The Europe-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair (hereinafter referred to as the “Europe-China Fair”), as the sole state-level, international high-end mechanism and platform for economic, trade and technological exchanges and cooperation between China and EU member states held in China, has enjoyed a glorious history of over two decades and has played a significant role in promoting economic, trade and investment cooperation between Chinese and European business communities.
I. Basic Information
Name: The 19th Europe-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair
Date: October 21-23, 2026
Venue: CCEC, Chengdu, China
Organizers: China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC), European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC)
Theme: Dialogue and Cooperation for Shared Benefits and Prosperity
Scale: Over 1,000 participants on site.
II. Main Activities
The scale and profile of participants, media attention and coverage, the richness of activities and the effectiveness of B2B matchmaking of the 19th Europe-China Fair are expected to be significantly enhanced compared to the previous session. Detailed information is as follows:
1. High-Level Dialogue:
• Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session: Inviting government representatives from both China and the EU, leaders of business associations, executives of Fortune Global 500 companies, and leading think tank scholars to engage in in-depth dialogue on China-EU cooperation against the backdrop of the evolving global economic and trade landscape.
• China-EU Roundtable of Trade Promotion Agencies and Business Associations (closed-door): Facilitating candid exchanges between Chinese and European investment and trade promotion agencies, business associations and think tanks on issues of mutual economic and trade concern.
• “Link Europe” Investment Promotion Session: Providing a platform for European government agencies to present their investment policies, promotion plans and needs, and to attract and support Chinese enterprises seeking to invest and establish operations in Europe.
2. Industry-Focused Exchanges:
Seven thematic sessions covering key areas of Europe-China cooperation, including bio-medicine, new energy, agriculture & food, robotics, cutting-edge technologies, vocational education, and commercial legal services, to explore in-depth cooperation opportunities in specific industry sub-sectors.
3. Practical Matchmaking:
• B2B Matchmaking Sessions: With an online AI-powered matchmaking system, participant enterprises first submit their information and need & supply online at least 1 month before the Fair (the sooner, the better), then the Fair organizers will invite targeted Chinese enterprises to register and submit information online as well to match the need & supply, the two sides could initiate invitation and paring online. After successfully paring, one-on-one offline negotiations will be arranged during the Fair.
• During the online process, AI-powered pairing analysis will be available to help make pairing more easily and precisely.
• Exhibition Display: Providing exhibition space and booth design and construction services on site to meet the display and promotion needs of participant enterprises.
• Industrial Park and Enterprise Visits: Organizing no less than four visiting routes to industrial parks and enterprises in fields such as new energy, biomedicine, agri-food, AI and advanced technologies, etc.
III. Registration and Participation
1. Participation Services
(1) Fair participation and B2B matchmaking services are free of charge for European enterprises. European institutions and enterprises are welcome to register for free. The Fair may provide accommodation in Chengdu (during the event dates) for participant enterprises traveling from Europe.
(2) European institutions are welcome to organize roadshows or dedicated side events at the Fair platform. The Fair will offer preferential terms and necessary assistance regarding costs.
(3) For European business delegations traveling from abroad, the Fair can arrange additional business itineraries in China based on their specific needs (travel and related expenses to be borne by the participants), making their visit more rewarding and productive.
2. Registration
Interested institutions or enterprises are kindly requested to register as early as possible, so that we can make targeted invitations to match you with suitable Chinese counterparts for B2B meetings.
3. Contact Information
For more information, send an email to Ms. Gwenn Sonck: gwenn.sonck@flanders-china.be
