International Exhibition of Inventions (IEI 2026) / Guangzhou, China
The 12th International Exhibition of Inventions (IEI 2026) and the “Belt & Road” and BRICS Competition of Skills Development and Technology Innovation (BRBC 2026)
The 12th International Exhibition of Inventions brought together more than 3,700 inventions and innovation achievements, participants from 35 countries and international organizations, and a strong international program connecting invention, intellectual property, skills development and technology commercialization.
Event Date: August 21–23, 2026
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Organizers: China Association of Inventions (CAI), Chinese Council of BRICS Business Council, and Guangzhou Domestic Cooperation Service Center
International Support: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA)
The 12th International Exhibition of Inventions (IEI 2026), held concurrently with the 34th Guangzhou Fair and alongside BRBC 2026, concluded successfully in Guangzhou after three days of exhibitions, competitions, international exchange and technology cooperation. Under the theme “Invention and Innovation for High-Quality Development,” the event strengthened its role as an international platform where inventors, universities, research institutions, enterprises, industry organizations and innovation stakeholders could meet, present new technologies and explore pathways toward practical implementation.
According to the organizers and official Guangzhou media, IEI 2026 occupied more than 20,000 square meters, showcased more than 3,700 Chinese and international frontier innovation achievements, and brought together innovation resources from 35 countries and international organizations. More than 600 international science and technology professionals participated in the broader international program, demonstrating the expanding global reach of the exhibition.