IICIE - INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INNOVATION EXPO

About the fair

The former Shenzhen International Semiconductor and Integrated Circuit Exhibition (SEMI-e) has officially become the International Integrated Circuit Innovation Expo (IICIE 2026). Under the theme 'Cross-industry integration and cooperation across all stages: building a unique IC ecosystem,' it aims to create a high-tech platform for the whole semiconductor-component chain, pooling global resources and fostering collaborative innovation. Covering the entire industry ecosystem — IC products and applications, wafer fabrication, packaging and testing, semiconductor equipment, materials and key components — it enables direct engagement with major players across IDM, Fabless, Fab and OSAT and attracts professionals worldwide from AI, consumer electronics, automotive, communications and computing, displays, optoelectronics and new energy. IICIE 2026 runs concurrently with the 26th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2026) and elexcon 2026 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center on 9–11 September 2026 — an unprecedented 360,000 sq m showcase of the global optoelectronics, semiconductor and electronics industries.

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.