The 23rd China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference (ChinaJoy), themed "Level Up With AI", will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from July 31 to August 3, 2026.
As one of the most well-known and influential industry annual events in the field of games and digital entertainment in the world, ChinaJoy focuses on gaming as its core business covering a wide range of digital entertainment fields, including comic & animation, Internet film, music, e-literature, e-sports, designer toys, smart entertainment software and hardware.
ChinaJoy 2025 was a grand event, occupying 11.5 exhibition halls, covering a total exhibition area of 135,000 square meters. It attracted 799 exhibitors, including 313 companies in the BTOC exhibition area with an exhibition area of 110,000 square meters; and 486 exhibitors in the BTOB exhibition area, from 37 countries and regions, of which overseas (and foreign funded) companies accounted for nearly 43%, with an exhibition area of 25,000 square meters. ChinaJoy 2025 attracted a total of 410,300 visitors. Over its four-day run, ChinaJoy welcomed a record number of visitors.
As the world’s largest games market, China provides unmissable strategic business opportunities.
Shanghai’s undisputed position as a major international hub for technology – home to many of the globe’s biggest game companies – combined with ‘ChinaJoy week’ activity, creates an exceptionally vibrant environment that helps professionals from every corner of the global games sector make the kind of industry connections that foster collaboration, creativity, and growth.
BitSummit 2026, titled "BitSummit PUNCH," will be held from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Miyako Messe in Kyoto. BitSummit 2026 marks the 14th edition of Japan's premier indie game festival, celebrating independent game development and connecting creators with a global audience. The event spans three days, with the first day reserved for business visitors and the weekend open to general attendees, allowing them to experience the latest indie games and interact directly with exhibitors.
