TCT Shenzhen 2026 takes place at Shenzhen World from October 14 to 16 with, according to organizer TCT, more than 250 exhibitors, 80-plus conference sessions and Hackaday’s first official event in China. Visitor pre-registration is free.
TCT Shenzhen 2026, October 14 to 16, Hall 15, Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. Image: TCT.
TCT Shenzhen 2026 takes place in Hall 15 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center under the theme “Drive the New Wave of 3D Printing Innovation.” The organizer expects more than 250 exhibitors and over 200 new products across hardware, materials, software, services and end-use applications, from consumer products and toys to tooling, new energy vehicles, dental and medical applications and the low-altitude economy (drones and other low-altitude aviation).
Compared with TCT Asia, the Shenzhen edition is built around the Greater Bay Area manufacturing base and puts a particular focus on Southeast Asia, with business networks in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and South Korea. According to the organizer, that makes the show a gateway for Chinese companies expanding overseas and a place for international buyers to meet Chinese manufacturers. The visitor mix runs from makers and content creators to OEMs, print farms, distributors and trading companies. Seven things stand out in the program.
1. More than 80 conference sessions
The conference program covers medical and dental applications, consumer products, thermal management, the low-altitude economy and global market expansion, organized in the eight forums shown below. Alongside the forums there are technical presentations, product launches, maker activities and networking.
The eight forums at TCT Shenzhen 2026. Image: TCT.
2. 3D Genius Hub
The 3D Genius Hub returns as TCT’s space for interactive experiences and maker culture, built around future products, design and digital manufacturing. Separately, TCT says the show will link up with the INNO100 Global Innovation Flagship Store, which is expected to bring products from around the world and popular Kickstarter projects to the show floor.
3. Business matchmaking
Business Matchmaking collects requirements in advance and pairs exhibitors with buyers, distributors, agents and end users from Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and other markets, in pre-arranged face-to-face meetings.
4. AI + 3D Printing Intelligent Manufacturing Forum
This forum brings together companies from AI, software and manufacturing to discuss how AI can support product development and design, production processes and manufacturing efficiency. TCT says the emphasis is on practical applications and the commercial opportunities they open up. AI-enabled 3D printing is also an exhibitor category, with Tripo AI, Meshy, DreamTech, Hi3D and Deemos among the companies showing.
5. Hackaday at TCT Shenzhen
Open-source hardware community Hackaday makes what the organizer calls its first official appearance in China at TCT Shenzhen. The Hackaday activities are built around participation, with a hackathon, DIY electronic badges and maker project showcases, and the organizer says visitors without a development background are welcome to join in.
Hackaday’s program at TCT Shenzhen 2026, billed by TCT as its first event in China. Image: TCT.
6. China 3D Printing Footwear Summit
TCT points to footwear as one of the most visible consumer applications of 3D printing. The second China 3D Printing Footwear Summit brings footwear brands, equipment and materials companies and industry experts together around design innovation, material development, flexible manufacturing and scaled production.
7. 3D Printing Farm Ecosystem Summit
According to TCT, print farms have become important customers for materials suppliers, and the sector is moving toward larger operations on the back of better desktop hardware, AI, the commercialization of IP and cross-border e-commerce. The summit covers how farms are run, how they scale and how they work with their supply chain.
Who is exhibiting
According to TCT, the exhibitor list spans metal systems (SLM and EBM), polymer systems (FDM, SLA and SLS) and ceramic and sand mold printing, with names including ELEGOO, Formlabs, Creality, Makera, eufyMake, Avimetal and Xhorse. Materials exhibitors cover polymers, titanium and aluminum, ceramics and composites; software and services range from CAD and topology optimization to process simulation and slicing tools.
Visitor information
- Dates: October 14 to 16, 2026
- Venue: Hall 15, Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center (Bao’an), Shenzhen, China
- By metro: Line 12 to Guozhan North (Exit D) or Line 20 to Guozhan (Exit D), then about 15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by bike to Hall 15
- From Shenzhen North Railway Station: Line 5 to Lingzhi, transfer to Line 12 to Guozhan North (Exit D); about 1.5 hours in total
- From Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport: about 25 minutes by taxi, or Line 11 to Airport North, transfer to Line 20 to Guozhan (Exit D); about 45 minutes in total
- Not yet published: TCT’s materials do not give opening hours, session languages, or whether conference sessions and Hackaday activities need separate sign-up. Check en.tctasia.cn before traveling
Register for TCT Shenzhen 2026
TCT says visitor pre-registration for TCT Shenzhen 2026 is open now and free of charge. It has not published on-site registration terms, so registering in advance is the safer option.
Registration is handled by TCT on the tctasia.cn website. The link carries a tracking tag so TCT can see the registration came from this article; 3DPrinting.com does not receive a commission.
TCT paid for this article to appear on 3DPrinting.com. This preview is based on the organizer’s materials; 3DPrinting.com has not independently verified the exhibitor, program and travel details, which may change before the show. Last reviewed September 23, 2026.
