2026 18th China (Jinan) International Information Technology Expo (Jinan IT Expo)

The 2026 18th China (Jinan) International Information Technology Expo, known as the Jinan IT Expo, is set to take place with grandeur. Organized by the New Chenghua International Exhibition (Shandong) Group Co., Ltd., it is the sole international regional information technology exposition jointly held by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) and China. This expo is not just a professional exhibit but a large-scale event established through collaboration between various government sectors.

Regarded as the highest-standard and largest-scale event in the field of information technology in China, the Jinan IT Expo has garnered extensive attention from various domestic and international sectors. The goal of the expo is to establish itself as the "first exhibition for the application of information technology in China" and eventually evolve into a premium exhibition recognized both nationally and globally. Many prominent leaders, including the Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the Minister of Science and Technology, have visited previous expos.

The 18th Jinan IT Expo will continue to adopt a “government-guided, market-driven” model, focusing on the transaction functions of the exhibition to improve the quality of communication between visitors and exhibitors. The event will implement the “Internet Plus” strategy, promoting the application of information technology in smart cities, e-commerce, intelligent industrial sectors, agriculture, and logistics, among others.

This year’s expo will present various categories of technologies and services, including:
1. Digital Production: showcasing high-end software, electronic information, communication services, artificial intelligence, etc.
2. Digital Investment: featuring new infrastructure, aerospace information, and financial services.
3. Digital Trade: presenting e-commerce platforms and related new technologies and products.
4. Digital Consumption: highlighting smart living, smart education, and other new forms of digital services.
5. Achievements in Digital Strong Province Construction: showcasing results and cases of digital industrialization and digital governance services.

The Jinan IT Expo aims to assist enterprises in expanding domestic and international markets and fulfilling exhibitors' actual needs for brand promotion and technology dissemination, striving to make the expo an influential and commanding international fair within the IT industry.