CeMAT ASIA 2026: Intralogistics Show Guide and Leads
By Ilyas Kerbal,
CeMAT ASIA is Asia’s largest intralogistics and material handling exhibition, organised by Hannover Milano Fairs China (Deutsche Messe). The 2026 edition planned more than 80,000 m², 900+ exhibitors, 600+ buyer groups and 40+ forums. It runs from 3 to 6 November 2026 at SNIEC in Shanghai, co-located with PTC ASIA, ComVac ASIA and Heavy Machinery Asia. If you sell warehouse automation, robotics or logistics software, the CeMAT ASIA attendee list is a strong pipeline source.
CeMAT ASIA facts
| Industry | Intralogistics |
| City | Shanghai, China |
| Venue | Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Pudong |
| Dates | Early November, 2026: 3–6 Nov |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Moves between cities? | No, always Shanghai |
| Typical scale | ~100,000 attendees · ~900 exhibitors |
| Visitor ticket | Free trade pre-registration |
| App / platform | Online registration + WeChat |
| Official website | cemat-asia.com |
Details checked in October 2026. Dates, prices and venues can change between editions, so confirm on the official CeMAT ASIA website before you book travel.
What’s at CeMAT ASIA?
- Forklifts and industrial trucks
- AGVs, AMRs and logistics robotics
- Automated storage and retrieval, conveyors and sorting
- Warehouse management software and machine vision
- Packaging and supply chain automation
- Cold-chain and e-commerce logistics
Chinese AMR and robotics innovation is particularly strong here.
Forklifts and industrial trucks remain a core part of CeMAT ASIA. Photo: Comyu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
A busy industrial week
CeMAT ASIA is held every autumn at SNIEC in Pudong. In 2026 it runs 3–6 November alongside:
| Co-located show | Focus |
|---|---|
| PTC ASIA | Power transmission and control |
| ComVac ASIA | Compressors and vacuum |
| Heavy Machinery Asia | Heavy machinery |
That makes it one of Shanghai’s biggest industrial weeks, and Pudong hotels fill accordingly.
Who attends CeMAT ASIA
| Visitor | What they’re buying | Who should target them |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse and logistics managers | Automation, trucks, software | AGV/AMR, WMS and AS/RS vendors |
| E-commerce and 3PL operators | Scalable automation | Robotics and sorting suppliers |
| Manufacturing supply chain leads | Intralogistics for plants | Integrators |
| System integrators | Components and partners | Robot and conveyor makers |
| Distributors and dealers | Lines to represent | Manufacturers |
| International buyer groups (SE Asia, Middle East) | Chinese equipment | Chinese exporters |
More than 600 buyer groups attend through organised programmes, many through trade associations offering hosted trips.
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Registration
Trade visitors register online. Free pre-registration is standard for Hannover Milano Fairs China shows; check cemat-asia.com for current terms.
Digital tools
Registration and exhibitor search run through cemat-asia.com and the organiser’s WeChat account. The buyer groups are the most valuable audience, and they’re the hardest to see in advance. An enriched list of exhibitors and visitor profiles helps you reach them before November.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Asia’s biggest material handling showcase | Shared venue makes it busy |
| Co-located industrial shows | Domestic suppliers dominate |
| Strong Chinese AMR innovation | Chinese-language seminars |
| Free trade entry | Pudong hotels fill |
| Organised buyer programmes | Technical audience |
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Preparing for CeMAT ASIA
- Book now. The show opens in early November.
- Target integrators and 3PLs; they influence many warehouse projects.
- Plan time for PTC ASIA if you sell drives or components.
- Bring ROI calculations, since buyers compare automation payback.
- Arrange demos in advance for robotics and AS/RS.
- Follow up before Chinese New Year when projects get budgeted.
FAQ
When is CeMAT ASIA 2026?
From 3 to 6 November 2026 at SNIEC, Shanghai.
What shows are co-located with CeMAT ASIA?
PTC ASIA, ComVac ASIA and Heavy Machinery Asia.
Is CeMAT ASIA free?
Free pre-registration is standard for trade visitors; check cemat-asia.com.
Can I get the CeMAT ASIA attendee list?
There’s no exportable list. I can deliver an enriched list of exhibitors and visitor profiles.
Want the CeMAT ASIA attendee list?
Event apps are built for browsing, not for sales teams. They cap connections, hide data behind logins and rarely let you export anything. I pull attendee, exhibitor and speaker data from the app and the event website, enrich every profile and hand you a clean file before the doors open, so your reps can book meetings in advance and follow up properly afterwards.
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Related event guides
- CISCE Beijing: China International Supply Chain Expo Guide
- CMEF Spring Shanghai: Medtech Fair Guide and Attendee Leads
- SEMICON China Guide: Shanghai Chip Show, Visitors and Leads
Sources
Photo credits
- Cover image: LogiMAT 2019 (03) by Vasyatka1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- In-article image: Toyota L&F 7FB25 Fuel Cell Forklift at Eco-Products 2015 by Comyu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
