World VR/AR/XR/MR Expo 2026: Guangzhou Hosts Global XR Industry Feast

The 2026 World VR/AR/XR/MR Industry & Smart Glasses Expo will be held in May at the Guangzhou Canton Fair Complex, spotlighting China’s booming 350 billion yuan XR industry. With over 800 exhibitors from 30+ countries, including Meta, Pico, Huawei, and Thunderbird Innovation, the event promises cutting-edge showcases, industry matchmaking, and global collaboration

Scale & Impact

• Date & Venue: May 2026, Guangzhou Canton Fair Complex

• Exhibition Area: 50,000 sqm (40% larger than previous editions)

• Exhibitors: 800+ from 30+ countries

• Industry Value: China’s XR market projected at 350 billion yuan by 2026

Exhibitors

• Global leaders: Meta, Pico, Huawei, Thunderbird Innovation

• Innovative startups: Nearly 100 “little giant” enterprises showcasing specialized XR solutions

Technology Showcases

• VR headset with replaceable optical engine (3840×3840 resolution per eye) for aerospace and driving simulation

• Full-colour Micro-LED AR glasses (0.36 cm³, 5000+ nits brightness) solving rainbow interference issues

• Hearing-assistance AR devices with 95% accurate voice-to-text conversion

• Lens-free sports recording glasses and clip-on translation glasses for myopia users

Forums & Matchmaking

• XR AI Global Industry Summit: Focus on spatial computing and AI model integration

• Trade Bridge pairing event: Expected to generate 20 billion yuan in deals, covering industrial simulation, medical navigation, and cultural tourism

Visitor Experience

• Smart exhibition app: Booth-level navigation, route planning, real-time trade negotiations

• Cloud exhibition hall: Hybrid online-offline participation

🌐 Why It Matters

• Global Hub: Reinforces Guangzhou as a national XR innovation center

• Industry Growth: Aligns with IDC forecasts of $128.8 billion global AR/VR investment by 2026

• Human-Centric Tech: Accessibility-focused AR devices highlight XR’s social impact