Companies from Longhua District showcased a wide range of cutting-edge AI technologies at the World AI Device Expo 2026 & 7th Shenzhen Global AI Expo (GAIE), which opened on May 14 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District.

Visitors explore the Longhua exhibition booth during the World AI Device Expo 2026 & 7th Shenzhen Global AI Expo (GAIE) at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District on May 14.  Photo from the WeChat account "深圳龙华”

The expo, running through May 16, is themed “From the Cloud to the Terminal: a New Era Begins.” Nearly 500 companies are participating in the event, which spans 30,000 square meters and focuses on the latest advances in AI devices, robotics and smart manufacturing.

Longhua organized a delegation of 18 companies for the exhibition, presenting the district’s growing strength in artificial intelligence and intelligent manufacturing.

The delegation, organized by the Longhua District Bureau of Science, Technology and Innovation together with Meizhong Group, appeared under the theme “Digital and Intelligent Longhua, Smart Connectivity for Everything.” The exhibition focused on four major sectors: large AI models and algorithms, intelligent devices, embodied intelligence, and industrial applications.

Among the participating companies were iFLYTEK, Inovance Technology, Leju Robotics and DAMODA, alongside a number of specialized and fast-growing technology firms from Longhua.

At the exhibition, companies presented products ranging from AI PCs and Mini PCs to humanoid robots, industrial robots, digital human modeling systems and autonomous snow-removal robots.

GMKtec showcased compact AI-enabled computing devices designed for consumer and office use, highlighting Longhua’s manufacturing capabilities in AI terminals and smart hardware.

In the robotics section, humanoid robots developed by UBTECH Robotics and Leju Robotics demonstrated industrial inspection and interactive functions, while other exhibitors presented robotics applications for manufacturing and service industries.

The exhibition also highlighted Longhua’s efforts to integrate AI with advanced manufacturing. Organizers said the district is building a full industrial chain covering technology research, application development and commercialization.

A representative from GMKtec said Longhua’s well-developed industrial ecosystem and supportive policies for AI companies have helped foster innovation and business growth in the district.

The World AI Device Expo 2026 & 7th Shenzhen Global AI Expo is expected to attract developers, investors and industry professionals from China and overseas during its three-day run.