AI Leads High-Quality Development in Educational Equipment

The 87th China Educational Equipment Exhibition will be held from April 24 to 26, 2026, at the China West International Expo City in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. This event, organized by the China Educational Equipment Industry Association and co-hosted by the Chengdu Municipal Government and the Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, marks the 14th time the exhibition has taken place in Sichuan, with its origins dating back to 1981.

This year’s exhibition emphasizes the implementation of the “Education Power Construction Plan (2024-2035)” and the spirit of the National Education Conference, focusing on the theme “AI Leads High-Quality Development in Educational Equipment.” It aims to empower the construction of a strong educational nation through a hybrid online and offline exhibition model. The event will feature five core components: exhibitions, new product launches, academic exchanges, supply-demand matchmaking, and special activities, creating a high-end platform for technological exchange, industrial innovation, and collaborative sharing.

The exhibition will cover an area of 180,000 square meters with over 9,600 booths, showcasing a wide range of educational equipment across various sectors, including preschool, basic, vocational, special, and higher education. It will display products and services such as information technology equipment, laboratory instruments, STEAM educational materials, arts and sports equipment, school logistics equipment, and vocational training facilities. Additionally, more than 40 specialized seminars and new product launches are expected, with an anticipated attendance of over 200,000 visitors.

Highlights of the Exhibition

Highlight 1: Strong Participation from Diverse Enterprises
The exhibition will feature over 1,000 participating companies, including Fortune 500 firms, listed companies, national high-tech enterprises, and small and micro enterprises. This diverse participation reflects a collaborative development pattern within the industry, showcasing the strength and vitality of the educational equipment sector. Notably, 55.2% of the participating companies have been established for over ten years, indicating a solid foundation for industry development. The proportion of small and micro enterprises has increased to 89.1%, demonstrating the market vitality and innovative inclusiveness of the educational equipment industry.

Highlight 2: Technological Innovation and Intellectual Property Growth
Participating companies prioritize independent innovation as their core competitive advantage. The exhibition will feature 394 national high-tech enterprises and 359 specialized and innovative firms, with over half of the exhibitors being innovative companies. Major tech firms such as Huawei, China Telecom, Lenovo, and iFlytek will showcase their latest innovations. The total number of patents held by exhibitors has reached 279,831, with 68% of companies owning patents, doubling from the previous year.

Highlight 3: High-Level Academic Exchanges
The exhibition will host over 40 specialized seminars and exchange activities focusing on hot topics such as AI, educational innovation, and low-altitude economy. Experts and industry leaders will gather to share new ideas, technologies, and models, discussing the innovative development paths of the educational equipment industry.

Highlight 4: Interactive Experience Zones
To cater to the diverse needs of exhibitors and visitors, the exhibition will feature specialized zones for different educational stages and product categories. Activities such as traditional sports competitions and educational practice events will create an immersive viewing atmosphere.

Highlight 5: Deepening Industry-Education Integration
To enhance industry-education integration and school-enterprise cooperation, a talent supply-demand matchmaking event will be held concurrently, allowing companies to recruit directly at their booths.

Highlight 6: Enhanced International Participation
The exhibition is the largest and most influential educational equipment event globally, with over 200 foreign-invested enterprises participating. International delegations from countries like Mongolia, Japan, and Russia are expected to attend, further promoting market expansion and economic development.

The exhibition has evolved over 46 years, becoming a comprehensive industry event that integrates exhibitions, conferences, competitions, performances, and interactive experiences. It aims to showcase China’s educational equipment innovations and high-quality development trends, contributing to the construction of a strong educational nation.