April 13–15, 2026
Suzhou Shishan International Conference Center, China
Exhibition Background
Silicon-based materials are foundational strategic materials that support economic and social development. They play a vital role in industrial upgrading, energy transition, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing systems.
Asia has become one of the global centers for innovation and industrial expansion in silicon-based materials. In order to promote technological advancement, green and sustainable development, and enhance the overall competitiveness and innovation capacity of the industry across Asia and China, ACMI and SAGSI will host the 2026 Asia Silicone Industry Technology Conference & Exhibition (AST2026).
Building on the successful organization of two previous editions, AST2026 will be held from April 13–15, 2026, in Suzhou, with the positioning of:
- International Perspective
- Professional Depth
- Industry Influence
AST2026 will serve as a high-level international exchange and cooperation platform for silicon-based materials and advanced chemical technologies.
Concurrent Events
AST2026 will be jointly exhibited with:
- 2026 National Catalysis & Catalyst Expo
- 2026 Advanced Chemical Materials & Fine Chemicals Conference & Exhibition
The joint exhibition will cover cutting-edge materials and technologies including:
- Organosilicon
- Quartz materials
- Aerogels
- Thermal management materials
- High-end inorganic silicon materials
- Liquid cooling technologies
- Perovskite materials
- Fluorochemicals
- Epoxy resins
- Surfactants
- Catalysts
- High-end polymers downstream of ethylene
- Acrylics and esters
- Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
- Semiconductor materials
- Specialty engineering plastics
- Radiation-curable materials
- Electronic adhesives
Exhibition Scale
- Total exhibition area: 10,000+ sqm
- AST2026 exhibition area: 4,000 sqm
- Participating companies: 1,500+
- Expected professional attendees: 3,000+
Organizing Institutions
Supporting Organizations
- SME Working Committee of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation
- Epoxy Resin & Application Committee of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation
- China Fluorosilicone Organic Materials Industry Association
- China Polyurethane Industry Association
- Silicon Industry Green Development Alliance (Hong Kong)
- Zhongguancun Photovoltaic Industry Alliance
- Yunnan Silicon Industry Engineering Research Center
- Zhejiang Fluorochemical Industry Association
- Nanjing Tech University
- Functional & Intelligent Materials Branch of China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises
Organizer
- Beijing Guohua New Materials Technology Research Institute
Exhibition Scope
1. Silicon Materials Zone
- Organosilicon materials
- Quartz materials
- Aerogel materials
- Silicon-based advanced materials
2. Thermal Management Materials Zone
- Cooling fluids
- Thermal conductive gels
- Thermal greases
- Phase change materials
- Thermal conductive fillers
- Thermal structural materials
- Aerogel insulation materials
- Foaming materials
- Heat pipe working fluids
- Cleaning fluids
- Thermal management systems and components
3. Photovoltaic New Materials Zone
- Perovskite materials and modules
- High-efficiency silicon wafers
- Thin-film battery materials
- Tandem cell materials
- PV encapsulation films
- PV glass
- Backsheet materials
- Junction boxes and conductive materials
4. Fine Chemicals Zone
- Catalysts
- Surfactants
- Coating additives
- Rubber & plastic processing additives
- Antioxidants
- Anti-aging agents
- Optical brighteners
- Pigment pastes
- Masterbatches
- Coupling agents
5. Fluoromaterials Zone
- Fluorinated material products
- Fluorinated fine chemicals
- Semiconductor and electronic-grade fluoromaterials
- Basic fluorochemicals
6. Petrochemical Advanced Materials Zone
- Acrylic acid and esters
- Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
- Olefin polymers
- Engineering plastics
- Specialty fibers
- Specialty rubber
- Functional membrane materials
7. Thermosetting Resin Zone
- Specialty/functional epoxy resins
- Electronic-grade epoxy resins
- Flame-retardant epoxy materials
- Epoxy adhesives
- Epoxy curing agents
- Epoxy specialty coatings
- Epoxy prepregs and related products
8. Radiation Curing Zone
- High-performance UV resins and monomers
- Novel photoinitiators
- UV coatings and inks for electronics
- Dual-cure UV adhesives
- OCA (Optically Clear Adhesives)
- Polyurethane / Epoxy / Acrylic electronic adhesives
- Emerging application electronic adhesives
- High-performance adhesives with low dielectric constant, high transparency, and high thermal conductivity
9. Pilot & Scale-Up Technology Zone
- Pilot production bases
- Third-party institutions
- Microreactors
- Evaluation devices
- Dispersion systems
- Ultra-high/low temperature control systems
- Pilot and laboratory-scale equipment
- Instruments and software
- Automation and control systems
- Pumps and valves
- Analytical and testing equipment
Platform Positioning
AST2026 is designed to create:
- A high-level technical exchange platform
- A collaborative innovation ecosystem
- A bridge between upstream raw materials and downstream high-end applications
- A gateway for international cooperation in silicon-based materials
With the rapid development of space photovoltaics, AI liquid cooling, semiconductor materials, advanced polymers, and green chemical technologies, AST2026 will become a strategic platform for showcasing next-generation silicon-based and advanced chemical materials.
Suzhou, as a key manufacturing and innovation hub in the Yangtze River Delta, provides an ideal location for fostering industry collaboration and technological breakthroughs.
For enterprises seeking global exposure, technology exchange, and strategic partnerships in the silicon and advanced materials industry, AST2026 will be one of the most influential events in Asia in 2026.
