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Information for visitors

Opening times

Date 2 – 5 December 2026
Time 9:00am – 6:00pm (last day until 3:00pm)
Venue National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) 
Admission Free of charge. Trade visitors aged 18 or above only. 

Plan your trip

Arrival & stay

Here you will find important information about your arrival & stay during the fair.

Visa

Here you can find important information for your journey and about your visa.

Exhibition grounds

Match Up (business matching programme)

click here and learn more

Buyers Group Programme (overseas)

Form a overseas buyer group of 15 members or above to enjoy multiple benefits!

  • Hotel accommodation (first-come-first-served)
  • Hotel shuttle service to and from NECC (Shanghai)
  • Pre-arranged admission badges
  • On-site fast track entry
  • Official fair catalogue (e-version)
  • Welcome kit

Who will be eligible for apply this programme?

If you are ……
Corporate company of automotive industry, chamber, association or media

If your members are……
Carmaker, manufacturer, dealer, agent, distributor, wholesaler, retailer, service provider (auto refitter / tuner / garage / workshop / service center / petrol companies / gas station) and private & official fleet from automotive industry.

Please contact:

Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

Tel:   +852 2802 7728
Email: auto@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com / candice.chan@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com

Premium Buyers Club

Premium Buyers Club

“Premium Buyers Club”, a unique programme dedicated to providing the most valuable benefits and services to the professional buyers in order to enhance the show visiting experience.

Partial list of the premium buyers in 2025: Aspöck Systems Gmbh (Austria), Bardi Auto Zrt (Hungary), E&Y Distributors Inc (USA), Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Korea), LKQ Europe Gmbh (Switzerland), Martex SP Zoo (Poland), MOBIVIA (France), Nexion Spa (Italy), and Tetrosyl Ltd (UK), etc.

Who will be eligible for apply this programme?

All the applications will be undergone assessment with the following criteria for eligibility.

  1. Business nature
    Carmaker, manufacturer, dealer, agent, distributor, wholesaler, retailer, service provider (auto refitter / tuner / garage / workshop / service center / petrol companies / gas station) and private & official fleet from automotive industry
  2. Level of purchasing or decision making authority
    Top management level with full purchasing authority
  3. Annual sourcing budget
    Professional buyers meeting certain standards 

Premium Buyers Club benefits

Premium Buyers Club members are entitled with exclusive benefits before, during and after the show.

Before the show

  • Assist to arrange appointments with targeted exhibitor before the show
  • Pre-arrange admission badge
  • Provide first-hand information about the show

During the show

  • Complimentary hotel accommodation
  • Designated hotels provide shuttle bus service to and from NECC (Shanghai).
  • Express check-in at VIP registration counter
  • Premium Buyers Club Lounge
    -  Refreshment
    -  Meeting Room
    -  Free Wi-Fi
    -  Copy Service
    -  Computer
    -  Concierge
    -  Luggage Storage
  • Welcome Kit
  • Business Matching Service
  • Networking Event

After the show

  • Provide show report
  • E-version of Fair Catalogue
  • Assist to arrange appointments with exhibitor after the show

Please contact for more details:

Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
Tel:   +852 2802 7728
Email: auto@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com

Terms and Conditions
1.    The identity of the ‘Premium Buyers Club’ is non-transferable.
2.    The organiser reserves the right to definitive interpretation of these rules and to change them if necessary

Auto Tech Club

The programme launched since 2020 is intended for visitors from research and development sectors. Its purpose is not only to provide attentive services to these specific visitors but also to enhance the efficiency of exploring cutting-edge technologies.

Some of the Auto Tech Club members this year includes Bosch, BWI, BYD, Dongfeng, Ford, Founder Motor, Geely, JAC, JMC, NIO, PACCAR China, SAIC General Motors, SAIC Volkswagen, Sensata, Sinotruk, Tesla, XCMG, XPeng, Yanfeng, and ZF.

Who will be eligible for this programme?

All the applications will be undergone assessment with the following criteria for eligibility.

  • R&D personnel & product developers  from manufacturing companies
  • Strategic planners from manufacturing companies
  • R&D personnel from research institutions
  • Automotive-related professors or tutors from colleges and universities

The Auto Tech Club is your gateway to innovaiton and the future of automotive technology and aftermarket services.  By joining, members gain exclusive access to a diverse range of cutting-edge activities and events, providing unparalleled insights and valuable networking opportunities throughout the industry.
 

  • Themes & Events: With approximately 100 conferences, workshops and forums running across the four-day show, the programme takes an international perspective to focus on the latest developments in energy & powertrain, intelligent connectivity, commercial vehicles, new materials, smart manufacturing, cross-industry integration and global expansion, providing a vital platform for the automotive industry to come together annually to engage in detailed discussions on emerging trends, technologies, collaboration and the future of mobility. Learn more
  • Innovation4Mobility: A dynamic and premier platform designed to integrate global resources, foster cross-industry collaboration, and accelerate the commercialisation of emerging automotive technologies. Driven by actionable industry insights and expert knowledge sharing, the zone seamlessly combines immersive, real-scenario experiences with high-level business matchmaking, delivering an all-inclusive, multi-functional space for industry dialogue and technological showcases. Learn more
  • Special Highlights: features three dedicated zones designed to support the industry’s most urgent growth priorities. Together, they showcase how next-generation mobility is being enabled through integrated vehicle–air–network applications, stronger global quality and compliance frameworks, and a complete automotive-grade semiconductor ecosystem. By connecting technology innovation with certification pathways and supply-chain readiness, these zones help OEMs and suppliers accelerate commercialisation, improve reliability, and build the capabilities needed for international and future markets. Learn more

 

Auto Tech Club benefits

Auto Tech Club members are entitled to exclusive benefits before, during and after the show.

Before the show

  • Recommend customized tour routes
  • Pre-arrange admission badge
  • Provide first-hand information about the show

During the show

  • Complimentary hotel accommodation
  • Designated hotels provide shuttle bus service to and from NECC (Shanghai).
  • Express check-in at VIP registration counter
  • Auto Tech Club Lounge
    -  Refreshment
    -  Meeting Room
    -  Free Wi-Fi
    -  Copy Service
    -  Computer
    -  Concierge
    -  Luggage Storage
  • Welcome Kit
  • Business Matching Service
  • Networking Event (technical exchange among experts from different countries)

After the show

  • Provide show report
  • E-version of Fair Catalogue
  • Assist to arrange appointments with exhibitor after the show

 

Please contact for more details:

Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
Tel:   +852 2802 7728
Email: auto@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com

Terms and Conditions
1.    The identity of the ‘Auto Tech Club’ is non-transferable.
2.    The organiser reserves the right to definitive interpretation of these rules and to change them if necessary