The 2026 China Marine Economy Expo in Shenzhen features 350+ exhibitors and eight thematic zones, fostering global marine economy connections.
The 2026 China Marine Economy Expo (CMEE) will take place October 22 to 24, 2026, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an New Venue). Established in Shenzhen in 2019 and successfully staged across multiple editions, CMEE has earned its standing as one of China's premier marine industry exhibitions. This year's edition coincides with the APEC meetings in Shenzhen, bringing international dignitaries, business leaders, and industry figures together through a single window for global marine economy exchange.
Spanning 50,000 square meters, the Expo is expected to attract more than 350 exhibitors. Professional visitors - engineering contractors, service operators, and system integrators - are projected to account for over 40 percent of total attendance, positioning the event as a working marketplace rather than a display floor. That concentration of decision-makers matters to any organization seeking to protect cargo value, control freight costs, or plan entry into new markets.
For the first time, CMEE adopts a panoramic layout structured around 'core scenario solutions,' organized into eight thematic zones:
- Deep and far-sea integrated energy development and application
- Green shipping and low-carbon logistics
- Marine electronics and information technology
- Marine ecology and sustainable development
- Low-altitude economy maritime application demonstrations
- Full-space ocean monitoring and disaster early warning
- Marine biomedicine
- Modern marine services and coastal cultural tourism
This structure is designed to precisely match procurement needs, guiding buyers directly to the technologies and partners relevant to their operations. For shippers weighing reliability and real-time visibility, the green shipping and ocean-monitoring zones bring low-carbon logistics and disaster early-warning tools into clear view - the kind of capabilities that reduce disruption before it escalates.
Running alongside the exhibition, the Global Marine Cities Forum anchors CMEE's international dialogue program, supported by more than 20 specialized sessions. The Forum is expected to convene heads of renowned marine organizations, ambassadors and diplomats from maritime nations, Fortune Global 500 executives, and senior representatives from financial and investment institutions.
Discussions will center on global ocean governance, blue economy development, and marine technology innovation. For exhibitors and buyers alike, the sessions offer a high-level setting to engage directly with the policymakers and thought leaders shaping the regulatory landscape - a practical advantage for anyone tracking new compliance requirements across international routes.
Situated at the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen serves as a strategic hub for global shipbuilding, port operations, and marine engineering supply chains. CMEE reinforces that role with dedicated B2B business matching and investment-financing networking services, covering the full path from technology showcase to commercial implementation.
International professional buyers will also receive complimentary catering and accommodation arrangements, reducing the cost of attendance and streamlining the journey from the first meeting to the signed agreement.
This October, CMEE invites marine-related enterprises, procurers, and industry leaders worldwide to gather in Shenzhen and pursue new opportunities across the marine economy. The event is not simply an exhibition - it is a meeting point where global trade, technology, and governance advance together.
For more information, visit the official CMEE website at www.cmee.com.cn/en.
The China Marine Economy Expo is a national-level marine economy event that has been permanently hosted in Shenzhen since 2019. Bringing together exhibitors, professional buyers, and international policy leaders, CMEE spotlights advances in green shipping, marine energy, marine electronics, biomedicine, and sustainable ocean development, connecting the marine industry across the full chain from innovation to commercial deployment.
