New Opportunities in Smart Manufacturing in Southeast Asia: IME 2026 to Help Enterprises Tap into the Region’s Blue Ocean of Growth
2025-12-29
As the global supply chain continues to undergo restructuring, Southeast Asia is emerging as a new hotspot for manufacturing development. To help enterprises seize opportunities arising from industrial upgrading and transformation in the region, the Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia (IME 2026) will be held from July 22–24, 2026, at the IMPACT Arena, Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand. Focusing on intelligent manufacturing and advanced technologies, the exhibition will provide a key platform for global companies to connect with the Southeast Asian market.
IME 2026 is jointly organized by Shanghai Industry & Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd. of DLG Exhibitions & Events Co., Ltd., and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. The exhibition is closely aligned with “Thailand 4.0” strategy, Malaysia’s MADANI economic framework, and the broader goals of industrial modernization across Southeast Asia. IME 2026 will comprehensively showcase innovative products and technologies across 12 major sectors, including industrial automation, artificial intelligence and robotics, CNC machine tools, electronics manufacturing, and new energy equipment, serving key industries such as automotive, electronics, food and beverage, and new energy.
IME 2026 is planned to cover an exhibition area of 10,000 square meters and is expected to attract 200 exhibitors from China and overseas. During the exhibition, four high-level industry forums and one China–Thailand technology exchange and equipment trade matchmaking event will be held to promote cooperation and resource sharing across the industrial value chain.
The organizers stated: “Driven by both policy support and market demand, Southeast Asia is accelerating its progress in intelligent manufacturing and green transformation. By bringing together high-quality regional resources, IME 2026 will help enterprises precisely reach target customers, expand their business networks, and integrate into the development of a sustainable local industrial ecosystem.”
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