fair complex.
Venue confirmed on the event listing; official venue site was not fetched.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Main international gateway to Guangzhou, with metro and taxi links to Pazhou.
Airport name and IATA code are public; no partnership claim.
CCPIT Guangdong
Provincial trade-promotion body that supports inbound business delegations and exhibition services.
Public body; not confirmed as a show partner.
Guangzhou Security & Protection Industry Association
Co-organiser of iSecurity and the main industry body connecting Guangdong security companies.
Named as co-organiser on the event listing.
Recommended providers
China Visa Application Service Center
Official application channel; fees and processing times vary by nationality.
Search Pazhou and Zhujiang New Town with free cancellation; book 6–8 weeks ahead.
Direct flights to Guangzhou from major Asian and European hubs; compare with regional carriers.
Air and sea exhibition freight; ask for Chinese customs clearance and Carnet handling.
Travel and exhibition liability cover; confirm the organiser's minimum limit.
Canton Tower and Pearl River cruise tickets; book a flexible evening slot.
Mobile lead capture and CRM export; test offline mode on the show floor.
FAQs & glossary
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