ASIA INK EXPO

About the fair

Asia Ink Expo (AIE) returns in 2026 as a leading annual event for the global ink and printing-technology industry. Scheduled for 15–17 October 2026 at the Guangzhou Aerotropolis Expo Center, AIE aims to unite the entire supply chain — from raw-material suppliers and equipment makers to ink producers and end users. As the industry accelerates toward sustainability and digitalization, AIE 2026 focuses on 'Green Development and Intelligent Manufacturing,' presenting eco-friendly water-based inks, UV/EB curing technologies, advanced grinding and dispersing equipment, and high-performance pigments and resins. Held in Guangzhou — the heart of China's Greater Bay Area and a global manufacturing hub — AIE offers international companies an unmatched chance to enter the Asian market, drawing thousands of professional buyers, decision-makers and industry experts, with concurrent forums and technical seminars providing market insight.

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Planning the trip

• Register the badge online. Every major fair issues visitor badges in advance, and on-site registration means queueing on the busiest morning of the show. Registration usually opens one to two months out.
• Check the visa position early. China's entry rules have changed repeatedly in recent years, including visa-free arrangements for a growing list of countries and transit exemptions. Confirm what applies to your passport for this month, and ask the organiser for an invitation letter if a business visa is needed — issuing one is routine.
• Book accommodation before the dates firm up. A large fair fills its host city and rates move accordingly. Cancellable bookings made early cost less than confirmed ones made late.
• Decide which halls before you arrive. The bigger Chinese fairs run to several halls across separate phases, and walking them without a plan burns a day. Shortlist the stands you need and treat anything else as a bonus.
• Plan the follow-up, not just the visit. Business cards collected at a fair convert poorly once you fly home: quotes arrive in patchy English, samples stall, and the time difference eats a day per exchange. Deciding who handles that before you travel is what makes the trip pay for itself.