ABOUT THE FAIR
The GTF Gas Turbine Focus Conference and Exhibition is one of the world’s leading international trade fairs and conferences for gas turbine and aero-engine technology. Each year, industry experts from around the globe gather at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center to explore the latest developments, technological innovations and solutions across the entire value chain of engines and gas turbines.
Organised by CDMC Events in close collaboration with Huadian Gas Turbine Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., the GTF benefits from strong roots in Asia’s dynamic innovation landscape. As a unique platform combining conference, exhibition and targeted matchmaking, GTF brings together decision-makers from industry, academia, government and applied practice, enabling high-level business development and strategic partnerships.
The event focuses on the industry's most pressing challenges and future priorities – from the development of high-performance gas turbines and next-generation propulsion systems to sustainable MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), smart lifecycle management, AI-enabled manufacturing and resilient supply chains. Particular emphasis is placed on the digital transformation of the sector and the integration of emerging technologies in areas such as urban mobility and general aviation.
Manufacturers, suppliers and service providers showcase a wide array of products and solutions – including advanced components, state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, testing and measurement systems, software tools, intelligent maintenance services and forward-looking propulsion concepts for both power generation and aviation. In doing so, the GTF serves as a global hub for innovation, enriched by the presentation of visionary whitepapers, expert forums featuring industry leaders and exclusive matchmaking sessions.
Shanghai, as one of China’s most important centres for technology and a global metropolis with a robust industrial base, provides the ideal setting for this event. The GTF highlights China’s growing role as a driving force behind the global energy transition and industrial transformation in the gas turbine sector.
The attendee profile is as diverse as it is international: senior executives, engineers, researchers, procurement specialists and strategists from sectors including energy, aerospace, mechanical engineering, IT and digitalisation come to GTF to exchange knowledge, forge partnerships and gain fresh insights. Exhibitors include leading players from the global supply chain, research institutions, OEMs and technology providers – a true reflection of the industry as a whole.
The Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center impresses with its central location, excellent accessibility from both Pudong International Airport and the city centre, and state-of-the-art facilities. Its modern infrastructure, seamless transport links and proximity to Shanghai’s innovation clusters make attending the GTF both efficient and inspiring.
The GTF Gas Turbine Focus Conference and Exhibition takes place annually, and therefore for the 14th time previsibly in May 2027 in Shanghai.