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2026 World Manufacturing Convention Opens Sept. 20 in Hefei
Organizers expect more than 1,000 guests and 946 potential partnership projects as the convention emphasizes investment, technology and manufacturing cooperation.
The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention opens in Hefei, Anhui Province, on Sunday, September 20, bringing global leaders together for four days of industry engagement and technology showcases under the theme "Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Future."
Anhui Province has secured its position as a major industrial center, with combined annual revenue for industrial firms rising from RMB 3.8 trillion to RMB 5.9 trillion, moving the region from 12th to fifth place nationwide.
Spanning 70,000 square meters, the convention's exhibition features over 900 companies and 10,000 items, ranging from robotics and embodied AI to smart vehicle zones showcasing China's manufacturing capabilities.
The United Kingdom serves as this year's guest country of honor, while over 500 international delegates including C-suite executives from Merck, Mitsubishi Electric and Air Liquide attend 21 specialized programs and six major project-matching events.
Organizers will release the Annual Report on the Development of the Industrial Base and Manufacturing Digital Transformation Capabilities 2026, providing policymakers and manufacturers worldwide with data and practical insights for future industrial transformation.