IIC Shenzhen 2026: IC and component expo, 9–10 December
Dates
9–10 Dec 2026
City / country
Shenzhen, China
Venue
Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel
Time
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Event overview
IIC Shenzhen 2026, the International IC & Component Exhibition and Conference, runs 9–10 December 2026 at the Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel in Futian, Shenzhen.
Organised by AspenCore, the two-day event combines an IC and component showcase with the Global CEO Summit, the World Electronics Achievement Awards and specialist forums on IC design, EDA/IP, AI, power management and automotive electronics.
It is a focused, engineer-led meeting point for China's semiconductor supply chain rather than a mass-market consumer fair.
TL;DR
Meet IC, EDA/IP, power and component suppliers in one hotel-based venue, hear the Global CEO Summit and specialist forums, and benchmark 2027 roadmaps without travelling across the Pearl River Delta. The compact two-day format suits design engineers, procurement leads and distributor teams who need technical depth rather than a broad consumer electronics show.
Shenzhen concentrates chip design houses, module makers, OEM procurement and component distributors within one metro area. IIC puts a technical, specification-led audience in front of exhibitors and adds conference visibility through the CEO Summit, awards and power, AI and Industry 4.0 forums. A compact floor keeps stand conversations senior and focused.
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
Halls & areas
1Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel, Great China International Exchange Square, Fuhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518048, China
Entrances & gates
Hotel main lobby, Great China International Exchange Square
Take the lobby lifts to the 6th floor; signage directs registered visitors to the event desk.
Use the hotel lobby lifts to the 6th floor; ask the event desk for step-free routing and accessible restrooms.
Food options
Hotel lobby lounge and restaurants
On-site diningParking: The hotel sits in the Great China International Exchange Square complex in Futian; use the hotel or complex car park and allow extra time on weekday mornings.
Gate: The 2025 edition used the hotel's 6th-floor function space, with registration and badge collection outside the meeting floor.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Visitor pass
Admission is free but pre-registration is required; no paid ticket is published.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Pre-register online, then collect your badge at the event registration desk on the 6th floor of the Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel.
Ticket notes
The 2025 visitor guide stated that the event itself needs no ticket but entry requires an advance reservation. The 2026 registration route is through the official IIC Shenzhen page.
What's on
2026 Global CEO Summit
Executive keynote and roundtable programme on the industry outlook, AI and the digital-physical transition.
Main conference stage, Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel, 9 December.
WebsiteWorld Electronics Achievement Awards 2026
AspenCore awards ceremony recognising companies, managers and products across the electronics industry.
Awards dinner on the evening of 9 December.
WebsiteGlobal Distribution and Supply Chain Leaders Summit
Distributor and supply-chain leadership programme on resilience, ecosystem collaboration and new distribution models.
Conference stage, 10 December.
WebsiteAI + Consumer Electronics Applications Forum
Technical forum on AI-enabled consumer devices, edge memory, MCUs and power analysis.
Breakout room, 9 December.
WebsiteThe 32nd High Efficiency Power Management and Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Technology Application Forum
Power design forum covering data-centre power architecture, gallium nitride and high-power conversion.
Breakout room, 10 December.
WebsiteWorld Electronics Achievement Awards (WEAA)
AspenCore awards for innovative products, companies and industry leaders, judged by analysts and regional users.
sourceGlobal Electronic Component Distributor Awards
Awards recognising distributor performance across the global electronics supply chain.
sourceHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
This edition
2026
Visitors: 1,200
Exhibitors: 60
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
Edition recap
IIC Shenzhen 2025 opened on 25 November at the Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel and ran for two days. The programme combined an innovation product showcase with the Global CEO Summit, the World Electronics Achievement Awards and technical forums on power management, AI consumer electronics and distribution.
Impact
IIC Shenzhen is a compact, engineer-led meeting rather than a high-volume public fair. Its value comes from concentrated access to Shenzhen design houses, component buyers and distributors during a two-day programme that also carries the CEO Summit and awards. Exhibitors should judge the show on qualified technical conversations and follow-up meetings, not on raw footfall.
Audience quality
The audience is technical and commercial: IC design and verification engineers, procurement and sourcing managers, power and automotive system architects, distributors and startup teams. Because the venue is a hotel function floor and registration is required, walk-in consumer traffic is limited. Seniority is likely to be higher than at a large open exhibition, but no audited audience profile has been published.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on pre-booked meetings and a clear 2027 product story. A 9–18 sqm stand is enough for demos and private conversations; the conference and awards create additional visibility. Budget for Chinese-language materials and follow-up within two business days. No rebooking or satisfaction statistics are published, so treat ROI as a planning judgement.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
China accounts for a large share of global electronics manufacturing and IC consumption, and Shenzhen is its most concentrated design and sourcing cluster. IIC gives international and domestic suppliers a two-day, engineer-heavy forum in Futian, timed for 2027 design wins and year-end supplier reviews. The co-located CEO Summit and awards add visibility beyond the exhibition floor.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
AI moves from data centre to edge and consumer devices
AI accelerators, edge inference and AI-enabled consumer hardware are pulling demand for advanced logic, high-bandwidth memory and efficient power delivery. The event adds an AI + Consumer Electronics Applications Forum and an AI-server power forum to reflect that shift.
What it changes: Exhibitors with AI-ready compute, memory or power products can meet design teams specifying 2027 platforms in Shenzhen.
SourceWide-bandgap power takes share in servers, industry and vehicles
Silicon carbide and gallium nitride are moving into AI-server power, industrial drives and automotive systems. The 32nd High Efficiency Power Management and Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Technology Application Forum is a dedicated track at the 2026 event.
What it changes: Power semiconductor vendors need design-win conversations with system architects, and this forum puts those buyers in the same venue.
SourceSupply-chain resilience reshapes component distribution
Distributors are being asked for multi-source assurance, inventory visibility and design-in support, not just price. The Global Distribution and Supply Chain Leaders Summit and distributor awards make distribution a first-class theme at IIC Shenzhen.
What it changes: Authorised distributors and supply-chain platforms can position themselves as risk-management partners to OEM procurement teams.
SourceIIC Shenzhen sits in a dense calendar of IC, EDA and power events. Buyers often pair it with the Shanghai IIC edition, SEMICON China or electronica in Munich depending on whether the goal is China sourcing, fabrication or European distribution.
SEMICON China 2026
Shanghai, China
Circuit-calendar estimate; the show normally runs in March at SNIEC.
websiteIIC Shanghai 2026
Shanghai, China
Circuit-calendar estimate; confirm exact 2026 dates with AspenCore.
websiteelectronica 2026
Munich, Germany
Circuit-calendar estimate; electronica runs in even years in Munich.
websiteDates for adjacent shows are circuit-calendar estimates, not fetched from their organiser pages.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Closest international gateway; metro Line 11 plus transfer is the cheaper option.
about 30 km
to venue
35–50 minutes by taxi
by car
Hong Kong International Airport
Useful for long-haul routes; allow extra time for immigration and the Shenzhen Bay or Futian port crossing.
about 50 km
to venue
60–90 minutes by road plus border crossing
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 60–95 / night
Clean business hotels within two metro stops of the venue; December rates rise in the week before Christmas.
USD 110–170 / night
Walking or one-stop metro access; breakfast and reliable Wi-Fi are standard.
USD 200–320 / night
The venue hotel is the most convenient choice; book early for the show dates.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Buy a single-journey ticket or use Alipay/WeChat metro codes; trains run about 06:30–23:00.
Taxi / ride-hailing
Use the official taxi queue or DiDi; allow 45–60 minutes in the evening peak.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M visa (business) | Most foreign business visitors without a visa-free arrangement | $140.00 | 4–10 working days | |
| 240-hour visa-free transit | Eligible transit passengers flying through selected Chinese ports to a third country | — | On arrival |
Some nationalities have unilateral or mutual visa-free entry for short business visits; check the latest Chinese embassy guidance before booking.
China accepts ATA carnets for temporary exhibition goods at approved shows; confirm the event and customs port with the freight forwarder.
Official visa pageWeather
December in Shenzhen is mild and relatively dry: daytime highs around 20–22°C and lows around 12–15°C, with low rainfall and occasional haze.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile data via a local eSIM or China Unicom/Mobile tourist SIM; hotel Wi-Fi is common. Many international apps need a 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
Exchange cards with both hands and use surnames plus title; initial meetings are formal and relationship-led.
Dining and tipping
Tipping is not expected in restaurants or taxis. Business banquets are common and a modest gift from your home city is welcome.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for December; direct SZX routes are limited from Europe, so compare HKG connections.
Most foreign business visitors need a Chinese M visa; some nationalities qualify for short visa-free entry and eligible transit passengers can use the 240-hour visa-free transit.
Estimated cost: USD 140
Processing: 4–10 working days
Apply well before travel and carry a printed invitation plus hotel confirmation.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Taxi or DiDi from SZX takes 35–50 minutes and costs about CNY 100–150; metro Line 11 with a transfer is cheaper but slower with luggage.
Hotel → venue: Futian hotels are walkable or one to three metro stops from the venue; taxis are cheap for short hops.
Ride-hail: DiDi is the main ride-hailing app; English interface available and airport pickup points are signed.
Public transit: Metro lines 1 and 4 serve the Convention and Exhibition Center area; fares CNY 2–7 and announcements are in English.
Parking: Hotel and complex parking is limited and paid; public transport is the better choice during the working week.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: December
Temperature: 12–22°C
Seasonality: Dry season with low rainfall and occasional haze; evenings can feel cool.
Packing: Light layers, a jacket for air-conditioned meeting rooms, comfortable shoes and a power bank.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 1 (9 December 2026)
Day one carries the Global CEO Summit and the World Electronics Achievement Awards, when senior speakers and exhibitors are most likely to be on site. Technical forums run across both days, so a two-day visit is better if you need supplier meetings as well as conference content.
Register for a free visitor pass and download the programme — Use the official IIC Shenzhen page; keep the confirmation email.
Book flights and a Futian hotel — December is busy; the venue hotel is the shortest commute.
Check Chinese visa or visa-free eligibility — Carry an invitation letter, hotel booking and passport copy.
Build a target exhibitor and forum shortlist — Prioritise IC design, EDA/IP and power sessions for 2027 roadmaps.
Pack business cards, adapter and registration QR code — Arrange mobile data or a VPN before departure.
Registration, badge collection and coffee
Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel, 6th floorSupplier meetings on the exhibition floor
6th floor exhibition areaGlobal CEO Summit or power management forum
Main conference stageFollow-up meetings and award shortlist review
Meeting suites and lobby loungeLianhuashan Park
City Park and Viewpoint
15 minutes by metro from Futian CBD
Short climb to the Deng Xiaoping statue and skyline views over the CBD; good for a clear morning.
OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park
Design and Culture District
25 minutes by metro
Converted factory studios, galleries and cafes; useful for design-led teams and evening downtime.
Sheraton lobby lounge
Hotel lounge
Quiet enough for follow-up meetings and close to the 6th-floor event space.
Coco Park restaurant strip
Dining and bar area
Ten minutes away; suits informal dinners with distributors and partners.
Shenzhen design cycles move quickly and December meetings feed 2027 planning. A two-day follow-up window keeps the conversation warm before the Chinese New Year slowdown.
Budget
Shell scheme
CNY 1200–1800 / m²
Raw space
CNY 900–1400 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Planning bands in CNY, not an organiser tariff. Confirm the 2026 stand manual and payment terms with AspenCore.
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.
Stand
exhibitor · shell
CNY 10800–16200 / 9 sqm package
Hotel
both · mid
USD 110–170 / per night
Flight
both · economy
USD 280–820 / return
Visa
both · M visa
USD 140 / per person
Per diem
both · standard
USD 55–85 / per day
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stand | exhibitor | shell | CNY 10800–16200 / 9 sqm package | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Hotel | both | mid | USD 110–170 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Flight | both | economy | USD 280–820 / return | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Visa | both | M visa | USD 140 / per person | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Per diem | both | standard | USD 55–85 / per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip IIC Shenzhen 2026.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You need supplier meetings, technical updates and a compact view of the China IC market.
Best for
Design engineers, procurement leads and technical managers evaluating suppliers for 2027
Min. budget
$900.00
Timeline
One to two days on site; book travel 6–8 weeks ahead
Risks
Programme clashes with floor time
Limited English signage at some stands
exhibit
You have a 2027 product story and can pre-book meetings with OEMs and distributors.
Best for
IC, EDA/IP, power and component suppliers selling into Shenzhen
Min. budget
$8,000.00
Timeline
90-day stand, freight and meeting plan
Risks
Small floor limits walk-in traffic
Attendance figures are not published
skip
Your 2027 plan does not depend on Chinese design wins or component sourcing.
Best for
Consumer brands, recruiters and teams with no China electronics pipeline
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing serendipitous distributor introductions
Book with
Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel
The 2026 event venue in Futian's central business district, with function space on the 6th floor.
Venue named by the organiser and 2025 post-show report; not a marketing partner.
China Southern Airlines
China's largest airline by fleet, with domestic and international routes into Shenzhen Bao'an.
Useful travel provider, not a confirmed event partner.
American Chamber of Commerce in South China
Business chamber supporting foreign companies in South China, including Shenzhen.
Business resource, not a confirmed event partner.
China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA)
National industry body representing China's semiconductor design, manufacturing and packaging companies.
Industry body relevant to the sector, not a confirmed event supporter.
Recommended providers
China Visa Application Service Center
Apply for an M visa unless visa-free or transit rules apply.
Marriott / Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel
The venue hotel is the shortest commute; Futian alternatives are nearby.
Book early for December; compare connections via Hong Kong.
Use an experienced China exhibition forwarder and ATA carnet where eligible.
Buy travel and public-liability cover; confirm China coverage.
Book Lianhuashan Park and OCT-LOFT visits around the show days.
No official scanner is confirmed; use your own CRM app and a QR form.
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