ChongqingMay 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China’s manufacturing industry is currently at a critical juncture, transitioning from “intelligent transformation and digital upgrading” to leaping toward “new quality productive forces.” Faced with increasingly fierce market competition, how can enterprises efficiently secure high-quality orders? How can they break through bottlenecks in outdated processes to achieve cost reduction and efficiency gains?
The 2026 Chongqing International Industrial Expo & the 26th Lijia International Intelligent Equipment Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the Lijia Exhibition) will grandly open from May 28 to 31 at the Chongqing International Expo Center. With the theme “Intelligence Leads New Quality • Craftsmanship Gathers Innovation,” this exhibition will cover an area of approximately 90,000 square meters, bringing together 1,300 renowned enterprises from home and abroad. You are invited to join this transformative feast of intelligent manufacturing.
Facing Transformation Anxiety: Why Manufacturing Enterprises “Must Attend”?
In an era of shrinking profit margins and accelerating technological iteration, working in isolation is no longer sufficient to meet survival challenges. Moving to the forefront of the industry to “seek sources, diagnose issues, and secure orders” has become an inevitable choice for enterprise development.
For the vast number of manufacturing enterprises, this is a “practical matchmaking platform” to address pain points in survival and development. Whether facing thorny technical challenges such as “quenching deformation, tool machining, and chrome plating processes,” urgently needing equipment upgrades, non-standard automation retrofits, or revitalizing second-hand equipment, or struggling to find high-quality, cost-effective suppliers, the Lijia Exhibition can provide the “optimal solution” for all. Missing this opportunity to engage face-to-face with thousands of high-quality suppliers, hundreds of industry experts, and dozens of chain-leading enterprises for price comparison and validation could mean losing a strategic chance to significantly reduce procurement and trial costs.
Addressing Pain Points: A Dual Approach of “Order-Driven Sourcing” and “Technical Renovation Solicitation”
To meet the real needs of manufacturing enterprises, the exhibition has built a multi-dimensional supply-demand service bridge:
Chain-leading enterprises issue real orders on-site: During the exhibition, OEMs and chain-leading enterprises such as Changan Automobile, Chenzhi Technology, Huafeng Enterprise, Great Wall Motors, Qingshan Industrial, CRRC Meishan, and CSSC Equipment (Chongqing) will be present. Changan Automobile will release equipment demand lists covering four core sectors: machining, casting, assembly, and inspection; Chenzhi Technology will also unveil substantial demands in integrated die-casting and magnesium alloy core sectors. Directly engage with key decision-makers to fast-track supply chain expansion. Notably, the 2026 Chongqing First (Set) Major Technical Equipment New Product Production-Demand Matchmaking Conference will be held concurrently, featuring supply-demand matchmaking sessions for rail transit and smart elevator equipment.
The organizing committee, in collaboration with “Jiayouhui,” has fully launched a demand solicitation initiative. Enterprises simply need to submit equipment procurement lists, production line remanufacturing needs, or process difficulties before the exhibition. The committee will then for you invite targeted technical experts and integrators to conduct “closed-door diagnostic salons” on-site, tailoring comprehensive technical renovation solutions.
A Feast for the Eyes: What Highlights and Features Can Visitors Expect?
At the 26th Lijia Exhibition, you will completely break away from the traditional “looking at machine exteriors” and immerse yourself in a visual spectacle of industrial technology:
See “Embodied Intelligence” Reshaping Real Industrial Scenarios: Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering the physical world. This exhibition will fully showcase the deep integration of AI technology with manufacturing. In particular, the highly anticipated “embodied intelligence” technology will become a major attraction on-site. Leading enterprises such as Yuejiang Robot, Luoshi Robot, and CSSC Equipment will bring cutting-edge embodied intelligent robots to the stage. You will witness firsthand how these smart “AI workers” break the limits of traditional automation, performing autonomous perception, decision-making, and dexterous operations in complex industrial environments. Experience up close their journey from laboratories to flexible production lines, reshaping the future of manufacturing.
See “Turnkey Solutions” and System Integration: The exhibition goes beyond single equipment displays, offering full lifecycle solutions from front-end flexible production to post-maintenance. You will witness the efficient collaboration of composite machining centers, five-axis machining centers, and embodied intelligent robots, with complete automated production lines operating in real-time on-site.
See major brands’ “Hardcore Technology”: Global giants like Yamazaki Mazak, Citizen, Tsugami, Han’s Laser, Hexagon, SIASUN, and Yuejiang gather. Even more striking, cutting-edge tech forces like NVIDIA will also appear, showcasing how industrial large models and AI vision precisely empower quality inspection and intelligent production.
See “Hardcore Competitions” and the Immersive “Order-Taking Showcase”: In addition to static displays of cutting-edge equipment, the exhibition will feature the annual “hardcore” show in Western China! The highly anticipated 2026 6th “New Product – Eagle Award” and Five-Axis Machine Tool Exhibition Competition, in collaboration with Huazhong CNC, will launch three tracks: innovation, application, and five-axis competition. Through intense on-site machining of “S”-shaped test pieces and complex parts, a real contest at the micron-level precision will unfold; concurrently, the “Extreme Workpiece” challenge area will showcase “artistic-grade” samples such as ultra-thin walls, micro-holes, and complex curved surfaces, highlighting the pinnacle of craftsmanship.
Showcasing hard power must yield real results. The “Shared Outsourcing Orders” release zone will go live. Here, you’ll find not only capacity promotion roadshows but also eye-catching “outsourcing order walls,” vividly depicting the real “order-taking landscape.” We warmly welcome contract issuers and machining enterprises to actively register for participation.
Think Tank Discussions: Seizing Cutting-Edge Trends and Empowering Personal Growth
Beyond viewing exhibits, it’s essential to “hear the insights.” The exhibition will host over 60 industry forums and process exchange meetings, inviting more than 500 industry experts to share best practices.
The main forum, “2026 FIM – The 2nd Future Intelligent Manufacturing Conference,” will prospectively analyze the core pathways for large-scale deployment of industrial large models across the entire chain. Concurrent events such as the “2026 8th Industrial Machine Tool Innovation • Breakthrough • Development Conference,” “Embodied Intelligence Industry-Education-Research Integration High-End Forum,” “Key Component Manufacturing Technology Exchange Meeting for Embodied Intelligent Robots,” and “World Action Models and Embodied Native Large Model Technology Lectures” will deeply explore how embodied intelligence technology can transcend laboratories and truly integrate into flexible production lines and complex manufacturing scenarios. For professional visitors like engineers and technical managers, this is an unparalleled opportunity to grasp process trends, break through personal technical cognitive bottlenecks, and enhance professional competence.
Exclusive Benefits: Pre-Register for Free “Chongqing Auto Show Tickets”
Extra bonus: Pre-registered visitors can redeem their credentials at the exhibition venue to receive a free ticket to the concurrently held “Chongqing International Auto Show”. Admire hardcore intelligent manufacturing equipment and see cutting-edge new cars, enjoying a dual celebration of industry and automotive.
From May 28 to 31, at the Chongqing International Expo Center, bring your manufacturing pain points and demand lists, and leave with orders and solutions. The 26th Lijia International Intelligent Equipment Exhibition looks forward to your arrival.