Shenzhen, China - [24 April 2026] - FAIR plus 2026 - Fair of AI and Robotics, plus - successfully concluded at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre, Futian, from 22-24 April 2026, jointly organised by the Shenzhen Robotics Association and Messe Stuttgart, bringing together the global AI and robotics community to explore one of the industry's most urgent questions: how to move robots from laboratory prototypes to scalable mass production and real-world production. the industry's most urgent questions: how to move robots from laboratory prototypes to scalable mass production and real-world deployment. deployment.
As embodied intelligence moves from the digital world into the physical world, and as the robotics industry shifts from a race of technologies to a challenge of engineering, manufacturing and commercialisation, FAIR plus 2026 presented a full-chain answer from Shenzhen - one of the world's most important cities. challenge of engineering, manufacturing and commercialisation, FAIR plus 2026 presented a full-chain answer from Shenzhen - one of the world's most dynamic centres for robotics, advanced manufacturing and AI hardware innovation. world's most dynamic centres for robotics, advanced manufacturing and AI hardware innovation.
The 2026 edition expanded to 15,000 sqm, doubling the scale of the 2025 launch edition. It gathered 389 robotics industry companies, 325 leading speakers, and 98 professional concurrent events, attracting 62,171 professional visits, including 3,326 international visits from 101 countries and regions, The show also received in-depth coverage from more than 400 overseas visitor source markets, with Singapore, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Germany, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, India and the Netherlands ranking among the top overseas The show also received in-depth coverage from more than 100 domestic and international media outlets, generating over 5 million online impressions.
More than an exhibition, FAIR plus 2026 became a technology ecosystem platform where global research, engineering, manufacturing, capital, standards, supply chains and application scenarios were connected in one place. standards, supply chains and application scenarios were connected in one place.
From Technology Demonstration to Mass Production
FAIR plus was created in response to a structural change in the robotics industry. Over the past decade, China has become the world's largest robotics market. Its core components have been verified through large-scale industrial application, and its robot manufacturing capabilities are now being exported to global markets. At the same time, robotics is entering a new stage of deep integration with AI: AI is moving from the information world into the physical world, and robots are now being exported to global markets. At the same time, robotics is entering a new stage of deep integration with AI: AI is moving from the information world into the physical world, and robots are evolving from specialized intelligence toward general-purpose embodied intelligence.
FAIR plus 2026 responded to these needs by focusing on the full robotics development chain. The exhibition covered more than 50 core segments of the embodied AI and robotics industry, including core components, integrated joints, dexterous hands, servo systems, sensors, AI algorithms, computing platforms, simulation systems, robot training fields, production equipment, testing and certification, humanoid robots, industrial robots, service robots, agricultural robots, robotics robot training fields, production equipment, testing and certification, humanoid robots, industrial robots, service robots, agricultural robots, medical and rehabilitation robots, emergency rescue robots and commercial service robots. medical and rehabilitation robots, emergency rescue robots and commercial service robots.
Instead of presenting isolated booths, FAIR plus built what the organisers describe as an “industrial circle” - a closely connected ecosystem where technology suppliers, robot manufacturers, academic institutions, industrial users, investors, standards bodies and global buyers could meet, evaluate and cooperate. Instead of presenting isolated booths, FAIR plus built what the organisers describe as an "industrial circle" a closely connected ecosystem where technology suppliers, robot manufacturers, academic institutions, industrial users, investors, standards bodies and global buyers could meet, evaluate and cooperate.
Global Academic and Industry Leaders Gather in Shenzhen
FAIR plus 2026 brought together leading voices from academia, industry and international associations.
International industry organisations including the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), VDMA Robotics + Automation, and leading robotics International industry organisations including the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), VDMA Robotics + Automation, and leading robotics associations from Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa participated in the event, sharing insights on global robotics market trends, international cooperation and regional demand. international cooperation and regional demand.
Academic and research institutions, including the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and international academic partners such as Science Robotics, contributed to high-level discussions on the future of embodied intelligence and robotics research.
Leading technology and robotics companies, including Tencent, UBTECH, Unitree, DOBOT, Midea, Hikvision and other key players, shared their views on the commercialisation path of humanoid robots, industrial robots and intelligent robotic systems.
International Cooperation and Real Business Matching
The international dimension of FAIR plus 2026 was one of its strongest highlights. More than ten national and regional robotics association leaders attended the event, including representatives from Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Israel, Silicon Valley, Switzerland, Cameroon, Korea, and the United States. More than ten national and regional robotics association leaders attended the event, including representatives from Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Israel, Silicon Valley, Switzerland, Cameroon, Korea, Malaysia and Thailand. Closed-door matchmaking sessions were organised for International professional buyer groups, according to specialised demand spanning industrial manufacturing, medical rehabilitation, and medical technology. Closed-door matchmaking sessions were organised for international professional buyer groups, according to specialised demand spanning industrial manufacturing, medical rehabilitation, agricultural production, smart logistics, emergency safety and commercial services.
According to preliminary contract statistics, business cooperation generated during FAIR plus 2026 has reached nearly RMB 200 million, Final contract data is expected to increase further as follow-up negotiations continue. Final contract data is expected to increase further as follow-up negotiations continue.
Looking Ahead: FAIR plus 2027
Building on the success of FAIR plus 2026, the next edition will be held from 21-23 April 2027 in Shenzhen. FAIR plus 2027 is expected to expand to 30,000 sqm, with more than 600 exhibitors, over 80,000 professional visitors, more than 80 concurrent events, and over 100 overseas buyer groups. The 2027 edition will further strengthen its global role as a professional platform for embodied intelligence, robotics development technology, supply-chain collaboration, international standards, developer ecosystems and real-world commercialisation. The 2027 edition will further strengthen its global role as a professional platform for embodied intelligence, robotics development technology, supply-chain collaboration, international standards, developer ecosystems and real-world commercialisation.
About FAIR plus
FAIR plus - Fair of AI and Robotics, plus - is a professional platform dedicated to robotics development technology and full- chain industrial collaboration. Jointly created by the Shenzhen Robotics Association and Messe Stuttgart, FAIR plus focuses on supply-chain coordination and technological innovation, aiming to promote the development of the global embodied AI and robotics. Jointly created by the Shenzhen Robotics Association and Messe Stuttgart, FAIR plus focuses on supply-chain coordination and technological innovation, aiming to promote the development of the global embodied AI and robotics industry.
Launched in 2025 in Shenzhen, FAIR plus connects academic institutions, engineers, developers, robot manufacturers, component suppliers, AI companies, investors, application-side customers, industry organisations and global buyers through exhibitions, academic forums, technology companies, investors, application-side customers, industry organisations and global buyers through exhibitions, academic forums, technology communities, standards co-building, product launches, industrial matchmaking and international cooperation programmes.
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