2026 18th China International Seed Industry Expo and 23rd National Seed Information Exchange and Product Trading Conference

The 18th China International Seed Industry Expo and the 23rd National Seed Information Exchange and Product Trading Conference is a premier event in the seed industry of China, scheduled to be held from September 10 to 12, 2026, at the Hefei Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center. This major event is approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and returns with the theme 'Digital Intelligence Enhancement for Breakthroughs and Whole Link Revitalization for Grain Security.' It brings together national seed companies, research institutions, and industry elites to showcase high-quality seed varieties, breeding innovations, and modern agricultural equipment, while establishing platforms for trade connections, technical exchanges, and resource sharing.

There will be six primary exhibition zones including the Seed Enterprises Exhibition Area, Digital Agriculture and Biobreeding Exhibition Area, Seed Equipment and Deep Processing Exhibition Area, Research Institutions Innovation Achievements Exhibition Area, Better Life Exhibition Area, and Public Service Exhibition Area. These areas will display the latest products and research achievements in the seed industry across the nation. Outdoor field displays will present a catalog of national excellent varieties, water-saving drought-resistant varieties, and other high-performing new varieties of rice and corn.

This expo not only serves as a remarkable venue for demonstrating the achievements in the seed industry but also as an important platform for promoting the application and transformation of scientific and technological innovations, aiming to enhance large-scale crop yields and the revitalization of modern agriculture. Hefei, as the host city, has garnered industry-wide recognition for its potential in seed industry development, exhibition service capabilities, and favorable business environment, making it a significant opportunity for connecting national seed resources.