Overview

R+T Asia 2026 is the leading annual international trade fair for roller shutters, doors and gates, sun shading systems, and building automation in the Asia-Pacific region, held from 27 to 29 May 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), No. 335 Huaxu Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China. The NECC is one of the world’s largest exhibition complexes at over 500,000 square metres. The event is organised by GLOBUS Events Limited in close cooperation with Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH, integrating it into the global R+T Alliance trade fair network that includes R+T Stuttgart and R+T Turkey.

Running since 2004, R+T Asia has grown into Asia’s definitive B2B platform for the sun shading and door/gate industry. The 2026 edition is projected to attract more than 750 exhibitors and over 55,000 visitors from more than 115 countries. Visitor registration is free online. The show is exclusively open to trade professionals and operates as a B2B event with no general public access.

Focus and Exhibitor Profile

R+T Asia covers the full supply chain of the sun shading and door/gate industries across two primary sections. The Sun Shading section encompasses manufacturers of finished products, fabrics, technical textiles, components, accessories, machinery, and drive and control devices for sun shading systems. This includes internal systems such as venetian blinds, roller blinds, zebra blinds, honeycomb blinds, vertical blinds, and window shutters, and external systems such as awnings, umbrellas, pergolas, gazebos, and weather protection. The Doors and Gates section covers roller shutters, commercial doors, industrial doors, garage doors, door control systems and operators, and components and accessories for door and gate systems.

Concurrent events at the NECC during the same period include KBC Kitchen and Bath China, DOMOTEX Asia/Chinafloor, BIC International Building Industrialization Exhibition Asia, Home Decoration Asia, Interior Space Show, and IPD International Interior Prefabricated Decoration Exhibition Asia, making the venue a major convergence point for the broader building and interiors industry during the last week of May 2026.

Programme and Features

Beyond the exhibition floor, R+T Asia 2026 includes the IWDS International Window and Door Summit, bringing together Chinese and international experts on sustainability and innovation in the industry. The InnovAction Award returns to spotlight product innovations. The Material Matters programme fosters new perspectives and partnerships across architecture and design through presentations, sample experiences, product exhibitions, and seminars. The R+T Asia Buyer Club offers selected top buyers from the global sun shading and door/gate industry exclusive networking access, VIP privileges, and curated supplier connections. Matchmaking, educational events, and networking sessions are incorporated throughout all three days.

Audience

The event targets manufacturers, importers, exporters, distributors, agents, retailers, architects, interior designers, contractors, project developers, and building industry decision-makers across the Asia-Pacific region and globally. With visitors from over 115 countries, R+T Asia functions as a genuinely international sourcing and business development platform rather than a purely regional Chinese market show.

Event Details

✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight

R+T Asia is the most strategically significant trade event in its sector for the Asia-Pacific region, and its scale, 750-plus exhibitors and 55,000-plus visitors from over 115 countries, reflects a genuine depth of international participation that goes well beyond a regional Chinese industry fair. Its integration into the global R+T Alliance alongside the Stuttgart and Turkey editions gives it institutional credibility and ensures that international brands treat it as a primary market-entry and business development platform for Asia rather than a secondary show. The convergence of multiple concurrent exhibitions at NECC during the same week, including flooring, kitchens and bathrooms, interior decoration, and building industrialisation, makes the venue a full building-industry ecosystem for that period, which increases the efficiency of a trip to Shanghai for visiting professionals. For architects and designers specifying sun shading, facade shading, automated window systems, or door and gate products for commercial or residential projects, R+T Asia provides direct access to the deepest concentration of manufacturers and product innovation in this sector globally. The free online registration and B2B-only policy maintain a high-quality professional audience. Exhibitor booth fees are not publicly listed and must be confirmed directly with the organiser, which is a transparency gap for companies evaluating exhibition costs.

Conclusion

R+T Asia 2026 runs 27-29 May 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, with 750+ exhibitors and 55,000+ professional visitors. Visitor registration is free online at en.rtasia.net. Exhibitor and sponsorship enquiries: rtasia@globusevents.com or +86 21 6195 6088.