As artificial intelligence reshapes the energy sector, Shenzhen prepares to host the 2026 APEC meetings, and digital energy technologies such as computing-power coordination and virtual power plants move toward large-scale commercial deployment. Against this backdrop, the flagship global expo that connects the full digital energy value chain makes its timely return: the 2026 International Digital Energy Expo is set for September 15-17 at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian).

Aligned with China’s national strategies for energy strength and AI development, the 2026 Expo will “Envision Energy and Empower the Future”. With Shenzhen’s global industrial edge, we aim to forge a strategic platform for showcasing digital energy, frontier innovation, and Asia‑Pacific collaborative progress. Featuring four distinctive highlights, five themed zones, more than ten high-level forums, dedicated matchmaking sessions, and the synergy of the concurrent Energy Green Development Conference, it unites government, industry, academia, R&D, finance, and global agencies under one roof—delivering a unique exhibition that unlocks new growth opportunities and enabling higher-quality development and business expansion for every exhibitor.

Integrating AI with Energy to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Over the past three years, the expo has cemented its status as China’s leading platform for the debut of emerging AI‑energy technologies and products, presenting nearly 1,000 frontier innovations. Industry leaders—Huawei, China Southern Power Grid (CSG), BYD—have released their flagship solutions, including VPP AI dispatch systems, grid large language models, and computing-power coordination platforms.

The 2026 Expo responds to the accelerating adoption of digital energy technologies at scale, with AI‑energy integration as its core thread. Organized around four focus areas—equipment, solutions, business models, and services—it features four zones: renewable power equipment, AI‑enabled solutions, carbon‑electricity integrated models, and efficient energy services, presenting cutting‑edge practices of mutual AI‑energy empowerment. The AI Solutions Zone spotlights scalable computing-electricity synergy, AI‑driven material discovery, smart O&M for renewables, and HarmonyOS for Power, building a complete “chip-device-system-application” ecosystem to unlock broader application scenarios.

On-site interactive demo spaces and a dedicated platform for premier exhibits, launches, and showcases will enable exhibitors to present annual innovations, demonstrate tangible carbon‑reduction and efficiency gains, and rapidly establish brand leadership.

Deepening global engagement and energy collaboration

Alongside its four thematic zones, the Expo will feature a dedicated APEC Energy Innovation Showcase Zone, showcasing Shenzhen’s energy transition and urban governance achievements and transferable practices. Meanwhile, it will launch a “Digital Energy Shenzhen Tour”, exploring 33 digital energy landmarks via two immersive routes. APEC energy officials, international organization delegates, and global industry leaders will be invited to visit Shenzhen’s smart energy flagship projects first-hand, promoting direct international exchanges and bilateral/multilateral energy cooperation.

Conference + Expo: integrated resources and greater impact

Co-located with the Expo, the Energy Green Development Conference will jointly launch with the Expo in a shared opening ceremony, featuring joint dialogues among national and local policymakers, leading academicians, and top executives from key domestic and international energy companies.

The two events share a premium speaker lineup and comprehensive media reach, significantly elevating policy relevance and industry influence. Exhibitors gain direct access to government and corporate networks, unlocking both policy alignment and industrial partnership opportunities—enabling seamless connections with China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China Resources Power, xFusion, and other leading energy players, while rapidly integrating upstream and downstream industry resources.

Full-chain trade services: precise matching and efficient conversion

The Expo will build a multi‑level cooperation and exchange platform, supported by a comprehensive buyer engagement system. It will feature a high‑profile opening ceremony, a flagship industry forum, a major supplier conference, and multiple parallel sessions on technology and investment. Complementary activities—strategic signings, business matchmakings, factory visits, achievement releases, and project negotiations—will bridge the entire chain from technology showcases and business negotiations to project implementation, delivering tangible outcomes for all participants.

More than 30,000 professional visitors from around the world will be invited, spanning power associations, research institutes, major energy groups, park operators, and cross‑border investment firms. Dedicated one‑on‑one matchmaking sessions will precisely align supply with demand.

As the AI-driven transformation of the energy sector accelerates in 2026, premium booths are now open for booking. We invite global players in new energy, AI, energy storage, carbon management, and integrated energy services to join us in Shenzhen, seizing the vast opportunities arising from the Asia-Pacific energy transition and co‑creating the future of global digital energy innovation.