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SMF Internationalization Call for Interest: Upcoming Trade Show Lineup 2026

As part of SMF’s ongoing internationalization efforts, we have put together a curated lineup of trade shows and business missions for 2026 designed to help our members access new markets, forge meaningful partnerships, and grow their global presence.

To secure the best participation arrangements for our community including exclusive networking opportunities and business matching we are gauging interest ahead of registration.

2026 Trade Show & Business Mission Line-up:

Dates are subject to change. Indicating interest does not confirm registration. Priority will be given to respondents; formal registration will follow.

Computex Taipei | Early June 2026

Computex Taipei is the world’s leading technology B2B trade show, with the most complete manufacturing supply chain and IoT computing system. It is held every June in Taipei, Taiwan. Attracting 1,400 exhibiting companies, 86,521 industry professionals from over 150 countries and regions in 2025. Buyers worldwide come here to procure variety of items from key components to end products, consumer electronics to industrial solutions, and even ICT products to cross-field IoT solutions. Many world leading IT companies see Computex Taipei as their most important product launch event in Asia.

Dates: 2-5 June 2026
Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1&2, Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), Taipei International Convention Center (TICC)

Main Theme: AI Computing, Robotics & Smart Mobility, Next-Generation Communication, Sustainable Innovation

Guangzhou International Intelligent Robotics Exhibition & Business Mission | Early June 2026

This event focuses on Embodied Intelligence, exploring how robots are evolving to perceive, learn, and interact like humans. The program includes access to the 2026 World Robotics Industry High-Quality Development Conference at the Guangzhou Import and Export Fair Exhibition Hall.

Dates: 3-5 June 2026
Venue: Guangzhou China Import and Export Fair Exhibition Hall

2026 Conference Core Topics:

  • Embodied Intelligence & VLA Foundation Models: Enabling Robots to “Think and Act Like Humans”

  • AI Agents x Robotics: A Scene Revolution from “Digital Employees” to “Physical Colleagues”

  • World Models + 3D Natural Rendering: The “Physics Brain” of Robots

  • The New Ecosystem of Humanoid Robot Supply Chains

  • Robotics Going Global 2.0: Forging a Global Pathway Amid Techno-Geopolitical Fragmentation

 

Agenda Includes (subject to change):

  • Visiting the Exhibition

  • Meeting with the local robotics association

  • Attending the main forum

  • Enterprise visits in the Greater Bay Area

ASEAN Business Day + Business Mission to Taiwan | End July – Early August 2026

 

For companies seeking to connect with leading Taiwanese suppliers in machinery, electronics, auto parts, plastics, and industrial components. This program offers customized one-on-one business matching and company visits based on your sourcing needs.

Dates: End of July – Early August
Venue: Taipei International Convention Center (TICC)

Program Highlights:

  • Procurement business matching meetings and company visits in Taiwan
  • One-on-one meetings tailored to your sourcing needs
  • Insights through exclusive booth visits
  • Opportunities to discover technological innovation and customization in Taiwanese manufacturing
  • Enterprise visits and meetings

Formnext Frankfurt | November 2026

 

Hub for Additive Manufacturing

Formnext is the world’s leading trade fair for Additive Manufacturing, bringing together highly qualified decision-makers from all application industries every year. The global elite of Additive Manufacturing, along with numerous well-known international groups, participate with solutions spanning the entire process chain.

A unique combination of a comprehensive supporting program, inspiring presentations and talks, as well as state-of-the-art infrastructure, completes this industry highlight for the industrial 3D printing community—networking and knowledge transfer included.

In addition to additive production systems, users and production professionals from all relevant application industries will find technologies covering the entire process chain at Formnext.

As the leading platform and hub for Additive Manufacturing, the trade fair provides valuable content all year round and drives progress in AM:

  • Industry Insights: Current trends and developments in the AM sector
  • Industry Events: Dates and recommendations from our network and from Formnext—all year round!
  • AM Directory: Technology providers and solutions across the entire process chain—available anytime
  • AM Newsroom: Top news from the AM industry’s trade media—updated daily

 

To contact SMF about becoming an exhibitor at
Formnext:
internationalization@smfederation.org.sg.

Dates: 19-21 November 2026

Yiwu International Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment Expo | End November 2026

This expo highlights the integration of technological and industrial innovation, featuring smart robotics, advanced agricultural machinery, and intelligent logistics equipment across six specialized exhibition areas.

The expo brings together manufacturers, technology providers, suppliers, and buyers from around the world to showcase the latest intelligent manufacturing solutions, advanced machinery, automation systems, and related industrial equipment. It features a wide range of exhibits covering areas such as machine tools, industrial automation, precision components, robotics, digital manufacturing, and other smart production technologies.

Participants will have opportunities to:

  • Visit the exhibition and industry forums to explore the latest innovations in machine tools, robotics, industrial automation, precision components and digital manufacturing
  • Connect with local manufacturers and industry associations, gaining first-hand insights into China’s manufacturing ecosystem
  • Engage in one-on-one business matching sessions
  • Attending networking and knowledge sharing events

 

Dates: End November 2026

Call for Interest: If you are interested in any of the events, please complete the survey form by 20 April.

SMF Internationalization: Call for Interest – SMF 2026 Trade Show – Fill out form

For any enquires, please contact SMF Internationalisation

Team: internationalization@smfederation.org.sg

Let’s turn these opportunities into your next milestone. We look forward to exploring them with you!

Stay tuned for more upcoming international activities and events!

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