Asia Vending Machine Expo 2026 set to showcase future of smart retail in Guangzhou 

CHINA — The 2026 Asia Vending Machine Expo (AVE), a leading international event for the self-service vending and smart retail industry, will take place from April 9 to 11 at the Poly World Trade Center Expo in Guangzhou. 

AVE 2026, organized by the Asia-Pacific Vending Association (APVA), aims to serve as a comprehensive global platform that combines product exhibitions, industry insights, and high-level business networking. The event is expected to play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth for the vending and smart retail sector. 

Spanning an unprecedented 40,000 square meters, the expo will feature more than 360 renowned global brands and is projected to attract over 80,000 professional visitors from around the world. Exhibits will span the entire industry value chain, with a focus on smart retail terminal devices, intelligent retail solutions, and industrial supplying systems. 

In addition to the exhibition floor, AVE 2026 will host a series of high-value concurrent events, including industry summit forums where experts will share insights on emerging trends and technological advancements. A dedicated new product launch platform will also provide companies with opportunities to introduce innovations and capture new market opportunities. 

The expo is designed to facilitate precise business matchmaking, offering participants a one-stop platform to connect with global suppliers, identify potential partners, and gain first-hand insights into end-market demands. 

Organizers have extended an open invitation to global vending operators, import and export trade companies, catering chains, brand owners, distributors, government bodies, industry associations, investment and financing institutions, as well as representatives from retail outlets, schools, hospitals, transportation hubs, and other relevant sectors. 

With its expanded scale and international reach, AVE 2026 is expected to provide a strategic meeting point for industry stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities and jointly shape the future of vending machines and smart retail. 

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