ABOUT THE FAIR
ISH China & CIHE – the China International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning – has been the leading trade fair for building services, HVAC and plumbing in Northern China since its launch in 1996. It is widely recognised as a strategic platform for sustainable building solutions in the Asian market.
The event takes place at the modern China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing, one of the country’s foremost exhibition venues. Held annually, it serves as a key industry gathering at the start of the business year. The organiser is Messe Frankfurt Shanghai Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the internationally renowned Messe Frankfurt Group. With extensive experience in staging trade fairs across the energy, environmental technology, building services and mobility sectors, the company is known for high-quality standards, global reach and professional networking opportunities.
The exhibition is structured around five core segments: Heating Solutions, Energy Solutions, Water Solutions, Comfort Solutions, and Installation & Intelligence. Exhibits include high-efficiency boilers, heat pumps, wall-mounted heating units, underfloor heating systems and radiators, as well as smart thermostats and control systems. The Energy Solutions segment focuses on renewable technologies such as solar thermal systems, biomass plants, energy storage and integrated energy management systems. The portfolio is complemented by sanitaryware, pumps, piping systems, valves and fittings, ventilation and air treatment systems, along with digital building automation, sensors, software solutions and intelligent installation technologies. In this way, the fair covers the entire value chain of modern building services engineering – from energy generation and distribution through to smart control.
ISH China & CIHE plays a significant role for both Beijing and the wider Chinese market. It supports national strategies to improve energy efficiency, promotes the adoption of renewable energy and accelerates digital transformation within the building sector. At the same time, it acts as an innovation platform for Northern China, where climatic conditions demand particularly robust and high-performance heating and energy systems.
The accompanying programme features high-level forums, conferences and panel discussions addressing current topics such as decarbonisation, intelligent buildings, the heat transition and water technologies. Thematic showcases and innovation displays provide additional exposure for new products and technological advances. As a result, the event is not only an exhibition platform but also a central hub for knowledge exchange and networking among decision-makers.
Exhibitors primarily represent the HVAC and plumbing industries, renewable energy, building automation, installation technology and digital building software. The core visitor groups include skilled tradespeople, building services engineers and consultants, architects, property developers, real estate companies, utilities, wholesalers and public-sector representatives. For investment decision-makers in China’s construction sector, the event is regarded as an essential date in the calendar.
The China International Exhibition Center in Beijing offers modern exhibition halls, robust infrastructure and excellent transport links. It is easily accessible via Beijing’s international airport as well as by underground and major road connections. Located in one of the world’s most dynamic economic and technology hubs, ISH China & CIHE is firmly established as a leading platform for innovation, sustainable building services and international business development in the Chinese market.
The ISH China & CIHE takes place annually, and therefore for the fourth time previsibly in April 2027 in Beijing.