Venue · INDUSTRIAL
Shanghai New International Expo Centre
Standing capacity
2,000
Max headcount, standing
Square footage
200,000sq ft
Across all rooms
Rooms
3
Bookable spaces
Past events
1
On file at this venue
Considering this venue?
Massive scale, but slow approvals. Lin Zhao’s permitting relationships are the unlock here.
Exhibitor package
Rules and constraints from venue's exhibitor package
Last updated: March 8, 2026 · Source: SNIEC Exhibitor Handbook 2026 (English)
AI comparison
Shanghai's 11-day customs window via the bonded SNIEC broker is the dominant timeline driver — anything fabricated outside mainland China needs to ship 4 weeks pre-load-in. Compared to Aqua + Webster which accept day-of receiving, this is a material schedule constraint.
AI grounded in venue's exhibitor package + comparison across past venues used
- No union labor — venue uses internal staff for setup oversight
- All on-site contractors must hold valid PRC work permits — 21-day pre-clearance for foreign nationals
- Truss limited to 800kg per point
- All rigging diagrams require venue chief engineer approval — 14-day window
- No outside rigging crews — must use SNIEC labor
- 380V 3-phase at all hall positions; 220V house power throughout
- Generator-free policy: all venue power via house grid
- No after-hours noise restrictions during ChinaJoy event window
- Outside ChinaJoy window: 22:00 hard curfew
- CateringSNIEC F&B
Outside catering not permitted in main halls.
- Customs brokerSNIEC bonded broker
All inbound freight must clear via the on-site broker. 11-day customs window — factor into load-in timeline.
- TranslationSNIEC interpreter pool
- SecuritySNIEC security