Against the backdrop of dual impetus from new energy and artificial intelligence (AI), copper—an essential foundational material with unparalleled electrical and thermal conductivity—has expanded its application domains exponentially. Its demand structure has shifted from traditional infrastructure to emerging sectors including new energy vehicles (NEVs), AI data centers, photovoltaic (PV) power, wind energy, and energy storage, positioning copper as a core material for energy transition and high-end manufacturing upgrading. Notably, NEVs consume 3–4 times more copper than conventional fuel vehicles; the cumulative copper demand of the three core new energy tracks is projected to exceed 5.03 million tons by 2026. Meanwhile, demand for deep-processed copper products such as high-end precision copper foil and special copper alloys is rising rapidly. Amidst this robust market demand and industry development opportunities, expanding the application boundaries of copper-based new materials, creating new growth avenues for upstream and downstream industrial chains, and advancing the high-end, green, and intelligent transformation of the copper industry have emerged as focal topics within the sector.  

Scheduled for July 8–10, 2026, at Hall N5 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), the Copper China 2026, hosted by RX China and China Nonferrous Metals Fabrication Industry Association, and supported by China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, International Copper Association, Shenzhen Connector Industry Association, China Institute of Energy Economics, will serve as a professional platform integrating technology demonstration, information exchange, and industrial collaboration. By deepening engagement with copper fabricating and its downstream applications and focusing on industrial chain resource integration, the exhibition aims to support the copper sector in achieving high-quality development and contribute to sustainable industry progress.  

Five Concurrent Trade shows: Synergy for a Comprehensive Industry Gathering  

As high-end manufacturing and strategic emerging industries impose increasingly stringent requirements on material performance, collaborative innovation and cross-domain application of nonferrous metal materials have become critical trends in industry development. In response, the organizer have aligned with industrial dynamics and integrated core resources to host five professional trade shows—namely ALUMINIUM CHINA 2026, Lightweight Asia 2026, Copper China 2026, Magnesium China 2026, 2026 Shanghai International Metal Recycling Expo—concurrently at the same venue. This initiative enables deep sharing of industry resources and forms a comprehensive industry event covering the entire nonferrous metal value chain. 

The five concurrent trade shows will achieve an unprecedented scale, with over 650 high-quality exhibitors and a total exhibition area of 60,000 m². The exhibition content will fully cover application fields of copper materials (e.g., NEVs, electrical systems, 3C electronics, and energy storage) while embracing the AI-industry integration trend. Special focus will be placed on emerging growth tracks such as the low-altitude economy and humanoid robots, systematically demonstrating copper’s key technical roles and development potential in electrification, lightweighting, and efficient thermal management. Through physical product displays, technical solutions, and interactive demonstrations, the exhibition will showcase copper’s critical applications in scenarios including electric aircraft motors, high-voltage electrical systems, humanoid robot joint actuators, and precision thermal management systems. It is estimated to attract over 35,000 professional visitors, including more than 4,000 international visitors, for discussions on global market trends. 

As of now, numerous industry-leading enterprises have confirmed participation, including Ningbo Jintian Copper (Group) Co.,Ltd, Zhejiang Hailiang Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Libo Holding Group Co.,Ltd., Anhui Truchum Advanced Materials & Technology Co., Ltd., Chinalco Group, Ningbo Xingye Shengtai Group Co., Ltd., China National Heavy Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Kaian New Materials Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai Wuxing Copper Co., Ltd, Xinyue Holding Group, Jiarun Group, SAC Suzhou Co.,Ltd, Dalian Konform Technology Co., Ltd., Proton Products International Ltd., Foshan Xinyongtai Mold Technology Co., Ltd., Kunshan Buhui Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., Changzhou Jingyibo Intelligent Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Jinmo Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongse Zhengrui (Shandong) Copper Industry Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Valiant Power Technology Co., Ltd.

High-End Concurrent Events: Insights into Trends and Innovation

With the acceleration of industrial upgrading and technological integration, accessing forward-looking information and linking with innovative resources have become pivotal for seizing development initiatives. To this end, the trade show will host high-end concurrent events to establish a hub for in-depth exchanges and achievement demonstrations.  

2026 Copper Based New Materials Advanced Applications Forum will align with industry dynamics, focusing on the technological development trends and innovative application expansion of copper-based materials. It will cover material fabricating technologies, industrialization pathways, and applicability analyses in emerging fields, systematically reviewing the latest progress in copper material process innovation, product development, and performance enhancement. Additionally, it will provide macro-level interpretations of global trade dynamics, industry standard evolution, and market development directions, offering attendees a panoramic and referenceable industry perspective.  

Lightweight Materials and Industry-Academia-Research Integration Display Area will highlight the practical value of copper and its alloys in the lightweight technology wave, with two core sections: 

1. Application Demonstrations: Showcasing product solutions and typical cases of lightweight copper materials in NEVs, consumer electronics, low-altitude economic equipment, and humanoid robots. 

2. Industry Academia Collaboration: Presenting research outcomes, key technological breakthroughs, and industrialized cooperation projects from renowned domestic and foreign universities, research institutions, and innovative enterprises. This will visualize the translation pathway from R&D to commercialization, facilitating pragmatic dialogues and collaborative exploration among industry academia research stakeholders. 

Precision Business Matching: Enhancing Exhibition Effectiveness  

The trade show leverages its global network and data resources to build a systematic, full-chain business service system. The trade show will feature a comprehensive display of products and advanced technologies covering the entire copper industry chain, gathering domestic and international leading enterprises and segmental manufacturers—from high-end copper-based materials and advanced fabricating equipment to diversified end products. Special focus will be placed on the latest demands of core application fields (e.g., NEVs, power, electronic communications, energy storage, air conditioning and refrigeration, low-altitude economy, and humanoid robots), providing attendees with an efficient one-stop scenario to evaluate suppliers and expand procurement channels. 

To maximize the value of participation, the trade show will launch a systematic “pre-show, during-show, annual” precision business matchmaking. Leveraging a global buyer database, it will invite decision-makers from key application fields with explicit procurement plans. Through pre-show demand matching and one-on-one in-depth negotiations, pragmatic cooperation will be promoted. This service will extend year-round via online-offline integration, establishing a sustainable industrial connection channel. It is expected to complete over 1,100 precision business matches annually, helping enterprises vertically expand high-quality clientele and build long-term collaborative relationships. 

Global Resource Integration: Expanding International Networks 

Targeting potential markets for copper exports, the trade show will focus on global layout, targeted cultivation, and resource integration. Through multi-channel overseas professional promotion and audience organization, it will invite international buyers and decision-makers from emerging markets (e.g., the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia) and global key application fields (e.g., construction, automotive, and electronics). This initiative aims to open new international market tracks for Chinese copper fabricating enterprises and create face-to-face foreign trade cooperation opportunities. 

Through systematic international promotion and organization, the trade show is expected to attract over 4,000 overseas professional visitors from more than 100 countries and regions. These visitors will engage in multi-dimensional in-depth interactions with representatives from domestic leading copper enterprises, industry associations, and research institutions on core topics such as copper material technological innovation, high-end application expansion, green low-carbon transformation, and global market trends. This will effectively promote global cross-border technological cooperation, capacity matching, and trade collaboration, form a high-standard, high-value international industrial community and contribute to the sustainable, high-quality development of the global copper industry. 

Visitor Registration Information 

The five concurrent trade shows’ scale effect, cutting-edge technology-focused high-end events, precision business matching, and global resource integration collectively position the Copper China as a key annual exchange platform for professionals in the global copper industry and related application fields. To facilitate advance trip planning and maximize participation value, the visitor registration is now available:  https://reed.infosalons.com.cn/reg/CUC26/web/#/en/login

- Free Registration Period: From now until June 30, 2026, visitors registering via the official website or WeChat public account will enjoy free admission (original ticket value: USD 15). 

- Paid Registration Period: Post-June 30, 2026, registration or on-site ticket purchases will require payment of USD 15. 

Preparations for the exhibition are progressing steadily. We look forward to gathering with professionals from all sectors at SNIEC on July 8–10, 2026, to collectively advance the copper industry’s development.