2026 Shanghai International Hotel and Catering Industry Expo

The 2026 Shanghai International Hotel and Catering Industry Expo will be grandly held from March 30 to April 2, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hongqiao, Shanghai. Covering a vast area of 400,000 square meters, the expo will bring together over 3,000 leading exhibitors from the hotel and catering sectors and is expected to attract more than 300,000 global professionals.

As a benchmark industry event in Asia, this expo is not only a trade procurement feast but also a benchmark for innovation and development in the industry. It will showcase a variety of mainstream products and launch over 10,000 new items, promoting a new quality of productivity across the sector. The exhibition covers areas such as catering equipment, tabletop supplies, high-end food supply chains, beverage supply chains, coffee and tea supply chains, ice cream and dairy products, food processing equipment, and franchise resources, meeting the comprehensive trade matching needs.

To explore the industry's hot topics, the expo will host more than 50 international competitions, forums, and events, including coffee, tea, and culinary contests, attracting global product developers and technical exchange personnel to showcase their superb skills. Concurrently, there will be over 30 thematic forums focusing on industry hotspots, gathering experts from various fields to share insights and provide deep market analysis and decision-making support.

Additionally, the expo will promote interaction between B-end and C-end through various activities like food and beverage festivals, inviting well-known chain brands, gourmet stores, and quality supply chain companies to engage in a lively market environment. The HOTELEX Food and Beverage Selection Matching Meeting will offer precise trade matching services, a highlight of the event.

Overall, the 2026 Shanghai International Hotel and Catering Industry Expo will gather over 3,000 exhibitors, 300,000 attendees, 15+ international events, and professional forums. Taking place from March 31 to April 3, 2026, it invites global food and beverage professionals to gather at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hongqiao, Shanghai, to witness the future of the industry.