Hotelex Shanghai 2026 is a premier event for food and hospitality professionals, taking place from March 30 to April 2, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao). The exhibition presents a comprehensive ecosystem of hospitality innovation, covering catering equipment, food & beverage, coffee & tea, baked goods, fine wines, tableware, food machinery, packaging, and chain franchising. The event is expected to attract over 300,000+ professionals from the industry, with a high-quality exhibitor base of over 400,000 square meters of display area.
The exhibition features a range of product categories, including kitchen equipment & supplies, tableware, food catering, ingredients, beverage, coffee & tea, ice cream equipment and materials, and alcoholic drinks. Featured exhibitors include Conti Valerio srl, a leading designer and manufacturer of elegant coffee grinders, and Öztiryakiler (Ozti), one of Turkey's earliest industrial kitchen equipment makers.
The concurrent exhibitions include Hotelex Coffee & Food Festival, Shanghai International Franchise Exhibition, and Expo Finefood. Hotelex Shanghai 2026 also offers an exciting program of events, including the International Competition and Forum & Conference, which will cover various topics related to the hospitality industry.
The event is organized by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. (IM Sinoexpo) and features a dedicated mobile app, DTSHoReCa, which serves as a companion for international visitors and exhibitors. The app provides access to event updates, exhibitor directories, and more.
