ABOUT THE FAIR
IACE China is a highly specialised international trade fair for advanced ceramics and is widely recognised as a leading business and knowledge platform for high-performance ceramics in Asia. Held annually in Shanghai, it brings together decision-makers, developers and end users, firmly establishing itself as a key fixture in the global trade fair calendar of the materials and manufacturing industries.
The event is organised by Uniris Exhibition Shanghai Co. Ltd., an experienced trade fair organiser with a strong focus on materials science, industrial manufacturing technologies and forward-looking fields such as powder metallurgy, advanced materials and additive manufacturing.
In terms of content, IACE China covers the entire value chain of technical ceramics, from high-purity ceramic powders and raw materials—including oxides, nitrides, carbides and borides—through processing and manufacturing technologies such as forming, sintering, thermal treatment and precision machining, to measurement, testing and inspection systems for industrial quality assurance. A rapidly expanding focus is placed on 3D printing and the additive manufacturing of ceramic components, encompassing machinery, materials, software solutions and near-series applications. The exhibition is complemented by a comprehensive conference and forum programme, where international experts present the latest research findings, market trends and practical application case studies.
Exhibitors represent a wide range of sectors, including electronics and semiconductor technology, the automotive and supplier industries, aerospace, energy and environmental technology, medical technology, and mechanical and plant engineering. Research institutions and specialised materials manufacturers are also well represented. The visitor profile is correspondingly international and high-level, with engineers, materials scientists, production managers, procurement specialists, R&D leaders and senior decision-makers from industry and applied research using IACE China as a targeted platform for business development, technology evaluation and strategic networking.
Located in Shanghai, the event also highlights China’s role as a global growth engine for high-tech materials. The venue is the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai, one of the largest and most advanced exhibition centres in the world. Situated in the western part of the city, the site is directly connected to the metro network and offers fast access from both the international airport and the city centre. These conditions make it an ideal setting for a leading international trade fair that brings together technological excellence and industrial practice at the highest level.
The IACE China takes place annually, and therefore for the 19th time previsibly in March 2027 in Shanghai.