5 events for cinema owners, programmers and technicians in China: exhibitor meetings, trade shows, film markets, festivals with industry programmes and training — with dates where the organiser has published them.
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Next dates not announced · usually April, annually (during Beijing International Film Festival) · last held 17 April 2026 · Beijing, China
The market strand of the Beijing International Film Festival, with exhibition booths, market screenings, project pitches and deal signings. It is one of the main places to follow what Chinese distributors will release in cinemas.
Film marketsBeijing International Film FestivalOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually August, annually · last held 19 August 2026 · Beijing, China
China's main broadcast, film and audiovisual technology show. Cinema projection vendors use it for launches, for example Christie's RGB laser cinema projector debut in 2026, which makes it relevant to Chinese cinema technicians.
Technical and projectionChina Radio & Television International Economic and Technical Cooperation Co. (under NRTA guidance)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually June, annually (during Shanghai International Film Festival) · last held 16 June 2026 · Shanghai, China
China's main exhibitor forum and equipment exhibition, with conferences on cinema operations and innovation, a cinema-manager training class and a cinema operations award.
Trade shows and conventionsCinemaS (supported by the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association)Official site
Next dates not announced · usually June, annually (during Shanghai International Film Festival) · last held 20 June 2026 · Shanghai, China
The combined film and TV market of SIFF and the Shanghai TV Festival, with about 200 exhibitors, rights trading and industry forums. It is the main mid-year entry point to China's theatrical distribution business.
Film marketsShanghai International Film Festival / Shanghai TV FestivalOfficial site
Next dates not announced · usually June, during Shanghai International Film Festival · last held 12 June 2026 · Shanghai, China
SIFF's industry forum programme of keynotes, round tables and masterclasses on the Chinese film business, including distribution strategy. It runs alongside the International Film & TV Market.
Festivals with industry programmesShanghai International Film FestivalOfficial site