Shenzhen International International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) 2026
Date: Thu, May 21, 2026 – Mon, May 25, 2026
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The 22nd China Shenzhen International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF), held May 21–25, 2026, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, covers cultural industries, creative products, and cultural trade. The event spans 160,000 sqm and includes over 3,076 exhibitors and more than 200,000 visitors. Organized by Shenzhen International Cultural Industries Fair Co., Ltd., ICIF has been held annually since 2004 as a national-level cultural industry exhibition platform focusing on exhibition and trade of cultural products, projects, and investment opportunities. It facilitates the integration of culture and technology, supports digital transformation in cultural industries, and promotes international cultural exchange and cooperation. The primary objective of the event is to provide a platform for cultural product display, trade, and investment to support the development of the cultural industry.
Range of Exhibition
- Cultural & Creative Products: Traditional and modern creative arts, cultural souvenirs, handicrafts, and intangible cultural heritage products.
- Digital Media & Entertainment: Film and television production, animation, digital gaming, esports, and content licensing.
- Cultural Trade & Investment: Cultural export projects, trade cooperation platforms, investment matchmaking, and IP licensing.
- Publishing & Copyright Trading: Books, magazines, digital publishing, copyright services, and new media platforms.
- Arts, Design & Fashion: Fine arts, contemporary design, cultural branding, interior decor, and fashion lifestyle products.
- Cultural Tourism & Experiential Economy: Cultural tourism projects, themed attractions, immersive experiences, and outdoor leisure industries.
- AI & Smart Culture: Artificial intelligence applications in cultural industries, smart museums, and digital cultural services.
- Cultural Technology & Innovation: VR/AR technology, metaverse applications, digital exhibitions, and high-tech cultural infrastructure.
- Film & Broadcasting: Cinematic technology, TV production, audio-visual equipment, and cross-border media collaborations.
- News & Publishing: Traditional and digital journalism, international media, and multilingual content production.
Target Audience
Cultural industry professionals, creative designers, digital content producers, international trade delegates, cultural investment firms, tourism operators, publishers, film and television industry professionals, intellectual property and licensing specialists, policymakers and government representatives
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