R+T Asia 2027, May 26-28, Shanghai, is the premier trade fair for sun shading and door/gate sectors.
Dates
26–28 May 2027
City / country
Shanghai, China
Venue
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Time
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Event overview
R+T Asia is the leading trade fair in the APAC region, dedicated to the sun shading and door/gate sectors.
As an exclusive member of the prestigious R+T Alliance, we've been at the forefront of the industry since 2004, hosting the largest annual expo in the Asia-Pacific.
TL;DR
Visitors will gain access to the latest innovations, network with industry leaders, and participate in various educational and networking events designed to enhance their professional growth. Expected attendance includes over 56,000 visitors from 118 countries. R+T Asia is a vital platform for networking and business opportunities.
Exhibitors can showcase their products to a targeted audience, enhance brand visibility, and engage directly with potential customers and partners. Over 120,000 sqm of exhibition space will feature 750 outstanding exhibitors. The event will showcase innovations in sun shading systems and doors/gates. R+T Asia serves as a crucial hub for industry professionals to connect, showcase innovations, and explore new business opportunities in the sun shading and door/gate sectors.
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
333 Songze Avenue, Shanghai, China
Attend
Event days & opening times
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
This edition
2027
Visitors: 56,000
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
R+T Asia is the leading trade fair in the APAC region, dedicated to the sun shading and door/gate sectors. As an exclusive member of the prestigious R+T Alliance, we've been at the forefront of the industry since 2004, hosting the largest annual expo in the Asia-Pacific. R+T Asia serves as a crucial hub for industry professionals to connect, showcase innovations, and explore new business opportunities in the sun shading and door/gate sectors..
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Industry professionals from the sun shading and door/gate sectors, Manufacturers and suppliers of window coverings, Distributors and agents in the building materials industry, Architects and designers seeking innovative solutions. R+T Asia 2027 takes place from May 26-28 in Shanghai. The event will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC). Over 120,000 sqm of exhibition space will feature 750 outstanding exhibitors. Expected attendance includes over 56,000 visitors.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibitors can showcase their products to a targeted audience, enhance brand visibility, and engage directly with potential customers and partners. Over 120,000 sqm of exhibition space will feature 750 outstanding exhibitors. The event will showcase innovations in sun shading systems and doors/gates. R+T Asia serves as a crucial hub for industry professionals to connect, showcase innovations, and explore new business opportunities in the sun shading and door/gate sectors.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
China remains the largest single production and consumption base for roller shutters, gates, shading systems and their components, and Shanghai is where that supply base meets international buyers: the NECC complex hosts the country's principal building-technology and flooring trade fairs in the same week, so a single trip reaches manufacturers, component suppliers and distributors across the façade, window, door and smart-shading value chain. For European and Middle Eastern brands the show is the most accessible route into Chinese distribution without a permanent local presence, while for Asian exporters it is the main platform for pairing with overseas importers. Attending R+T Asia 2027 is therefore as much a supply-chain and pricing intelligence exercise as a product-sourcing one, and it sits at the centre of a wider circuit of building-technology fairs that shapes annual category calendars.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital buyer journeys
Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.
Sustainability in procurement
Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.
Automation and labour efficiency
Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.
Regional supply-chain resilience
Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.
Hybrid engagement models
Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Maglev + metro or taxi to Pudong expo clusters.
to venue
45–70 min to SNIEC
by car
Hongqiao is closer to central Shanghai halls.
to venue
30–45 min
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 40–75 / night
Limited-service domestic chains closest to the venue; rates rise during the co-located show week, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
sourceUSD 75–140 / night
Best balance of transfer time and comfort for a 2–3 night business trip; several properties sit within walking distance of Line 2 stations.
sourceUSD 150–350 / night
The NECC-adjacent properties fill first for major show weeks and support in-hotel meeting space for buyer/supplier discussions.
sourceGet around the city with these convenient transport options.
metro
The cheapest reliable option and the backbone of airport-to-venue travel; trains run roughly 05:30–23:00 and Line 2 connects both airports with the city centre.
taxi
About 65 km; allow 60–75 min off-peak and 90+ min during morning/evening peaks. Use the official taxi rank at the terminal rather than touts.
taxi
Hongqiao is the nearest gateway, roughly 20 km / 20–35 min from the venue — usually the fastest arrival.
rail
High-speed rail from Hangzhou, Suzhou and Beijing terminates at Hongqiao, two metro stops from the venue corridor — practical for regional teams.
ride_hail
Didi accepts international cards and is the easiest door-to-door option; use the designated pick-up/drop-off zones at the NECC entrances during show days.
shuttle
Show shuttles normally run morning and late-afternoon loops; check the R+T Asia visitor service page for the 2027 timetable before relying on them.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M visa — business (single or multiple entry) | Foreign nationals not covered by China's unilateral visa-free or transit visa-free arrangements who are attending or exhibiting for commercial purposes | $140.00 | 4–7 working days standard; 2–3 working days expedited (embassy discretion) | |
| Unilateral visa-free entry (up to 30 days) | Passport holders of the countries currently on China's unilateral visa-free list (e.g. France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Brazil) travelling for business, tourism, family or exchange visits | — | None — passport presented at immigration control | |
| 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit | Passport holders of 55 eligible nationalities transiting through Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao to a third country | — | None — applied for at the immigration desk on arrival |
Visa-free entry (up to 30 days) and the 240-hour transit waiver mean many business visitors to R+T Asia need no advance visa — always re-check the current national list and validity dates before travel.
China's ATA Carnet acceptance is limited and exhibition use must be arranged case by case; exhibitors should plan temporary import of displays and samples through the organiser's official freight forwarder and customs broker.
Official visa pageWeather
May in Shanghai is late spring: daytime highs typically 24–28°C with overnight lows of 16–19°C, humidity climbing through the month. Expect roughly 100–120 mm of rain spread across about 11–13 wet days — short showers rather than all-day rain — with the heavier plum-rain season only arriving in mid-June.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to China.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Meeting etiquette
Address counterparts by surname with the appropriate title, exchange business cards with both hands and take a moment to read them. Relationship-building small talk usually precedes commercial detail, punctuality is expected, and decisions may be collective rather than made in the room.
Payments and tipping
Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate everyday payments — link an international card before arrival and keep some CNY cash for taxis and small vendors. Tipping is not customary in China and is frequently declined; service charges are already included in hotel and restaurant bills.
Connectivity and apps
Many Western websites and apps are restricted in mainland China. Arrange roaming or an eSIM plan that routes outside local filtering, or install a reputable VPN before departure, and download offline translation and map apps for taxi and metro navigation.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: PVG
Book flights to PVG when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue; compare SHA only if fares are materially lower.
Most international visitors travelling from outside visa-waiver countries need a China M (business) visa arranged before departure via the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre; passport holders of around 45 countries (including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil) can currently enter visa-free for business visits of up to 30 days, and Shanghai (PVG/SHA) participates in the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme for 55 nationalities arriving from a third country. Exhibitors shipping stand materials should confirm temporary-import procedures with the organiser's freight partner, as China's ATA Carnet acceptance is limited. Confirm current eligibility and fees with the National Immigration Administration or your nearest Chinese embassy before booking — waiver lists and validity windows change frequently.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
US passport holders pay USD 185 for a 1-year multiple-entry M visa; fees vary by nationality and reciprocity, and are paid to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (visaforchina.cn). Applications usually require an invitation letter from the organiser or your Chinese partner. Covers business meetings and trade-fair attendance; the policy has been extended in stages, so verify the current exp
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Shanghai Pudong (PVG): 45–70 min to SNIEC; Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA): 30–45 min. Allow road or rail time to National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai); on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai): Qingpu / East Xujing (Metro Line 2) — 10–20 min by metro or taxi to NECC: Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Hongqiao Hub, Hanting Hotel Shanghai East Xujing, Home Inn Shanghai Huaxin; Hongqiao CBD / Zhuguang Road — 10–15 min by taxi to NECC: Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Hongqiao, Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao, Metropolo Hotels Shanghai Hongqiao; NECC complex and Hongqiao CBD — on-site or under 10 min by car: InterContinental Shangh
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Shanghai; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).
Parking: On-site parking is available at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai); confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027
Temperature: 16–28°C (typical May lows 16–19°C, afternoon highs 24–28°C)
Seasonality: Late-spring showers: around 100–120 mm of rainfall over roughly 11–13 rainy days in May, with rising humidity ahead of the mid-June plum-rain season. Pack a compact umbrella and a light rain layer.
Packing: Late-spring showers: around 100–120 mm of rainfall over roughly 11–13 rainy days in May, with rising humidity ahead of the mid-June plum-rain season. Pack a compact umbrella and a light rain layer.
Plan your trip
Best day for qualified buyer meetings: Day 2 — Wednesday 27 May 2027
Opening day concentrates the crowds, badge queues and scheduled launch line-ups, while the final day sees stands packing down early and senior staff travelling. The middle day gives the best balance: exhibitors are fully staffed and free for detailed commercial conversations, shortlisted stands can be revisited with documentation requests, and afternoon matchmaking slots are easier to secure. Visitors with only one day should plan mid-week; those with two days should use Day 1 for the product sweep and Day 2 for negotiations.
Zhujiajiao Water Town (Qingpu District)
Suzhou (Jiangsu Province)
Business matchmaking / hosted buyer lounge, NECC
The organiser's matchmaking zone concentrates pre-qualified buyers and exhibitor decision-makers, making it the highest-yield place for structured introductions during show hours.
NECC on-site café and F&B concourse (North Entrance area)
The main congregating point between halls — practical for short, informal follow-ups with exhibitors who cannot leave their stand.
Hongqiao hotel lobbies (InterContinental Shanghai NECC and Novotel Shanghai Hongqiao)
Venue-adjacent hotels host delegations and association groups after show hours; lobby bars are the standard venue for extended negotiations and supplier dinners.
Budget
Shell scheme
RMB 2158 / m²
Raw space
RMB 1800 / m²
Standard booth
12 m²
Prices include stand construction.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth_space
exhibitor · raw space
RMB 1800 / per sqm
booth_space
exhibitor · shell scheme
RMB 2158 / per sqm
visa_fee
visitor · M visa — business (single or multiple entry)
USD 140 / per application
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth_space | exhibitor | raw space | RMB 1800 / per sqm | official | |
| booth_space | exhibitor | shell scheme | RMB 2158 / per sqm | official | |
| visa_fee | visitor | M visa — business (single or multiple entry) | USD 140 / per application | official |
Decision
Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have an Asia-Pacific sourcing or specification mandate and can commit 2–3 days on the floor plus travel time.
Best for
Distributors, fabricators, specifiers and installers sourcing roller shutters, doors/gates, drive technology, sun-shading and smart-building components from Asian and European suppliers in one trip
Min. budget
$510.00
Timeline
6–10 weeks (visa 1–2 weeks plus flight and hotel booking)
Risks
Shanghai hotel rates spike during the co-located show week — book early.
Visa-free eligibility lists and validity windows change; verify with the Chinese embassy or NIA before booking.
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
exhibit
You have a defined China/Asia distribution strategy and can sustain presence across consecutive editions rather than a one-off stand.
Best for
Component, machinery, fabric and system manufacturers targeting Chinese and wider Asian distributors, fabricators and project specifiers
Min. budget
$4,100.00
Timeline
6–9 months (space application and hall allocation, stand design and build, freight and customs, visas)
Risks
Space is allocated by application and product category — early contracting secures better hall position.
Temporary import of samples and displays needs customs/forwarder planning as ATA Carnet use is limited.
Heavy traffic from co-located building and flooring shows requires staffing and lead-capture planning.
Budget estimate from listing cost signals (shell-scheme rate for the minimum 12 sqm stand plus visitor-equivalent travel) — confirm live booth pricing with the organiser.
skip
Your regional pipeline is already covered by distributors and travel budget is committed to higher-priority markets.
Best for
Teams with no Asia-Pacific sourcing or distribution mandate, or whose China travel approvals will not clear before the show dates
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Misses hands-on comparison of roller-shutter, gate and shading systems across a concentrated supplier base.
Competitors with a visible booth gain first-mover contact with regional distributors.
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