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Latest edition 2026

Global Connect Show @IFA 2026

A flagship moment in the IFA calendar, GCS @IFA 2026 brought global technology brands and international media together in Berlin on the eve of the show, the one day of the year when the world's technology press is already in the city, already briefing, and still deciding what the week's story will be.

GCS takes place inside IFA's pre-event media window, when journalists move between back-to-back briefings across Berlin. Rather than compete for a slot in that busy schedule, GCS conveniently consolidates the needs of brands and media into one afternoon, one room, in a format designed to generate great stories.

The 2026 edition — our largest Berlin event to date — welcomed more than 60 brands and over 100 international technology and business media, spanning AI, robotics, smart wearables, consumer electronics, and next-generation hardware. The event generated hundreds of articles, media mentions and social posts for brands.

Read the IFA 2026 recap

Our event formats

Global Connect Show China Innovation Tour 2026

A rare, all-access journey into China's innovation ecosystem, the GCS China Innovation Tour brings a select group of global media inside the companies and incubators shaping the next wave of consumer technology. The programme grants privileged access not typically extended to international press: private briefings, one-on-one time with founders and CEOs, and first looks at products before they reach the wider market. The 2026 edition took media across four cities, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai, for an intimate, behind-closed-doors look at the ideas and innovators defining what's next, from smart glasses and humaoid robots to the maiden voyage of a next-generation water drone.

Read the 2026 tour recap

Global Connect Show @CES 2026

A distinctive format hosted alongside CES in Las Vegas, GCS @CES takes place away from the crowded show floor in unique, residential-style settings. This allows brands to demonstrate their products in real-world environments, creating a more immersive and memorable experience. The 2026 edition was held at the iconic Tiger Mansion, with showcases spanning the kitchen, living spaces, garden, and pool.

Read the CES 2026 recap

Global Connect Show @IFA 2025

As an official IFA event hosted at Berlin Messe, GCS @IFA serves as a leading platform for Chinese technology brands entering or expanding within the European market. The format offers an intimate, invitation-only environment where journalists can experience a curated selection of consumer technology and engage directly with the companies behind it.

Read the IFA 2025 recap

Global Connect Show @Shenzhen 2026

GCS @Shenzhen 2026 was our single biggest event yet, bringing together 80+ global media and 80+ brands and partners. By holding the event in China, attendees were able to experience the country's tech innovation directly, making it more than a typical trade show.

The day opened with a media roundtable, Brand Story × From Exposure to Influence, bringing together voices from leading international media outlets to discuss what it takes to build meaningful influence in today's global market. From there, 10 outstanding companies took the stage for rapid-fire pitches, followed by hours of open-floor demos and conversations. The day concluded with the Best of GCS @Shenzhen 2026 awards, celebrating the brands that left the biggest impression on our global media community.

Global Connect Show @Shenzhen 2025

Positioned at the heart of China’s innovation ecosystem, GCS @Shenzhen connects global media, investors, and commercial partners with the latest in technology development. Alongside a dedicated media showcase, the programme includes exclusive tours of brand headquarters and manufacturing facilities, offering rare behind-the-scenes access to emerging products and innovation pipelines.

Global Connect Show X

GCSx events are smaller-scale, city-specific editions hosted throughout the year in major global tech hubs. Often aligned with leading industry events, each edition is designed to reflect the strengths of its location — delivering more focused, high-quality interactions between brands, media, buyers, and industry partners.

Recaps: FAVS x GCSx Executive Forum @IFA 2026 GCSx @NYC 2026 GCSx @ London 2026

Every edition, 2026 – 2027

Jan 2027CES (Las Vegas)GCS
Dec 2026DubaiGCSx
Nov 2026HangzhouGCSx
Nov 2026BeijingGCSx
Nov 2026ShanghaiGCSx
Nov 2026ShenzhenGCSx
Nov 2026ZhongshanGCS
Oct 2026Hong KongGCSx
Oct 2026San FranciscoGCSx
Sep 2026IFA (Berlin)GCSRead the recap
Aug 2026ZhengzhouGCSx
Aug 2026NingboGCSx
Jul 2026ShenzhenGCSx
Jun 2026New YorkGCSxRead the recap
Jun 2026LondonGCSxRead the recap
Jun 2026ShenzhenGCS
Apr 2026ShenzhenGCSx
Mar 2026BeijingGCSx

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