Informa Group generated USD 3.7 billion in exhibition revenue in 2025 Home to over 400 world-leading B2B exhibition brands Its network of clients and attendees spans 200 countries and regions
In September 2026, global strategic consulting firm Stax released the Top 20 Exhibition Organisers 2025 ranking. Informa Group posted exhibition revenue of USD 3.7 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of over 30%. This accounts for 32% of the total revenue generated by the top 20 operators, up from 27.5% a year prior, and its scale is more than twice that of the second-ranked group. Over the past three years, its revenue growth rate has consistently outpaced the average of the top 20 organisers.
*Stax Ranking of Top 20 Exhibition Organisers by 2025 Revenue (Source: Top 20 Exhibition Organisers 2025)
These statistics underpin the global resource strength that Informa Group leverages to host Hongqiao Tech Week.
As a key local implementation of Informa’s Global Tech Festivals brand portfolio in China, Hongqiao Tech Week draws not merely on resources for a single event, but on the global tech industry network built by Informa Group across the world.
Global Exhibition Portfolio & Cross-Industry Application Scenarios
Informa Group owns more than 400 leading B2B exhibition brands, covering over 20 professional, commercial and academic sectors, including technology, engineering & manufacturing, healthcare, energy & resources, construction & infrastructure, transportation & logistics, lifestyle and more.
Industrialization of scientific and technological innovation frequently calls for cross-industry collaboration — and this is precisely where Informa Group’s global exhibition portfolio shines, laying a solid resource foundation for Hongqiao Tech Week to link technologies, industries and markets.
Hongqiao Tech Week 2026 brings together six cutting-edge tech verticals under one roof: Artificial Intelligence, Smart Infrastructure, Future Mobility & Energy, Smart Industry, Life Science & Healthcare, and Startup Ecosystem. It integrates tech showcases, idea exchanges, business matchmaking and immersive innovation experiences all in a single venue.
Connected to the Global Tech Festival Portfolio
Hongqiao Tech Week belongs to Informa’s Global Tech Festivals brand ecosystem, alongside London Tech Week, Africa Tech Festival and ATxEnterprise Singapore. The portfolio covers key tech markets across Europe, Africa and Asia, pooling tech enterprises, industrial partners and innovation resources from diverse regions worldwide.
As a comprehensive tech festival bridging China and the global innovation ecosystem, Hongqiao Tech Week shares access to worldwide enterprises, international tech speakers, innovation decision-makers, venture capital institutions and other resources, fostering closer collaboration between the Yangtze River Delta and global tech ecosystems.
For exhibiting companies, showcasing at Hongqiao Tech Week is not only an entry point to the Chinese market, but also a vital gateway to global tech networks.
Visitor registration data as of September 20 demonstrates Hongqiao Tech Week’s solid international outreach foundation. Registered attendees hail from more than 70 countries and regions. Among overseas visitors:
- 43.9% hold definite procurement budgets;
- 63.6% are willing to join one-on-one targeted business matchmaking sessions;
- 46.2% plan to expand into key Chinese regional markets including the Yangtze River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Bohai Rim and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area;
- 55.3% aim to explore cutting-edge technological solutions on site.
Clear technical demands, procurement plans and cross-border cooperation intentions make Hongqiao Tech Week a targeted international showcase for exhibitors, delivering highly tailored business networking opportunities.
Why Exhibit?
Hongqiao Tech Week 2026 will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 20 to 22. Spanning over 50,000 square meters, the event is expected to attract more than 30,000 professional attendees and over 3,000 overseas buyers.
For tech enterprises seeking to expand into the Chinese market, develop overseas businesses or pursue industrial partnerships, Hongqiao Tech Week offers multi-dimensional networking scenarios：
- Connect with professional attendees and potential clients from various countries and regions
- Link up with industrial partners, innovation decision-makers and venture capital institutions
- Explore application opportunities for innovative technologies across manufacturing, healthcare, energy, transportation and other sectors
- Tap into Informa’s Global Tech Festivals global brand network to expand international markets and cross-border cooperation
- Boost brand influence and business conversion efficiency via exhibition displays, keynote sessions and commercial sponsorships
November 20–22, 2026 Global tech enterprises will converge at Hongqiao Tech Week We look forward to welcoming you to this innovation summit