DPES LED Expo China 2027

About the fair

China leads global development of the LED industry, with Guangdong leading China's LED sector. Located in southern China, Guangdong is a sourcing hub for LED displays, LED light sources and LED lighting, and its capital Guangzhou — China's economic centre — has an unmatched location advantage for a professional LED exhibition. After in-depth market study, DPES launched LED Expo China in 2015 alongside its renowned DPES Sign Expo China. Held at PWTC, Guangzhou, the combined DPES Sign & LED Expo China reached a breakthrough scale of 65,000 sq m with up to 750 exhibitors, drawing more than 50,000 professional visitors over four days — including nearly 200 LED exhibitors across a 13,000 sq m display area.

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.