The 2026 International Digital Energy Expo (IDEE 2026) will kick off from September 15 to 17 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian). Beyond bringing together cutting-edge digital energy technologies and products from around the world, this year's Expo will feature more than 20 high-level supporting events, including the opening ceremony, main forum, parallel forums, and themed activities. Together, they will create an integrated platform combining "exhibition + conference + matchmaking," empowering the industry across policy interpretation, technical exchange, resource matchmaking, and ecosystem development. Here's a sneak peek at the core event highlights!

Opening Ceremony of the Energy Green Development Conference & IDEE 2026

More than a ceremonial occasion, the opening will offer a key window into policy signals. The event will bring together national ministry officials and top executives from major Chinese and international energy companies. Its core value lies in "setting the tone" for the industry, through the release of cutting-edge technology solutions and the interpretation of the 15^th Five-Year Plan for energy,  helping map out the path for the industry development over the next five years. Meanwhile, insights into the current clean-energy landscape and global dynamics will provide strategic reference for companies pursuing global expansion and market positioning.

Event Details

Event: Opening Ceremony of the Energy Green Development Conference & IDEE 2026

Time: 9:00–12:00 September 15

Venue: Hall 5, Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center

Main Forum: Advancing High-Quality Development and Shaping the Future of the Energy Industry

The Main Forum will focus on the forward-looking topic of "Computing–Electricity Coordination and National Energy Security." Against the backdrop of explosive growth in demand for AI computing power, the capacity and security of power systems have become critical constraints. Bringing together leading think tanks, universities, and enterprises from China and abroad, including the China Energy Research Society, North China Electric Power University, and France's EDF Group, the forum will explore how digital technologies can help address the tension between surging computing demand and power-system capacity—one of the most urgent pain point currently facing the energy sector.

Event Details

Event: 2026 Main Forum on High-Quality Energy Development

Time: 14:00–17:30 September 15

Venue: Hall 5, Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center

Parallel Forums: Precision Breakthroughs for Key Industry Segments

This year's Expo will feature six major parallel forums covering low-altitude empowerment for offshore energy development,  new energy engineering breakthroughs, AI-driven transformation and green investment and financing, digital and intelligent safety for energy storage, charging ecosystem collaboration, and global low-carbon industries. Spanning technological innovation, application scenarios, capital matchmaking, and ecosystem development, these forums will address critical issues across the digital energy value chain, ensuring a precise match for diverse participant needs.

Parallel Forums Timetable:

Themed Activities: Three Signature Events Connecting Global Business Opportunities

01 Digital Energy Shenzhen Tour: Beyond the Expo, Into the Future

The "Digital Energy Shenzhen Tour" is the Expo's signature off-site program, taking international guests beyond the exhibition halls and into the city and the front lines of industry. Guided by three principles—"experience the convenience of infrastructure around us, witness the brilliance of technological innovation, and envision the transformation of future cities"—the program has selected 33 digital energy landmarks across Shenzhen and designed two themed routes. The tour will showcase the city's leading practices in smart energy, new-generation power systems, virtual power plants, supercharging ecosystems, green ports, and other cutting-edge fields.

02 Digital Energy Achievements Release Ceremony: Frontier Innovations Take Center Stage

Focusing on "showcase and publicity", the Digital Energy Achievements Release Ceremony will serve not only as a platform for enterprises to present new technologies, products, and achievements, but also as a premier launchpad for emerging industry trends. It will provide companies with a strategic window to strengthen their brands and establish their voice within the industry, while serving as a barometer for professional attendees to keep abreast of the latest developments shaping global digital energy innovation.

Event Details

Event: Digital Energy Achievements Release Ceremony

Time: 9:30–17:00 September 15–17

Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center

03 Digital Energy Project Matchmaking Meeting: Global Opportunities, Precisely Connected

Focusing on "linkage and deal-making," the Digital Energy Project Matchmaking Meeting will extend the value of the Expo from "showcase" to "transaction." By establishing a platform for precise resource matching, the event will bring together representatives of Chinese and international exhibitors, experts and scholars, and companies from across the upstream and downstream industrial chain for onsite matchmaking. This will facilitate deep convergence among technology, capital, and application scenarios. This action-oriented matchmaking event will drive cross-dimensional collaboration in talent, capital, projects, and other areas across the digital energy sector, enabling innovative technologies to move from exhibition displays into the marketplace and turning cooperation intentions into concrete, bankable projects.

Event Details

Event: Digital Energy Project Matchmaking Meeting

Time: 9:30–17:00 September 15–16

Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center

From policy interpretation to frontier technologies, and from ecosystem development to project implementation, IDEE 2026 will create a dynamic industry ecosystem centered on "exchange of ideas + resource networking" through its extensive program of supporting events. Whether you are an R&D professional seeking technological breakthroughs, an entrepreneur exploring new business opportunities, or an industry observer following the energy transition, the Expo will offer an irreplaceable value experience.

September 15-17

See you in Shenzhen!