Asia Vending Expo Guangzhou

The Asia Vending Expo (AVE) is an international trade fair dedicated to vending and intelligent retail solutions. It has established itself as one of the most influential and dynamic platforms for the smart retail industry in Asia. Held annually at the PWTC Poly World Trade Center in Guangzhou, the event brings together manufacturers, technology providers, operators and investors from across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as Europe and North America.

The exhibition is organised by Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group Co. Ltd., a respected Chinese trade fair organiser with extensive experience in delivering large-scale industry events across technology, commerce and manufacturing. Known for its international outlook, professional execution and strong links within the Chinese business community, the company provides the Asia Vending Expo with significant market relevance and global visibility.

AVE covers the full spectrum of modern vending. Exhibits range from conventional and next-generation vending machines for food, beverages, fresh produce, fast food, ice cream, water and everyday consumer goods, to specialised solutions for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, flowers and technical products. The show also features gift and claw machines, Gashapon systems and compact unmanned mini-shop concepts for urban locations. Self-service coffee solutions form another key segment, encompassing machines, ingredients and accessories. In addition, component manufacturers showcase touchscreens, payment systems, micromotors, locking systems and enclosures. The offering is rounded out by suppliers of payment technologies, contactless solutions, mobile POS systems, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, e-commerce integration and AI-driven analytics.

The exhibition serves both operators seeking to source products and businesses looking to digitise or scale their value chains. Its clear focus on intelligent retail solutions is particularly relevant in a high-growth market. China has seen sustained expansion in unmanned retail systems, driven by urbanisation, rising consumer spending power and technological innovation. As a leading commercial and trading hub in southern China, Guangzhou provides an ideal setting and acts as a gateway between the domestic market and international business.

Key highlights of the Asia Vending Expo include demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies such as facial recognition, AI-based product recommendations and fully automated mini-stores. The programme is complemented by practical conference sessions delivered by international industry experts, alongside dedicated networking formats for investors, manufacturers and operators.

Exhibitors represent sectors including vending machine manufacturing, smart retail, food and beverage production, payment technology, IoT, software development, logistics and operational services. Core visitor groups include vending operators, retailers, shopping centres, property developers, hotel chains, transport operators, start-ups, franchisors, as well as investors and procurement professionals from retail and industry.

In addition to its depth of content, the Asia Vending Expo benefits from modern infrastructure. The PWTC Poly World Trade Center is a spacious, purpose-built exhibition venue with direct access to public transport and convenient connections to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Combining a state-of-the-art venue, a strong metropolitan economy and a clear sector focus, the Asia Vending Expo is a key date in the calendar for professionals shaping the future of vending and intelligent retail.

The Asia Vending Expo will take place on 3 days from Thursday, 09. April to Saturday, 11. April 2026 in Guangzhou.