Chemical Market Weekly | October 10, 2026: The October Chemical Exhibition will open intensively, the Overseas Petrochemical Annual Conference will end, and the Agrochemical and Equipment Exhibition will be scheduled consecutively

**Introduction: * * October has always been a busy period for chemical exhibitions and conferences. In 2026, this pace is even more concentrated: domestic exhibitions and conferences in Shanghai, Zhengzhou, and Nanjing have opened one after another, overseas petrochemical and pharmaceutical conferences in Vienna, Milan, and Nuremberg have just concluded, and the Indian chemical exhibition will take over in late October. Regarding the procurement of stainless steel reaction vessels（ https://hyline.cn/zh/products/jacket-reactor ）[Disperser]（ https://hyline.cn/zh/products/fl-high-speed-disperser ）For chemical equipment companies, the exhibition season is a good window to compare equipment configurations and understand process trends. This article summarizes 8 traceable exhibition and conference trends, presented in two sections: domestic foresight and overseas inventory.

###1、 Domestic exhibitions and conferences: Why is the October schedule so busy?

One sentence conclusion: October is the golden window for domestic chemical exhibitions, with multiple exhibitions and conferences held in Shanghai, Zhengzhou, and Nanjing at the same time. The demand for equipment procurement and industry exchange is concentrated and released.

The 26th China International Industrial Fair is scheduled from October 12th to 16th. The theme of this year's Industrial Expo is "Intelligent Economy and Intelligent Manufacturing Boundless", with an exhibition area of 310000 square meters, over 3000 exhibiting companies, and an expected attendance of over 250000 professional visitors. The chemical equipment, industrial automation, and new materials exhibition areas are key areas of concern for equipment buyers. [Source: Shangguan News]（ http://www.shobserver.com/sgh/detail?id=4062061 )

The 2026 ACE Agrochemical Exhibition will be held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from October 14th to 16th. This exhibition will use all four exhibition halls from H1 to H4, with an exhibition area of over 80000 square meters. Two exhibitions, IFAE and AgroTech, will be held simultaneously, covering the entire chain of agricultural raw materials, formulation processing, and agricultural technology equipment. [Source: AgroChemEx official website]（ https://www.agrochemex.net/whcz )

The 2026 World Chemical Industry Expo (Zhengzhou Station) is scheduled to be held from October 16th to 18th. The exhibition will be held at Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center, positioned as the largest and highest specification chemical industry chain exhibition in the central region. The chemical equipment exhibition area covers categories such as reaction vessels, mixing, dispersion, pumps, valves, and pipelines. [Source: Central (Zhengzhou) Chemical Industry Exhibition Official Website]（ http://www.cipexpo.cn/about/60.html )

The 5th Microwave Energy Chemical Application Conference of the Chinese Chemical Society was held simultaneously in Nanjing. The conference will be held in Nanjing, Jiangsu from October 16th to 18th, hosted by the Chinese Chemical Society and organized by Nanjing University of Technology, focusing on the application progress of microwave and radio frequency technology in chemical reactions, drying, extraction and other processes. [Source: Chinese Chemical Society]（ http://www.ciesc.cn/site/content/4880.html )

###2、 Overseas exhibitions and conferences: European Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical Conference concludes, Indian Chemical Exhibition continues

One sentence conclusion: The annual meeting of the European Petrochemical Association and the pharmaceutical raw materials exhibition have ended in early October, and the Indian chemical exhibition will take over in late October. The demand for chemical equipment and technology in overseas markets remains active.

The 60th Annual Meeting of the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) was held in Vienna from October 5th to 8th. This year's annual conference focuses on the supply and demand of the petrochemical industry and energy transformation issues. The organizer has announced on site that the 61st annual conference will be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands from October 4th to 7th, 2027. [Source: EPCA]（ https://epca.events/epca60 )

The CPhI Worldwide Milan exhibition will be held in Milan, Italy from October 6th to 8th. The exhibition covers the entire supply chain of pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and contract manufacturing, and is one of the largest professional exhibitions in the field of pharmaceutical raw materials in Europe. Pharmaceutical grade reaction and clean equipment suppliers are showcased at the exhibition. [Source: CPhI official website]（ https://www.cphi.com/europe/why-attend-it/ )

POWTECH TECHNOLOGY 2026 will be held in Nuremberg, Germany from September 29th to October 1st. The exhibition focuses on the process technology of the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries, with dispersing, grinding, mixing, and drying equipment being the key categories showcased on site. [Source: PROZESSTECHNIK]（ https://e-mag.prozesstechnik-portal.com/prozesstechnik/ausgabe-6-2026/messe-special )

India Chem 2026 is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from October 22nd to 24th. The exhibition is led by industry organizations related to the Indian chemical and petrochemical industry, and will be held at the Mumbai Exhibition Centre. It will focus on showcasing the Indian chemical industry chain and supporting equipment needs. [Source: FICCI]（ https://ficci.in/press_release_details/5265 )

###3、 October Exhibition Overview: Which exhibitions are worth paying attention to for equipment procurement?

One sentence conclusion: Align the main exhibitions in October according to time and location to facilitate procurement planning of visit routes by region and category.

|Exhibition/Conference | Time | Location | Scale and Highlights||---|---|---|---||China International Industrial Fair | October 12-16 | Shanghai | Exhibition area of 310000 square meters, over 3000 enterprises, expected audience of over 250000||ACE Agrochemical Exhibition | October 14-16 | Shanghai World Expo Exhibition&Convention Center | All four pavilions are fully open, covering an area of over 80000 square meters, and IFAE/AgroTech will be held during the same period||World Chemical Industry Expo (Zhengzhou Station) | October 16-18 | Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center | The largest chemical industry chain exhibition in central China||Microwave Energy Chemical Application Conference | October 16-18 | Nanjing | Microwave/Radio Frequency Chemical Process Academic Conference||India Chem 2026 | October 22-24 | Mumbai Exhibition Centre | Comprehensive Exhibition of Indian Chemical Industry Chain|

What is the practical value of the exhibition season for purchasing chemical equipment? The direct value can be compared between stainless steel mixing tanks from different manufacturers within the same venue（ https://hyline.cn/zh/products/stainless-mixing-tank ）Waiting for device configuration and actual machine performance; On the same forum, you can learn about new requirements for technology and environmental protection. It is recommended to identify key exhibitors by category before purchasing, and bring a list of process parameters for on-site verification.

###Summary

The October exhibition and conference are intensive, which is the centralized window for equipment procurement and process exchange. The domestic cities of Shanghai, Zhengzhou, and Nanjing are interconnected, and the overseas European Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical Conference has concluded, followed by the Indian Chemical Exhibition. For enterprises planning to update their equipment such as reaction vessels, mixing tanks, and storage tanks, visits can be arranged in conjunction with regional exhibition periods to compare configurations and exchange processes at the exhibition site; Enterprises that require customized complete sets of non-standard production lines can communicate their needs with equipment manufacturers in advance based on the extension period.

Extended reading:-Chengdu International Chemical Equipment Exhibition focuses on the southwest market, unleashing equipment demand from the chemical and new energy industries（ https://hyline.cn/zh/news/chengdu-chemical-equipment-expo-2026 )-The Shanghai Mixing Equipment Exhibition focuses on energy conservation, explosion prevention, and intelligent control, accelerating the technological upgrade of chemical mixing equipment（ https://hyline.cn/zh/news/mixing-equipment-expo-shanghai-2026 )

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