Against the backdrop of slowing demand in traditional markets and the transition to new growth drivers, the concrete and cement-based products industry is actively seeking breakthroughs through green and low carbon development, digital and intelligent transformation, and international expansion. At the same time, the implementation of major national strategies has created new market opportunities and opened up fresh prospects for industrial development. To provide an in-depth analysis of industry trends, identify the direction for transformation, strengthen confidence, and build consensus, China Concrete & Cement-based Products Association (CCPA) will convene the China Concrete & Cement-based Products Industry Convention from September 17 to 20, 2026 at the Canton Fair Complex Conference Center in Guangzhou. During the same period, China International Concrete Expo 2026 will be held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) in Guangzhou.

Under the theme  "Embracing Innovation, Sustainability, Intelligence and Globalization", the Convention and Expo aim to accelerate the industry’s transition toward high end, green, intelligent, and international development. The event will present the latest technological achievements across the entire concrete industry chain and establish a comprehensive platform for government industry dialogue, collaboration among industry, academia, research and application, and domestic and international business matchmaking, helping enterprises seize new opportunities in the 15th Five Year Plan period.

The arrangements are hereby announced as follows:

I. Program Overview

(I) Main Forum of the 2026 China Concrete & Cement-based Products Industry Convention

(II) China International Concrete Expo 2026

(III) The 8th Meeting of the 9th Council of China Concrete & Cement-based Products Association

(IV) Major Forums, Competitions and Activities

  1. The 8th China Concrete Lecture

  2. The 2nd Concrete Industry Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Summit

  3. The 5th International Development Forum for Concrete and Cement-based Products Industry

  4. 2026 Standardization Innovation Forum for Concrete and Cement-based Products

  5. 2026 High Quality Development Conference for Ready Mixed Concrete Industry in South China

  6. The 6th Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Materials and Application Forum

  7. The 8th National Forum on Innovation-Driven Development of Lightweight Aggregates and Lightweight Concrete

  8. The 4th Concrete Cutting-Edge Science & Technology Forum

  9. The 2nd Forum on Application Technologies of High Ductility Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites

  10. 2026 Concrete 3D Printing Technology Forum

  11. The 7th Innovation Forum on Production and Application Technologies for Concrete Pipes and Culverts

  12. The 2nd Forum on Application Technologies for Railway and Rail Transit Engineering Materials

  13. The 5th Artistic Concrete Technology Development and Design Application Forum

  14. The Second Working Meeting in 2026 of the Quality Innovation Committee for Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP), China Concrete & Cement-based Products Association

  15. The Promotional Event for Prize-winning New Products, New Technologies, New Equipment and New Applications at the Expo

  16. Industry Supply and Demand Matchmaking Conference and Major Buyers Networking Event

  17. "Qingdao DEX Cup" 16th National Concrete Design Competition

  18. "Fengling Cup" 5th National Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Design and Customization Competition

  19. Other exhibition activities open to all visitors free of charge.

Please refer to the individual notices for detailed information about each event.

Note: Competitions No.17 and No.18 will be held at the Expo venue. Participants who register for the Industry Annual Convention and pay the registration fee may also attend the related forums held at the Canton Fair Complex Conference Center from September 18 to 20. (Student participants may register free of charge upon presentation of a valid student ID. Accommodation and other personal expenses shall be borne by the participants.)

II. Highlights

1. Government officials, leading academicians, renowned industry experts, and distinguished economists will be invited to provide in depth analyses of macroeconomic trends and new developments in fixed asset investment at the outset of China’s 15th Five Year Plan period. The forum will also examine how urban renewal initiatives, the construction of “high quality housing”, and infrastructure investment in metropolitan areas will support and stimulate the development of the concrete industry.

2. A series of high-level innovation forums will be held concurrently, bringing together renowned experts from China and abroad to discuss cutting edge technologies, including ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), lightweight aggregates and lightweight concrete, fiber reinforced cementitious composites, and concrete 3D printing. These forums will facilitate the commercialization of advanced materials and accelerate their transition from laboratory research to engineering applications, promoting higher value added industrial development.

3. A series of high-level forums on digitalization and intelligent technologies will highlight the integration of digital and intelligent solutions across the industry. The Expo will showcase the latest achievements in AI empowered manufacturing, intelligent in transit process control, digital twin factories, intelligent concrete technologies, and other innovative applications, supporting the industry’s transformation from traditional manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing.

4. Focusing on green and low carbon development and the circular economy, the Expo will present key technologies, including the resource utilization of solid waste, low carbon cementitious materials, carbonation and mineralization technologies, as well as integrated solutions covering the entire value chain from low carbon production to green concrete products.

5. Leveraging the unique advantages of the Canton Fair Complex, professional buyer delegations from Belt and Road partner countries, Europe, North America, and other international markets will be invited to participate in the International Development Forum and business matchmaking events, promoting the global expansion of Chinese technologies, equipment, and standards.

6. The event will also feature the China Concrete Lecture, a number of well-established industry competitions, and promotional activities for the latest achievements in new products, new technologies, new equipment, and new applications, fostering collaboration among industry, academia, research institutes, and end users.

III. Date and Venue

(I) China Concrete & Cement-based Products Industry Convention

1. Convention Dates: September 18–20, 2026

2. Venue: Conference Center, Canton Fair Complex, Guangzhou (North of Area D, China Import and Export Fair Complex; Exit A, Xingangdong Metro Station)

3. Registration

September 17 (Thursday), 14:00–20:00; Courtyard by Marriott Guangzhou Pazhou, No. 671 Fengpu Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

September 18 (Friday), 08:00–17:00; Canton Fair Complex Conference Center

(II) China International Concrete Expo 2026

1. Expo Dates

September 18 & 19 09:00–17:00

September 20 09:00–12:00

2. Venue: Area D, China Import and Export Fair Complex(Canton Fair Complex), Guangzhou (Gate 6 of the Canton Fair Complex; Exit A, Xingangdong Metro Station)

IV. Registration, Accommodation and Meals

(I) China Concrete & Cement-based Products Industry Convention

1. Registration

Online registration is required. As on-site registration and payment may involve waiting in line, participants are encouraged to complete registration and payment in advance.

Advance Registration Fees

Member organizations: RMB 2,600 per person

Non-member organizations: RMB 3,000 per person

On-site Registration Fees

Member organizations: RMB 2,900 per person

Non-member organizations: RMB 3,300 per person

Student Registration Fee

RMB 1,500 per person (A valid student ID must be presented during on-site registration.)

Important Notice

Organizations completing advance registration are requested to remit the registration fee to the CCPA’s designated bank account and complete the invoice information in the online registration system. Please note that only VAT ordinary invoices can be issued. VAT special invoices are not available. We appreciate your understanding.

If multiple invoices are required for a single bank transfer, please specify the invoicing details in the “Invoice Remarks” section of the registration system.

The deadline for advance payment is September 15, 2026 (subject to the date shown on the bank remittance receipt).

Account Name: China Concrete and Cement-based Products Association

Bank: ICBC Beijing Baiwanzhuang Sub branch

Account No.: 0200001409014475638

2. Accommodation and Meals

Lunch and dinner will be provided for registered delegates during the Convention.

Accommodation will not be arranged by the organizer. Participants are requested to reserve their own hotel accommodation or choose from the recommended hotels near the venue.

(II) China International Concrete Expo 2026

1. Exhibiting

China International Concrete Expo 2026 will cover an exhibition area of more than 30,000 sqm. Companies interested in exhibiting are encouraged to contact the International Cooperation Center as early as possible.

All exhibits and promotional materials must be displayed and distributed within the exhibition area only. During all Convention sessions, no promotional materials may be posted or distributed at the meeting venues. Organizations that are not exhibitors are not permitted to distribute promotional materials in any form. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

2. Visiting

The Expo is open to all visitors free of charge. Industry professionals are warmly invited to visit and exchange ideas. Please refer to International Cooperation Center for the visitor registration procedure.

Delegates registered for the China Concrete & Cement-based Products Industry Convention may enter the Expo with their Convention badge.

3. Accommodation and Meals

The Expo organizer will not arrange accommodation or meals for visitors.

V. Contact Information

International Cooperation Center of CCPA

Add: No.11, Sanlihe Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100831, China

Contact:   Ms. Vivian CAO           +86 186 0103 4208          

           Ms. Joselyne WANG     +86 131 4676 8231

           Ms. Eugenia LI          +86 139 1019 7805

Tel: +86 10 5781 1219

E-mail: icc@ccpa.com.cn            

The official website of CCPA: http://www.ccpa.com.cn   

The official website of CICE 2026: http://en.chinaconcrete.com.cn 

There is a special incentive program for international delegations that each comprises over 20 members. If your delegation fits, please consult us at icc@ccpa.com.cn.