SHENZHEN, China – C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2026 concluded successfully from 27 to 29 October at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an), bringing together display technology innovators, manufacturers, buyers and industry professionals from around the world. Co-located with Commercial Display Shenzhen, FILM & TAPE EXPO, AUTOMOTIVE WORLD CHINA, NEPCON ASIA and VisionChina Shenzhen, the event provided a cross-industry platform for exploring emerging technologies, discovering new products and building business connections.
Across the seven co-located exhibitions, the event covered 80,000 square metres of exhibition space and welcomed 1,013 exhibitors and brands, as well as 70,559 professional visitors over three days. International participation remained strong, with 3,083 overseas buyers travelling from 134 countries and regions. The exhibitions also attracted 7,140 professional delegation groups and 2,227 TAP VIP buyers with confirmed sourcing needs, facilitating 2,795 on-site business-matching sessions.
These figures reflect the combined performance of the seven co-located shows and demonstrate the value of the platform in connecting supply chains across display, electronics, automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Four Themed Zones Highlight Emerging Industry Directions
C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2026 featured four dedicated themed zones addressing some of the industry’s most closely watched technology trends: the Micro-LED AI Computing Optical Interconnect & Advanced Packaging Zone, the AI+AR Smart Glasses Experience Zone, the Smart Commercial Display Zone by JD.com, and the Automotive Smart Dimming Zone.
The Micro-LED AI Computing Optical Interconnect & Glass Substrate Advanced Packaging Zone demonstrated the growing convergence of display technologies, optical communications and semiconductor packaging. A key attraction was the TGV (Through-Glass Via) glass substrate process demonstration line, which guided visitors through the manufacturing process from micro-via formation to inspection. The showcase offered an opportunity to understand how glass substrate technologies are being explored for advanced packaging and next-generation optical interconnect applications.
The AI+AR Smart Glasses Experience Zone presented a broad ecosystem of technologies and solutions, featuring companies including Gudom Technology, LLI Vision, Quectel, RuiXian Technology, Saphlux, Hongxi Technology, Lipai Photonics, Guangna Siwei, Nanjing Yunguang, Xinmou Technology and Mimi Hearing Technologies. Exhibits covered optical waveguides, Micro LED and Micro OLED micro-displays, finished smart glasses and AI interaction solutions, illustrating the development of connected technologies from components to end-user devices.
The Smart Commercial Display Zone, presented by JD.com together with brands such as TCL, Hisense, Skyworth, Konka and Unilumin, demonstrated how display technologies are being integrated into practical scenarios across retail, education and office environments. Meanwhile, the Automotive Smart Dimming Zone highlighted smart dimming glass and automotive display applications, reflecting the industry’s move towards more intelligent, connected and personalised in-vehicle experiences.
International Participation and Industry Dialogue
The exhibition welcomed international exhibitors from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and other markets. Their participation brought a wider range of products and technologies to the exhibition floor and provided opportunities for international companies to explore the China market and connect with local industry partners.
Alongside the exhibition, 18 themed summits and forums brought together industry speakers to discuss developments across AI computing and optical interconnect, smart cockpits and automotive displays, commercial display technologies, e-paper, Mini/Micro LED, OLED, smart touch, smart education, AI, the Internet of Things and the metaverse. These discussions provided a platform for sharing technical insights, examining market opportunities and exploring the future direction of the display industry.
More than 200 new products were showcased during the event, adding to the opportunities for visitors to discover new technologies and evaluate potential suppliers. Through its exhibition zones, industry forums and business-matching activities, C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN continued to connect innovation with real-world applications and sourcing needs.
C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2027
The next edition of C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN will take place from 27 to 29 October 2027 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an), in Halls 9, 10, 11 and 12. It will run alongside SHENZHEN INTERNATIONAL AI COMPUTING OPTICAL CONNECT & GLASS-CORE-SUBSTRATE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY EXPO, COMMERCIAL DISPLAY Shenzhen, AI+AR Smart Glasses Industry Expo and AUTOMOTIVE DISPLAY Shenzhen.
Industry professionals are invited to register for the 2027 edition and stay connected with the latest developments in display, touch, optical interconnect, smart glasses and automotive display technologies.
