Shenzhen International IoT Industry Ecosystem Expo

The Exhibition Value of the Shenzhen International IoT Expo (GIOT)

• GIOT is a specialized event that covers the entire IoT industry value chain and has grown into one of the most influential IoT platforms in South China and across the country. The expo focuses on core technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, sensors, RFID, 5G communications, and blockchain, comprehensively showcasing IoT applications and solutions in smart cities, smart homes, industrial connectivity, intelligent transportation, smart healthcare, and other sectors.
• The core value of participation lies in its platform‑based attributes of “end-to-end industry chain display plus precise supply‑demand matching.” The expo brings together resources spanning the entire value chain—from the perception layer and network layer to the application layer and system integration—providing exhibitors with direct opportunities to engage with distributors, agents, system integrators, and end‑user buyers. A dedicated team conducts one‑on‑one business invitation campaigns, ensuring that participating companies can efficiently connect with high‑quality buyers, over 73% of whom are purchasing decision‑makers or hold purchasing authority.
• Leveraging Shenzhen’s strategic location as the innovation hub of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, the expo extends its reach to markets across China and globally. Shenzhen boasts complete industrial clusters in IoT chip design, smart hardware manufacturing, and communication technologies, serving as a strategic nexus for connecting upstream and downstream resources. The expo’s marketing strategy targets professional buyers throughout the Asia‑Pacific region and worldwide, attracting attendees from dozens of countries and regions, including the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, France, the Netherlands, Australia, and others, to source and procure.
• The expo gathers leading brands and cutting‑edge innovations, establishing itself as an international hub for business matchmaking. Past editions have hosted more than 8,000 exhibitors, with projections for 2026 exceeding 400 exhibiting companies and drawing up to 60,000 professional visitors. Prominent exhibitors include industry leaders spanning the full IoT value chain, covering areas such as communication modules, sensors, cloud platforms, industrial connectivity, smart homes, and intelligent security systems.
• Concurrent with the expo, the “Global IoT Conference” and numerous high‑level forums are held, fostering a thought leadership platform that deeply integrates industry, academia, research, and application. Related events include the IoT Industry Ecosystem Development Forum, the 5G + AIoT Development Forum, the IoT Cloud Platform and Data Security Development Forum, the Artificial Intelligence Technology and Applications Summit, and the Industrial IoT Applications Summit. Hundreds of industry experts take the stage to deliver keynote speeches, offering in‑depth analyses of emerging trends and hot topics within the sector.
• For Chinese enterprises, this expo serves as a strategic gateway for expanding into the domestic market, connecting with international resources, and showcasing technological prowess. The expo has been included in the Guangdong Provincial Department of Commerce’s “Guangdong Trades Nationwide” program, becoming a key platform for promoting the integration of domestic and foreign trade in Guangdong Province. Through this platform, participating companies can effectively access government support, collaborate with industry leaders, and engage with overseas buyer delegations, thereby deepening their integration into the IoT ecosystem and seizing early opportunities in the digital transformation era.