Advancing Smart Space Technologies and Enhancing Collaboration
Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT), Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) and Parking China (PKC) concluded on 5 September 2024 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
Held concurrently with Shanghai Smart Office Technology (SSOT), the four shows attracted 28,295 visitors, marking an increase from last year. This number included 31 domestic and international visiting groups. Participants praised the show for fostering efficient exchanges within the intelligent building industry and for shaping the future of smart living.
Ms Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said: “I am delighted to see that the fairs have created an effective communication platform for both local and international industry players, encouraging everyone to share insights and foster collaboration. I would like to sincerely thank all participants for their active involvement and support. I look forward to everyone reuniting in Shanghai next year to witness further smart technology developments in the fields of building, home, office and parking.”
Promoting Local and International Cooperation
Running under the theme “Smart Spaces, Smart Living”, this edition brought together nearly 300 leading and innovative companies, and the showcases covered a range of innovations and solutions such as low-carbon intelligent buildings, smart homes, facility management, smart parking, smart hotel, and intelligent integration.
The shows also featured a record number of thematic product zones, emphasising a diverse range of highlighted content. The zones included the “DISCIEN Future Meeting Zone”, the “Urban Renewal Research Zone”, the “Facility Management Service Provider Zone”, the “WELL Healthy Building Pavilion” and the “UWA Global Ultra-High-Definition Video Industry Alliance Zone”.
Meanwhile, the shows attracted 31 delegations from local and overseas markets, including the Cambodia Business Association, a Malaysian smart home design delegation, the KNX User Club delegation, a Saudi Arabian smart city and parking visiting group, an urban parking service group, an exploration and interior design group, the Shanghai Internet of Things Industry group, the Urban Regeneration Research Association, a tourism and hotel industry group, and a smart office visiting group composed of professionals from across the country.
Both exhibitors and visitors expressed satisfaction with the shows, remarking the opportunities to effectively connect with potential customers and suppliers, as well as exchange knowledge and expertise. They also conveyed their eagerness to return next year.
“We are here to showcase our company’s diverse solutions, including smart factories, smart communities, and smart hotels. Since our founding, we have consistently taken part in SIBT and observed that visitors have a high level of expertise and clear procurement objectives. The ratio of domestic to international customers is now nearly fifty-fifty. Overall, the show has yielded positive results in terms of finding our target clients and promoting our brand,” shared Mr Kai Gui, Senior Marketing Manager, LifeSmart.
“My company specialises in international trade, and I came here to source for smart home solutions, primarily security systems. The shows feature numerous innovations, and staying updated on these advancements is crucial for my business. I’ve already identified three promising partners. It’s also fascinating to explore a variety of products, including facility management and intelligent building solutions, all in one place,” expressed Mr Andres Mancero, General Manager, Valdani Trading (Ecuador).
“PKC is a highly regarded and influential event in the parking industry. We attend every year to explore the latest technologies and products, including parking lock equipment for on-street parking. This year, I found many of the products to be particularly refreshing. I exchanged contacts with several exhibitors, some of whom also expressed interest in our company’s business. It’s evident that this exhibition serves as an excellent platform for business exchange,” said Ms Jiamin Wu, Technical Director, Eleve.
Capturing Industry Trends and Exploring Intelligent Building and Smart Living
The three-day shows offered 21 forums, featuring over 100 industry experts who shared their insights on more than 150 trending topics. Additionally, SSHT collaborated with CSHIA Startup Camp to host the “CSHIA Startup Camp: Smart Home Integration Application Challenge,” which included competitions in installation, wiring, debugging, and networking to inspire integrators to innovative spirit and improve their practical skills.Elsewhere, highlighted events in the intelligent building and smart home sectors included the following:
- Smart Lighting + International Intelligent Building Innovation Ecosystem Application Salon
- “Smart Hotel, Engineering Innovation” Forum
- Smart Gerontechnology Innovation and Application Development
- WELL Building a New Scenario of Heath and Intelligence
- EnOcean Energy Harvesting Wireless Solutions for Energy-efficient and Smart Spaces
- Forum of 2024 KNX Smart Home and Building Control Technology – the Development and Future of KNX Energy Efficiency and Management
- The 2nd Yangtze River Delta Intelligent Building and Smart City Forum
- Smart Home Product Innovation Summit 2024
- Salon of the Wise – The Intelligent Scenario Collision of the All-domain Business Space
- The China (Shanghai) Integrators’ Conference 2024
- SSHT Redefines the Possibilities of Home Entertainment
Meanwhile, additional events in the parking sector included the Shanghai Smart Parking Application Promotion and Exchange Forum, as well as the Charging Operator Super Salon – Shanghai Station 2024. Furthermore, facility management-related forums included the Green Smart Cleaning Forum and the CFM Summit – FM in the New Era, From Service Innovation to Digital Transformation.
“As the elderly population increases, the demand for senior care services continues to rise. Smart gerontechnology products and services can help address the shortage of young labour while enhancing the overall quality of care. As a result, the smart gerontechnology industry is poised for significant growth opportunities. The show and the concurrent forum not only provided industry players with a clearer understanding of the trends but also bolstered practitioners’ confidence in the industry’s prospects,” said Mr Weihua Gu, Researcher, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatisation.
“The content I highlighted at the ‘Salon of the Wise – The Intelligent Scenario Collision of the All-Domain Business Space’ focused on the various challenges the electric charging industry may face during investment, construction and operation. Experts were invited to share corresponding solutions. The event enabled industry players to quickly grasp the latest market news and enhance their professional and technical capabilities. The fair is also an ideal place for increasing our organisation’s influence,” shared Ms Siqi Zhai, Founder, Charging and Swapping Research.
The next editions of SIBT, SSHT and PKC will take place concurrently with SSOT in 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Further details will be provided soon. The fairs are headed by the biennial Light + Building event in Frankfurt, Germany. The next edition will be held from 8 to 13 March 2026.
