Against the backdrop of the accelerating penetration of AIoT (Artificial Intelligence + Internet of Things) technology, the deepening global digital transformation, and China's leading position in global IoT development through its industrial scale, innovative scenarios, and ecosystem-building advantages, the three-day IOTE 2025, the 24th International Internet of Things Exhibition in Shenzhen, concluded successfully on August 29th at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao'an New Hall).
As a globally influential IoT industry event, this year's exhibition, themed "Eco-Intelligence, Global IoT," innovatively integrated the AGIC Artificial Intelligence Exhibition and the ISVE Smart Commercial Display Exhibition, forming a diverse exhibition matrix. 1,001 domestic and international AIoT companies, ranging from leading brands to innovative SMEs, participated. Exhibits and services comprehensively covered the entire AIoT industry chain, from the perception layer, network layer, platform layer, to the application layer. The exhibition area totaled 80,000 square meters, making it one of the largest in the industry.
The exhibition maintained its popularity throughout the three-day period, attracting 91,446 visitors and a total of 118,358 total visitors. Among them, the scale of the overseas audience group is significant. A total of 5,723 overseas visitors entered the exhibition (overseas visitors accounted for about 5%), from the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, India, the Philippines, Brazil, Vietnam, South Africa, Russia and other more than 30 countries and regions, fully demonstrating the global radiation and international influence of the exhibition.
Next, let us review the highlights of this AGIC+IOTE industry exhibition!
Industry research results are being released: Multiple reports have been officially launched or released.
At the exhibition's main forum, the "2025 Global Smart IoT Innovation and Development Summit," the launch ceremony for the highly anticipated "Shenzhen Humanoid Robot Sensor Industry Patent Navigation Report" was successfully held. Led by the Shenzhen Internet of Things Industry Association, the report, leveraging global patent big data, will provide in-depth analysis of technology evolution, industry competition landscape, potential risks, and windows of opportunity. Ultimately, it aims to provide precise decision-making support for Shenzhen to seize the commanding heights and build core competitiveness in this key future industry sector: humanoid robot sensors. The launch ceremony, witnessed by industry leaders and distinguished guests including Yang Weiqi, Executive President of the Shenzhen Internet of Things Industry Association, and Gong Shukai, Rotating Chairman of the Internet of Things Committee of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and CEO of Chongqing Humi Network Technology Co., Ltd., marked the official launch of this strategic patent deployment for the humanoid robot segment, a significant milestone.
The "2025 Edge Computing Market Research Report" was officially released at the "IOTE 2025 Shenzhen Edge Computing Industry Ecosystem Conference" held concurrently with the exhibition. Led by Yang Weiqi, Executive President of the Shenzhen Internet of Things Industry Association, the launch ceremony was attended by eight guests, including Liu Jianwei, Co-founder and Vice President of Aixin Yuanzhi; Zhu Caizhi, CEO of Interlink; Zhang Weichao, Head of Product Marketing at Houmo; Liu Dayu, Business Director of Visual AI Applications at Hikvision; Peng Guorui, Senior Architect of the Manufacturing Industry at Baidu Smart Cloud; Wang Xu, Co-founder of Yingkaihong; Xi Andi, Chief Researcher at Shenzhen Bay Area Station Innovation Technology Service Co., Ltd.; and Yan Ke, Head of Visual IoT.
At the "IOTE 2025 Shenzhen RFID Passive Internet of Things Ecosystem Seminar", the "2025 China RFID Passive Internet of Things Industry White Paper", which combines industry insights and practical value, was officially released, providing an important reference for companies in the RFID field to grasp technological trends and layout market directions.
Fully unobstructed communication channels: efficiently serving tens of thousands of visitors at home and abroad
Registration data from the IOTE Shenzhen IoT Exhibition backend shows that before the opening, 11,205 overseas buyers had already submitted their registrations, marking a historic peak in the number of registered overseas visitors.
The IOTE International IoT Exhibition continues to ignite the enthusiasm of overseas visitors thanks in part to its years of accumulated global industry influence and the comprehensive service system the team has established for overseas visitors. This includes specially curated exhibition tour groups, customized itineraries for group members, and support for in-depth communication and negotiations with interested companies.
In order to ensure the communication needs of local audiences and build a bridge for professional exchanges, a total of 43 forum activities were held during the exhibition. Focusing on hot topics such as RFID, millimeter wave radar, Wi-Fi, LoRa, edge computing, AI computing power, e-paper, Internet of Vehicles, low-altitude economy, AI+health, AI toys, embodied intelligence, and artificial intelligence scenario applications, a total of 15 domestic and foreign academicians and 526 industry leaders participated in the speech sharing, in-depth analysis of technological breakthroughs, industry implementation pain points and future development opportunities, and built an efficient platform for the exchange of ideas for participants.
Omnimedia Collaboration: Professional Reporting Delivers Live Exhibition Lives
The spread of the exhibition's popularity relies on the professional support of a reputable media network. Currently, over 100 media outlets, including Bao'an Daily, China Financial Times, NetEase, IT168, Dazhong Finance, Xinhua News Agency, China Economic News, Sina Shenzhen, Sina Technology, Hexun, Kanchai, NetEase News, China.com Technology, Investment Circle, Jiemian News, Shenzhen Hotline News, Consumer Daily, Xincai.com, Hefei.com (Anhui Business Daily), Phoenix.com Shenzhen, Sohu News, China Industrial News (China Industrial News), and Zaker Finance, have formed an omnimedia communication network to promote the numerous innovative solutions, new product launches, and vibrant events at the exhibition, reaching both inside and outside the industry at the earliest possible moment.
With the successful conclusion of the IOTE 2025 Shenzhen Internet of Things Exhibition, the industry strength and innovative achievements gathered here give us confidence in the future of the IoT industry.
As the digital economy continues to penetrate deeply, AIoT technology has become a key engine for global digital transformation, continuously injecting new vitality into the digital and intelligent transformation of various industries. We sincerely look forward to the continued vigorous development of the IoT industry and will continue to monitor its latest trends and technological breakthroughs. We believe that by working together with all industry partners, the AI + IoT industry will reach new heights and usher in a new chapter of development!
See you again in Shenzhen in August 2026!
This paper is from Ulink Media, Shenzhen, China, the organizer of IOTE EXPO (IoT Expo in China)
