Inaugurated in 1996, CIBS is the most comprehensive and longest established boat & yacht exhibition in China, which covers the whole boating industry chain. As the ideal regional platform to feature boating products, equipment, technologies and services, CIBS also aims to popularize a maritime lifestyle and yachting culture amongst a rising upper and middle class in China.



CIBS is the only Chinese member of IFBSO, recognized globally in its field. CIBS is also audited by BPA Worldwide and has been awarded with a trade show certificate by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Meanwhile, CIBS is the only boat show in China hosting overseas national pavilions initiated by their governmental organizations and associations.



CIBS is also co-located with the 2025 Shanghai International Workboat Show, The Life Style Show 2025(Water Sports/Lure Fishing/RV Camping/ Theme Travel/ Health Care/Parent-child/ Beauty for Her) to showcase a complete offering of the leisure, recreation and luxury industries.




  •   Stats from CIBS 2024

  • Visitors: 30,448

  • VIP: 28.9%

  • Countries & Regions: 73

  • Exhibition Area: 36,000

  • Exhibitors: 428

  • National & Regional Pavilions: 6

  • Conference & Events: 80+

Venue

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center

Among exhibitors

Worldwide analogues
11—13 June 2019
26—28 April 2017

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