04,24,2026 130 views
【instrumentWebmaster Express】Entering May 2026,instrumentation and metersIndustries such as intelligent manufacturing, automation, environmental hydrology, and wire and cable are experiencing a period of concentrated exhibition outbreaks. Instrument Network comprehensively summarizes the heavyweight exhibitions related to the upstream and downstream of national instruments and meters in May, covering the entire industry chain of intelligent instruments, scientific instruments, measurement and testing, robots, environmental monitoring, hydrology and water conservancy, wires and cables, intelligent equipment, etc. This article provides a comprehensive guide for industry exhibitions, visits, and customer expansion in May.
1. 2026 Yangtze River Delta International Intelligent Instrument Industry Expo (Jinhu)
Date: May 10-12
Location: Jiangsu Jinhu Guoqian Intelligent Industrial Park (the hometown of Chinese instruments)
Core highlight: Based in the hinterland of the national instrument industry cluster, focusing on temperature/pressure/flow intelligent instruments, industrialprocess controlInstruments, sensors, and intelligent transmission devices, creating a precise docking platform between instrument source manufacturers and national buyers, with new product releases, technical forums, and industry docking zones, are the core industry exhibitions of the East China instrument industry at the beginning of the year.
2. The 28th Dalian International Automation and Instrumentation Exhibition in 2026
Time: May 13-16
Location: Dalian Free Trade Zone International Convention and Exhibition Center
Highlight: The largest comprehensive exhibition of automation and instrumentation in Northeast China, covering process instruments, analytical instruments, industrial control systems, and detection sensors, radiating to the industrial market in Northeast China.
3. The 2nd China (Chongqing) Measurement Control and Instrumentation Exhibition 2026
Time: May 13-15
Location: Chongqing International Expo Center
Theme: Seizing Opportunities in the Western Region and Showcasing Corporate Style
Highlight: The Western Instrumentation Professional Platform covers temperature, pressure, and flow meters, online analysis, measurement and control systems, and specialized instruments for water conservancy and environmental protection, opening up channels for the Southwest market.
4. SMM WCCE 2026 4th Wire and Cable Industry Exhibition and Industrial Development Conference
Date: May 14-15
Location: Suzhou International Conference Hotel
Core Highlights: Focusing on the entire industry chain of wires and cables, showcasing cable testing instruments, online monitoring instruments, precision measurement equipment for conductors, cable specific sensors, and automated measurement and control systems; Simultaneously holding forums on intelligent manufacturing, testing standards, and humanoid robot cable applications is a core exhibition for instrument companies to expand their cable supporting market.
5. The 20th Beijing International Industrial Automation Exhibition (AIAE Expo 2026)
Date: May 14-16
Location: Chaoyang Hall, China International Exhibition Center
Highlight: North China Automation Wind vane, showcasing industrial control systems PLC、 Actuators, industrial sensors, online measuring instruments, precision measurement and control devices, to meet the digital transformation needs of intelligent manufacturing.
6. The 2nd Hangzhou International Humanoid Robot and Robotics Technology Exhibition (HRTE 2026)
Date: May 14-16
Location: Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center
Organizer: Zhejiang Robot Industry Development Association, Zhejiang University Robotics Research Institute
Core exhibits: Humanoid robot complete machine, servo motor, controller, visual sensor, motion control system, bionic fish robot technology, embodied intelligence. It is the first professional exhibition of the entire industry chain of humanoid robots in China. The robot core sensors, measurement and control instruments, and instrument network industry are highly related.
7. 2026 Jiaxing International Intelligent Equipment Expo
Date: May 15-17
Location: Jiaxing International Convention and Exhibition Center
Organizer: China Machinery and Electrical Products Circulation Association
Industry Association: The core platform of intelligent manufacturing in the Yangtze River Delta region, focusing on showcasing precision measuring instruments, intelligent detection instruments, industrial automation instruments, and robot supporting measurement and control equipment, serving the upgrading of manufacturing industries in Jiaxing and Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, and providing high-quality channels for instrument enterprises to expand their customer base in the East China market.
8. The 8th China International Metrology and Testing Technology and Equipment Expo (CMTE CHINA, Beijing Metrology Exhibition) in 2026
Date: May 20-22
Location: China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi New Building)
Highlight: Asia's top metrology professional exhibition, focusing on metrology standards, metrology testing instruments, calibration equipment, precision measuring instruments, and online metrology systems. It is a core platform for metrology technology upgrading, qualification certification, and industry exchange for instrument enterprises.
9. CDEPE2026 Chengdu International Environmental Protection Expo (Western UFI Certified Environmental Expo)
Date: May 20-22
Location: Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center
Industry Association: The largest environmental protection exhibition in the western region, covering water quality monitoring instruments, gas detection instruments, VOCs online monitoring equipment, environmental sensors, and pollution source automatic monitoring systems. It is the core exhibition platform for environmental protection instrument enterprises in the southwest market.
10. The 17th China Hydrological and Water Resources Technology and Equipment Exhibition (GRFEXPO) in 2026
Date: May 20-22 (at the same time and location as the Chengdu Environmental Expo)
Location: Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center
Organizer: Hydrometeorological Committee of the Chinese Meteorological Society, Shanghai Hydrological Association
Industry Association: The largest and only national level hydrological professional exhibition in Asia, with a focus on showcasing water level flow meters, hydrological monitoring sensors, water quality analysis instruments, water conservancy automation control systems, and smart hydrological measurement and reporting equipment. It is a must visit exhibition for instrument companies in the water conservancy track.
11. 2026 China (Ningbo) International Industrial Control and Instrumentation Exhibition
Date: May 21-24
Location: Ningbo International Convention and Exhibition Center Highlights: East China Process Industry and Discrete Manufacturing Instrument Professional Exhibition, serving the upgrading of measurement and control in chemical, mechanical, and manufacturing industries.
12. 2026 Chongqing Lijia International Intelligent Equipment Expo (including Instrument and Meter Zone)
Date: May 28-31
Location: Chongqing International Expo Center Highlight: Western Large Equipment Exhibition, with automation, instrumentation, and precision measurement zones, connecting the entire industry chain with the manufacturing industry in Southwest China.
13. 2026 Guangzhou International Scientific Instruments and Laboratory Equipment Exhibition
Date: May 29th to 31st
Location: Guangzhou Pazhou International Procurement Center Highlight: South China Annual Science and Instrument Exhibition, covering laboratory analytical instruments, testing equipment, life science instruments, and physical and chemical analysis instruments.
14. The 23rd China International Scientific Instruments and Laboratory Equipment Exhibition (CISILE 2026, Beijing National Science and Instrument Exhibition)
Date: May 29th to 31st
Location: Beijing National Convention Center (Phase II)
Highlights: UFI international certification, China's top ten exhibitions, the first procurement platform for national research institutes, universities, and enterprises, covering analytical instruments, laboratory instruments, and high-end precision testing equipment.
Overview of May Exhibition Area
·East China regionJinhu Intelligent Instrument Exhibition, Hangzhou Humanoid Robot Exhibition, Suzhou Cable Exhibition, Jiaxing Intelligent Equipment Exhibition, Ningbo Industrial Control Instrument Exhibition, May East China Instrument and Supporting Exhibition has the most intensive and complete industrial chain.
·North China regionBeijing Automation Exhibition, Beijing Metrology and Testing Exhibition, and Beijing CISILE Instrument Exhibition have the most concentrated industry resources, scientific research procurement, and policy information.
·Southwest regionChongqing Instrument Exhibition, Chengdu Environmental Protection Exhibition, Chengdu Hydrology and Water Resources Exhibition are the preferred choices for the western water, environmental protection, and industrial markets.
·South China region:Guangzhou Science and Technology Exhibition, a core platform for laboratory, testing, and analytical instruments in the Pearl River Delta.
| serial number | Exhibition Name | Event Date | venue |
| 1 | 2026 Yangtze River Delta International Intelligent Instrument Industry Expo | May 10-12 | Jiangsu Jinhu Guoqian Intelligent Industrial Park (Hometown of Instruments in China) |
| 2 | The 28th Dalian International Automation and Instrumentation Exhibition in 2026 | May 13-16 | Dalian Free Trade Zone International Convention and Exhibition Center |
| 3 | The 2nd China (Chongqing) Measurement Control and Instrumentation Exhibition 2026 | May 13-15 | Chongqing International Expo Center |
| 4 | SMM WCCE 2026 The 4th Wire and Cable Industry Exhibition and Industrial Development Conference | May 14-15 | Suzhou International Conference Hotel |
| 5 | The 20th Beijing International Industrial Automation Exhibition in 2026 （AIAE Expo2026) | May 14-16 | Chaoyang Hall of China International Exhibition Center |
| 6 | The 2nd Hangzhou International Humanoid Robot and Robotics Technology Exhibition (HRTE 2026) | May 14-16 | Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center |
| 7 | 2026 Jiaxing International Intelligent Equipment Expo | May 15-17 | Jiaxing International Convention and Exhibition Center |
| 8 | The 8th China International Metrology and Testing Technology and Equipment Expo 2026 | May 20-22 | China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi New Building) |
| 9 | CDEPE2026 Chengdu International Environmental Protection Expo | May 20-22 | Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center |
| 10 | The 17th China Hydrological and Water Resources Technology and Equipment Exhibition (GRFEXPO) in 2026 | May 20-22 | Chengdu Century City New International Exhibition and Convention Center(Same location as Chengdu International Environmental Protection Expo) |
| 11 | 2026 China (Ningbo) International Industrial Control and Instrumentation Exhibition | May 21-24 | Ningbo International Convention and Exhibition Center |
| 12 | 2026 Chongqing Lijia International Intelligent Equipment Expo | May 28-31 | Chongqing International Expo Center |
| 13 | 2026 Guangzhou International Scientific Instruments and Laboratory Equipment Exhibition | May 29th to 31st | Guangzhou Pazhou International Procurement Center |
| 14 | The 23rd China International Scientific Instruments and Laboratory Equipment Exhibition（CISILE 2026） | May 29th to 31st | Beijing National Convention Center (Phase II) |
