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April is the highest-density window: three overlapping events in 13 days — a 12,000-person AI-media conference (Apr 14–16), the 8-year-old C3 Security summit (Apr 17–18), and an IEEE academic track (Apr 24–26). July brings two large-scale electronics expos at Century City — B2B semiconductors then B2C gadgets. All other months are quiet or carry only community forums.
Mar 11–13
Industrial
Chengdu Intl Industrial Expo (CDIIF)
📍 Western China International Expo City, Tianfu New District
Robotics
Humanoid bots
Smart mfg
Edge IT
60,000 m² · 800 exhibitors · 60,000 visitors
[2]. "Opening industrial event of Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle."
Apr 14–16
AI / Media
13th China Network Audio-Visual Conference
📍 Century City International Conference Center, Wuhou District
AI content gen
Virtual production
Micro-drama
Streaming
12,000+ attendees · 4,000+ institutions
[3]. Chengdu permanent host since 2016
[4]. Organised by China's NRTA. Chinese-language.
Apr 17–18
Security
C3 Security Conference 2026
📍 Tianfu International Convention Center, Tianfu New District
AI security
Internet of Agents
Telecom sec
Data governance
8th edition · Sponsors: Huawei, Alibaba Cloud, Baidu
[5]. Theme: "Thriving with AI." Chinese-language industry practitioners.
Apr 24–26
Academic
IEEE ICCCBDA 2026
📍 Tibet Hotel, Chengdu
Cloud computing
Big data
EI Compendex
Scopus
11th edition · Co-sponsored by Sichuan Institute of Electronics & IEEE
[6].
English-friendly. Proceedings on IEEE Xplore.
Jun 12–14
Academic
IEEE ICAICI 2026
📍 Venue TBD, Chengdu
AI
Cyber-physical systems
Intelligent computing
IEEE proceedings on Xplore
[7].
English-friendly.
Jul 8–10
Expo B2B
China (Western) Electronic Information Expo
📍 Century City New International Convention Center, Wuhou
5G / 6G
AI chips
Semiconductors
IoT
15th edition · 30,000 m² · Huawei, BOE, DJI, Intel, AMD
[9].
⚠ Conflicting date listings (Jul 8–10 vs Jul 15–17) — confirm before booking.
Jul 15–17
Expo B2C
Chengdu Consumer Electronics Exhibition
📍 Century City New International Convention Center, Wuhou
AI gadgets
Smart home
New displays
Health tech
60,000 m² · 80,000 visitors · 50+ forums
[10]. Theme: "Intelligent Connected Everything."
Year-round
CCF YOCSEF Chengdu Forums
📍 Various venues, Chengdu
AI agents
Cybersecurity
Low-altitude economy
AI in education
Monthly forums
[11]. Series: 青城问道 (Qingcheng Wendao) & 峨眉论剑 (Emei Lunjian)
[12]. Typically free. Primarily Chinese.
8×
C3 Security consecutive Chengdu editions — not rotating
2016
Year Chengdu became permanent host of Audio-Visual Conference
1.7T¥
Sichuan provincial target for core AI industry output by 2026