About GCS
Beyond the
exhibition floor.
A business networking event series for the brands, media and partners shaping what’s next in technology.
Global Connect Show (GCS) is a results-first business networking event series that brings together innovators, industry leaders and ecosystem partners.
Hosted alongside major global exhibitions such as IFA in Berlin and CES in Las Vegas, and in Shenzhen at the heart of China’s innovation ecosystem, GCS gives brands focused time with the people who matter to their growth: international media and KOLs, investors, retail and channel partners, and industry associations. Between the flagship shows, GCSx city editions bring the same format to tech hubs around the world.
17
editions on the 2026–2027 calendar
13
cities across four continents
100+
international media at GCS IFA 2026
80+
brands and partners at GCS Shenzhen 2026
Our formats
One idea, three ways to meet
GCS at IFA, CES and in Shenzhen
Our flagship GCS events bring Chinese technology companies together with global media, buyers and industry leaders. At IFA, we meet the international tech media in Berlin just before the show begins. At CES, we take products away from the crowded show floor and into a home-style where media have the chance to experience them in real life settings. In Shenzhen, we bring global media, investors and buyers into the heart of China’s technology industry to experience it for themselves.
Explore our flagship format
Smaller rooms, sharper conversations
GCSx brings the Global Connect Show to major technology hubs throughout the year. From London and New York to San Francisco, Hong Kong and Dubai, each event is built around the local technology ecosystem while connecting to a global tech community. They are smaller, focused gatherings that give brands, media, investors and industry partners the chance to share insights, meet and connect.
See upcoming GCSx dates
See China’s technology industry up close
The China Innovation Tour brings a small group of international journalists to meet the companies building the next generation of consumer technology products. The programme includes company visits, private briefings, meetings with founders and CEOs, and early looks at new products. In 2026, the tour visited Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai.
Read the 2026 tour recapHow it works
Inside a GCS event
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Before the day
The concept
We curate the room: journalists and KOLs, innovative tech brands, and retail and commercial partners, brought together in one focused, one-day setting.
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Morning
Channel session
Business networking comes first. Brand leaders share insights and meet partners, buyers and investors to build relationships that last beyond the show.
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Afternoon
Media session
A dedicated media showcase: brands present new products through demos and panels, and journalists test them first-hand and interview the people behind them.
Who’s in the room
Built for everyone around the launch
Our journey
From Berlin to Las Vegas, via Shenzhen
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Sep 2025 · Berlin
GCS IFA 2025
An official IFA event at Berlin Messe and a launchpad for Chinese tech brands entering Europe.
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Jan 2026 · Las Vegas
GCS CES 2026
Held at the iconic Tiger Mansion, with showcases across the kitchen, living spaces, garden and pool.
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Jun 2026 · Shenzhen
GCS Shenzhen 2026
Our single biggest event to that point: 80+ global media and 80+ brands and partners in one day.
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2026 · Four cities
China Innovation Tour
Global media inside companies and incubators in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai.
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Jun 2026 · London & New York
GCSx goes global
City editions in London and New York bring the GCS format to new tech hubs.
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Sep 2026 · Berlin
GCS IFA 2026
Our largest Berlin event to date: 60+ brands and 100+ international technology and business media.
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Jan 5, 2027 · Las Vegas
GCS CES 2027
Next on the flagship calendar, with GCSx editions in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou and Dubai on the way.
Upcoming events
FAQ
Questions people ask
What is Global Connect Show?
Global Connect Show (GCS) is a results-first business networking event series that brings together technology brands, international media and KOLs, investors and commercial partners. Its flagship events are hosted alongside major exhibitions such as IFA in Berlin and CES in Las Vegas, and in Shenzhen.
What is the difference between GCS and GCSx?
GCS events are the flagship shows held alongside IFA, CES and in Shenzhen. GCSx events are smaller, city-specific editions hosted throughout the year in global tech hubs such as London, New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong, each shaped around the strengths of its city.
Who attends a Global Connect Show event?
A curated group of journalists and KOLs, innovative technology brands, retail and channel partners, investors, and representatives of industry associations and chambers of commerce. Media attendance is by invitation or application.
How can journalists and creators attend GCS?
Join our mailing list for media in the News Centre. Once verified by our team, you’ll receive invitations to our global events and press tours.
How can a brand take part in GCS?
Email pr@globalconnect.show with your company, product and the event you are interested in. The team will share the available partner and showcase options.
Where is the next Global Connect Show?
The next flagship event is Global Connect Show CES 2027 in Las Vegas on January 5, 2027. Every confirmed date is listed on the Upcoming Events page.