NEPCON ASIA 2026: What to expect at October’s major electronics manufacturing show in Shenzhen

# NEPCON ASIA 2026: practical preview

NEPCON ASIA 2026 will be held October 27–29 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Shenzhen World, Bao'an). The event is presented as a comprehensive industry platform linking component suppliers, PCBA and SMT equipment, automation, embodied intelligence and factory facilities across the electronics manufacturing value chain.

How big and who will show up

The exhibition footprint is roughly 100,000 square meters. Organizers plan more than 600 exhibitors and brands, and expect over 200 new products and solutions to be launched at the show. Confirmed participating companies include ASMPT, Fuji, Panasonic, Yamaha, Hanwha, Omron, TRI, Koh Young, Kurtz Ersa and Nordson, among others.

What technologies will be on display

The show groups technologies that matter to modern electronics manufacturing. Expect a concentration of solutions in:

• PCBA assembly equipment and SMT systems
• Automation, robotics and intelligent manufacturing
• AI hardware and applications (examples listed in the program include AI toys, smart glasses and AI servers)
• Optical modules and optical communications components
• Automotive electronics and related test/packaging technologies
• Touch and display, wearables, smart home and consumer electronics
• New energy, solar photovoltaics, aerospace and defense electronics

More than 200 product and solution launches will allow visitors to compare equipment and technologies for production upgrades, process innovation and supply chain strengthening.

Conference program and themes

The conference schedule covers practical, industry-facing topics rather than high-level theory. Session themes include smart manufacturing, 6G communications, electronics reliability, optical communications, low-carbon technologies, AI computing applications, automotive electronics, AI-powered automation, warehousing and logistics, embodied intelligence, machine vision, and business opportunities in Southeast Asian and Eastern European markets.

There are four dedicated focus areas designed to reflect high-growth segments: AI computing, optical modules, automotive electronics and factory facilities. These focus areas group related exhibitors and sessions so visitors can concentrate time on specific production and sourcing needs.

Why buyers and sourcing groups attend

Organizers emphasize integrated sourcing: the show connects upstream electronic components to downstream assembly, test and factory infrastructure. The combination of heavy exhibitor presence, product launches and international delegations makes the event a concentrated environment for supplier discovery, equipment evaluation and cross-border business engagement.

For international buyers, simplified entry policies and organized delegation visits are meant to reduce friction for short-term business travel, enabling combined sourcing, technical evaluation and networking in Shenzhen.

Practical takeaways for attendees

• Plan visits around the four focus areas that match your project needs: AI computing, optical modules, automotive electronics or factory facilities.
• Allocate time to see product launches across PCBA, automation and robotics if you're evaluating production upgrades.
• Use the conference sessions to compare vendor approaches on AI computing, reliability, and logistics rather than only product demos.

NEPCON ASIA 2026 positions itself as a concentrated, solution-oriented trade show for electronics manufacturers seeking new equipment, automation, AI-related hardware and supplier connections in a global sourcing context.