Our Global Events

Global Connect Show @Shenzhen 2026

GCS @Shenzhen 2026 was our single biggest event yet, bringing together 80+ global media and 80+ brands and partners. By holding the event in China, attendees were able to experience the country's tech innovation directly, making it more than a typical trade show.

The day opened with a media roundtable, Brand Story × From Exposure to Influence, bringing together voices from leading international media outlets to discuss what it takes to build meaningful influence in today's global market. From there, 10 outstanding companies took the stage for rapid-fire pitches, followed by hours of open-floor demos and conversations. The day concluded with the Best of GCS @Shenzhen 2026 awards, celebrating the brands that left the biggest impression on our global media community.

Global Connect Show China Innovation Tour

A rare, all-access journey into China's innovation ecosystem, the GCS China Innovation Tour brings a select group of global media inside the companies and incubators shaping the next wave of consumer technology. The programme grants privileged access not typically extended to international press: private briefings, one-on-one time with founders and CEOs, and first looks at products before they reach the wider market. The 2026 edition took media across four cities, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai, for an intimate, behind-closed-doors look at the ideas and innovators defining what's next, from smart glasses and humaoid robots to the maiden voyage of a next-generation water drone.

Global Connect Show @CES

A distinctive format hosted alongside CES in Las Vegas, GCS @CES takes place away from the crowded show floor in unique, residential-style settings. This allows brands to demonstrate their products in real-world environments, creating a more immersive and memorable experience. The 2026 edition was held at the iconic Tiger Mansion, with showcases spanning the kitchen, living spaces, garden, and pool.

Global Connect Show @IFA

As an official IFA event hosted at Berlin Messe, GCS @IFA serves as a leading platform for Chinese technology brands entering or expanding within the European market. The format offers an intimate, invitation-only environment where journalists can experience a curated selection of consumer technology and engage directly with the companies behind it.

Global Connect Show @Shenzhen

Positioned at the heart of China’s innovation ecosystem, GCS @Shenzhen connects global media, investors, and commercial partners with the latest in technology development. Alongside a dedicated media showcase, the programme includes exclusive tours of brand headquarters and manufacturing facilities, offering rare behind-the-scenes access to emerging products and innovation pipelines.

Global Connect Show X

GCSx events are smaller-scale, city-specific editions hosted throughout the year in major global tech hubs. Often aligned with leading industry events, each edition is designed to reflect the strengths of its location — delivering more focused, high-quality interactions between brands, media, buyers, and industry partners.