By li, chen 8 major forums, buyers, millions followers influencers – see you in Shenzhen in 30 days
If Shanghai TCT shows you the full picture of 3D printing, then Shenzhen one makes it easier to see what is actually happening right now.
Here you’ll find the most active manufacturing industrial belts, as well as new brands, new applications, and new ways of doing things that keep emerging. Some people come here looking for technology and orders; some come to develop products and expand markets; others are turning their attention to Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea, searching for the next growth opportunities.
From October 14 to 16, TCT Shenzhen will once again arrive in Shenzhen. The 2026 TCT Shenzhen exhibition will build on its core logic of “communication, buyers, and exports” and further upgrade to “driving new momentum in 3D creation,” focusing on “new markets, new channels, and new ecosystems.” Starting from the Greater Bay Area, it will bring more industrial resources, overseas markets, and innovative forces to the exhibition floor.
Mold manufacturing, design and development, medical applications, and consumer innovation remain key areas, while emerging directions such as the low-altitude economy, thermal management, and AI + 3D printing are also joining this grand event.
More importantly, this is not just about equipment and new products. There are industry experts discussing technology, as well as frontline voices from overseas markets. There are buyers and channel partners, as well as original designers, creators, and makers. There are new works worth seeing, and there are also on-site activities that truly require your hands-on participation.
As of 40 days before the exhibition, overseas visitor registration has increased 140% year-over-year, and domestic visitor registration has grown 80% year-over-year. More and more people from different markets and different fields are putting Shenzhen into their October itineraries in advance.
So, when you come to TCT Shenzhen this year, besides browsing the booths and checking out new products, what else can you see, hear, and who will you meet?
01 Eight forum, where AM is heading now?
This year’s TCT Shenzhen concurrent conference program has been further upgraded, featuring eight major themed content areas around “technology, applications, business, and going global,” bringing the changes happening in 3D printing to the stage for discussion.
From mature applications such as digital healthcare and dentistry, to rapidly heating up new directions like the low-altitude economy and thermal management, to AI + 3D printing and engineering frontier innovation – technologies, cases, and market trends from different fields will converge here. Some will talk about how technology is breaking through, some will discuss how products are being commercialized, and others have already forged their own paths in new markets.
2. Want to know the global voice? Come and listen by yourself
This time, TCT Shenzhen is not just looking at the Greater Bay Area. Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea are becoming new markets of increasing interest to many 3D printing companies, and this year, frontline voices from these markets will also come to Shenzhen.
On October 14, the second Greater Bay Area Go-Global | 3D Printing Global Growth Forum will be held by 3Dzyk at the TCT Shenzhen exhibition. Guests from Asian markets including Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines will come to the stage to talk about markets, channels, and what Chinese brands truly encounter after going global.
Don’t just look at “which market has opportunities.” What’s more worth listening to is where exactly the opportunities lie, how to find channels, and how brands can enter local markets.
If you’re looking for your next overseas growth opportunity, this forum may offer answers that are more direct than any market report.
03. From the Great Bay Area to South East Asia, who else shall be expected?
Coming to TCT Shenzhen isn’t just about looking at equipment and new products. You can also take this opportunity to meet more industry partners from different markets.
This year, TCT Shenzhen will further expand its overseas resource network, connecting with channel resources and industry organizations from Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and other markets, bringing more overseas industry professionals to Shenzhen.
Industry buyers from South China, surrounding key cities, and industrial clusters will also come to the exhibition in groups. Some come with purchasing needs, some come with collaboration ideas, and others are looking for opportunities to enter the next market.
For exhibitors looking to find overseas partners, on-site business matchmaking sessions will be available, featuring targeted invitations to overseas buyers and one-on-one conversations – turning discussions that previously could only happen via email into face-to-face meetings.
From the Greater Bay Area to Southeast Asia, from industry buyers to overseas channels, more people from different markets are coming to TCT Shenzhen.
04. 3D Genius Hub, another Spark of inspiration
If the equipment and new products in the exhibition hall show you another possibility of manufacturing, then the 3D Genius Hub may show you a more interesting side of 3D printing.
The Innovation Gallery, Mini Market, and Maker Talk will all return, and new additions this year include Genius Drop and Live Talk Space.
This year’s Maker Talk lineup is also worth looking forward to. Million-follower overseas creators from Thailand and Vietnam will come to the scene! They will share their firsthand experience in overseas channel operations, content creation, and product reviews. Creators and practitioners from original design, furniture and home, education and training, and other fields will also bring their own creation stories and industry observations.
It’s not just about “listening to sharing.” This year’s 3D Genius Hub has more surprises in store. On the morning of October 14, the Genius Drop program will officially land at the event. What exactly will it bring? For now, it’s a teaser – stay tuned for the official announcement.
The Innovation Gallery will also bring a collection of works worth discovering on-site – from original designs to fashion decorations and lifestyle aesthetics, creativity from different fields will collide here. Perhaps an unassuming little object holds a new way of playing made possible by 3D printing.
05. After TCT, Get some fresh ideas by visiting INNO100
People from different countries, different fields, and different identities come together here because of 3D printing. Some share their creations, some talk about products, some share their practices, and others bring fresh stories that are happening right now.
After visiting TCT Shenzhen, step into the INNO100 Global Innovation Flagship Store to explore more innovative achievements from around the world, and experience the deep integration of technological innovation and advanced manufacturing in different scenarios.
INNO100 will also bring more special content to TCT Shenzhen, with innovation exploration routes, Maker Talk sessions, maker community exchanges, and other activities to be announced, unlocking more on-site experiences worth looking forward to.
October 14–16, 2026
TCT Shenzhen Exhibition
Hall 15, Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an New Hall)
Meet in Shenzhen for this annual gathering of the 3D printing industry.
Limited-time free registration – secure your on-site itinerary in advance.
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About TCT Shenzhen
TCT Shenzhen is based in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, radiating to South China, Southwest China, and Southeast Asian markets. It focuses on consumer electronics, mold manufacturing, jewelry, and dental medical industries, providing these sectors with prototyping, one-shot forming of complex components, and customized products.
At TCT Shenzhen, you will discover more innovative and localized solutions, and hear from end-users and service providers about how they use these technologies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and create new business models. Explore the wave of digital manufacturing innovation led by additive manufacturing, and gain in-depth analysis of core issues such as the economics behind the technology.
About 3Dzyk
3dzyk is a vertical industry portal focused on the additive manufacturing sector in China and the globe. The website provides professional information and services for engineers, researchers, and enthusiasts, including industry news, policy updates, technology evaluations, exhibition announcements, and in-depth interviews with industry professionals. By continuously reporting on industrial applications, technological innovation, and market trends, the platform aims to build a resource-sharing and communication hub across the 3D printing industry chain.
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