When is HOTELEX Shanghai 2027?

30 March to 2 April 2027, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm on the first three days and 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on 2 April.

At the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), No. 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu, Shanghai.

How do I get a ticket?

Pre-register online through the official HOTELEX website to receive a free visitor ticket.

Who organises HOTELEX?

Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd., with the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry; the China Tourist Hotels Association is the guidance entity.

HOTELEX Shanghai 2027

Name: HOTELEX Shanghai 2027
Start: 2027-03-30T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-04-02T15:30:00+00:00
Location: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)

About this event

HOTELEX Shanghai, the Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Foodservice Expo, is the reference trade show for China's hotel, restaurant and catering supply chain. The 35th edition fills the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hongqiao with suppliers of kitchen equipment, food and beverage, coffee and tea, bakery, tableware, packaging and chain franchising, giving international brands a gateway to Chinese hospitality buyers.

Exhibition categories

The show is organised into themed halls that cover the full hospitality chain, from the commercial kitchen to the front of house.

Catering equipment & supplies
Tableware
Fine food
Refrigeration equipment
Beverage
Coffee & tea
Ice cream & dairy
Baking equipment & raw materials
The bar & drinks
Food & catering packaging
Central kitchen equipment & food machinery
Brand franchising & chain store resources

Who attends

Hotel and restaurant operators, chain caterers, central kitchens, distributors, importers and franchise investors come to source equipment and products and to follow trends. A hosted buyer programme and dedicated matchmaking support international business.

Forums and concurrent shows

A programme of industry forums runs alongside the exhibition, including the 100 Possibilities of Coffee & Beverage Innovation Forum on 30 March. HOTELEX is held together with the Shanghai International Franchise Exhibition, Expo Finefood and the HOTELEX Coffee & Food Festival.

Key figures

The organiser expects the 2027 edition to cover 400,000 sqm with more than 4,000 exhibitors and over 300,000 professional visitors.

exhibition space planned for 2027: 400,000 sqm
exhibitors expected in 2027: 4,000+
professional visitors expected in 2027: 300,000+

HOTELEX Shanghai 2027 is a Food & Beverages event taking place 30 Mar - 2 Apr 2027 at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai, China.