2026 China Marine Economy Expo Opens in Shenzhen, Hosting Global Marine Cities Forum

Shenzhen will buzz with marine‑industry energy this October, as the China Marine Economy Expo (CMEE) rolls out its biggest show yet from the 22nd to the 24th at the brand‑new Bao'an venue of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. Since its permanent home was set up in 2019, the expo has earned a solid reputation as China’s premier marine‑economy gathering, and this year it lands right alongside the APEC meetings, drawing a truly global crowd.

Spread over a sprawling 50,000 square‑metre floor, the event expects to host more than 350 exhibitors. Roughly four‑in‑ten of the visitors will be professional buyers – engineers, service operators, system integrators and the like – meaning the matchmaking will be laser‑focused on real procurement needs.

For the first time, CMEE is arranged as a “panoramic” layout built around eight thematic zones. These zones cover everything from deep‑sea integrated energy and green‑shipping logistics to marine electronics, ocean monitoring, marine biomedicine and even coastal cultural tourism. In short, whether you’re hunting for low‑carbon shipping solutions or cutting‑edge marine biotech, there’s a dedicated space that speaks your language.

Running in tandem with the exhibition is the Global Marine Cities Forum, a high‑level dialogue platform that brings together heads of major marine organisations, ambassadors, Fortune Global 500 executives and senior financiers. Over 20 specialised sessions will dissect topics such as global ocean governance, blue‑economy growth, and breakthrough marine‑technology innovation – all designed to give exhibitors a front‑row seat to policy‑makers and thought leaders.

Shenzhen’s location at the heart of the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area makes it a strategic hub for shipbuilding, port operations and marine‑engineering supply chains. The expo leverages this advantage with B2B business‑matching, investment‑financing networking and, for international professional buyers, complimentary catering and accommodation – a small but appreciated gesture.

So, whether you’re a marine‑technology startup, a large‑scale shipbuilder, or a tourism board eyeing coastal development, the October edition of CMEE promises a golden window of opportunity. For more details, swing by the official website at www.cmee.com.cn/en.