As the wave of AI sweeps across every industry and smart devices reshape every aspect of our lives, a grand event bringing together the world’s leading forces in consumer electronics is about to kick off in Qingdao.
From September 4 to 6, 2026, the 23rd China International Consumer Electronics Expo (hereinafter referred to as “CICE”) will grandly open at the Qingdao International Convention and Exhibition Center (Hongdao Hall). As Shandong Province’s only national-level, specialized trade show, the CCEX is hosted by the People’s Government of Shandong Province and organized by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, the China Institute of Electronics, and the People’s Government of Qingdao. Having successfully held 22 editions to date, it has become one of the most influential exhibition platforms in China’s consumer electronics sector.
With the theme “AI Leads the Way, Smart Technology Shapes the Future,” this year’s Consumer Electronics Expo focuses on the deep integration of artificial intelligence and consumer electronics. It offers a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations in areas such as smart devices, smart homes, and smart manufacturing in the AI era, presenting a complete panorama of smart technology—from “technological foundations” to “device ecosystems” and from “home scenarios” to “urban applications.”
Six Major Thematic Exhibition Zones Offer a Comprehensive View of the AI Ecosystem
2026 marks the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan and a pivotal year for AI’s transition from “functional” to “user-friendly.” Qingdao, a city with a strong manufacturing foundation and a tradition of openness, is embracing the new wave of intelligent technology with extraordinary vigor. As the city’s “10+1” industrial system takes the lead in sectors such as embodied intelligence and the low-altitude economy, and as the Electronics Expo showcases a concentration of cutting-edge achievements—the mutual reinforcement of the city’s ambitions and the exhibition platform is precisely the most anticipated highlight of this year’s Electronics Expo.
This year’s Electronics Expo features six major themed exhibition halls, covering the entire industrial chain from foundational technologies to end-user applications:
A2 Smart Home Ecosystem Pavilion—Redefining the “Intelligence of Home”
When whole-home intelligence evolves from “voice control” to “proactive sensing,” the home gains a true “brain.” This pavilion brings together industry giants such as Haier, Aokema, Huawei, Xiaomi, Gree, and Panasonic to showcase the year’s leading products and innovative applications across smart home, smart health, and smart entertainment scenarios. The China Kangwan and Haier Healthcare exhibition areas will showcase everything from robots that assist with walking and rehabilitation to comprehensive healthcare suites that anticipate the health needs of family members, allowing visitors to experience firsthand a future living model where “services find people.” A special exhibition area dedicated to the Qingdao High-Tech Zone will also make its debut in this pavilion, highlighting the innovative vitality of the region’s industrial clusters.
A3 Smart Display and Digital Audio-Visual Pavilion — Envisioning the Next Generation of “Visual Worlds”
Display technology serves as the most tangible interactive interface for smart devices. This pavilion focuses on the innovative development of display technologies and the digital audiovisual ecosystem in the visual media industry. Hisense will showcase flagship products such as laser TVs and AI TVs; leading projector technology companies including XGIMI, Fengmi, and Dangbei will also exhibit in the same pavilion; and brands like Canon and Brother will present their cutting-edge products. The International Comprehensive Exhibition Area brings together delegations from countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Canada, building bridges for cross-border cooperation and industrial synergy.
A4 AI Large Model and Intelligent Computing Terminals Pavilion—The “Engine” and “Action” of Intelligence
Large models serve as the “brain” of proactive intelligence, while embodied intelligence is its “action.” This pavilion showcases a diverse range of terminal applications empowered by AI large models—companies such as Yushu, Leju, Zhiyuan, and Zhuge Lingxi will demonstrate the leap from “thought” to “action” in embodied intelligence; DJI and Yunshiji will showcase drone innovations in the low-altitude economy; Rokid and DPVR will bring new interactive experiences that blend the virtual and real worlds. Companies such as Yuanshi, Kingdee, Tesla, and Beijing Suanneng will also be on display, demonstrating the broad application prospects of smart devices across diverse AI-powered scenarios.
B2 Smart Mobility and Digital Entertainment Pavilion — Embracing New Digital Experiences
Mobility becomes freer thanks to intelligent driving; entertainment becomes more exciting thanks to digital technology. This pavilion focuses on two major new consumer scenarios: smart mobility and digital entertainment. New energy vehicle manufacturers such as Li Auto, Denza, NIO, Xpeng, and IM Motors will showcase their cutting-edge models, with intelligent driving platforms taking center stage as a key highlight, presenting a comprehensive view of the latest achievements in the integrated coordination of “people, vehicles, roads, and the cloud”; Gaming companies such as Lanfei Interactive Entertainment and Muse Dash2 join forces with the VR exhibition area to unleash the boundless imagination of digital entertainment through immersive, interactive experiences. From driving the future of mobility to a world of entertainment where the virtual and real merge, this pavilion will redefine how we embrace a “smart and fun lifestyle.”
B3 Digital Chain of the Future and Smart Wellness Pavilion—Safeguarding Every Hope for Health
Technology with a Human Touch, Care with Ease—this pavilion focuses on the deep integration of digital technology and the health and wellness industry. It brings together companies such as Litai Medical, Rongtai, XSTO Xiaoshentong Innovation, and Delin Prosthetics to showcase a diverse range of innovative achievements—from smart rehabilitation aids and age-friendly tech products to digital health management platforms. These innovations help people with mobility challenges regain the freedom to walk, enable seniors to enjoy safe and smart care, and integrate health management into every aspect of daily life. Meanwhile, the Premium Imported Goods Zone will showcase a curated selection of high-quality products, enriching the diverse consumer experience.
B4 Smart Home Appliance Manufacturing and Digital Intelligence Ecosystem Pavilion — Opening a New Chapter in Smart Manufacturing
This pavilion brings together small home appliance manufacturers and next-generation information technology companies to showcase innovative practices where digital technology empowers both industry and consumption. The home appliance section highlights innovative appliance products and smart manufacturing processes, while the next-generation information technology section focuses on cutting-edge applications such as data circulation and the construction of trusted ecosystems, using digital power to bridge the industrial pathway from manufacturing to consumption.
Diverse Events to Spark New Momentum in the Industry
During the exhibition, a series of high-profile events will take place. In terms of industry exchange, special sessions on the AI ecosystem, the smart projector industry, embodied intelligence, 5G applications, and the OpenClaw Practical Implementation Salon will be held in succession, bringing together expertise from industry, academia, and research to analyze cutting-edge industry trends. In terms of new product launches, Aokema will host two major events—one for AI-powered robots and another for the AI-enabled smart range hood and stove integration system—to showcase the latest breakthroughs in embodied intelligence and smart home technology, offering the industry forward-looking technical trends and product experiences. In terms of supply-demand matching and industrial collaboration, industry procurement matchmaking events, specialized investment promotion activities for the information technology sector, and closed-door negotiations will proceed simultaneously, building a precise and efficient platform for exhibitors to foster collaboration and mutual success across the entire industrial chain. Additionally, esports events such as “Delta” will ignite competitive spirit and engage both online and offline gaming communities; three days of live streaming will extend the excitement of the exhibition beyond the screen through real-time interaction and exclusive ad placements. These diverse activities will intertwine to infuse the exhibition with youthful energy and interactivity, comprehensively enhancing the participant experience.
Empowering the City, Setting New Industrial Benchmarks
In 2026, Qingdao is embracing the AI era with surging industrial momentum. As a key component of the “10+1” innovative industrial system, the city has taken the lead in establishing China’s first public robotics training ground in the field of embodied intelligence, focusing on scenarios such as manufacturing, home living, and health and wellness. It is accelerating the introduction of supportive policies in the low-altitude economy sector to drive comprehensive development, and is continuously upgrading its leading smart home appliance industry toward “proactive service”—a new industrial landscape spanning technological breakthroughs, scenario-based applications, and ecosystem aggregation is rapidly taking shape.
As the global embodied intelligence sector enters its first year of mass production, as the low-altitude economy transitions to routine operations, and as whole-home intelligence evolves from “passive control” to “proactive service,” the 2026 Consumer Electronics Expo will converge the city’s strategic momentum with the wave of industry transformation. Leveraging the synergistic effects of a national-level platform, it will inject critical momentum into Qingdao’s efforts to build a next-generation smart terminal industry hub with global influence, while also contributing the “Qingdao Solution” to the high-quality development of the global consumer electronics industry.
September 4–6, Qingdao International Convention and Exhibition Center (Hongdao Hall)—we look forward to joining you in witnessing the dawn of a new era of intelligence!