Applications Now Open for Service Robotics Zone at 139th Canton Fair

China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) Service Robotics Zone:
Application Now Open for the 139th Session

The 139th session of the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will open on April 15, 2026, and be held in three phases. The first phase will cover five major sectors: Electronics & Household Appliances, Industrial Manufacturing, Vehicles & Two-wheelers, Lighting & Electrical Equipment, and Hardware & Tools.

About the Service Robotics Zone

• Exhibition Period: April 15 – 19, 2026 (Phase 1)
• Venue: Friendship Hall, Area D, Canton Fair Complex (Located along the Pearl River Promenade, a high-traffic area connecting Areas A and D).
  

Participant Benefits – Comprehensive Support for Your Brand’s Global Journey!

• Enhanced Brand Recognition: Leverage the national-level platform of the Canton Fair to boost your brand’s international presence.
• Broader Sourcing Channels: Connect with buyers from over 200 countries and regions worldwide to expand your global market reach.
• Rich Business Matching: Engage in supply-demand matching events and meetings with numerous domestic and international trade delegations.
• Extensive Brand Exposure: Benefit from widespread coverage through a professional media network, both domestically and internationally.
• Professional Peer Exchange: Network with leading enterprises in the robotics industry, fostering communication and collaboration.
• Robust IP Protection: Access intellectual property protection services, facilitating priority applications for patents and trademarks.

Application Requirements

• Product Scope:
  Robots providing services in personal, household, and professional fields, including but not limited to:
  • Domestic Services / Education / Entertainment / Elderly & Disability Assistance / Security & Surveillance
  • Cleaning Services / Catering Services / Guided Tours & Reception / Rescue Services / Delivery Services
• Eligibility Criteria:
  Enterprises must meet at least one of the following conditions: possess strong R&D and innovation capabilities, demonstrate high growth potential, or enjoy high brand recognition. Furthermore, their products must fall within the Zone’s defined scope. Applications are permitted even if the company currently has no export record.
• Booth Specifications & Costs:
  All booths are raw space. Each enterprise is in principle allocated a minimum of 4 booth units (36 sq.m). Enterprises are responsible for their own special booth construction and may conduct displays, negotiations, and product demonstrations within their space. Exhibition space fees will be waived for enterprises selected through the review process.

Application Procedure

• Application Deadline: From now until January 9, 2026 (Subject to requirements of local commerce authorities).
• Application Channel: Submit applications to the commerce authority of your respective province, autonomous region, or municipality.
• Application Process:
  • For Exhibitors from the Service Robotics Zone at the 138th Canton Fair:
    Confirm your booth quantity for the 139th session with your local commerce authority. Failure to confirm by the deadline will be considered a forfeiture.
  • For New Applicants (Non-exhibitors from the 138th session):
    Eligible enterprises meeting the application standards must submit their booth quantity demand during the specified period. Applicants must also prepare and submit their application materials by post according to the review criteria, referring to the provided sample documents and instructions. All documents must include a signed and company-stamped declaration.
    

About the Canton Fair

The China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and operated by China Foreign Trade Centre. It is renowned as “China’s No. 1 Fair.”
The 138th Canton Fair welcomed over 310,000 overseas buyers from 223 countries and regions, achieving intended export transaction value of USD 25.65 billion. The fair showcased an array of innovative products and continuously enhanced brand value.