IC China 2026

About the fair

IC China (the China International Semiconductor Expo) is an international exhibition and summit dedicated to the semiconductor industry. This authoritative Chinese professional event focuses on the latest design and engineering solutions for semiconductor and optoelectronic integrated circuits (ICs) and devices and the newest application methods for a wide range of fields. Main exhibition sections: advanced industry technologies and products, new semiconductor materials, automated design and simulation systems, assembly technologies, applications of modern ICs and embedded systems, mobile TV stations, wireless LANs, operating systems and digital technology. The summit programme includes a forum, symposium, conference and a series of presentations and seminars exchanging the latest information and views. Participants discuss innovations, challenges and prospects in electronics, with the symposium's main themes including energy saving (photovoltaics), environmental protection and advanced manufacturing technologies.

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.