Exhibition Background
From August 26–28, 2026, the IOTE Shenzhen IoT Expo will join forces with the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance (www.epaperia.com) to launch the E-Paper Ecosystem Application Zone at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an).
IOTE IoT Expo & Electronic Paper Industry Alliance: A Powerful Collaboration
- Both parties have strong potential for integrated development.
- E-paper is a key technology for IoT information visualization.
- IoT provides a vast market for e-paper applications.
Leading E-Paper Enterprises Gather at IOTE 2026
Over 30 leading companies in the e-paper industry will participate, The Electronic Paper Industry Alliance will also invite brand enterprises, professional buyers, and media partners to participate in group visits, jointly exploring:
- New trends for e-paper applications in the IoT ecosystem
- Innovative solutions for smart industries
- Hot topics and emerging opportunities in the electronic paper industry
This collaboration demonstrates the integration of e-paper and IoT technologies and highlights the future growth and market potential of e-paper in connected applications.
What is E-Paper
E-paper (electronic paper) is a bistable display technology that does not emit light on its own, but relies on ambient light reflection to form images. It can retain images permanently even when powered off, offering a display effect close to that of natural paper. E-paper features ultra-thin and lightweight designs, rewritable capabilities, portability, and reduced eye strain, making it ideal for reading and information display.
Today, e-paper has been widely applied across industries such as e-book reading, new retail, education, transportation, healthcare, industrial, civil aviation, logistics, and office applications, gradually replacing traditional paper. It supports recyclability while enabling digitalization and smart IoT integration. By 2020, e-paper shipments had exceeded 800 million units, driving an overall industry output exceeding hundreds of billions of RMB across the upstream and downstream supply chain.
Applications and Market Potential
E-paper products now span multiple fields, including new retail, education, healthcare, transportation, logistics, mobile devices, and wearable technology. Large-format e-paper, in particular, is becoming a key enabler for smart city construction.
Benefiting from the global deployment of 5G, big data, and IoT, the e-paper industry and IoT ecosystem are poised for substantial growth, offering significant opportunities for innovation and market expansion.uture growth and market potential of e-paper in connected applications.
Highlights
The E-Paper Innovative Applications Zone spans over 1,200 square meters (expandable as needed) and features a unified exhibition design including carpeted flooring, large perimeter signage, massive entrance banners, and landmark directional displays.
This zone will focus on showcasing cutting-edge e-paper applications across various industries in the IoT ecosystem, including:
- Full range of e-paper sizes from 1.3 to 42 inches
- Complete e-paper types: black & white, black/white/red, black/white/red/yellow, 7-color, full color, and printed full-color e-paper
- Flexible e-paper display modules
- 42-inch portable Ricoh dual-touch whiteboard combining Wacom capacitive & electromagnetic technology
- Cloud-managed digital price tags for real-time price updates
- Trust-delivery e-paper logistics labels that operate without electricity
- Reusable logistics boxes with integrated e-paper labels
- E-paper student cards and visitor badges
- Wireless and paperless smart office products
Industry Forums and Interactive Platforms
In parallel with the exhibition, the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance will host the E-Paper Industry Development Trends Forum, creating a high-level interaction platform. Leading enterprises (brand owners) will engage with industry members to discuss innovation and collaboration.
Additionally, there will be specialized seminars and industry matchmaking sessions covering sectors such as logistics, office, and education, promoting standardization, industry integration, and innovation from local solutions to full-scale deployment.
Professional Forums (Past Editions)
On August 27, 2025, the 3rd E-Paper Industry Innovation Conference (ePIC 2025) was held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, hosted alongside the 24th International IoT Expo. The conference was guided by the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance and jointly organized by CINNO・ePaper Insight and the Shenzhen IoT Industry Association.
The event brought together industry association leaders, authoritative experts, and representatives from upstream and downstream enterprises to engage in in-depth discussions on technology innovation, application expansion, and ecosystem development in the e-paper industry, aiming to propel the sector to new heights.
Opening Remarks and Industry Direction
The conference opened with keynote speeches by several distinguished guests:
- Chen Jianghan, Vice President of the Shenzhen IoT Industry Association, welcomed attendees and shared insights on industry development.
- Chen Rengui, Executive Director of the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance and Senior Vice President of BOE Group, reviewed industry achievements and outlined future innovation directions.
- Bai Weimin, former Deputy Inspector of the Electronic Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, offered a macro perspective on strategic pathways for the industry.
Bai Weimin was subsequently awarded the “2025 Industry Contribution Award” in recognition of his outstanding efforts in promoting cross-strait collaboration in the LCD display sector and, notably, reducing import tariffs on e-paper display modules from 8% to temporary zero in January 2025, saving local enterprises nearly 100 million RMB annually. The award ceremony was hosted by Chen Rengui.
Keynote Speeches and Innovation Highlights
The main sessions focused on industry trends and innovative achievements:
- Zhou Hua, Chief Analyst at CINNO・ePaper Insight, presented “New Trends and Market Landscape of the E-Paper Industry 2024–2025”.
- Zuo Qiang, Secretary-General of the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance, reviewed “E-Paper Industry Innovation and Creative Achievements 2024–2025”.
Industry and research representatives from Hanshow Technology, E Ink, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech & Nano-Bionics (CAS) shared insights on global development of e-paper, large-format commercial color displays, AI-powered applications, and Star Flash technology integration.
The conference also presented Innovation “First-of-Its-Kind” Awards, with companies such as TPV Technology, Jiangxi Xingtai Technology, and Hanvon Technology recognized for product creativity, product innovation, and technological breakthroughs.
Finally, the International Star Flash Alliance and the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance signed a cooperation agreement to jointly establish an E-Paper Working Group, witnessed by over 10 leading companies including HiSilicon and TCL Huaxing. The conference concluded with Zuo Qiang’s report on “E-Paper Industry Ecosystem Mapping and Achievements”, marking the core agenda of the event.
