DITExpo 2026, the Digital Infrastructure Technology Expo — the world’s largest comprehensive professional exhibition dedicated to digital technology — today officially announced its dates and location.
With a fully upgraded “1+3+N+X” framework, DITExpo 2026 will be held in Beijing on December 10–11, 2026. Booth reservations are now open. Scan the QR code to reserve a booth.
The global digital infrastructure industry is entering a historic growth cycle. According to Kezhi Consulting (www.kzconsulting.cn), the global AI data center market is projected to grow from USD 471.6 billion in 2026 to USD 2.02 trillion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate of 27.5%. China’s market is expanding just as rapidly: the country’s intelligent computing capacity is expected to reach 1,037 EFLOPS in 2025, while annual investment in intelligent computing centers has surpassed RMB 100 billion.
Against the backdrop of China’s strategy to “moderately advance the construction of digital infrastructure” and the continued rollout of the East Data, West Computing program, DITExpo 2026 is arriving at exactly the right moment. Organized by the DITExpo Organizing Committee and co-organized by IDCquan, Digital Kaiwu and IDCNOVA, the event aims to become the industry’s most valuable full-chain business and partnership platform.
Exhibition Focus: 1+3+N+X
DITExpo 2026 = one full-industry-chain platform spanning two halls and four zones + three major industry conferences and a series of professional events + eight supporting activities + five content programs + six communications channels + X exhibitors recruited from around the world. From the energy foundation to AI applications, the entire industry chain is covered in one stop.
Three Industry Cycles Are Converging — and the Timing Could Not Be Better
First: a surge in demand for compute. The global AI data center market is expanding at a 27.5% CAGR, while the AI inference infrastructure market is projected to grow from USD 22.8 billion to USD 230 billion within a decade. China’s intelligent computing capacity is growing at a five-year CAGR of 46.2%, and the intelligent computing services market at an even faster 57.3%. In 2024, China’s AI server market reached USD 19 billion, up 86.9% year on year. Alibaba Cloud has announced more than RMB 380 billion in AI infrastructure investment over the next three years, while global technology giants are increasing annual AI capital expenditure by 35%–40%. Demand for compute is expanding at an unprecedented pace.
Second: a window for policy and institutional innovation. In February 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology officially launched the “1+M+N” national computing interconnection node system, marking China’s transition from building isolated hubs to linking them into a national network. Intelligent computing now accounts for 80.8% of capacity across the eight national East Data, West Computing hubs, with intelligent computing capacity reaching 174 EFLOPS. More than 20 provinces and municipalities have introduced computing voucher programs, while the concept of a “computing power bank” is moving into the industry mainstream. China’s computing leasing market reached RMB 68 billion in the first quarter of 2026, and the country’s AI-related industries are expected to exceed RMB 10 trillion by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period. Policy innovation is injecting unprecedented momentum into the sector.
Third: a reshaping of the industry landscape. The computing leasing market is undergoing a deep shakeout, moving from asset-light subleasing toward asset-heavy self-built capacity. Domestic chip supply and technological autonomy have become central issues, while coordination between computing and power systems is emerging as a strategic direction for new infrastructure. China now has more than nine million standard racks in operation, representing a seven-year CAGR of 23.35%. The industry is shifting from “scale first” to “quality and efficiency first” — a fundamental change in its development model.
The convergence of these three cycles sends one clear signal: China’s digital infrastructure industry needs an efficient, professional, end-to-end platform for business matching more than ever. DITExpo 2026 was created for exactly that purpose.
Exhibition Layout: Two Halls, Four Zones, One Complete Industry Panorama
AI STAR Hall — Level 1: Focused on AI globalization and real-world deployment. The Global Connect zone creates a two-way channel for Chinese AI companies going overseas and international resources entering China, while the AI Application Ecosystem zone brings together foundation-model developers, industry solution providers and agent platforms.
AIDC Hall — Level 2: Home to the industry’s core computing infrastructure. The Computing Facilities & Equipment zone covers the full chain from chips, servers and storage to liquid cooling and networking; the Computing Infrastructure Construction & Operations zone brings together telecom operators, third-party IDC providers and cloud service companies; the Computing-Power Coordination zone features energy groups, energy-storage providers and energy-efficiency technology companies; and the Token Factory zone showcases distributed computing platforms and the emerging Web3+AI ecosystem.
Across two halls and four zones, the exhibition covers the full chain in one visit — from energy infrastructure to computing cores, and from AI applications to industry-finance collaboration.
Three Major Industry Conferences and a Series of Professional Events Set the Agenda
The 21st Annual China IDC Industry Conference (IDCC 2026)
https://idcc.idcquan.com/
— After 21 years of dedicated development, IDCC has become a widely recognized annual bellwether for China’s data center industry. The conference brings together more than 100 academicians, industry leaders and technical experts, releases annual industry white papers and awards, and addresses key topics including 10,000-GPU clusters, liquid-cooling deployment, computing-power coordination and domestic computing substitution. From a market worth just RMB 2.16 billion in 2006 to an industry now moving toward the trillion-yuan scale, IDCC has witnessed — and helped drive — the full evolution of China’s IDC sector from an “internet foundation” to a “digital engine.”
Global Digital Infrastructure Cooperation and Development Forum (DIFGC)
https://difgc.idcnova.com/
— Guided by the Digital Infrastructure Technical Council and the BRICS Artificial Intelligence Development and Cooperation Center, the forum focuses on global compute collaboration and AI data center innovation. It brings together more than 600 guests from over 20 countries, including digital-economy officials from Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe, international data center associations, and Chinese decision-makers leading overseas expansion. From market access and local operations to cross-border compliance and capital connections, DIFGC serves as a one-stop navigation platform for Chinese compute companies going global.
2026 High-Quality Development Conference for the Computing Power Industry Ecosystem
http://cqdc.cidc.org.cn/
— Organized by the Data Center Committee of the China Communications Industry Association with guidance from relevant ministries, the conference brings together the eight East Data, West Computing hubs, central and state-owned computing platforms, and industry-chain leaders for a closed-loop dialogue spanning policy, industry and technology. It will release the annual computing competitiveness report and AIDC development white paper, helping move China’s computing capacity from an infrastructure project toward a public service.
A Series of Professional Events Covering the Industry’s Hottest Topics
— Alongside IDCC 2026, more than 18 themed forums and over 30 supporting events will address frontier topics such as Token Factory development, 800V power distribution, GW/MW-scale intelligent computing centers, domestic supernode innovation, high-density power distribution, AI agents, world models and embodied intelligence. From 10,000-GPU clusters to liquid-cooling deployment, and from global expansion to industry-finance integration, the program spans the entire value chain.
Eight Supporting Activities, All in One Place
Token Buyer Delegations
Five buyer groups — telecom operators, major internet companies, overseas buyers, government and enterprise customers, and investment institutions — will be led by professional guides for targeted exhibitor matching, helping turn every square meter of exhibition space into business opportunities.
Compute Supernova TOP30
Innovation rankings and on-site awards across five categories: chips, liquid cooling, AI operations, green energy and cross-border services. Discover the industry’s next “supernova.”
Exhibitor Stage
An open stage at the heart of the exhibition floor, featuring 15-minute product pitches and launches, with six to eight sessions each day. Let great products speak for themselves.
Compute Demo Day
Experience large-model inference, AIGC content generation and real-time digital-human interaction firsthand. See computing power move beyond PowerPoint and into the real world.
CEO Breakfast
S-tier exhibitor CEOs × leading customer CXOs × core investors. Closed-door matchmaking and high-density business conversations.
Token Ocean Supply–Demand Wall
Scan to post computing demand or supply, with AI-powered matching. One wall connects both sides of the industry marketplace.
Compute Experience Officer
Enterprise users will be recruited to compare the inference speed, cost and output quality of different large models on site. Real data, open comparisons and decisions based on hands-on experience.
Check In at Booths, Earn Tokens
Visit booths, collect Tokens and redeem them for surprise compute-themed mystery boxes — adding a little discovery to the business of networking.
Five Signature Content Programs Launching in Full
DITExpo Exhibitor Power Show: one-minute videos build awareness and leads before the show, then run on venue screens during the event for continuous brand exposure.
DITExpo Explainer: accessible content introducing the full digital infrastructure value chain, lowering the barrier to understanding the industry and expanding the exhibition’s audience.
DITExpo Stories | The Data Center Is My Home: real stories from frontline operations staff, engineers and project managers — bringing a human dimension to a highly technical industry.
DITExpo Tech | Compute Frontier: in-depth explainers on technologies such as immersion cooling, silicon photonics interconnects and compute-in-memory, with a focus on real-world applications and technical breakthroughs.
DITExpo Weekly: a weekly roundup of major data center and computing infrastructure developments in China and overseas, positioning DITExpo as an industry information hub.
Media Partnership Network
From an all-channel communications network of more than 800 media partners to a media matrix spanning industry, technology, finance and major national outlets, DITExpo reaches a combined audience of 52 million and has generated 130 million cumulative reads. Leading industry media including IDCquan, Digital Kaiwu, Jifang360, Communications World and C114 provide dedicated coverage, while IDCNOVA and other international industry media amplify the event overseas — extending the impact of a single booth far beyond one venue and two exhibition days.
A Five-Stage Communications Cycle That Extends Far Beyond Two Days
The campaign begins in July with the theme launch and exhibitor recruitment, builds from August to November as booth sales accelerate and speakers are confirmed, and intensifies from November to December with 100-day, 30-day and 7-day countdown campaigns. Live coverage and media interviews during the December exhibition bring attention to its peak, while industry reports and highlight replays continue through the following March. DITExpo is therefore not simply a two-day show, but an eight-month industry communications event.
Internationalization: Three Firsts
First Global Connect zone: focused on AI globalization and cross-border foundation models and SaaS, creating a two-way channel for international expansion.
First overseas buyer delegation: bringing together operators and IDC representatives from Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe, giving Chinese exhibitors direct access to global buyers.
First all-English communications matrix: LinkedIn + international PR + global media, telling China’s digital infrastructure story in the language of the world.
There is much more to discover on site. Register now by scanning the QR code!
Contact Information
Official website: www.ditexpo.com
Booth Enquiries
Mr. Li: 18101720203 | [email protected]
Conference Enquiries
Mr. Guo: 18612895872 | [email protected]
Media Partnerships
Ms. Wang: 18518153499 | [email protected]
Business Partnerships
Ms. Li: 13693541767 | [email protected]
Ms. Zhang: 18301162872 | [email protected]
Organizer: DITExpo Organizing Committee | Co-organizers: IDCquan · Digital Kaiwu · IDCNOVA
📅 December 10–11, 2026 · Beijing
🌐 www.ditexpo.com | Booth reservations are now open