From 12 to 21 October 2026, a ten-day UK business delegation will travel to Guangzhou and Shenzhen — a single itinerary connecting two of China's most valuable business platforms, organised by Intennel Business Group (IBG) with Cambridge-based NPZ Technology Ltd as promotional partner.
Why the Canton Fair?
The China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou is the world's largest trade exhibition, bringing together over 25,000 exhibitors across 16 industry sectors, with more than 5,000 patented new products debuting each session. For UK companies, attending is not simply about "seeing the show" — it is a direct route into China's supply chain, with AI-powered B2B matchmaking, pre-arranged supplier meetings, and "Trade Bridge" precision-matching events that have facilitated over US$150 million in intended orders. The Guangzhou programme also includes an official visit to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Guangdong) and the Canton Fair welcome dinner.
Why add Shenzhen?
If Guangzhou represents China's mature trading and supply-chain system, Shenzhen represents its innovation, rapid manufacturing and commercialisation capability. The delegation will attend the China–UK Future Technology Exchange — a high-level platform connecting companies, research institutions and industry bodies from both countries — alongside site visits to leading humanoid robotics companies such as UBTECH Robotics and Leju Robotics, and a meeting with the Shenzhen Robotics Association.
Who should join:
UK buyers, importers and distributors seeking manufacturing partners; technology companies and investors in robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing; and organisations looking to build first-hand understanding of China's innovation ecosystem.
Why now?
Businesses worldwide are re-evaluating supply-chain resilience, cost efficiency and technology partnerships. Meeting suppliers, technology companies and industry bodies face to face remains far more effective than remote research — this itinerary offers a complete route from finding suppliers to finding partners.
About the organiser: Intennel Business Group (IBG) is a London-headquartered agency (Britannia House, 11 Glenthorne Road, London W6 0LH | www.intennel.com) specialising in international exhibitions and business delegations, with clients including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. IBG has organised multiple British buyer delegations to China, including to the Canton Fair and procurement matching events in Shandong and Linyi.
This is a paid, all-inclusive delegation package covering international flights, accommodation, local transport, meals, guided services and access to all business events and site visits. Places are limited. For the full itinerary, pricing and registration details, please contact [email protected] | www.npztech.com.
Content and images in this article are provided by the organiser, Intennel Business Group (IBG). This delegation is organised and operated by IBG; NPZ Technology Ltd acts as promotional partner only, and all itinerary, pricing and contractual arrangements are subject to IBG's official terms.
