World Rail Transit Exhibition (iMetro) 2026
About iMetro
The 2026 12th World Rail Transit Exhibition (iMetro), formerly known as the Guangzhou International Rail Transit Industry Exhibition, is China's earliest flagship rail transit exhibition founded by government-initiated organizations and is regarded as a bellwether and preferred platform of the rail transit industry. It is an important supporting activity of national strategies such as 'Transportation Power', 'Belt and Road', and the 'Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Plan'.
2026 Edition
- Dates: November 25-27, 2026
- Venue: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Guangzhou-Shenzhen dual-city tour)
- Positioning: Upgraded to a world-level exhibition, serving as a linked industry event of the APEC Summit rail transit international cooperation agenda in Shenzhen
- Scale: 40,000+ sqm exhibition area, 500+ brands, 30,000+ visitors expected
- New highlights: Dedicated 'Rail+AI' exhibition zone and forums showcasing deep integration of artificial intelligence with rail transit; a Vietnamese delegation presenting over USD 20 billion in rail transit procurement demand
Organization
Guided by the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, initiated by the Guangzhou Municipal Government, and jointly organized/founding-hosted by the China Railway Materials Circulation Association, Guangzhou Metro Materials Co., Ltd., the Greater Bay Area Rail Transit Industry Federation, and Guangdong Jucheng Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Exhibit Scope
- Rolling Stock & Supply Chain: railway and urban rail rolling stock, components, vehicle interiors, intelligent manufacturing
- Construction & Maintenance: planning, surveying and consulting, construction materials and equipment, infrastructure, O&M technology, fire protection and security
- New Technology: AI+IoT applications, 5G, cloud computing, big data, blockchain, Internet+ ecosystem
- Rail+: industrial parks, vocational education, finance, cultural products, research institutions
Highlights
- 20+ concurrent industry summits and forums
- Government delegations from 60+ cities
- 300+ media coverage
- Global procurement matching services
Official Information
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Venue Map and Hotels Around
Shenzhen - Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Guangdong, China