China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System celebrates its 30th anniversary from March 31 to April 2, 2026 at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) in Beijing. With 1,003 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions occupying 98,000 sqm of exhibition space, the 2026 edition will showcase advancements across the full spectrum of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and home‑comfort systems. It will host 150 internationally renowned companies, attesting to the remarkable growth of China’s HVAC industry over the past three decades.
Launched in 1996 in Beijing as part of the Messe Frankfurt ISH global network, ISH China & CIHE has grown into Asia’s premier annual event for the entire HVAC, heat pump and home‑comfort system industry chain. It has long been dedicated to bringing together industry players worldwide, highlighting core technologies and innovations, and offering an efficient, end‑to‑end platform for business matchmaking throughout the supply chain.
Leading domestic and international companies unite to drive technological innovation
The upcoming fair will host an impressive line-up of exhibitors including Biter, Danfoss, Stiebel Eltron, Wilo, Grundfos, Zenit, SIT, Testo, Sauermann and Resideo. Leading local companies will also make a strong showing. Participating companies including Haier, Reatts, Micoe, Runa, Jingwei Xintong, Devotion, Linuo Ritter, TigerIOT and Tongli will introduce new products that demonstrate the technical strengths of Chinese brands.
The continued success of the event is made possible by the enduring support of long-term exhibitors and partners, with notable names such as: A.O. Smith, AFRISO, Allied, Amitime, Anze, AV, Beiming Tianshi, Blue Ocean, Chuangjia Huamei, Danfoss, Double-lin, Dunyun, Dynasty, ebmpapst, Enerpia, ERCO, Futai, GMICÖU, GONGDA KEYA, Grundfos, GTC, Haier, Haihong, Hailin, HAYDN, HengBao, Hrale, Huadi, Huaxing, HUITONG, Jiada, Jiangong, Jielida, jinchen, Jinghai, JRL, Jull, JUMO, KMC, Lingqiao, Meiba, Nawas, Radiant, Shengchun, SHIMGE, SIT, Squirrel, Taxun, Testo, Thomas T, TOKYO KEISO, Tongli, tuben, Warmth, wilo, Xidongpiantou, Xinheng, Xinhu, Xinxing, Yuzhou, Zaiyu, Zhonghao and zhonglichuangye.
Other headline exhibitors promoting innovation in the HVAC sector include: AMICO, ARCO, BLAU NASHORN, CTE, DA CONTROL, DAHE, Fengfan, Firstd, Gasheat, GFGFV, GOODHEAT, Haixinshan, Haohua, HEIMAYI, Hetong, HUAMEI, Inovisen, INSPRID, JH-VALVE, Jiangfeng, Jingwei Xintong, Jinneng, KAIYUAN PIPELINE, Leo, Linuo-ritter, Longpu, Micoe, Muyang, Ploumeter, Raetts, RUNA, Ryder, SKYCLEAN, Stiebel Eltron, Sujing, Taifu, TASAN, TigerIOT, VANHORD MRCAN, Volks, Xingbang Insulatated, Xinlei, Xintian, Yongtong, Yuntai, ZKFD and ZKLT.
Targeted zoning to enhance the visitor experience
The 2026 event will present products and solutions across five key sectors: “Heating solutions,” “Energy solutions,” “Water solutions,” “Comfort solutions,” and “Installation & intelligence.” Through dedicated product zones and pavilions, visitors can efficiently find solutions tailored to their needs. The zones are as follows:
Overseas Area
Located in Halls E2 and W3, the Overseas Area serves as the main stage for global HVAC and heating technologies. Exhibitors such as AYVAZ, Gassero, Heatmiser, ICCES, Microplan, Navien, Polidoro, Sermeta, Spirotech and Vexve will display a full range of products incorporating advanced technologies, low‑carbon systems and smart solutions that meet industry‑leading standards.
German Area
A showcase of internationalisation and cutting‑edge technology, the German Area returns to Hall E2, highlighting the country’s longstanding tradition of refined craftsmanship complemented by modern advancements in precision measurement and control, systems integration, innovations in electric heating, and high‑efficiency heat exchange. AFRISO, Barnova, Diehl Metering, Halmburger, SIKA and Wätas will feature high‑precision, reliable, low‑carbon and energy‑efficient technologies and solutions from the German HVAC sector.
Canadian Pavilion
Organised jointly by the fair and the Embassy of Canada to China, the Canadian Pavilion in Hall E1 will present a wide range of Canadian HVAC technologies, equipment and solutions. The pavilion supports new sourcing and manufacturing partnerships, with featured companies including Armstrong, Delta, Hi-Velocity and SRP.
Zhejiang Pavilion
Bringing together more than 200 companies from Zhejiang, an eastern Chinese province known for its strengths in advanced manufacturing, this pavilion hosts prominent exhibitors from the region’s major industrial clusters and high-tech niche sectors. Supported by a comprehensive supply chain and strong public-private collaboration, these firms demonstrate the technical expertise and market competitiveness of Chinese brands.
Additionally, the fair has once again formed the “Gas Wall-hung boiler industry G20 products section,” presenting the cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking solutions that define the sector. Highlighted exhibitors include: Vaillant, VIESSMANN, Bosch, Vanward, Squirrel, Midea, Mocra, Rinnai, KD Navien, Ariston, Noritz, A.O. Smith, ROC, Vatti, hpd, Vooma, HAYDN, IMMERGAS, Powtek, Ferroli and Riello.
Marking another major industry milestone, the fair will hold the “40th Anniversary Achievement Exhibition of the Heating and Radiator Committee of China Construction Metal Structure Association”. As a special commemorative feature, it presents four decades of progress in the domestic heating and radiator sector while driving further commercial and technical development. Participating companies include: Xinhuaxing, Saint Lawrence, Yirun, Henglai, Aofeir, Huaheng, IRSAP, Tongshengda, Avonflow, Xidongpiantou, Ronghe, Suoxi, Xinheng, Shengshan, Zhishengda, Huaxing, Jinkaige, Yuechun and Kellenberg
Diverse visitor groups to enable targeted business matchmaking
As in previous years, ISH China & CIHE 2026 has drawn significant interest from industry professionals at home and abroad, welcoming dozens of overseas visitor groups including a dedicated buyer delegation from Malaysia. International journalists covering the American, Australian, Central Asian and European markets will also report on the event, encouraging international exchange and new opportunities for business growth.
New to the 2026 edition is the 'Overseas Buyer Matchmaking Area,' which brings together nearly 100 overseas buyers from more than 20 countries and regions to discuss their procurement needs on-site, furthering international technical exchange and business partnerships.
The fair also features strong local participation from authoritative organizations such as the China District Heating Association, China Construction Metal Structure Association, China Heat Pump Alliance, Industrial Boiler Branch of China Electrical Equipment Industry Association and Tianjin Heating and Air Conditioning Association, together with government departments and public bodies such as the Tianjin Municipal Urban Management Commission, National Association of Health Industry Enterprise Management and Shanghai Industrial Boiler Research Institute Co Ltd, as well as leading institutions and companies including Beijing Daxing International Airport and ARCHINA.
The fair will further host specialist visitor groups from sectors such as medical construction, healthcare and wellness, green factories, industrial heating, and hotel heating systems, together with targeted procurement delegations joined by chief engineers, major corporate buyers and other industry professionals. The event’s reach is further strengthened by the participation of industry content creators.
Celebrating 30 years of HVAC innovation and exploring the latest industry trends
To mark its 30th anniversary, the fair will honor long-term exhibitors, with videos and displays showcasing memorable moments and presenting notable breakthroughs in HVAC technology. During the "ISH China & CIHE 30th Anniversary Gala," the organisers will also present awards to loyal exhibitors and partners in recognition of their long-standing support and contributions to advancing the industry.
The fair will also feature a special zone highlighting milestones in ISH China & CIHE’s three-decade journey, tracing its growth alongside major industry developments and the stories of dedicated HVAC professionals who helped to shape the sector. Elsewhere, the Visitor Gift Redemption Area will provide a comfortable networking space and offer commemorative gifts to those who register their attendance at the counter.
In addition to these celebratory events, more than 60 forums and conferences will take place. Covering key opportunities and challenges in the industry, government officials, international diplomats, experts and industry representatives will share on topics including zero‑carbon heating, urban regeneration, industrial and commercial heating, healthcare and wellness, hotel energy efficiency, energy management and low‑carbon transformation.
Notable forums include the following:
- China International Zero Carbon Heating Congress – Methods and Paths for Constructing a New-Type Heating System
- iHVAC – The 4th National Chief Engineer Technical Seminar of Design Institutes
- iHVAC – China and Europe Forum on Heat Pump Industry
- iHVAC – 2026 Industrial Heat and Waste Heat Recovery Technology Forum
- iHVAC – 2026 Annual New Technology and New Product Launch Conference
ISH China & CIHE is jointly organized by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and CIEC GL events (Beijing) International Exhibition Co Ltd. It is headed by the biennial ISH event in Frankfurt, Germany, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water, which will next take place March 15-19, 2027. For more information, please visit www.ish.messefrankfurt.com.
For more information about ISH China & CIHE and a further ISH event in China, ISH Shanghai & CIHE – Shanghai International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning & Home Comfort System, please visit www.ishc-cihe.com.
