As industries increasingly adopt advanced manufacturing technologies and pursue higher performance materials, demand continues to grow for functional films, adhesive tapes, coatings, and precision converting solutions.Â
Against this backdrop, Film & Tape Expo 2026 will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and technology providers from across the global materials value chain to explore emerging technologies, sourcing opportunities, and market developments shaping the industry’s future.
Scheduled to take place from 27-29 October 2026, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an), China, the exhibition is expected to host more than 1,200 exhibitors and brands and attract over 60,000 professional visitors from around the world. Covering 80,000 square meters, the event will showcase products, technologies, and solutions spanning the complete industry chain, from raw materials and functional films to advanced manufacturing equipment and testing technologies.
The exhibition comes at a time when sectors such as new energy, automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing, and industrial automation are placing greater emphasis on material performance, production efficiency, and supply chain resilience. Manufacturers are increasingly seeking solutions that improve product reliability, support sustainability objectives, and enable innovation across a wide range of applications.
A major focus of Film & Tape Expo 2026 will be the growing role of advanced materials in high-growth industries. In the new energy sector, exhibitors will present battery-related materials including separator films, aluminum-plastic films, and specialty adhesive solutions designed to support evolving safety and performance requirements. As global investment in electrification continues, demand for these materials remains a key driver of industry growth.
The automotive sector is also expected to be a major area of interest. Solutions on display will include paint protection films, window films, lightweight materials, and advanced battery-related technologies that support vehicle electrification and evolving mobility requirements. These innovations are playing an increasingly important role as manufacturers seek to improve efficiency, durability, and product performance.
For the electronics and semiconductor industries, the exhibition will feature optical films, release films, protective films, thermal management materials, electronic tapes, and semiconductor-related solutions used in the production of smartphones, wearable devices, display technologies, and advanced electronic components. As these industries continue to evolve, material innovation remains essential to meeting increasingly complex technical requirements.
Beyond the exhibition floor, Film & Tape Expo 2026 will place strong emphasis on business development and industry networking. Through its Targeted Attendee Program (TAP), the event is expected to facilitate thousands of business matchmaking meetings that connect exhibitors with qualified buyers based on specific procurement requirements. The program aims to support supplier discovery, partnership development, and cross-border business opportunities across multiple industries.
The event will also host more than 30 conferences and technical forums featuring industry experts, technology leaders, and market specialists. Discussions will cover topics including advanced films, semiconductor materials, battery technologies, coating processes, thermal management solutions, die-cutting technologies, and other emerging applications for high-performance materials.
As part of Asia Material Week, Film & Tape Expo 2026 will provide additional opportunities for participants to explore broader developments across the advanced materials ecosystem. By bringing together suppliers, manufacturers, buyers, and technology innovators on a single platform, the exhibition aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, strengthen business connections, and support the continued growth of Asia’s advanced materials and manufacturing sectors.
