■ April 13–15, 2026, SNIEC Shanghai: 2,400 exhibitors, 100,000+ trade visitors and more than 30 conferences expected
■ Experience China's practical, efficient, and low-carbon breakthroughs in water treatment, waste recycling, smart sanitation, and digital equipment, and obtain feasible technical solutions
■ Focus on smart, AI-enabled environmental technologies and low-carbon development pathways
IE expo China 2026, Asia’s leading trade fair for environmental technology solutions, takes place from April 13 to 15, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The exhibition brings together technologies and solutions covering water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management, sanitation equipment and services, air pollution control, soil remediation and environmental monitoring.
Driven by China’s Dual Carbon goals (peak carbon by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2060) and strict environmental standards, its environmental industry has made comprehensive breakthroughs in core R&D, equipment manufacturing and scenario application, boasting rapid tech iteration, strong adaptability and high integration. IE expo China 2026 focuses on technology displays, showcases innovations in four core areas, and offers global peers cutting-edge insights and exchange opportunities.
Water and wastewater treatment technologies: Comprehensive scenario solutions on show
Water and wastewater management remain among the largest and most dynamic segments of IE expo China, which gathers over 800 high - quality enterprises. They are showcasing Chinese technologies with distinct strengths: modular design, energy efficiency and cost - effectiveness. Key exhibits include high - salinity wastewater solutions for oil, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, high - efficiency water treatment membrane modules for seawater desalination and drinking water purification in the Middle East, decentralized systems for rural areas in Southeast Asia and Africa, and IoT monitoring equipment compatible with global data standards. Exported to over 50 countries, these technologies prove adaptable to diverse overseas climates, industrial structures and operational needs.
Solid waste resource utilization technologies: Display of innovative circular economy paths
Driven by China's circular economy policy, its solid waste resource technologies excel in full-chain efficiency and integration from pretreatment to end-product use, with scenario-specific optimizations. Examples include sorting systems for mixed waste in developing countries and construction waste recycling for Southeast Asian infrastructure,. These Chinese offerings provide overseas investors and operators with cost-effective, scalable options meeting international environmental standards.
Smart & new energy sanitation equipment: Benchmarks for green sanitation upgrade
Chinese smart sanitation equipment, featuring new energy and intelligent control, will cater to diverse overseas urban-rural cleaning scenarios. On display will be hydrogen and electric cleaning vehicles optimized for EU/US emission standards, compact unmanned platforms for narrow Southeast Asian streets, and smart scheduling systems compatible with overseas urban management platforms. Boasting long battery life, low maintenance costs and customizable configurations, these products will be adopted in Bangkok, Singapore, Rome and other cities, meeting local operational needs.
Smart technologies and low-carbon development
Across all product groups, IE expo China 2026 highlights the growing role of smart and digital technologies. Intelligent control systems, automation and AI-based applications are increasingly used to improve operational efficiency, reduce emissions and support low-carbon development. These solutions play an important role in water management, sanitation services and waste treatment, contributing to more efficient and sustainable environmental operations.
Conference program addresses industry trends and applications
Alongside the exhibition, IE expo China 2026 features more than 30 conferences and over 300 thematic sessions. The conference program focuses on policy developments, technology applications and practical experience across the environmental industry. Topics include water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management and recycling, air pollution control, environmental monitoring, green and low-carbon technologies, hydrogen-related applications and the use of artificial intelligence in environmental services.
IE expo China 2026 takes place from April 13–15, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). For more information, please visit ie-expo.com.
About IE expo China
IE expo China - presented by IFAT - is Asia’s Leading Trade Fair for Environmental Technology: Solutions for Water, Waste, Air and Soil. The organizer of the event is Messe Muenchen Zhongmao Co., Ltd.—a joint venture by Messe München Shanghai Co. Ltd. and Shanghai ZM International Exhibition Co. Ltd. Spanning 187,000 square meters of exhibition space, IE expo China 2025 attracted 2,279 exhibitors from 22 countries and 90,571 visitors from 72 countries. The next event will take place from April 13 to 15, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).
IFAT worldwide
In addition to IFAT Munich as the world’s leading trade fair, IFAT now comprises eleven trade fairs around the globe, forming the world’s largest network for environmental technologies. The IFAT network includes IE expo China in Shanghai, IE expo Chengdu, IE expo Guangzhou, and IE expo Shenzhen, as well as IFAT Africa in Johannesburg, IFAT Eurasia in Istanbul, IFAT India in Mumbai, IFAT Delhi in New Delhi, IFAT Brasil in São Paulo, and the Singapore International Water Week (in cooperation with IFAT). Starting in 2026, IFAT Saudi Arabia in Riyadh will join the portfolio. Together, the events of the IFAT network act as a driving force advancing the global transformation toward sustainable technologies.
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