Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co Ltd was established in 1998 as a joint venture between Informa Markets (a division of Informa PLC, UK) and Shanghai Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd., Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets is a trailblazer in China’s exhibition sector.

Hosting over 70 international events annually across 1.838 million square meters of exhibition space, it facilitates trade opportunities for 1.31 million global buyers. Since 2006, the company has ventured into online business, establishing a robust digital platform comprising 16 B2B websites (both Chinese and English), 7 sourcing mini-programs, and 3 APPs. In 2025, IM Sinoexpo enters the Digital 5.0 era, focusing on developing new quality productivity and achieving sustainable growth.

Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co Ltd Mission Statement

To bring the best outcome to our clients like exhibitors and buyers, we must keep our shows and online platforms ahead of the line in terms of scale, quality and industry-leading by continuous innovations and transformations, which makes IM Sinoexpo a top organisation.

Company info

The total number of employees is nearly 600.

• Headquartered in Shanghai, IM Sinoexpo consists of 2 wholly-owned subsidiaries
• Shanghai IM Sinoexpo Digital Services Co., Ltd. 
• China International Exhibitions Ltd.
• 2 branches in Beijing & Guangzhou
• 2 joint venture companies
• Guzhen Lighting Expo Co,. Ltd. 
• Guangzhou Bohong International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

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Informa Group Info

Informa is a leading international intelligence, events and scholarly research group. We’re here to champion the specialist. Through hundreds of brands and a range of products and services, we connect businesses and professionals with the knowledge they need to learn more, know more and do more. Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE 100, with over 11,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries.

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Through more than 450 international B2B brands, we provide opportunities to engage, experience and do business via live and virtual experiences, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions.

As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

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