Manufacturing Technology Insights APAC Conferences

METALTECH & AUTOMEX has been renowned by the manufacturing industries as the most progressive platform for suppliers to launch their new products and services to local and regional buyers, gaining new contacts and attaining new businesses.

CHINAPLAS is one of the world’s leading international exhibitions for the plastics and rubber industries, serving as a major platform for manufacturers, technology providers, material suppliers, engineers, product developers and industry decision-makers. The event focuses on the latest developments in plastics processing machinery, rubber technology, advanced materials, additives, moulding, extrusion, recycling and intelligent manufacturing. Its scope also extends into key application industries such as automotive, electronics, packaging, medical and healthcare, construction, new energy and transportation.

China International Disposable Paper Expo (CIDPEX) is the world's largest exhibition of tissue paper and disposable hygiene products. It covers upstream and downstream of the industry chain of tissue paper, baby/adult diapers, sanitary napkins, wipes, raw/auxiliary materials and machinery. Taking place once a year, CIDPEX has been held successfully for 32 editions. The dynamic event brings together about 45000 professional visitors. There are more than 900 exhibitors displaying new and innovative products/materials/machines, covering an exhibition area of 100000sqm. Two days before the exhibition, the FOCUS TISSUE & HYGIENE Conference will focus on industry hot topics, helping you learn New Technologies/New Materials/New Equipment, master new trends and find better solutions.

The 33rd China International Exhibition on Packaging Machinery & Materials (Sino-Pack2027) will be grandly held at Area B, China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, PR China. The exhibitions continue to focus on the field of fast-moving consumer goods and create an all-round display platform for the entire packaging industry chain. Printing South China & Sino-Label are held in parallel. Sino-Pack will showcase eight theme zones, namely “Smart Packaging + Smart Logistics”, “Food Packaging”, “Industrial

The Central Asia International Hardware Expo (CAIHE 2026), a dedicated hardware B2B platform for regional trade, takes place November 24–26, 2026 at Uzexpocentre Tashkent. Hardware demand remains robust throughout the rapidly expanding Central Asian market – seize this prime business opportunity.

Interpack China (formerly known as “Shanghai World of Packaging”) from 16th to 18th November 2026 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNlEC). In 2026, interpack China will celebrate its 11th anniversary milestone. As a member of the interpack alliance, interpack China deeply explores cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, intelligent / automated / digital packaging, sustainable / personalized / lightweight packaging, processing and packaging machinery, innovative materials and products, components, printed labels, and packaging design. With a scale of over 70,000 square meters, interpack China 2026 will present innovative products and technologies

COSMEX through cutting-edge OEM services and manufacturing technologies for Cosmetics, Dietary Supplements, and Personal Care products; advanced packaging, printing, and labelling; a wide range of finished products; and innovative beauty devices from 250 brands across 20 countries. Complete with stimulating seminars and workshops, COSMEX offers an ultimate sourcing and learning experience to over 25,000 global beauty industry leaders and ambitious SMEs who will gain strategic connections, trend-forward insights, and regional expansion opportunities to transform and scale their businesses.

FILM & TAPE EXPO is an annual B2B trade exhibition held in Shenzhen, China, focusing on functional films, adhesive tapes, chemical raw materials, secondary processing equipment, and related components such as adhesives, resins, silicone and fluorine-based materials, coating materials, and processing tools. The event brings together companies across the film and tape industry value chain, including raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, converters, and end-use application providers.

CIIF 2026 will be held from October 12 to 16, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Showcasing the entire industrial supply chain, CIIF integrates exhibitions, trade, awards, and forums to drive global innovation and collaboration in smart and sustainable manufacturing. Industry professionals, manufacturers, and technology leaders convene to explore cutting-edge solutions, forge partnerships, and accelerate business transformation.

VISION 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for machine vision, will take place from 6 to 8 October 2026 at Messe Stuttgart. Trade visitors can look forward to a comprehensive overview of the latest products, technologies and applications in industrial machine vision.