The Promotion Conference of the 139th China Import and Export Fair will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Bristol for the first time.

The Promotion Conference of the 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Bristol, UK. We cordially invite you to attend this exciting event.

The Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, is the largest and one of the most prestigious trade fairs in China. Established in 1957, it is held biannually in Guangzhou every spring and autumn. The fair is co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of PRC and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province and organized by China Foreign Trade Centre.

The 138th Canton Fair attracted overseas buyers from over 200 countries and regions. Among them, 310,000 attended the Fair onsite. The 139th Canton Fair is scheduled to open on April 15, with a total exhibition scale of 1.55 million square meters. The coming session will provide global buyers with a one-stop trading platform featuring complete exhibit variety, quality products with competitive price, and convenient, efficient and reliable services. It serves as a critical hub for businesses seeking to access the Chinese market or export goods internationally.

The promotion conference will take place at City Hall, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TR, UK. The event will provide you with the latest updates and a detailed introduction to the 139th Canton Fair and experience sharing from exhibitors and attendees.

Agenda (To Be Confirmed): 

9:30-10:00 Guest Registration & Networking 

10:00-10:05 Introduction by the Moderator 

            The moderator will introduce the event agenda and key guests 

10:05-10:55 Guest Speeches  

10:05-10:15 Welcome Speech by Councilor Henry Michallat, Lord Mayor of Bristol 

10:15-10:25 Welcome Speech by Representative of The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the UK 

10:25-10:35 Welcome Speech by Richard Lowe, Director of Business Initiatives, Bristol and West of England China Bureau 

10:35-10:45 Canton Fair Promotion Video  

10:45-10:55 Introduction Speech by the Canton Fair Representative 

10:55-11:15 Industry Representative Speeches 

            10:55-11:05 Experience sharing by past Canton Fair participants. 

            11:05-11:15 Invitation to the Canton Fair by the Representative of Intennel Business Ltd. 

11:15-12:00 Q&A Session and Closing Networking 

This is a Free event