Meet the next automotive technologies and partners in Shanghai: Automechanika Shanghai 2026 Automechanika Shanghai 2026 takes place from 2 to 5 December at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China. Automotive parts, electrification, repair equipment and digital services come together in one place. Industry visitors can use the event to explore new technologies and find potential business partners. Author: EVENTODIT Editorial Team Published: 2026.11.02 Updated: 2026-11-05T02:52:49.951128+00:00 Original URL: https://eventodit.com/en/stories/automechanika-shanghai-2026-visitor-technology-programme.html Practical summary Key decision: Choose priority technologies and contacts, separating ordinary free visitor registration from applications for special buyer programmes. Responsible roles / intended readers: Trade visitors aged 18 or above working in vehicle manufacturing, parts, distribution, repair and services Record / next task: Visit dates, registration confirmation, priority products and companies, and confirmed meeting times Basis of information: Compared the official May 28 and September 21 releases, 2026 visitor, preparation, product and Match Up information and the live event-specific registration screen. Planned scale and the expired benefit were distinguished from results or an extension. Editorial review: 2026-11-02 Explore the automotive supply chain, from parts to services Jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) and Chinese machinery and equipment company Sinomachint, the exhibition covers supply chains for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and different powertrains. In its 21 September press release, the organiser said it expected 7,600 participating companies. Official product categories include parts and automotive electronics, diagnostic and repair equipment, vehicle accessories and digital services. Vehicle and parts manufacturers, distributors and repair businesses can look for both the technologies they need and potential collaborators. Explore electrification and connected technologies by field In its 28 May press release, the organiser introduced this year’s theme, ‘Automotive +’, highlighting the intersections between automotive technology and AI, new energy, hardware and software, and robotics. Innovation4Mobility, electrification, batteries and charging, intelligent connectivity and vehicle repair are among the planned areas. If you are buying products, prepare your intended vehicle applications and specifications. If you are seeking service partners, outline the regions and support coverage you need. These details will help make your conversations more specific. Opening hours and venue Opening hours are 09:00–18:00 from 2 to 4 December and 09:00–15:00 on 5 December. All times are local to Shanghai. The final day ends three hours earlier, so it is worth scheduling discussions with your priority companies on an earlier day. The venue address is 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu District, Shanghai. Prepare meetings through Match Up and separate buyer programmes The organiser’s Match Up programme connects exhibitors with potential buyers and coordinates one-to-one meetings before and during the event. You can submit your product interests and meeting objectives through the official page. Applying does not guarantee a meeting, so check that both the other party and the time have been confirmed. Premium Buyers Club and Auto Tech Club require separate applications and screening. Check eligibility requirements, such as purchasing authority or research and development responsibilities, first. General free visitor registration does not automatically provide these programmes’ benefits. Free admission is for industry visitors aged 18 and over The official visitor guide states that admission is free and restricted to industry visitors aged 18 and over. You can create a registration or sign in with an existing account through the official preregistration system. The 31 October date still shown on the page was the deadline for a preregistration benefit providing an electronic catalogue after an on-site visit; that date has already passed. Check the official guidance again for the final general visitor registration deadline, fees and conference seat availability. Start planning your visit now. - Visitor eligibility and free admission: [https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/planning-preparation/visitors.html](https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/planning-preparation/visitors.html) - Venue and opening hours: [https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/planning-preparation.html](https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/planning-preparation.html) - Match Up meetings: [https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/programme-events/Businessmatching.html](https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/programme-events/Businessmatching.html) - Preregistration system: [https://onevor.messefrankfurt-event.com/#/login?exhId=776&source=web&lang=EN](https://onevor.messefrankfurt-event.com/#/login?exhId=776&source=web&lang=EN) Application conditions December 2–5, 2026, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China. Hours: 09:00–18:00 on December 2–4 and 09:00–15:00 on December 5, Shanghai local time. Admission is free for trade visitors aged 18 or above. Special buyer clubs require application and assessment; the October 31 e-catalogue benefit deadline has passed. Unconfirmed information Completed application outcomes behind login/registration, the final general-admission registration deadline, individual conference charges and seats, and confirmed meetings were not checked. Recheck dates and programmes before departure. Sources Messe Frankfurt · official supply-chain and commercial-vehicle release · September 21, 2026 https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/press/press-releases/2026/AMS26_PR2.html Messe Frankfurt · official Automotive +, technology and programme release · May 28, 2026 https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/press/press-releases/2026/AMS26_PR1.html Automechanika Shanghai 2026 · official preparation guide, address and hours · checked November 2, 2026 https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/planning-preparation.html Automechanika Shanghai 2026 · visitor eligibility, free admission and buyer programmes · checked November 2, 2026 https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/planning-preparation/visitors.html Messe Frankfurt · live event-specific preregistration and login page · checked November 2, 2026 https://onevor.messefrankfurt-event.com/#/login?exhId=776&source=web&lang=EN Automechanika Shanghai · official Match Up meeting information · checked November 2, 2026 https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/programme-events/Businessmatching.html Automechanika Shanghai 2026 · official product categories · checked November 2, 2026 https://automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/facts-figures.html